Despite recessions, job losses, as well a whole range of various internal and external challenges – the MICE industry continues to prosper albeit with lesser capacities and tighter budgets.
Large events such as for HR Practitioners are packing them in albeit with slightly lower numbers on the one hand and high delegate fees on the other. Yet the HR’s commitment to their soft skills standards has had such tremendous buy-in that those not participating will have a challenge practising in future.
Important subjects with gratis attendance such as the details on Sandton’s eco-mobility month and ‘how to organise a trade show’ are great opportunities. Also free-to-attend are the various presentations on a variety of superb technology to assist planners in 2016 and a myriad of member association gatherings are keeping the diaries very full.
The popular MICE venues with a fair rate and ample add-ons have extensive bookings while the wide range of suppliers and services with good track records are not complaining either.
It’s a buoyant MICE industry proving yet again that despite a range of negatives and outstanding technology – human beings continue to crave face-to-face communications and knowledge-sharing.
