By Andrew Solomon, Client Strategy Director and Lianne Booth, Strategic Project Director at Achievement Awards Group Motivation is a driving force behind employee behaviour, productivity and satisfaction. When designing an employee rewards...
Tech, sustainability + wellness are key in 2025 – RX Africa
Personalisation has long led the conversation when it comes to trends in the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) space. But for Carol Weaving, Managing Director RX Africa, advances in technology, sustainability and wellness are...
Southern Sun scoops awards at the 2024 Inter-Hotel Challenge
Southern Sun has once again demonstrated its excellence in South Africa’s hospitality industry by claiming top honours in multiple categories at the prestigious 2024 Inter-Hotel Challenge. This annual event, widely regarded as the “hospitality...
Entries open for WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards 2025
Calling all changemakers! Africa Travel Week (ATW) is urging responsible tourism businesses to enter the WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards. The deadline for submissions is March 19, 2025. “These annual awards celebrate exceptional efforts...
Women entrepreneurs matter – TEDA
The Tshwane Women in Business Awards (TWIBA) were held on November 26 at the Ditsong Museum of Cultural History in Tshwane, celebrating women who lead, innovate, and uplift others. The theme for this year’s awards was ‘Advocating diversity and...
Flight Centre advises SAA passengers to take proactive steps
In light of the strike action by South African Airways (SAA) pilots that commenced on Thursday, December 5, Flight Centre Travel Group has advised passengers to take proactive steps. The strike will affect all SAA-operated flights on major domestic...
Chat’r Xperience launches new division
Chat’r Xperience has unveiled EcoExhib by Chat’r – a new division that aims to address the growing demand for sustainable eventing solutions. The launch of EcoExhib by Chat’r affirms Chat’r Xperience’s commitment to delivering stands, branding, and...
Africa’s Eden and partners launch tourism ready assessment
Africa’s Eden, an association dedicated to promoting sustainable travel within Southern Africa, has partnered with Jones Lang LaSalle’s (JLL) Global Tourism and Destination Advisory practice and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) to...
Close out your year with intention
Alvin Govender, international performance coach and business strategist, provides steps that can be taken to assess the past year with balance, compassion, and purpose to set the stage for future success. As October arrives, we all feel it...
The AIPC issues call to join The Iceberg 2.0 movement
In its latest communication, the International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC) has issued a call to the industry to join “Many Voices, One Message” movement known as The Iceberg 2.0. Industry leaders co-created The Iceberg in 2017 as a...
Why event reporting matters
If you’re looking for ways to boost your insights to improve the success of your events, Flock Eventing Platform has shared a fabulous resource for all planners out there. Whether you’re hosting virtual, hybrid, or in-person events, knowing what...
Trevor Noah Campaign for South Africa wins award
The Trevor Noah Tourism Campaign for South Africa has come in third place for the Best Country Promotion Film at the 2024 World Tourism Film Awards. The event took place in Valencia, Spain, on November 27. The campaign was driven by the Tourism...