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...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 2, 2024
The event industry across Africa is taking significant strides to integrate international standards, customising them to meet the continent’s specific needs. This morning, a cooperation agreement was signed between SACIA and UACII aimed at...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 23, 2024
Sven Bossu, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Association of International Convention Centres (AIPC), has been shortlisted for the prestigious International Executive Director of the Year award. This accolade recognises his exemplary...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 12, 2024
The Event Greening Forum (EGF) proudly announces the appointment of new board leadership and committee chairs, signalling a significant stride in its dedication to sustainable event management. With a blend of seasoned expertise and fresh...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 6, 2024
After an extensive recruitment process, the Board of South African Tourism is pleased to announce that Nombulelo Guliwe CA (SA) has accepted the position of CEO of South African Tourism under a five-year contract. At 37 years old, Ms. Guliwe is a...
Sponsored Content | Feb 29, 2024
The 18th iteration of the South Africa Tourism-owned Meetings Africa, held in Sandton Convention Centre from 26 to 28 February, saw the continuation of the participation of SMMEs at this prestigious tradeshow, thereby further opening up tourism’s...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 28, 2024
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is poised to raise its head as Africa’s premier destination for business, meetings, and “bleisure” tourism at Meetings Africa 2024. Acting CEO of Tourism KwaZulu-Natal (TKZN), Mr Sibusiso Gumbi, expressed the KZN...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 16, 2024
The Meetings & Event Planner learns how the South Africa National Convention Bureau (SANCB) is forging a brighter future for the South African business events sector. The SANCB is a division of South African Tourism (SA Tourism), focused on...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 14, 2024
At the end of 2023, INATUR invited Meetings on a press tour to Maputo to discover what makes it an enticing destination for MICE events, as well as the latest developments in establishing a new Mozambique Convention Bureau. Here’s what we learned....
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 29, 2024
South African Tourism’s North Europe Hub has successfully concluded a dynamic two-week showcase with industry partners in Netherlands and Belgium. This began with a prominent presence at Vakantiebeurs, a leading trade and consumer show,...
