Martin Headger | Dec 13, 2018
Sometimes, we at Travelbags see ourselves as a mini events team. Any event, exhibition or meeting is only as successful as its organising team. Exhibitions are one of the fastest growing industries in South Africa. Exhibitions are focused marketing...
Martin Headger | Dec 12, 2018
Durban’s Golden Mile – the popular stretch of beachfront that runs from uShaka Beach to Suncoast Casino Hotels & Entertainment in the north – has received a R1.6 billion investment, courtesy of Tsogo Sun’s refurbishment of Suncoast. Tsogo...
Martin Headger | Dec 11, 2018
Giving and receiving incentives is very important. Everyone wants to feel valued, whether they’re employee, colleagues, partners or managers. So why not take the initiative and give them something to smile about? Win 1 of 2 Jodi Deerling...
Martin Headger | Dec 11, 2018
Using social media to promote events is more necessary than ever. It’s accessible, it’s easy and everyone is on social media anyway. POST REGULARLY ABOUT YOUR EVENT Posting once in a while about your event you won’t get the awareness you need to...
Martin Headger | Dec 10, 2018
While high attendance certainly is a healthy indicator of the success of any meeting or event, this industry isn’t just a numbers game. And unless you’re basing the level of achievement of your event purely on ticket sales, attracting a massive...
Martin Headger | Dec 10, 2018
The potential hazards posed within the events industry may not seem to be much reason for concern at first, but health and safety should be at the forefront of any gathering where a significant number of people are expected. The Global Citizen...
Martin Headger | Dec 7, 2018
Premier Hotels & Resorts continues to cement its presence as one of the fastest growing, independently owned hotel chains in South Africa. Starting off with 40 bedrooms, the group now plans to expand and add 13 new hotels to their portfolio...
Martin Headger | Dec 7, 2018
Just under an hour’s drive from Johannesburg, Emerald Resort & Casino has meeting spaces that can accommodate between 30 and 3 000 people. The venue opened its doors in 1997 and offers a variety of activities and entertainment. While it is...
Martin Headger | Dec 6, 2018
Gallagher Convention Centre is a behemoth of a venue, sprawled over a 32 hectare property. Meetings’ editor Shanna Jacobsen takes stock of what the Convention Centre’s versatile spaces have to offer and gives a first-hand account of her site visit....
Martin Headger | Dec 6, 2018
Escorted tours are a Meetings favourite because they offer a great option for incentive travellers looking for an organised, social travel option with plenty of inclusions. Tour in SA (TiSA) specialises in creating these unforgettable guided tours...
