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Meetings Africa 2026: Connecting Africa to the World — Are You Ready?

Africa’s business events industry is gearing up for one of its most important gatherings of the year — Meetings Africa 2026, taking place from 24–25 February 2026, preceded by BONDay on 23 February, at the iconic Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Celebrating its milestone 20th edition, Meetings Africa continues to position itself as the continent’s leading business events trade show, bringing together exhibitors, buyers, media, and industry leaders from across Africa and the globe. Under the theme “20 Years of Connecting Africa to...

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City Lodge Hotels’ growth strategy pays off with robust interim results

City Lodge Hotels has today (19 February 2026) announced its interim results for the six months to 31 December 2026. The group’s strategy has empowered the move from stabilising trading to building momentum in the portfolio which delivered a 12% increase in revenue, a 39% increase in cash generated by operations, and enabled the group to repurchase 6% of its issued shares.   Highlights of the interim results for the six months to 31 December 2025 are as follows:   Group...

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IFES and fwd: publish new practical book for sustainable event management

Increasing ESG requirements and the growing demand for verifiable sustainability standards are increasingly bringing ISO 20121 into focus for companies in the event industry. With the “Quick Guide ISO 20121 – Sustainability Management in the Event Industry”, the fwd: Bundesvereinigung Veranstaltungswirtschaft e.V. and IFES – International Federation of Exhibition & Event Services have published a practical guide to the application of the international standard ISO 20121. The book is published by Springer Gabler Verlag and is...

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City Lodge Hotels, SATSA and Sigma mark SMME partnership milestone

Tourism industry unites to strengthen inclusive growth: SATSA, City Lodge Hotels and Sigma International celebrate supplier day and SMME graduation The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA), in partnership with City Lodge Hotels and implementation partner Sigma International celebrated a powerful milestone in South Africa’s tourism transformation journey with a combined supplier day and informal graduation gathering on 11 February 2026. The occasion brought together corporate buyers, industry partners, and 47 graduating small...
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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 & 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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CareerSuccess is South Africa’s leading professional development magazine for administrative professionals, executive assistants, office managers, and those building careers in the fast-evolving world of business support.

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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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Cape Town International Convention Centre

THE CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE (CTICC) is Africa’s leading MICE destination, providing world-class facilities for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions, while serving as a hub for collaboration, innovation, and solutions. Located in Cape Town’s Foreshore precinct, the CTICC is a landmark venue in a globally acclaimed city. Known for sustainability and excellence, it holds a five-star tourism rating and prestigious industry awards, making it a preferred choice for event organisers. With versatile facilities, it continues to host impactful events on a global scale.

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Elegant Experience: Redefining Unforgettable Moments

At Elegant Experience, we create moments that stay with people long after the lights come up and the last guest has gone home. What began at Brooke’s kitchen table has evolved into a leading entertainment and event agency, one known for creativity, precision, and a proud flair for the extraordinary.
Today, we specialise in designing bespoke experiences for corporate events, private celebrations, and large-scale productions. Every detail world-class performers, live music, immersive staging, interactive entertainment, and cutting-edge tech is intentionally curated to transform an event into an experience people feel, remember, and talk about.
Our team brings together deep industry knowledge and sharp creative direction to deliver seamless execution with that signature “wow” factor.

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