Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 18, 2017
An interesting and memorable guest speaker can transform a good event into a great one. However, as an organiser, you need to realise that you have an important role in their success. With this in mind, follow these 9 steps to host guest speakers...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 18, 2017
Scan Display, an exhibition, event and display specialist, has been appointed the official exhibition contactor for Investing in African Mining Indaba 2018. Investing in African Mining Indaba, also referred to as Mining Indaba, is dedicated to the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 18, 2017
A business’s success depends largely on how well employers treat staff and respect should be the key ingredient, irrespective of the industry. This, according to the newly-appointed General Manager at the Westin Cape Town, Leon Meyer who maintains...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 15, 2017
The 5-star Tintswalo at Waterfall has announced end-of-year corporate packages, starting from R420 per person for 3-course lunches or dinners accommodating small groups of eight or 10 delegates, up to lavish events for 140 or more people. The hotel...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 12, 2017
bluCube Design and Brand Activations is pleased to announce the appointment of additional directors, Thapelo Kobue and Eloise Hϋbsch with effect from 1 September 2017. Thapelo Kobue originates from Itsoseng in the North West Province, joined...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 12, 2017
12 September 2017: The long-awaited Radisson RED Cape Town opens its doors today in the V&A Waterfront’s newly revamped Silo District. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group’s innovative global hotel and lifestyle brand that appeals to tech-savvy guests...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 11, 2017
The Wedding Expo once again scooped the coveted PMR.Africa Diamond Arrow Award at the annual PMR.Africa National Survey on Event and Exhibition Organisers in South Africa awards event at the Maslow Hotel, making this the fourth year in a row. The...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 11, 2017
“Arguably, all of the factors that can contribute to poor Wi-Fi performance are under the organiser’s control,” says Gavin Burgess, Managing Director of Ultimate Data Sciences. That’s right; Wi-Fi is not sorcery or black magic, as much as it feels...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 7, 2017
Sandton Convention Centre has won the coveted bid to host Meetings Africa for the next five years, having had 12 successful years of hosting what has become the continent’s largest business tourism event. Meetings Africa is the showcase for...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 6, 2017
Voted Best Business Hotel Group and Best International Hotel Group at the Business Traveler Africa Awards 2017. CAPE TOWN, South Africa, September 6, 2017/ — Entrenching its position in Sub-Saharan Africa as a leading hospitality...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 5, 2017
Although the summer holidays feel far away, now is the time to start planning your year-end function. The more time you have for this, the better your chances of wowing your guests and ending the year on a terrific note. Year-end functions aren’t...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 5, 2017
Working in the events industry is no joke. Last year US company CareerCast ranked event coordinator as the 5th most stressful job in the world. It came in after military personnel, fire fighter, airline pilot and police officer (in that order)....
