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Africa Tourism Investment Conference unveils powerhouse speaker line-up

The Africa Tourism Investment Conference – taking place on 10 April at WTM Africa at the CTICC Cape Town and bringing together some of the most influential figures in continental tourism investment – has announced its full speaker line-up.   With significant investment directed toward new hotels, resorts, and infrastructure across Africa in 2025 this year’s event is set to be a defining moment for tourism investment. Backing that momentum, JLL Africa has come on board as the lead sponsor, reinforcing global investor confidence in the...

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STRONG PR Welcomes Herkie Du Preez’s Appointment as Marketing Chair for the Event Greening Forum

STRONG PR, Marketing & Events proudly announces that its CEO and Founder, Herkie Du Preez, has been appointed as Marketing Chair for the Marketing Committee of the Event Greening Forum (EGF). This appointment is a testament to Herkie’s industry leadership and unwavering commitment to driving sustainability and innovation in event marketing and production. With more than a decade of experience in the events industry, Herkie has built an impressive portfolio, leading multiple successful brands, including, STRONG PR, Marketing and Events,...

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New era dawns for Inspirational Places

Representation company Inspirational Places (IP) will be changing hands on the 1st of April 2025 when Allie Hunt will hand over the reins to Peter Dros, who is taking over as the new owner.   Peter Dros is widely known in the travel industry with many years of Sales & Marketing experience, most recently having headed up Sales and Marketing at Cheetah Plains for the past three years.  Prior to that, he spent the previous six years as Sales & Marketing Director of Fancourt, the premier golfing resort along the Garden Route. He...

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Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025 Advisory Committee – Driving Excellence Through Industry Collaboration

As the countdown to Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025 intensifies, South African Tourism has established an industry-led Advisory Committee to ensure the seamless execution of this premier travel trade event. Comprising key industry representatives, this dedicated panel will meet weekly to address critical aspects of the show, working collaboratively to enhance its impact and deliver an even better experience for exhibitors and buyers.   This initiative reinforces our commitment to partnership and collaboration as we drive decisions that...
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Sun International – Sun City

Nestled in the rolling hills of the Pilanesberg, one of South Africa’s most scenic locations, the Sun City resort is a world unto itself and has earned its reputation as Africa’s Kingdom of Pleasure.

Located on the border of the Pilanesberg National Game Park, and just a two-hour drive from Johannesburg, or a short 40-minute flight, Sun City is the perfect getaway destination.

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Nikki Bush

Nikki Bush is a powerhouse speaker who will take your conference or event to the next level. Nikki speaks human and her distinctive style, authenticity, vulnerability and authority will have your audience riveted from beginning to end.
Her impact lasts long after she has left the stage. This is known as ‘The Nikki Effect’.
Her customised presentations take the form of:
– Keynote presentations
– Facilitation of high-energy, interactive team workshops
– Strategic facilitation
– Business consulting
– Strategic leadership coaching
Nikki’s key focus areas are:
– Reframing disruption
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– Reinvention and resilience
– Team ignition
– Women’s empowerment
Some of her most popular talks are:
– Dancing with disruption
– It doesn’t have to be lonely at the top
– When ‘what if’ happens
– Which jacket are you wearing now?
– Whispers for young talent
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