Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 5, 2019
Koketso Menong, Director of The Main Okasion and Professional Conference Organisers (PCO) Alliance Network member, was honoured with the title of Exemplary MICE Female Leader of the Year at the Global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 28, 2019
On 18 October 2019, EPH Productions received the award for ‘Most Trusted Event Management Company’ at the global 2019 Hospitality Awards. Rudi van der Vyver, MD of EPH Events says: “We are truly honoured by this recognition. Our focus is always...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 4, 2019
The ideal corporate gift is one that is going to be kept, used and treasured over the years. But what does this mean? The Planner asked around to get ideas on which corporate gifts have been a hit and why. Read on for some inspiration. . Carol...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 3, 2019
In events, single-use or disposable plastics have been especially useful in offering convenience, speed, scale, hygiene and affordability. Think of an event with thousands of attendees, and how quickly and safely they can be catered for with...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 13, 2019
This year’s Women in MICE Awards Ceremony was an entertainment-packed and stylish affair, held at La Toscana, Montecasino, on Thursday 29 August. . CLICK HERE TO MEET THE AWARD WINNERS . Kim Weber (Century City Conference Centre and Hotel)...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 13, 2019
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) held their AGM last week, and have announced their new board: *Projeni Pather – Chairperson – Exposure Marketing *Phetogo Khubeka – Vice Chairperson – Synergy Business...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 12, 2019
The Top Women in MICE Awards 2019 culminated in a spectacular ceremony that recognised outstanding women across the length and breadth of the events industry. With an inspiring line-up of speakers and entertainment to create an ideal setting in...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 25, 2018
The Top 40 Women in MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) initiative has been going strong over the last four years, and plays an important role in providing a platform that motivates, inspires and supports women in the industry...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 10, 2018
Montecasino’s gaming floor is more exciting than ever with the ‘first in Africa’ arrival of eight brand new Crystal Curve slot machines featuring ultra-HD, 4K, 43-inch curved display cabinets and two new top-rated games, setting a new benchmark in...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 10, 2018
MARKEX is Africa’s premier promotional products expo, and will run from Wednesday 06 to Thursday 07 June 2018, 9:00 to 17:00 daily, at the Sandton Convention Centre. Are you ready for the 31st MARKEX show? Last year, MARKEX had over 100 exhibitors,...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 10, 2018
MADEX – the Marketing, Advertising and Design Expo – will be held from Wednesday 06 to Thursday 07 June 2018, 9:00 to 17:00 daily, at the Sandton Convention Centre. After its hugely successful launch last year, MADEX 2018 is expected to be a...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 8, 2018
Registration is now open for the Event Greening Forum’s (EGF) 2018 Conference on 14 June and Master Class on 13 June 2018, both at the forum white light in Lanseria, Johannesburg. The EGF is a non-profit organisation that promotes sustainability...
