Martin HIller | Mar 15, 2017
We are pleased to announce our first training session of the year. This session is aimed at Event coordinators, Managers and Senior decision-makers. It will provide attendees with a better understanding of what Green Events and Meetings are and how...
Martin HIller | Mar 14, 2017
The future of the heavy haul industry, a crucial cog in the global logistics chain, remains on shaky ground in light of adverse global market conditions that continue to threaten the profitability and sustainability of heavy rail operators around...
Martin HIller | Mar 14, 2017
As an online journalist I’ve read all the press releases. “Time Square will be Sun International’s flagship property when it opens in April, comprising a state of the art casino, hotel, conference facilities, restaurants and retail...
Martin HIller | Mar 13, 2017
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has announced the theme of this year’s UFI Global Congress: “Raising the Odds – Pressures and Profits in the Exhibition Industry”. The event takes place 1-4 November 2017 in Johannesburg...
Martin HIller | Mar 6, 2017
Now in its fourth year, The Top 40 Women in MICE initiative recognises the important role women play in the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions industry. This initiative plays a vital role in providing a platform that motivates,...
Martin HIller | Mar 3, 2017
Like many excellent South African ideas, this festival started with a (slightly tipsy) conversation over wine and a backyard braai… As neighbours, Lynn Woodward and Mnikelo Mangciphu with two friends, sipped wine with their inyama, they...
Martin HIller | Mar 3, 2017
OK, no beating around the proverbial bush. AVADE is a three-piece rock band consisting of guitarist/singer Ross Meintjes, his brother Brendon on drums, and the recently appointed German-born producer/multi-instrumentalist (and good mate) Ruben...
Martin HIller | Mar 2, 2017
Registration is open SAACI Congress 2017 Tshwane, Pretoria SAACI 2017 will welcome more than 100 event industry professionals this coming June. SAACI dedicates itself to growing the business events industry in South Africa. Founded in 1987,...
Martin HIller | Mar 2, 2017
Sharon Peetz (MMC Economic Development at the City of Johannesburg), delivered the official welcome opening address at Meetings Africa 2017 on Tuesday, 28 February at the Sandton Convention Centre. Joburg Tourism has been part of this annual trade...
Martin HIller | Mar 1, 2017
An initiative that honours outstanding women who have made a difference in the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibition industry, Meetings magazine is set to celebrate the annual Top 40 Women in MICE again this year. Do you know such a...
Martin HIller | Feb 28, 2017
As the host venue, Sandton Convention Centre is extremely proud to continue their 12 year history with Meetings Africa, and they welcome all delegates and exhibitor to what is considered one of the most prestigious entries on the confex industry...
Martin HIller | Feb 23, 2017
Following a record-breaking third edition in February 2016, ULTRA South Africa officially returns in 2017 for a 4th year of mayhem! Be part of South Africa’s biggest electronic music festival on Saturday, 25 February at the Nasrec Expo Centre, the...