Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 13, 2019
It was announced last week that ONOMO Hotels has acquired a 60.1% controlling stake in BON Hotels. The move will see ONOMO’s footprint grow to 15 countries with 4 300 rooms and a further 3 000 additional rooms in the pipeline, making it “the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 12, 2019
The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) held its annual general meeting (AGM) for shareholders on 11 December 2019, where it tabled the past year’s financial statements. The results demonstrate that the centre is creating a positive...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 10, 2019
On December 5, 2019, the All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA), in Partnership with CNBC Africa, marked its 9th annual event by announcing the continent’s top business achievers at its Grand Finale gala dinner, hosted at the Sandton Convention...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 8, 2019
Reed Exhibitions has announced full ownership of three events in India that were previously organised by Inter Ads-Brooks (IAB), a 50/50 joint venture in India. This announcement represents an important step in further strengthening of Reed...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 2, 2019
The Premier Hotel portfolio now includes a property in Bloemfontein, as the group pursues its strategy to grow its footprint across South Africa. The new Premier Splendid Inn Bloemfontein will cater for both business and leisure travellers,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 28, 2019
SAACI has announced it’s new executive committee: Kim Roberts is the new chairperson and Jaques Fouché the new deputy chairperson, while Denise Kemp and Glenn van Eck remain in their respective positions as public officer and treasurer. Kim...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 28, 2019
In line with its strategy to position South Africa as the best place to meet and nurture business growth and development, the South Africa National Convention Bureau (SANCB) reaffirmed that the country is ‘Where Great Minds Meet’ at IBTM World that...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 25, 2019
The Top Women in MICE Awards were created to celebrate the women in our industry who are exceptional role models – not only in terms of their professional skills, but also for their integrity, creativity, passion and for giving back to the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 25, 2019
World Travel Market Africa (WTM Africa) is part of the global WTM family, and was launched in 2014 to bring together the industry experts and regional travel professionals to promote Africa’s travel industry. WTM Africa is held in one of...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 18, 2019
For the second consecutive year, Flock Eventing Platform kept the South African Investment Conference (SAIC) delegates informed and engaged with its mobile phone app for the event. SAIC 2019 attracted 1 500 delegates from across the globe for the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 5, 2019
Koketso Menong, Director of The Main Okasion and Professional Conference Organisers (PCO) Alliance Network member, was honoured with the title of Exemplary MICE Female Leader of the Year at the Global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 28, 2019
On 18 October 2019, EPH Productions received the award for ‘Most Trusted Event Management Company’ at the global 2019 Hospitality Awards. Rudi van der Vyver, MD of EPH Events says: “We are truly honoured by this recognition. Our focus is always...
