Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 13, 2024
Lindiwe Rakharebe is undoubtedly a MICE industry legend. During her tenure as the Duban ICC’s dynamic CEO and leader, Lindiwe has propelled the venue into the spotlight with accolades such as Africa’s and South Africa’s best convention centre,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 8, 2024
By Moses Magwaza As we prepare for Hostex 2024, a hub of innovation and excellence in the hospitality industry, it’s time we focus on a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of restaurant service: empowering our...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 7, 2024
Charles Drewe’s 40+ year career in the hospitality industry established him as a legend thanks to his warm leadership style, determined work ethic, and knack for bringing success to every property he managed. We were fortunate to have Charles...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 10, 2024
Meetings magazine reached out to several business events professionals to find out what MICE trends they foresee will have the biggest impact on the local MICE events industry in 2024 and beyond. Eight trends were unpacked in the full article –...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 12, 2023
Byline: Devi Paulsen-Abbott, CEO of ECP (Energy, Capital & Power) and chair of AAXO (Association of African Exhibition Organisers) A number of dedicated events and exhibitions took place in Africa this year to spark discussions and inspiration...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 16, 2023
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) emphasises support for entrepreneurs this Entrepreneur Month Small and medium-sized enterprises constitute 95% of all officially registered businesses and make a significant 50% contribution...