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...
Heather Hook | Oct 3, 2016
For the third year running, Tsogo Sun has walked away with top honours as the biggest single buyer in South Africa’s two leading wine auctions – the 42nd Nederburg Wine Auction and the 32nd Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG) Auction – representing...
Heather Hook | Oct 2, 2016
International meeting planners from more than 100 countries have put forward their applications to qualify for ibtm world 2016. The quality of applicants is higher than ever with many planners taking part for the first time, wanting to take...
Heather Hook | Sep 30, 2016
It’s that time of year again – time to start planning your year-end function to make sure that your company celebrates the successes of 2016 in style! Take advantage of Prince’s Grant stunning venues and professional team and follow Function...
Heather Hook | Sep 28, 2016
Events companies are most likely to grow their profile through their existing networks. Some event planners spend thousands of rand on big ads in business magazines and wait for the calls to roll in. Dr. Jeff Goldblatt says this is a mistake....
Heather Hook | Sep 28, 2016
If you are considering getting a diploma or certificate in event management, make sure to choose a degree or diploma in marketing or public relations, both of which will give you a solid grounding to prepare you for your career in events. Damelin...
Heather Hook | Sep 27, 2016
South Africa’s efforts of promoting the country as a premier business events destination are certainly not going unnoticed with the head of the South Africa National Convention Bureau receiving yet another nod of approval by the international...
Heather Hook | Sep 27, 2016
Marriott International, Inc.has completed its acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., creating the world’s largest and best hotel company. Marriott now offers the most comprehensive portfolio of brands including leading...
Heather Hook | Sep 27, 2016
The first Black woman to sit on the board of directors at Protea Hotels by Marriott®, Dorcas Dlamini has risen to the top of the hospitality industry with seeming effortlessness. But hers is actually a story of what raw talent and ambition can...
Heather Hook | Sep 26, 2016
With the the 17th Conference of the Parties (CoP17) to the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) which began in Johannesburg on Saturday, Tsogo Sun’s Sandton Convention Centre (SCC) is prepared...
Heather Hook | Sep 22, 2016
Table top events proven to deliver great success in all industries looking to conduct successful business deals and meetings, while networking with industry giants. Suppliers are guaranteed business and your company has the benefit of meeting with...
