Julia Mafcher | Jul 19, 2012
Johannesburgs reputation as a premier destination for international conferences and exhibitions will receive a major boost next year when the City hosts three global summits. The Executive Mayor, Clr Mpho Parks Tau, says Johannesburg was selected...
Julia Mafcher | Jul 19, 2012
Tourism is leading the way in some of the world’s most innovative sustainable energy initiatives. Energy-efficient upgrades to aircraft, the shift to renewable fuel for aviation and cruise liners, energy technology solutions in hotels, as...
Julia Mafcher | Jul 19, 2012
This years dynamic and progressive Sports and Events Tourism Exchange Exhibition and Conference has been bolstered with the news that twenty high profile international buyers have already signed on for the events International Hosted Buyers (IHB)...
Julia Mafcher | Jul 19, 2012
In the event industry, the task of budgeting is perhaps the most important feature in ensuring the success of the event and the business as a whole. Without it, there is no way to manage all the expenses and avoid the hidden costs which invariably...
Julia Mafcher | Jul 19, 2012
The Taj Cape Town is hosting a monthly themed gastronomic showcase titled Expressions, where local food and wine lovers can enjoy a unique experience tasting hand-picked wines from various selected regions paired with custom fare.Each month, one of...
Julia Mafcher | Jul 18, 2012
Catering companies differ tremendously with regards to what their particular cuisine offerings can accomplish for the specific type of MICE gathering. MICE buyers must be wary that a recommended caterer may be outstanding for a particular type of...
Julia Mafcher | Jul 18, 2012
While the South African MICE industry remains confused with the ebb and flow of questionable communications from professional international programme management limited consideration or thought is given to those being seated for the first...
Julia Mafcher | Jul 16, 2012
The organisers of the annual congress of the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI), which will be held at the Indaba Hotel in Fourways, Johannesburg from 29 to 31 July 2012, say a number of actions will be implemented to...
Julia Mafcher | Jul 12, 2012
The SAACI National Conference 2012 programme is packed with interesting speakers and topics. This years theme Shifting Paradigms focuses on the changing global business environment and the strategies needed to adapt to it.Highlight: Arnaldo...
Julia Mafcher | Jul 12, 2012
Wesgro (Western Cape Destination Marketing, Investment and Trade Promotion Agency) recently hosted a meeting with various tourism stakeholders to find innovative ways to grow tourism to the Western Cape.South African Airways (SAA), the City of Cape...
Julia Mafcher | Jul 12, 2012
Bytes Connects, ongoing efforts to gain a deep understanding of the industry verticals it operates in, have won the company an accolade.Bytes Connect has won an award for consistently contributing to the success of the HICA (Hotel Investment...
Julia Mafcher | Jul 12, 2012
Hilton Sandton has appointed a new Director of Operations, Heidi Kleine-Moller. The announcement follows the appointment, earlier this year, of Jan Van Der Putten as Vice President of Operations for Hilton Worldwide, Africa and Indian Ocean. Jan is...
