Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 16, 2020
Tsogo Sun Hotels has announced that they are now open for conferences: “We are delighted that our doors are open again, and we are ready to welcome delegates to conferencing that puts their safety alongside our renowned hospitality.” “[W]e...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 13, 2020
Following a trying year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, 3S Media, the organisers of the Women in MICE Awards, have taken a decision to postpone the 2020 instalment of its auspicious event. “As much as we would like to host the Women in MICE...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 12, 2020
On Tuesday, 07 July, the International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) hosted a webinar discussion on ‘Africa – Winning Confidence Back’. The South African guest panelists sharing their views on topic were: Jacqui Nel, IELA member & EF...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 11, 2020
The Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) in association with the South African Events Council and the Events Safety Council has announced a revised date for the proposed ‘Proof of Concept’ hybrid event, which...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 5, 2020
The Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) did a 2-part webinar showcasing the industry speaking with one voice. Input from industry leaders, including the South Africa National Convention Bureau (SANCB, organisers of Meetings Africa) and the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 2, 2020
Our third Conversations with Women in MICE webinar was held on 01 July 2020, where we delved deeper into how women in our industry can find, create and use the opportunities that are available to them under the theme “Owning our opportunities: What...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 1, 2020
IBTM World has launched its 2020 investment and mentoring programme for event industry entrepreneurs, the Event Business Accelerator (EBA). The programme was founded in 2019, and is open to people with an innovative idea, product or service related...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 1, 2020
Representing 15 industry associations together with 250 contractors from 40 countries, Brussels-headquartered International Federation of Exhibition & Event Services (IFES) has elected Scan Display’s managing director, Justin Hawes, as its...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 28, 2020
The Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) has welcomed the amendments made to lockdown level three which make it possible to hold business events. The new regulations were gazetted on Thursday, 25 June 2020, and will take...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 26, 2020
Following their AGM on 25 June 2020, the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) announced their new board members for 2020/21. They are: Projeni Pather (Exposure Marketing) – ChairpersonDevi Paulsen-Abbott (dmg events) –...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 23, 2020
Get ready for the third instalment of the hugely popular Women in MICE webinar series. This time, our guest speakers will be discussing the question: “Owning our opportunities: What does it take?” Date: Wednesday, 01 July 2020 Time:...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 21, 2020
New Zealand’s successful response in eliminating community transmission of COVID-19 means that there are no current restrictions on mass gatherings in the country, and domestic business events can resume. The business events sector’s response has...
