Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 14, 2024
Meetings explores what our industry is doing to support young talent struggling to find their place in the events industry. At face value, two South African challenges – youth unemployment and the event industry skills shortage – look like they...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 14, 2024
At the end of 2023, INATUR invited Meetings on a press tour to Maputo to discover what makes it an enticing destination for MICE events, as well as the latest developments in establishing a new Mozambique Convention Bureau. Here’s what we learned....
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 13, 2024
Keen to have a sustainable exhibition stand but don’t know how to go about creating one? Relax, Chat’r has you covered with these simple but effective steps. For most of us, transitioning into a more sustainable way of doing things is a slow and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 13, 2024
Lindiwe Rakharebe is undoubtedly a MICE industry legend. During her tenure as the Duban ICC’s dynamic CEO and leader, Lindiwe has propelled the venue into the spotlight with accolades such as Africa’s and South Africa’s best convention centre,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 13, 2024
The Marriott Melrose Arch Collection of Hotels The Marriott Melrose Arch Collection of Hotels is boldly growing into the future and invites you to grow with it. The Marriott Melrose Arch Collection of Hotels is striving to consistently elevate...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 12, 2024
The City Lodge Hotels group, which is synonymous with providing amazing experiences at prices that suit every budget, have recently made a number of key staff appointments. Nkosenhle Ngongoma At the end of 2023, Nkosenhle Ngongoma took up the role...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 9, 2024
At the recent AHEAD Awards, the JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge was named as one of the Top 100 New Hotels worldwide. This award recognises the hotel for its innovative design and promoting sustainable tourism. In particular, the property was...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 8, 2024
By Moses Magwaza As we prepare for Hostex 2024, a hub of innovation and excellence in the hospitality industry, it’s time we focus on a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of restaurant service: empowering our...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 7, 2024
Charles Drewe’s 40+ year career in the hospitality industry established him as a legend thanks to his warm leadership style, determined work ethic, and knack for bringing success to every property he managed. We were fortunate to have Charles...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 6, 2024
As a highlight of Africa Travel Week 2024, the programme for the 10th edition of the WTM Africa has just been announced. The programme for this year’s event features favourites such as the ever-popular speed networking event together with the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 6, 2024
The Radisson Hotel Group has just opened its 11th hotel in South Africa, which is called the Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit. This hotel is unlike its other South African properties. It’s nestled between the Kruger National Park and the Blyde...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 5, 2024
Naco Rautenbach has been appointed assistant general manager at the Cellars-Hohenort Hotel and Spa. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge that has been gathered at other prestigious hotels such as The Westcliff in Johannesburg together with...
