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WTM Africa 2026 Unveils Its Most Ambitious Programme Yet – And There Are Just Two Weeks Left to Register

With just two weeks to go before the start of the event, WTM Africa 2026 is calling on travel and tourism professionals across the continent and beyond to secure their place at this year’s show. Three days, 70+ sessions, and the full breadth of African tourism’s most pressing conversations, live at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 13–15 April 2026. “This year’s content agenda reflects the most pressing trends and opportunities influencing Africa’s tourism sector,” said Olivia Gradidge, Marketing Manager at RX Africa....

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MSME access to credit and sources of support

South Africa’s SMME sector is widely recognised as a powerful engine for inclusive growth, job creation, and entrepreneurship. Yet, for many small, micro, and medium enterprises (SMMEs), growth is constrained by a persistent structural challenge: access to finance. This is part of a much larger global trend.   The Alliance for Financial Inclusion estimates that the global financing gap for formal SMMEs stands at $5.7 trillion. In Africa, the gap is approximately $331 billion, while South Africa’s shortfall is estimated at between R350...

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Preparations for Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 Underway as Key Milestones Take Shape

Preparations for Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026, scheduled from May 11 to 14 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, are progressing strongly following the appointment of Synergy Business Events as the official Exhibition Management Company. This is a key milestone in creating a focused, high-value platform for trade engagement across the continent. While planning for the 2026 event may have started later than usual, significant groundwork has already been laid behind the scenes to revitalize the platform.   Africa’s Largest Hosted Buyer Programme Africa’s...

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Hostex 2026 records 16.5% growth in visitor numbers and 60% increase in exhibitors

Hostex 2026 marked its 40th anniversary by opening doors to innovation, collaboration and business growth across the hospitality sector, welcoming 7 935 visitors to the Sandton Convention Centre — a 16.5% increase from 2024. Exhibitor participation rose by just over 60%, enabling the show to return to two floors of exhibition space and restoring it to pre-COVID scale, clearly signaling renewed confidence across the industry. Visitors engaged with a diverse mix of global brands, local suppliers and emerging businesses. An International...
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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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CareerSuccess

In this issue, we explore the evolving workplace through smarter office technology, automation, digital confidence, and modern office design. Our inspiring Cover Story features Harriet Millson, founder of MadagasCaT, sharing her remarkable journey from farm life to becoming one of Madagascar’s leading travel specialists. We also spotlight PAFSA and South Africa’s PA of the Year nomination process, recognising the strategic role administrative professionals play in shaping today’s business landscape.

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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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