Julia Mafcher | Oct 25, 2012
MICE professionals have a tendency to be quick at criticizing others organizing tasks in comparison to their own abilities. Its a natural consequence of viewing an end result at a MICE undertaking with an organizer other than oneself.One observes...
Julia Mafcher | Oct 18, 2012
With three years of extensive input from AIPC members all over the world and a new approach that enabled a comparison of both regional perspectives on key issues with those held by the global group as a whole, the AIPC Annual Member Survey has...
Julia Mafcher | Oct 18, 2012
Tourist arrivals to South Africa grew by 10,5% for the first six months of 2012, more than double the global average of 5% for the same period According to the most recent tourism figures, tourist numbers to South Africa increased by an impressive...
Julia Mafcher | Oct 18, 2012
With bottom-line MICE benefits upper most in buyers minds there has been a noticeable shift in the allocation of organizing assignments in 2012. Whereas it was simpler to bring in an independent organizer the additional costs in this practice is...
Julia Mafcher | Oct 18, 2012
The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) celebrated a successful financial year amidst a challenging economic climate at its Annual General Meeting Results Press Conference held today, Tuesday 16 October 2012.Speaking at the event,...
Julia Mafcher | Oct 18, 2012
Every year, the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) hosts an AGM and Conference in a different city around the world. In 2013 it will be held in Africa for the first time, in Cape Town at the Cape Town International...
Julia Mafcher | Oct 11, 2012
The finalists in the 2012 Imvelo Responsible Tourism Awards programme, organised by the Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa (FEDHASA) in conjunction with the National Department of Tourism, have been announced.Imvelo, running for...
Julia Mafcher | Oct 11, 2012
Scan Display provides creative design and construction solutions for exhibitions and events. These abilities were showcased to maximum effect at the COP17 South African Climate Change Response Expo (CCR Expo) in 2011, resulting in the projects...
Julia Mafcher | Oct 11, 2012
Expovent Evolutions South Africa shone in its role as the preferred supplier of furniture to the 2012 Africa Aerospace & Defence Expo (AAD 2102). The exhibition, which filled seven hangars at the Air Force Base in Waterkloof from 19 to 23...
Julia Mafcher | Oct 11, 2012
With the MICE industry realising the importance of gaining points for keeping up to date in the ever-changing MICE markets the next step was the launch of an ambitious CPD (Continuing Professional Development) programme for the industry.Rolling out...
Julia Mafcher | Oct 11, 2012
Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards (WTA) acknowledges, rewards and celebrates excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry. A globally recognisable brand synonymous with quality, the World Travel Awards has announced their 2012...
Julia Mafcher | Oct 11, 2012
Sandton Convention Centre has added another prestigious award to its impressive collection by winning the Best Corporate Conference Venue (over 500 pax) Award at this years BTAfrica Business Travel Awards.Earlier this year, Sandton Convention...
