Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Nov 13, 2025
If 2025 taught us anything, it’s that events are no longer just a place to gather; they are platforms for storytelling, data-driven experiences, and bold creative risk-taking. As we step into 2026, South African eventing is accelerating along three...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Nov 11, 2025
Why visibility matters for every venue, service provider, and supplier in the business events industry In an industry as interconnected as MICE, the idea that “we don’t really play in that space” is one of the most limiting mindsets out there. The...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Oct 22, 2025
Safari travel is entering a golden era, with South Africa leading the charge. In the first half of 2025, the country welcomed 5.85 million international visitors – a 14% year-on-year increase compared to the same period in 2024. This growth...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Oct 20, 2025
A strategic guide to business travel ‘add-ons’ that are actually worth your budget From early boarding to fluffy hotel robes, ancillary fees – those optional extras added to your base travel price – have become a cornerstone of the modern travel...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Oct 15, 2025
Corporate travel budgets are surging across EMEA, with 46% of companies planning to increase spend in 2026. But bigger budgets mean bigger expectations – and conferences are where those investments get their toughest test. Every event now carries...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Sep 29, 2025
For more than three decades, Craig Newman has shaped South Africa’s exhibition and events landscape with a quiet resolve and a fierce commitment to delivery. A drummer-turned-dealmaker, entrepreneur-turned-venue leader, and association...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Aug 26, 2025
The Minister of Tourism’s decision to dissolve the South African Tourism Board has caused deep concern across our sector. At a time when the industry is working tirelessly to recover and grow, such actions undermine governance, stability, and the...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Aug 21, 2025
In the fast-paced world of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), few have made as significant impact such as Carol Weaving. Meetings talks to Carol from RX Africa about her journey in the MICE industry. With over three decades...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Aug 21, 2025
In this exclusive interview with Meetings magazine, Nonnie Kubeka shares her professional journey, strategic priorities, and vision for building a more inclusive and globally competitive future for Gauteng’s tourism economy. With a career spanning...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jun 18, 2025
Written by: Victor Shabangu, Research Assistant Niche Partners has released the highly anticipated African Perspectives on the MICE Industry 2024/25—a biennial report providing a cross-continental analysis of Africa’s Meetings, Incentives,...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jun 18, 2025
At ExpoGuys, we believe that the strength of our business lies not only in the services we deliver but also in the people who bring them to life. After recently celebrating Global Exhibitions Day 2025, we’re proud to highlight two of our own who...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jun 17, 2025
It’s every event planner and conference organiser’s nightmare. The WiFi drops. The keynote speaker gets stuck in traffic. A pipe bursts mid-session. The fire alarm triggers just as the CFO takes the mic. And yet, somehow, the show must go on. Even...
