Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 25, 2024
Planners and professionals in the MICE space will need to give stronger consideration towards having a contingency plan in place for a range of extreme circumstances in 2025, revealed the MPI’s Q4 2024 Meetings Outlook Report. “For meeting planners...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 6, 2024
South African Tourism-owned Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba are set to return in 2025, enhancing business connections and networking opportunities once more. These pan-African shows will feature robust agendas with a diverse range of...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 4, 2024
AIPC has announced the names of the 14 successful applicants for its 2025 AIPC Future Shapers programme, which commences next month. The list of candidates includes two South Africans (see below). AIPC Future Shapers is a seven-month accelerated...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 31, 2024
The opening of Premier Hotels & Resort’s property in Thohoyandou in August 2024 represents a significant step forward for the local community and economy of Limpopo. It also ushers in a new era for partnerships within the hospitality industry....
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 31, 2024
Leading events management and MICE specialist Event Synthesis International (ESI) has announced the expansion of its operations with the opening of a new office in the Garden Route. Its new office in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, officially commences...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 30, 2024
When it comes to managing large-scale events, Barmotion shines as a premier hospitality solutions partner. Their recent success at Electra Mining Africa, where they expertly managed 22 stands, is a testament to their commitment to quality and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 29, 2024
Johannesburg’s spotlight at ITB Asia 2024 marks a significant moment for South African tourism as the Joburg Tourism Company (JTC) returns to the premier event, solidifying its role as Africa’s sole representative. The event at Singapore’s Marina...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 28, 2024
The Event Greening Forum (EGF) will host an informative virtual workshop on 26 November 2024, focusing on how event logistics can be optimised to reduce carbon emissions and support the global shift towards Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE). This...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 17, 2024
In the rapidly evolving world of the MICE industry, strategic partnerships and adaptive strategies have become paramount. The landscape of this sector is continuously reshaped by technological advancements, societal changes, and global trends. This...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 12, 2024
The Exhibition and Events Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) has taken a significant step forward with the launch of the EXSA Events Working Group (EWG). This new initiative aims to revolutionise the events industry by fostering professionalism,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 2, 2024
Last week, I attended the launch of the Meetings Unbound tool at the Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel. The invite to the event was cryptically worded, providing little information about what to expect. The experience turned out to be a pleasant...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 26, 2024
The events and exhibitions sector is a rapidly growing segment of the global tourism industry, and Africa is no exception. The involvement of youth in Africa’s MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector is crucial for...
