Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 3, 2020
SAACI, the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry, has launched a student outreach programme for youth who want to enter the business events industry, and who are studying towards this goal. SAACI Chairperson, Kim Roberts, says,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 19, 2019
As we close off on 2019, the events industry is abuzz with excitement in anticipation of what the upcoming year has in store. Going into 2020, technology is expected to play a stronger role than ever within the events space. From a marketing and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 3, 2019
In events, single-use or disposable plastics have been especially useful in offering convenience, speed, scale, hygiene and affordability. Think of an event with thousands of attendees, and how quickly and safely they can be catered for with...
Mpinane Senkhane | Apr 30, 2019
Exhibiting is not just a way to keep an eye on the competition and get out of the office; more than anything, it is a fantastic way to attract potential customers and provide increased exposure for your products and services. BUILD BRAND AWARENESS...
Mpinane Senkhane | Apr 4, 2019
With as much as 15% of the world’s population and 7.5% of South Africa’s population having disabilities, why wouldn’t you make your events fully accessible? Lynn McLeod remembers going to the movies in the 80s with her wheelchair-bound mother. “It...
Mpinane Senkhane | Jan 28, 2019
As an event organiser, part of your portfolio is to ensure the security of both your attendees and your staff. The bigger your event, the more important health and safety (SHEQ) become, but even for small events, it should still be a consideration....
Martin Headger | Jan 14, 2019
It is simply not enough in this day and age to merely exist as a business providing goods or a service to a relevant market. Aside from all the dots and crosses on the respective letters of the alphabet, there needs to be more mindfulness given to...
Martin Headger | Jan 3, 2019
Marnus Broodryk is an entrepreneur, author, investor, speaker and SME advocate. He recently released his first book “90 Rules for Entrepreneurs; The Codex of Hustle” and spoke to Meetings to weigh in on small businesses within the MICE...
Martin Headger | Dec 13, 2018
Sometimes, we at Travelbags see ourselves as a mini events team. Any event, exhibition or meeting is only as successful as its organising team. Exhibitions are one of the fastest growing industries in South Africa. Exhibitions are focused marketing...
Martin Headger | Dec 10, 2018
The potential hazards posed within the events industry may not seem to be much reason for concern at first, but health and safety should be at the forefront of any gathering where a significant number of people are expected. The Global Citizen...
Martin Headger | Dec 4, 2018
Even though conferencing and meetings budgets are under increasing pressure, the business benefits of conferencing are priceless: education and skills sharing opportunities, networking, and an off-site environment for colleagues to learn more about...
Martin Headger | Nov 21, 2018
We can all agree on the importance of having a website for an event. Big or small, a strong online presence is crucial. But what makes for a successful website? Ultimate Data Sciences offers a few pointers for you to consider for your next event...
