Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 6, 2019
Bringing social sustainability to life, the Event Greening Forum (EGF) hosted an educational networking event at Foakes Coffee Roastery and Bakery, in Victoria Yards, Johannesburg, on Thursday 24 October 2019. The main theme of the afternoon was...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 5, 2019
Koketso Menong, Director of The Main Okasion and Professional Conference Organisers (PCO) Alliance Network member, was honoured with the title of Exemplary MICE Female Leader of the Year at the Global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 28, 2019
On 18 October 2019, EPH Productions received the award for ‘Most Trusted Event Management Company’ at the global 2019 Hospitality Awards. Rudi van der Vyver, MD of EPH Events says: “We are truly honoured by this recognition. Our focus is always...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 4, 2019
The ideal corporate gift is one that is going to be kept, used and treasured over the years. But what does this mean? The Planner asked around to get ideas on which corporate gifts have been a hit and why. Read on for some inspiration. . Carol...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 3, 2019
In events, single-use or disposable plastics have been especially useful in offering convenience, speed, scale, hygiene and affordability. Think of an event with thousands of attendees, and how quickly and safely they can be catered for with...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 13, 2019
This year’s Women in MICE Awards Ceremony was an entertainment-packed and stylish affair, held at La Toscana, Montecasino, on Thursday 29 August. . CLICK HERE TO MEET THE AWARD WINNERS . Kim Weber (Century City Conference Centre and Hotel)...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 13, 2019
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) held their AGM last week, and have announced their new board: *Projeni Pather – Chairperson – Exposure Marketing *Phetogo Khubeka – Vice Chairperson – Synergy Business...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 12, 2019
The Top Women in MICE Awards 2019 culminated in a spectacular ceremony that recognised outstanding women across the length and breadth of the events industry. With an inspiring line-up of speakers and entertainment to create an ideal setting in...
Mpinane Senkhane | Aug 27, 2019
Despite his gruff exterior, star chef Jaco Truter knows how to make culinary magic. At the tender age of 26 years, Chef Jaco has been appointed Executive Sous Chef at Time Square in Menlyn Maine where he gets to be creative, show off his culinary...
Mpinane Senkhane | Aug 27, 2019
The sustainability discussion within the events industry is one that is all-pervading… but is it delivering results? The Planner Guru gauges where we are and speaks to sector specialists on safeguarding our future. Everyone agrees that...
