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Dates announced for Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025

South African Tourism-owned Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba are set to return in 2025, enhancing business connections and networking opportunities once more. These pan-African shows will feature robust agendas with a diverse range of exhibitors, insightful workshops, and keynote presentations from industry leaders and experts, providing opportunities for global tourism professionals to connect, collaborate, and create lasting value and economic impact. Meetings Africa, the continent’s premier business events trade show, is...

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Barmotion: Delivering full event hospitality infrastructure

When it comes to creating unforgettable event experiences, Barmotion stands at the forefront of hospitality solutions, offering comprehensive infrastructure and setups tailored to each client’s needs. A shining example of their expertise was showcased at the recent Datacentrix Showcase 2024, where Barmotion set up 21 uniquely branded bars. Each bar not only highlighted different brands but also provided a diverse array of offerings, making the event a memorable celebration of innovation and engagement.   Comprehensive bar setups for a...

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Join the Branding Africa discussion!

Does your marketing strategy align with the right opportunities in Africa? If you’re not sure how to position your business’s product or services, then join industry experts during Niche Partners’ Branding Africa session happening this Thursday, November 7, from 10h30 to 12h00 (SAST). During this session, you can look forward to understanding the available opportunities you can tap into on digital and in-person platforms, with insights from: David Zimmerman, Enterprise Account Executive at GlueUp Shanna Jacobsen, Editor of...

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AIPC announces Future Shapers 2025

AIPC has announced the names of the 14 successful applicants for its 2025 AIPC Future Shapers programme, which commences next month. The list of candidates includes two South Africans (see below). AIPC Future Shapers is a seven-month accelerated leadership course that is aimed at propelling the industry’s developing leaders to the next level in their careers. Through a series of masterclasses, ideation and business case development skills, the programme gives candidates the opportunity to promote their solutions to challenges currently faced...
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Meetings magazine represents the MICE and business tourism sectors, featuring the latest news, industry opinions, special reports, trends and how-to’s. It is published every second month.

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The Meetings and Event Planner

The Meetings & Event Planner annual publication is an essential resource for event planners, cataloguing the industry's leading venues and suppliers in a way that makes it easy to find the perfect solution for your next event.

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This special focus annual publication provides original content specific to its niche market, including expert interviews, best practice tips and case studies, as well as the latest research findings, industry trends and trending destinations.

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Venue of the Month

Blueberry Hill Business Hotel

Nestled at the heart of Honeydew, just a stone’s throw away from the bustling hubs of Sandton, Joburg, Fourways, and close to Lanseria Airport, Blueberry Hill Hotel emerges as a beacon of luxury. The hotel’s spacious rooms are designed to meet and exceed the needs and expectations of today’s business and leisure travellers. The furnished penthouses are the epitome of modern city living, ranging in size and offering exceptional views.

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Event Synthesis

Event Synthesis is renowned for its comprehensive eventing solutions that span across Africa. As a full-service agency, it excels in conference facilitation, event and project management, event safety consultation, RSVP management, as well as sports, travel management, and corporate gifting solutions. Proudly holding a Level 2 B-BEEE certification, Event Synthesis operates with a national and international footprint, bringing its expertise to a wide array of clients and projects.

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