Helen Brewer | Jun 8, 2015
Research findings with real clout are the ones that are conducted from a wide base of respondents. The UIA’s recent survey is just such an authentic source of serious trends. The Union of International Meetings brags over 800 individual members...
Helen Brewer | Jun 8, 2015
Pioneering an innovative series of linked ideas can have high risk yet when it works – the rewards are nothing short of spectacular. The basic objective was to draw the MICE and marketing fraternity in a manner that would ensure various incentives...
Helen Brewer | Jun 1, 2015
Up to date event management information continues to be a hot topic. There is no effective source of South African hard information to which the industry can participate and compare notes as well as get a feel of what is happening on the ground at...
Helen Brewer | Jun 1, 2015
Over 150 wine buffs as well as wine ‘rookies’ were in awe of the slick Wine Show Masterclass which took place at the Rosebank’s Hyatt Regency on Thursday evening 28 May. Michael Fridjhon is in a class of his own. In his ongoing...
Helen Brewer | May 26, 2015
Event planning is not an exact science as many industry stalwarts will attest to. One can have all the knowledge with the experience that comes with extensive differing projects yet the unexpected can always occur – sending a curved ball right...
Helen Brewer | May 26, 2015
Whether for thousands or the ‘Cut Above the Rest’ exclusive workshop during MARKEX – being able to secure AVL Productions for the staging and production is a great ‘plus’ for the participants at this highly informative 3 hour session. By the last...
Helen Brewer | May 18, 2015
If a blueprint was required for the South African staging and production industry skills development to progress to the first essential steps, the Live Events Conference which took place from 13 to 16 May certainly was the perfect launch pad. The...
Helen Brewer | May 18, 2015
Ethiopia can be justly pleased with the proactive manner in which the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) undertakes its mandate from their headquarters stationed in Addis Ababa. Part of UNECA is a thriving convention centre which...
Helen Brewer | May 11, 2015
What a treat for event planners and marketing managers at the VIP Workshop on the morning of Thursday 4 June at the Sandton Convention Centre. Firstly, the programme content is so hot-off-the-press with information on valuable exhibiting tips,...
Helen Brewer | May 11, 2015
The Planner newsletter was quick off the mark with the breaking news of several prominent EXSA members from the organising sector have made the unprecedented decision to form their own association. This move is no major surprise as there is...
Helen Brewer | May 5, 2015
The word transformation has many interpretations depending on who one is conversing with. Transformation could mean a change in form, appearance, nature or character or it could mean the process by which deep structures are converted into surface...
Helen Brewer | May 4, 2015
The hard-hitting VIP Workshop session during MARKEX on the 4th June at the Sandton Convention Centre will ensure the decision-making workshop participants have a great opportunity to relax in real style at the Standard Bank-sponsored Fine Brandy...
