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USB gets things cooking with Deep Fried Man!

USB’s Cape Town Elite Speaker Showcase Award-winning comedian Deep Fried Man’s quirky, clever blend of music and comedy has seen him establish himself as a top South African comic in just over two years. He won both the Newcomer Award at the...

A juggling act

Sustainability, technical support, and disability requirements are important for exhibition organisers and venues to take note of. Stephanie Nieuwoudt finds out how the industry is catering for these specific needs. Technical support at any major...

Your Indispensable Travel Tool

Smartphones and tablets have changed the way we live our lives, becoming integrated into our social lives to connect us to family and friends. They too have increasingly become the tools that make us more productive at work, driving a mobile...

Responsible tourism awards set to take flight

Entries are open for the 2013 Lilizelo Imvelo Awards for Responsible Tourism, which this year have achieved new heights with their incorporation into the National Department of Tourism’s newly announced Lilizela Tourism Awards. The Lilizela Imvelo...

Scan Display’s fantastic win

Exhibition, events and display specialist, Scan Display, is honoured to have received a 2013 Sustainable Development Award for the South African Climate Change Response Expo hosted at COP17 in November 2011. The award was presented by the...

Glenburn grows

Glenburn Lodge, situated in Kromdraai, recently revealed an more intimate, upmarket venue for corporate entertainment year end functions and celebrations. The existing offering of the 120 seater Glenkyle banqueting venue which faces the waterfall...

On the up & up

Exquisite beaches and game reserves aside, the Eastern Cape province is on the fast track to taking pride of place as one of South Africa’s up and coming business tourism destinations. The past few years have seen the Eastern Cape expand its...

CTICC’s passionate food fundi

The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) is excited to announce the appointment of its new Executive Chef, Warwick Thomas. Warwick, who has garnered recognition for his culinary feats, boasts extensive knowledge and experience of...

Online tourism in Africa; it’s growing!

The 6th Annual E-Tourism Africa Summit was launched today. The two-day, world-class conference, will take place on the 9th and 10th of September at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The summit will once again bring together some of the...