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...
