Shanna Jacobsen | May 9, 2020
The first webinar in a new series for Women in MICE was held on Wednesday 06 May 2020. Hosted by Thami Nkadimeng and the Top Women in MICE Awards, and supported by the South Africa National Convention Bureau (SANCB), the series seeks to explore...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 7, 2020
Germany has announced it is distinguishing exhibitions and trade shows from other forms of mass gatherings. Doing this has enabled the country to allow exhibitions to start reopening, subject to the approval of the host state. Permission is granted...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 7, 2020
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO), Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa (EXSA), Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI), South African Communications Industry Association (SACIA),...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 6, 2020
COVID-19, the coronavirus strain that has caused a global lockdown, is changing how we do business. This is especially true for tourism, hospitality and retail, where engaging with many people risks spreading the virus. The future of these sectors...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 5, 2020
Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, the Minister of Tourism, has confirmed that the 2020 Africa’s Travel Indaba and the Lilizela Awards have been cancelled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the outbreak of COVID-19 and subsequent lockdown, the...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 3, 2020
Global Exhibitions Day (GED) is a month away, taking place on 3 June 2020. This year, the need to showcase the value of the exhibition industry is especially critical, which is why UFI if going to focus the message of GED 2020 as ‘exhibitions are...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 30, 2020
Research by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) released on 28 April 2020 reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in all destinations around the world introducing travel restrictions. This is the most severe scenario of...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 27, 2020
Emergency relief efforts have a lot in common with organising events: There is a need to provide temporary solutions, to act quickly within short timeframes, and to adapt and solve challenges that invariably arise. So perhaps it is not surprising...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 24, 2020
On 06 May 2020, the IMEX Group will launch a new project they have been working on: PlanetIMEX. This virtual experience offers visitors unlimited, free access to three islands that are created in 3D and have interactive features to explore their...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 22, 2020
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has announced the five global winners of the UFI 2020 Next Generation Leadership (NGL) Grant. They are: Alexis Zamudio, Events Manager, FINNOVISTA (Mexico)Christina Rabl, Conference Manager...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 20, 2020
Following the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic and ensuing lockdowns that have been put in place across the world, 3S Media would like to reiterate its commitment to the industry by ensuring that the Women in MICE Awards goes ahead this coming...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 20, 2020
Most countries around the world have enforced a lockdown to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. This generally means everyone, aside from essential workers, must stay at home and can only venture out for groceries and medical purposes....
