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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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Century City Conference Centre and Hotels Celebrates 10 Years of Excellence

Century City Conference Centre and Hotels marked a decade of world-class hospitality with an elegant Valentine Under the Stars celebration, bringing together valued clients, partners, and dignitaries for an evening centred on gratitude and reflection. The milestone celebration honoured a journey that saw the venue transform from pandemic disruption into one of South Africa’s most awarded and sustainable hospitality destinations. CEO Gary Koetser set the tone for the evening with heartfelt appreciation for the clients, team members, and...

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Less than one month to go: Hostex 2026 brings the industry together for three days of food, drink and hospitality in action

With less than one month to go, the countdown is on to Hostex 2026, taking place from 8–10 March at the Sandton Convention Centre, where Africa’s food, drink and hospitality community will come together for three days of business, ideas and connection. Taking place only once every two years, Hostex is the moment when the industry reconnects – to source solutions, share insight and explore what’s next. The 2026 edition also marks 40 years of Hostex opening doors for the sector, bringing added momentum to a programme designed to reflect both...

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IFES World Summit 2026 heads to Dubai – embracing a future “Beyond Boundaries”

The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) announces its 2026 World Summit in Dubai, embodying the theme: “Beyond Boundaries.” Building on the warm celebrations in Guadalajara in 2025, IFES continues its mission to connect people, share knowledge, and open doors to new opportunities for the global exhibition and events community, now extending from the Gulf’s skyline. Beyond Boundaries is more than a theme “This is not just a slogan. ‘Beyond Boundaries’ is a call to think differently, explore new ideas and push past...
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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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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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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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