Stellenbosch is redefining business events as a premier destination that prioritises authentic human connection. Nestled in South Africa’s breathtaking Winelands, this charming town is home to the Central Events and Conferencing Office...
Mining Indaba sees demand surge for Cape Town hotels
As the global mining industry gears up for Mining Indaba 2025, it’s not just keynote speeches or industry deals taking centre stage – it’s the fierce competition for hotel rooms. With Cape Town’s accommodation market under immense...
SATSA partners Fair Trade Tourism on Responsible Tourism
SATSA, the Voice of Inbound Tourism, and Fair Trade Tourism (FTT), the Mark of a Good Holiday, have announced a strategic partnership to advance responsible tourism practices across South Africa. The collaboration aims to enhance the...
What Trump’s new term means for SA business travel – FCM
Donald Trump is back in the White House, and if there’s one thing we know about his presidency, it rarely goes unnoticed. From sweeping policy changes to bold decisions that ripple across industries, his time in office always has a way of shaking...
New Head of Sales at Central Office for Sun International
Sun International’s newly appointed Head of Sales at Central Office, Andrew Camp, is on a mission to grow market share and maximise the hospitality business’s revenue potential. With a Diploma in Marketing and Business Management from the Institute...
Industry leaders discuss balancing sustainability priorities
Event Greening Forum (EGF) Chairman John Arvanitakis and MICE industry mogul Projeni Pather recently discussed the importance of sustainability in the new Africa Event Connect podcast. During the recent Africa Event Connect podcast, host Projeni...
Save the date for the 2025 Women in MICE Awards Launch Breakfast
4Mal Media Management is pleased to announce that the 2025 Women in MICE Awards Launch Breakfast will take place at The Leonardo in Sandton on the morning of February 25, 2025. The Launch Breakfast will reveal the theme and categories of the 2025...
Pullman Cape Town achieves Green Key certification
Pullman Cape Town announced on Thursday last week that it has been awarded the Green Key certification for its efforts in sustainability – a testament to the hotel’s commitment to environmental responsibility. “This achievement demonstrates the...
The Forum Hyde Park opens for events
Johannesburg’s newest premier luxury events venue, The Forum Hyde Park, has announced its official opening. Blending elegance with versatility, the stylish venue accommodates up to 400 guests. With breathtaking views of the city’s skyline,...
Entries open for the 2024 AAXO ROAR Awards
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) has today announced that entries for the highly anticipated AAXO ROAR Awards are now open. These awards recognise innovation, resilience, and excellence in the exhibition industry. Whether it...
Dining will take MICE to the next level in 2025 – RX Africa
Culinary tourism remains one of the hottest trends across the globe, with travellers – both young and old – actively seeking authentic foodie experiences, hands-on workshops and cooking classes, gastronomic tours, and new dining destinations. So...
COP29 reminds the events industry of their pledge
Global sustainability leaders gathered online during COP29 to reflect on the progress of the Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE) initiative so far and shared some emerging tools and AI that are helping organisations on their journey. Almost a decade ago,...