Martin Headger | Nov 8, 2018
The CTICC works closely with its ambassadors and industry associations to bring international events to the centre and city. Bringing the General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union, which will be hosted for the first time on Africa...
Martin Headger | Nov 7, 2018
While South Africa’s economy would have many believing that the MICE industry would be on its last leg, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Instead of cutting event budgets entirely, businesses both big and small are evaluating the value of...
Martin Headger | Nov 6, 2018
No fine-dining experience is complete without an unforgettable dessert. Chef Chelsea Logan, who helms the pastry team at InterContinental Sydney Double Bay, said, “Dessert plays a defining role in rounding off the overall dining experience; it...
Martin Headger | Nov 5, 2018
South Africa is a country in crisis, having been hit by several waves of bad news for the economy. With ongoing petrol hikes, a recession, a VAT hike and the impact of the drought, many businesses are now struggling. Unemployment stats in South...
Martin Headger | Nov 5, 2018
Conveniently located alongside O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, with regular complimentary shuttles and on an expedient Gautrain bus route directly to and from Rhodesfield Station, the Emperors Palace Hotel Casino...
Martin Headger | Nov 2, 2018
Conferences and certain meetings can be long and at times it’s difficult to stay focused. In-depth or strategy sessions require a delegates undivided attention or critical and at times creative thinking. In order to give them the mental boost they...
Martin Headger | Nov 2, 2018
Student Village, South Africa’s leader in the youth market, released a Youth Culture Report that identifies the next generation that we need to understand, as they are the workforce, delegates and meeting goers of the future. Here are a few...
Martin Headger | Nov 1, 2018
Luxury dining establishments can no longer rely on a stand-out, signature dish to create a memorable experience for those who choose to visit for a meeting or a private experience. Like a collection of haute fashion, every aspect of luxury dining...
Martin Headger | Nov 1, 2018
The CTICC has been awarded 15 international conferences, in the last six months alone. Many of these will be hosted on the African continent for the first time. “We are extremely proud to have won these bids which are testament to the CTICC’s...
Martin Headger | Oct 30, 2018
The 9th Annual South African Annual Concierge Conference 2018 kicked off in September during tourism month in Durban ending on a high note with the Johannesburg/Pretoria conference on 17 October at the Sandton Sun Hotel. Aptly themed: “How to...
Martin Headger | Oct 29, 2018
We like to do things a little differently in Africa. While the continent does keep pace with the trends and developments in conferencing across the globe, there are a few nuances that distinguish the African way of doing things from the way it’s...
Martin Headger | Oct 24, 2018
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel groups, is proud to announce the launch of Unique Meetings, a portfolio of one-of-a-kind event spaces and experiences for those looking for non-traditional meetings. The...
