Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 12, 2024
The Exhibition and Events Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) has taken a significant step forward with the launch of the EXSA Events Working Group (EWG). This new initiative aims to revolutionise the events industry by fostering professionalism,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 10, 2024
The anticipation of witnessing upgrades to an iconic venue such as Sun City is akin to unwrapping a long-awaited gift. As the veil of construction lifts, revealing fresh spaces, modern amenities, and enhanced experiences, our curiosity dances with...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 10, 2024
Lindiwe Rakharebe is undoubtedly a MICE industry legend. During her tenure as the Duban ICCโs dynamic CEO and leader, Lindiwe has propelled the venue into the spotlight with accolades such as Africaโs and South Africaโs best convention centre,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 10, 2024
Discover the driving force behind Chris Godenir, the pioneering General Manager of The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel, whose personal revival fuels a quest for impactful hospitality and an unwavering dedication to a better, more sustainable future. What...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 10, 2024
Helen Brewer’s name is synonymous with the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry in South Africa. Her career, which spanned over half a century, left an indelible mark on the industry and the people she...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 10, 2024
In todayโs rapidly evolving world, sustainability has become a crucial element in every industry, and the exhibition sector is no exception. With increasing awareness and commitment to environmental responsibility, exhibition organisers and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 8, 2024
ANEW Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its collection of properties, ANEW Hotel & Convention Centre OR Tambo Johannesburg. This marks an important step into the group’s large-scale conferencing and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 2, 2024
Last week, I attended the launch of the Meetings Unbound tool at the Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel. The invite to the event was cryptically worded, providing little information about what to expect. The experience turned out to be a pleasant...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 27, 2024
Event Synthesis International is delighted to announce significant developments as it continues to grow and expand its footprint in the event management industry. Welcoming a new team member Joining the esteemed team at Event Synthesis...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 26, 2024
The events and exhibitions sector is a rapidly growing segment of the global tourism industry, and Africa is no exception. The involvement of youth in Africa’s MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector is crucial for...