Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 30, 2024
Santam, South Africa’s foremost short-term insurer, in collaboration with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE magazines, is delighted to unveil the finalists for the 10th annual Santam Women of the Future Awards. This prestigious event celebrates women...
cheryl | Jul 25, 2024
Our great South African icon, Nelson Mandela, left more than a legacy for South Africa. He instilled a spirit of generosity and compassion in the hearts and minds of the South African people. Corporates, individuals, and organisations across the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 21, 2024
Last night, I attended one of Johannesburg’s premier networking events for professionals in the travel and tourism industry, hosted by Sandton Tourism. These events, held periodically, bring together buyers and sellers in the travel and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 12, 2024
This morning, I had the pleasure of attending SAITEX, Africa’s Big 7, and the Hotel and Hospitality Expo for the first time. Held at the Sandton Convention Centre, the event was a dynamic blend of three major conferences running...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 5, 2024
At the AAXO Leadership Summit held yesterday, industry experts gathered to discuss the pivotal role of events and exhibitions in driving economic growth. The plenary panel think tank, titled “The Power of Events and Exhibitions in Fostering...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 30, 2024
The global landscape of events and exhibitions is rapidly evolving, and the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) is proud to lead the way in empowering its members with the necessary tools and expertise to effectively sell, market,...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 27, 2024
MusicEx is taking place at Gallagher Convention Centre from 26 – 28 July 2024. The event includes an exhibition in Hall 3, featuring music and music-lifestyle suppliers, edutainment workshops by icons such as Yvonne Chaka Chaka, YFM, SAMPRA,...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 23, 2024
Against the backdrop of one of Africa’s most vibrant cities, Decorex Cape Town returns from 6 to 9 June 2024 at the CTICC, showcasing cutting-edge design, curated exhibitions, inspiring talks, and product launches. As part of RX...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 22, 2024
Africa is home to one of the world’s fastest-growing populations, projected to reach 2.5 billion people by 2050. This population boom drives the demand for diverse and innovative food and beverage products as well as culinary experiences,...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 20, 2024
On 20 May 2024, key African associations including the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO), the Event Greening Forum (EGF), and the Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) collaborate to spotlight the pivotal role...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 17, 2024
Africa’s Travel Indaba recently hosted an engaging media editorial session, exploring strategic partnerships in tourism. Amid the discussions, the spotlight fell on South Africa’s burgeoning potential as a film and music destination, sparking...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 15, 2024
The 2024 instalment of the continent’s premier travel trade show, Africa’s Travel Indaba, commenced on a high note yesterday at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre. The opening of the trade floor was attended by delegates eager to do...
