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Specials to make you go gaga

With only six more Mondays left to plan your year-end function, last minute business meeting or incentive trip, the clock is ticking! Don’t panic, SA Conference brings top MICE specials FOCUS ROOMS With packages starting at just R350 p/p Focus...
early bird

The early bird catches the best MICE deals

As most South Africans are wondering how 2013 has gone so quickly, thoughts at this time of year are turning towards that desperately needed December break and what to do when work and school let out for the summer. We’ve been conditioned in recent...
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Popular Cape Town hotel goes green

With a focus on eco-friendly hoteliering, Townhouse Hotel has recently completed a futher installation of energy-saving light bulbs and a ‘future-fit’ grey water system on their premises. The new light bulbs should provide an energy cost saving of...
DURBAN ICC

More awards for Durban ICC

The Durban ICC has been acknowledged by the prestigious World Travel Awards as Africa’s Leading Meetings and Conference Centre for the twelfth time. The Durban ICC took top honours among nominees which included the Cape Town International...

Let's do some eco-eating

Following on from September’s MICE  Focus Group when SACA’s (SA Chefs Associations) Thomas Overbeck took us through three hours of real understanding of what happens in the kitchens and participants gained much valued credits – the MICE industry is...
Tsogo Sun - MasterChef at 54 on Bath with Chef Benny

More than just chicken or beef

Catering can make or break your event. SA Conference caught up with MasterChef South Africa judge Chef Benny who shared his tips for successful catering. How has the food and beverage industry changed over the past five years? Conference venues are...
gautrain

Meetings en route

The full Gautrain service has been operational for just under a year. Since the opening of Park Station in Johannesburg, there has been a dramatic increase in the demand for the Gautrain and its bus services. Numerous venues located near the...