Heather Hook | Oct 17, 2016
How do you make sure that you select the right clients to work with? Yes, we all want the gig, but you need to be as selective of your clients as they are when selecting an event planner. A few key things to make sure you ask your prospective...
Heather Hook | Oct 15, 2016
Are you looking for a new position in the industry? Stress no more – Travel People have you covered with a variety of opening available around South Africa. From hotel and lodge managers, to concierge, chefs and service staff positions, and...
Heather Hook | Oct 13, 2016
Hosted Buyer applications have opened for ibtm arabia 2017. The event, part of leading global exhibition organiser, ibtm events’ portfolio, will take place in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from 7 – 9 February. ibtm arabia is the number one event for the Middle...
Heather Hook | Oct 12, 2016
Hiring entertainment for a corporate event is always an important responsibility, your entertainment can make, or break your event – so keep these tips in mind when searching for your perfect entertainer. Tip 10 – Plan early Popular...
Heather Hook | Oct 6, 2016
In mid-September, Sandton Convention Centre (SCC) became the hub of authentic jazz. Stages located in four of SCC’s large, prestigious venues hosted over 20 celebrated jazz musicians from across the globe, while enthralled fans of the genre got...
Heather Hook | Oct 6, 2016
An accelerated African growth strategy for Carlson Rezidor, one of the world’s largest hotel groups, is on track to achieve its target of more than 23,000 rooms open or under development in Africa by the end of 2020. Rezidor’s President and CEO,...
Heather Hook | Oct 4, 2016
The 6th Sports & Events Tourism Exchange CONNECT EDITION, hosted by the City of Tshwane, from 25 to 27 October 2016, has already attracted a panel of experts from an array of countries to share leading global-trends with local audiences. These...
Heather Hook | Oct 4, 2016
We really like De Hoek Country Hotel. Its beautiful, and the perfect country escape for ones rather frazzled city nerves. They have just opened their Bridge Bistro which is a modern and contemporary glass enclosed dining room with magnificent views...
Heather Hook | Oct 4, 2016
Our team just love this initiative. In fact – you may have discovered an Ark in your goodie bag at our recent Women in MICE event that we hosted at Monte de Dios in Pretoria. With the global calamities of our time there is a critical need for...
Heather Hook | Oct 3, 2016
Thinking of becoming an event planner? Not quite sure what it all entails, or if it’s the right industry for you? Have a read below and get an idea of what would be expected of you: Research The best way to reduce risk (whatever the kind) is...
Heather Hook | Oct 3, 2016
Conference bags must breed in the dark, or at least it seems that way. Clearing out my closet the other day I was a bit taken aback with how many bags, advertising an array of events, that I have managed to accumulate over the last 6 months or so....
Heather Hook | Oct 3, 2016
It’s going to be a MasterChef celebration at this year’s Good Food & Wine Show in Durban with MasterChef South Africa winner Kamini Pather in action with fellow show contestants Siphokazi Mdlankomo and Claire Allen. They join celebrated...
