Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Nov 17, 2025
Be inspired. Be equipped. Be the best! The 2026 EXSA Conference promises to be a transformative experience for the exhibition and events industry of Southern Africa. Set to take place on 21 January 2026 at the ANEW Hotel O.R. Tambo, this dynamic...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Nov 3, 2025
A groundbreaking joint venture, Garden Route Unfound, has been launched to reposition the Garden Route as an undiscovered powerhouse for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE). Spearheaded by industry leaders Lynette Whittaker of...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Oct 28, 2025
Nestled along South Africa’s sun-drenched Eastern Cape coastline, Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) — comprising Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Kariega (Uitenhage), and Despatch — is a destination that blends natural beauty, cultural depth, and modern...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Oct 3, 2025
Iconic Sun City hotel to reveal its stylish new look In 1979 South Africans were enchanted with what was Africa’s most glamorous hotel, but 46 years on and the grand dame Sun City hotel has been showing her age. Nips and tucks over the years...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Oct 2, 2025
The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) and the Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) have formalised a new strategic partnership, marking an important step in strengthening collaboration within the...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Oct 1, 2025
The global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry is at a turning point and South Africa is poised to take centre stage. At Meetings Africa 2025, Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille reaffirmed government’s intention to...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Sep 16, 2025
Following a rigorous and competitive procurement process led by South African Tourism, Johannesburg and Durban have officially been confirmed as the host cities for Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba respectively for the next five...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Sep 4, 2025
The Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) welcomes the newly elected office bearers who will support the business events sector’s next chapter of growth. Together, newly elected Chairperson Alex Wrottesley, Vice...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Sep 1, 2025
As part of a strategic move to streamline operations, strengthen regional alignment, and support long-term growth, Specialised Exhibitions has transitioned to a new name: Montgomery Group Africa. This name change reflects the consolidation of...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Aug 26, 2025
The Exhibition and Events Association of South Africa (EXSA) has expressed serious concern over the extremely short lead times provided by South African Tourism (SAT) for three recent Requests for Quotation (RFQs) related to the upcoming World...
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 | Aug 14, 2025
VUKA Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Searle, a 4× founder, community builder, communications & AI advisor and speaker, as its new consultant Head of AI Enablement & Human Systems. The creation of this role takes place...
