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Flight Centre’s Travel Expo Makes Triumphant Return, Showcasing Over 40 Leading Travel Brands

After a six-year hiatus, Flight Centre’s Travel Expo returned in spectacular style, transforming Sandton City into South Africa’s travel hotspot from 19 to 22 February 2026. The four-day pop-up event united more than 40 iconic travel brands – including leading airlines, renowned hotel groups, and top cruise lines – across 16 stands, for a one-of-a-kind, face-to-face travel showcase. Consumers arrived ready to engage directly with their favourite travel brands, pick up exclusive expo-only deals, consult with expert advisors, and even book...

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Johannesburg Proud Host of Meetings Africa’s 20th Edition

Johannesburg, Africa’s powerhouse city and global hub, has played proud host to the 20th edition of the Meetings Africa trade exhibition from 23 – 25 February 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre. Owned by South African Tourism and delivered in partnership with the South Africa National Convention Bureau (SANCB), Johannesburg Convention Bureau (an initiative of Joburg Tourism) and the Sandton Convention Centre, this milestone event marks two decades of connecting Africa’s business events industry to the world.   Meetings Africa has...

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Meetings Africa 2026: Three Days of Connection, Collaboration and Continental Growth

For three dynamic days in Johannesburg, Africa’s business events industry came together to celebrate a remarkable milestone — 20 years of Meetings Africa connecting the continent to the world. Hosted at the Sandton Convention Centre, Meetings Africa 2026 once again proved why it remains the continent’s leading platform for trade, partnership and future-focused conversation. From strategic BONDay discussions to bustling trade floor meetings and high-impact networking, the event reinforced Africa’s growing influence in the global MICE landscape...

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Sun International announces new General Manager at Meropa Casino & Entertainment World

Sun International confirms the appointment of Charlene Ludick as the new General Manager for Meropa Casino & Entertainment World. In her new role, Ludick will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Limpopo property, with a  focus on operational excellence, guest experience, employee engagement, governance, regulatory compliance, and meaningful stakeholder and community engagement. Ludick brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience across the gaming, hospitality, tourism and financial services sectors. She...
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Meetings

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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CareerSuccess

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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The Incentive Planner

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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