Data security is becoming an increasingly important issue in the event industry (and elsewhere), so today we are sharing a few simple measures you can take to keep your data (and that of all your clients and event attendees) secure. If you’re not...
Radisson Rewards is Radisson Hotel Group’s refreshed loyalty program
A new brand identity, a new global brand architecture and a new name to help associate member benefits with consumer facing brands The newly rebranded Radisson Hotel Groupâ„¢ introduces a refreshed loyalty program, Radisson Rewardsâ„¢, replacing Club...
Peermont appoints Yugashnee Naicker as Group Sales Manager
Yugashnee Naicker has been appointed as Peermont’s new Group Sales Manager, responsible for sourcing new business opportunities for all operations within the Peermont Group, as well as building and managing an effective and motivated sales team. ...
Sibaya’s versatile Sun Park promises bigger shows and lifestyle events
Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom has enhanced its capacity as a host for grand scale events with its expansive, multipurpose venue, Sun Park. Responding to a growing demand on the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal for a versatile facility to...
Discount decisions
Every business needs to maintain a healthy balance sheet. This is why, sometimes, requesting a discount can be a smart way to manage expenses – as can refusing one. So: when is it reasonable to accept a discounted rate request, and when should you...
20 ways to use less water at your event
Conserving water is a new normal in Cape Town – and a recommended practice elsewhere in South Africa, as water restrictions are in place across much of the country. Here are 20 ways you can manage water consumption in a responsible manner at your...
5 common event planner challenges & how to overcome them
Event coordinator was charted the 5th most stressful job in the world, according to 2017 research by CareerCast.com. (In fact, we’ve spoken about it before – read Event work stress: 4 ways to manage it better.) This is in a large part due to the...
Congratulations Fortis’ Trainees Class of 2016
In 2016, Capital Hotel School, a leading institution for Hospitality and Professional Cookery entered into a partnership with the Fortis Hotels, training 21 of their trainees and staff in either Professional Cookery and Hospitality Management...
CANSA Shavathon
Tsogo Sun’s commitment to ‘Caring across communities’ comes fully into play for CANSA’s annual Shavathon, which has become an institution in South Africa when citizens demonstrate their empathy for cancer sufferers – at places of work, at shopping...
Monique Bester appointed General Manager of Tourvest Incentives Meetings and Events
Tourvest Destination Management has appointed Monique Bester for the role of General Manager Johannesburg in its Incentives, Meetings and Events (Tourvest IME) business segment. Bester joined Tourvest Destination Management in 2015, as manager of...
Montecasino’s Night Out for 2 returns – with new restaurants in the bargain
A night out for two is a rare occasion, taking a healthy chunk out of your entertainment wallet, right?  Not for the next 10 weeks as Montecasino brings back its popular ‘Night Out for 2’ promotion – making it possible to treat your loved one to...
Sponsored membership opportunities for the Event Greening Forum
The Event Greening Forum (EGF) is taking steps to help black-owned SMEs in the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions and Events) industry grow and develop. One way we are doing this is by sponsoring the membership fees to the EGF for...