Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 21, 2017
On 09 November 2017, the Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) and the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Suppliers (IFES) held an association meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa. What made this a landmark event...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 21, 2017
November marks Entrepreneur’s Month, honouring those who have worked hard to build an empire from absolutely nothing. One such individual is Samuel Nassimov, Founder and Managing Director of one of the fastest growing, independently-owned...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 17, 2017
Chances are you already know about the myriad benefits that technology offers the events industry. And you probably also know how it can greatly help with event greening – making an event more sustainable in terms of its environmental, social and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 16, 2017
The Table Bay hotel at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town has intensified its efforts to save water as the Western Cape remains in the grips of severe drought. Its concerted drive to conserve this scarce and precious resource...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 14, 2017
Preceding finalists from 11 African countries and excelling over 47 000 votes, Hayward’s Grand Safari Company has clinched The Safari Guild’s Best in Africa Award for top Mobile Safari at the 11th The Safari Awards, announced by CEO Henry Hallward...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 14, 2017
The glorious magic of Christmas is back at Montecasino with the annual Christmas Village – a celebration of the festive season, with a bountiful array of eats, treats, champagne, craft beer, decorations, ornaments, arts and crafts, handmade toys,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 13, 2017
A number of Cape Town venues are implementing water saving measures in response to the city’s level 5 water restrictions and the approaching holiday season. The results have been impressive: Tsogo Sun reported reducing its water use by 17% and the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 13, 2017
Summer’s here and that’s the perfect time for getting away from the strip-lighting and clogged car-parks of shopping malls, and browse markets for street food, collectables and clothing. Luane Lavery, Brand Communications Manager for kulula.com...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 9, 2017
A 2016 study shows that: 97% of executives view golf with a business associate as a way to establish a close relationship. 92% use golf as a way to make business contacts. More than 50% say there is no better way, to get to know associates and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 9, 2017
Theatre shows are an excellent reason for out-of-towners to take a trip to Gauteng, and for corporates to treat their valued clients and staff to an unforgettable experience – and there’s no better occasion to do so than the staging of the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 7, 2017
In the events industry, there is a lot that can you keep you up at night. However, most of these concerns are universal – which means others have experienced them too, and there are a host of tricks that you can employ to overcome them. We caught...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 6, 2017
An awards ceremony that took place in The Venue, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg revealed winners in the hospitality industry. Protea Hotels by Marriott® was named as the winner in service excellence in the hotel industry as measured by the 2017/2018...
