Helen Brewer | Aug 4, 2015
Parking is one of those expectations that goes unnoticed until the bookings schedule takes a tumble due to delegates frustrations which usually are not advise to the venue’s management. Think about your own resistance as to whether you should take...
Helen Brewer | Jul 27, 2015
Dear Editor Your editorial comment in the latest Meeting magazine on the word MICE being out of the 90’s and passé – the Academy begs to differ. The acronym MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) commenced in Asia primarily the...
Helen Brewer | Jul 27, 2015
There was a time when the right mix of subjects and top-drawer presenters coupled with powerful motivational wording and pictures to match that one could almost guarantee a good turnout. Today the situation is not the same. There are a variety of...
Helen Brewer | Jul 20, 2015
Mediatech Africa is perhaps the one exhibition that does not need stand numbers. Although large stand numbers are on the floor in front of each stand, it is either the extraordinary lighting, riveting real-time screen projections or pulsating sound...
Helen Brewer | Jul 20, 2015
The inclusion of South Africa into the BRICS nations has opened up a host of opportunities for the hospitality industry. The economic inclusion of China in particular continues to boost trade and hence greater Chinese visitors to our shores. The...