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Pippa Naude | Nov 16, 2023

Angelique Smith, the CEO of Event Synthesis International

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🤩 Get ready for these incredible #BlackFridayDeals by @inspire.lifestylecentre (partner company to @inspire_rentals)! 🤩 This is a great opportunity to increase your stock with quality items and timeless style. 24-26 November 2023, only while stocks last, T&Cs apply. #BlackFriday2023 #furnituresales #furniture #couches #loungesuites #dinningroomsuites #coffeetables #armchairs #bestleather #furniturefashion

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Our 🧠s are feeling full after the @eventgreeningforum ‘s interactive workshop this morning! Up for the discussion was the #NetZeroCarbonEvents movement, and how to get from where we are to where we need to be. There is a lot that needs to happen, but there is also a lot of information and support on what to do - including from the Event Greening Forum itself, so please check out their website for more info: eventgreening.co.za. What are you big sustainability questions when it comes to creating events in SA? Post them below and we’ll do our best to research some great answers. #eventgreening #NZCE #greenevents #carbonneutral #carbonoffset #eventprofs #eventpros #MICEevents #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #events #sustainability #responsiblebusiness

The end of the year is approaching... so we asked

The end of the year is approaching... so we asked Charlene Hefer from @specialisedexhibitions to predict her top exhibition trends for 2024. Here’s what she said: Community and belonging: 🤝💙 The exhibitions industry is all about people. Human connection and fostering a sense of belonging are the cornerstones of successful exhibition design and will become even more important in 2024. It’s a place where you can meet in person with one’s community. A place to gather together as industry peers. Specialised Exhibitions fosters an approach of collaboration between industry stakeholders. By ensuring the exhibition serves all relevant stakeholders, a sense of belonging is created providing a platform where all industry stakeholders can come together and connect. Delivering experiences: 🎉👏Exhibitions not only need to focus on content, but they also need to deliver on experiences. Those attending exhibitions are looking for meaningful connections and entertainment, in addition to the content shared. This is a growing exhibition trend as we head in to 2024. Purely content is not enough. Entertainment in the trade exhibition environment includes live demonstrations, free-to-attend seminars presented by industry experts, interactive displays or touchscreen activations, and virtual reality. We’re also getting closer to AI powered chatbots and facial recognition technology offering personalised assistance and creating a more engaging experience. PLUS 7 more fascinating points! Read the full article on theplannerguru.co.za. #exhibitions #exhibitionindustry #2024trends #businessevents #AI #digitisation #experientialevents #experientialmarketing #3Dcontent #facetoface #peoplefirst

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We’re so excited for this! 🤩 Calling all #eventprofs & #travelprofessionals! It is TIME to celebrate the past year - Come and Jingle & Mingle and enjoy a wonderful lunch and network with fellow industry partners, brought to you by C&L Travel Collection. RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/2hbhdb3s Hope to see you there! 💜 #eventpros #MICEevents #travelandtourism #businessevents #businesstravel #CorporateTravel #TravelAgent #TourOperators #Hotels #GuestHouses #CarRentals #Airlines #Embassies #PCOs #ProfessionalConferenceOrganisers #EventOrganisers #corporateevents

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For 20 years, the CTICC has been working in partnership with the @cityofct and YOU to improve lives in the community. Please support the CTICC Cares campaign by donating any preloved items or non-perishable food. Donations can be dropped off at the Cape Town International Convention Center, located at 1 Lower Long Street, the Cape Town Civic Centre, the Artscape Theatre Centre and the @dhlstadium. The campaign runs until 15 December. For more info, visit cticc.co.za. ❤️ Together we are leaving lasting impressions on tomorrow. ❤️ #cticccares
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We’re so excited for this! 🤩🥳 Calling all

We’re so excited for this! 🤩🥳 Calling all #eventprofs & #travelprofessionals! It is TIME to celebrate the past year - Come and Jingle & Mingle and enjoy a wonderful lunch and network with fellow industry partners, brought to you by C&L Travel Collection. RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/2hbhdb3s Hope to see you there! 💜 #eventpros #MICEevents #travelandtourism #businessevents #businesstravel #CorporateTravel #TravelAgent #TourOperators #Hotels #GuestHouses #CarRentals #Airlines #Embassies #PCOs #ProfessionalConferenceOrganisers #EventOrganisers #corporateevents

We were privileged to attend the much anticipated

We were privileged to attend the much anticipated Mamma Mia @pcoalliance boat cruise recently. What a great day out! Ellen Oosthuizen, chairperson of the PCO Alliance, says, “This annual event that the PCO Alliance hosts for our valued industry suppliers, started over ten years ago and is the highlight of our event’s calendar. It is a chance to reconnect with our industry colleagues and fellow members, and to thank them for all the support they give us during the year. We choose a different theme each year to celebrate being together in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Some of our guests told us on the day that they cannot wait for the next one!” A big shout out to all of the event sponsors, including: @eventsynthesisint (event registration), @cedarwoodsos (departure point, parking, and snacks), @lz_travel_ (return bus), @rov_resort (welcome drinks, entertainment), @chatrxp (green name badges, selfie wall), @zoomphotographyza (photo booth), @aqualoungecruises (boat cruise), @O&L Leisure (social media prizes), and @krispykreme_za (branded doughnuts). Find out more about this event, including the incredible prizes that were given away, by visiting theplannerguru.co.za. #PCOAlliance #PCOs #eventplanners #eventpros #eventprofs #eventsuppliers #venues #yearend #eventsindustry

A big thank you to @pcoalliance for the fantastica

A big thank you to @pcoalliance for the fantastically fun Mama Mia themed get together last Friday. With a boat ride on the Vaal (thank you @aqualoungecruises) departing from @rov_resort, we spent the day cruising on the Vaal and getting to know many of the #eventprofs in our industry a little better. #pcos #eventsindustry #conferences #meetings #events #teambuilding #venues #hotels #eventspaces #businessevents #eventpro

Last week we attended a Business Soirée at @sunci

Last week we attended a Business Soirée at @suncityresortsa, which included a tour of the presidential suite at the Palace of the Lost City. Now you can have the chance to take a peek too… like much?! 😍 #PalaceOfTheLostCity #SunCity #presedentialsuite #luxuryaccommodation #fivestar #experiencesuncity #loveeverymoment #suncityresort

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It’s almost here... yes, we’re talking about the end of the year and all the fun and functions that it heralds! Are you ready? Make sure you get your hands on our latest issue of #MeetingsMag for some sage party-planning advice from experts like @herkie_du_preez from @getstrongpr. And when you look at this photo gallery of STRONG PR’s work, you’ll see why you want to hear what he has to say! Not sure where to get your copy? Go to theplannerguru.co.za to read the digi-mag now, and to subscribe so you never miss it again! #yearend #yearendcelebrations #yearendparty #yearendfunction #corporatecelebrations #corporateevents #eventprofs #eventpros #eventplanning #eventplanner

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📢 Don't miss out on gaining double the value for your advertising spend, when you book your ad in the upcoming issue of The Incentive Planner 2023/24. 🛩🏖🏜🏯🌉🌏 Advertisers who book their ad this week will receive a FREE ad of the same size in the next issue of #MeetingsMag! 😍 Contact Vanessa by Friday to secure your spot and this amazing deal: vanessa@4mal.co.za / 084 805 6752 #incentives #incentivetravel #incentivegroups #eventprofs #eventpros #incentiveplanner #DMCs #hotel #touroperator #MICEevents #MICEdestinations #rewards

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The weekend's almost here... giving you the perfect opportunity to get comfy and read the latest issue of #MeetingsMag! Visit our website to read it now, at theplannerguru.co.za. You're welcome! 😎

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On Friday, we did networking a little differently, with a Sip 'n Paint session organised by Tandem Events at @inspire_rentals warehouse, and drinks provided by @_africantanacity_ . It was a relaxing and fun way to spend an afternoon (you should try it!), so a big thank you to the organisers! 🧡 #sipnpaint #teambuild #teambuilding #teambuildingworkshops #teambuildingactivities #teambonding #yearendactivities #yearendfun

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Visit theplannerguru.co.za for a fascinating opinion piece by Sam Nassimov, MD of Premier Hotels & Resorts, asking 'Is there value in influencers, particularly for the hotel industry?' - plus other news and views from the local MICE industry. 🗞️ℹ️😍 #MICEnews #MICEupdates #opinions #hospitality #hotels #influencers #influencermarketing #marketing #socialmedia #socialmediamarketing #SouthAfrica #premierhotelsandresorts

@clubmed’s portfolio is expanding into SA for th

@clubmed’s portfolio is expanding into SA for the first time! 🍸 "My hope is that even if we achieve 20% of what [Club Med has] done in Mexico, we’re [South Africa] in for a wonderful ride because the success story is second to none.” Find out more on theplannerguru.co.za #incentivetravel #MICEevents #meetings #corporateretreats #teambuilding #conference #eventprofs #eventpros

MINT Resorts the Blyde Hotel (@mint_hotels_mint2be

MINT Resorts the Blyde Hotel (@mint_hotels_mint2be) is having its official opening this weekend, with its 5 event venues to open later this month. 🤩 Find out more on theplannerguru.co.za #eventpros #meetings #conferences #events #businessevents #corporateevents

Discover why wine farms are becoming popular confe

Discover why wine farms are becoming popular conference and corporate event venues - and other interesting MICE developments - on theplannerguru.co.za 🍇 #eventprofs # eventpros #MICEevents #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #businessevents #businesstourism

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🏆🏅Congratulations to the following #eventprofs who were elected to the Council Of Events Professionals Africa last week: * Rudi van der Vyver from We Are Events (CHAIR)
* Mulemwa Moongwa from Zambia Institute for Tourism & Hospitality Studies (VICE CHAIR)
* Chad Botha from @inspire_rentals
* Glenn van Eck from @magneticstormsa
* Lisa Welthagen from @tut_official2 Find out more about these high-achievers and what they are hoping to contribute within CEPA by visiting our website: www.theplannerguru.co.za #eventpros #liveevents #professionaldesignations #professionalism #eventindustry #eventassociation

💕Our upcoming issue of #Meetingsmag explores a

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 "With the post-pandemic return of in-person meetings and events, ensuring a good balance between educational content, networking opportunities and entertainment is one of those delicate areas that requires clarity in the planning stages. Too much of one and not enough of the others may lead to questions by participants and clients as to what the event objective was."
- Glenton de Kock, CEO of @saaciofficial Read Glenton's full column in #MeetingsMag. #eventprofs #eventpros #eventplanning #eventobjectives #networking #eventcontent #meetings #conferences #businessevents

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📣 Exciting Media Partnership Announcement between 4Mal Media Management and The @pcoalliance! 🤝 The PCO Alliance Network is a network of Professional Event Organisers that have set high standards in the Event Management sector of the hospitality industry and is recognised as a professional Alliance by the majority of Hotel Groups, independent Hotels and Venues and Affiliated Event Suppliers. Look out for The PCO Alliance Network's column in every issue of #MeetingsMag, under our regular Talking Points feature. #ThePCOAllianceNetwork #4MalMedia #PCOs #eventprofs #eventpros #meetings #events #conferences #professionalism

@capetownhelicopters recently held a launch for t

@capetownhelicopters
recently held a launch for their new hangar and products. Clients can now experience the Cape in a luxurious, immersive way, with ease and speed! Find out more about this, and other local MICE news, on theplannerguru.co.za. #luxurytourism #CapeTown #MeetSouthAfrica #helicoptertours #WineSafaris #adventuretours #seacruises #newadventuresawait

📢 Exciting Media Partnership Announcement betwe

📢 Exciting Media Partnership Announcement between 4Mal Media Management and AIPC! 🤝 AIPC is the industry association for professional convention and exhibition centre managers world wide. AIPC is committed to encouraging and recognizing excellence in convention centre management, while at the same time providing the tools to achieve such high standards through its research, educational and networking programs. Look out for AIPC's updates, news and insights in every issue of #MeetingsMag, under our regular Talking Points feature. #AIPC #4MalMedia #conventioncentres #exhibitioncentres #professionalism #collaboration #miceevents

📣 Exciting Media Partnership Announcement betwe

📣 Exciting Media Partnership Announcement between 4Mal Media Management and AAXO! 🤝 @aaxosa - the Association of African Exhibition Organisers, is committed to promoting the African exhibitions industry, encouraging businesses to invest and participate in exhibitions, affording our members the tools and resources for successful exhibition management, and encouraging world-class industry standards. This dedication is evident in AAXO’s commitment to linking organisers to a network of suppliers and opportunities to ensure growth and inclusivity continentally. Look out for AAXO's news and insights in every issue of #MeetingsMag, under our regular Talking Points feature. #AAXO #4MalMedia #exhibitions #businessevents #eventprofs #eventpros #MICEevents #collaboration

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