Helen Brewer | Feb 6, 2017
When The MICE Academy introduced the American-owned and managed CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) programme to South Africa in 2004 – seven South Africans attained certification in 2006. By 2011 – with the MICE Academy steering a...
Martin HIller | Feb 6, 2017
“I know I sound like an Oscar winner – but for those of you I forgot to mention in person: thank you! Thanks to everyone involved!” These are the words MD Justin Hawes shared with Scan Display staff in an internal communication, where he...
Martin HIller | Feb 6, 2017
The Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) is pleased to announce the appointment of their new CEO, Rudi Van Der Vyver. After the resignation of previous CEO, Adriaan Liebetrau, who accepted a wonderful opportunity with...
Martin HIller | Feb 6, 2017
For Helen Brewer, the trilogy of preparation, presentation and participation are key factors in creating a self-regulator for the industry It was the sterling efforts of the human resources sector of the economy that set the scene some five years...
Martin HIller | Feb 5, 2017
With the opening of Sun International’s Time Square in April 2017 come 18 new restaurants, lounges and bars, making Menlyn’s emerging entertainment hub a place for gastronomical adventure. Each is unique in concept and character to create a vibrant...
Martin HIller | Feb 5, 2017
The Association of Southern African Travel Agents (ASATA) and African Business Travel Association (ABTA) have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at expanding each other’s influence within the travel industry and supporting activities of...
Martin HIller | Feb 1, 2017
MamaMagic, The Baby Expo scooped up two Best Consumer Exhibition awards at the 2016 African Association of Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) and Exhibition Association of South Africa (EXSA) Exhibition Industry Awards held on January 26, 2017. This...
Martin HIller | Feb 1, 2017
The PRISM Awards is celebrating 20 years and, like any good wine, these signature industry Awards are getting bigger, better and maturing in style. Known as the “Oscars” of the Public Relations industry, entries for the Awards are open to any...
Martin HIller | Jan 30, 2017
The evening of 26 January 2017 saw the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO)successfully host the first ever ROAR Organiser and Exhibitor Awards – a glamorous opportunity for the industry to unite like never before. Over 330...
Helen Brewer | Jan 30, 2017
Two pieces of legislation are being debated or promulgated which could have a far-reaching impact on two prime MICE suppliers. Staging & Production Moves Swiftly The change-over from analogue to digital has prompted ICASA (The Independent...
Helen Brewer | Jan 24, 2017
Booze abuse is proving a cause for concern within the SA MICE industry. Information gleaned from several sources – during November & December – indicating that personnel are over-imbibing to the extent that staff movements – at a function...
Martin HIller | Jan 24, 2017
Opinion piece Beaulah du Toit Operations & Logistics Director Litha Communications When clients create a request for a proposal (RFP) or a tender for events management, it is vital that they understand that the nature and scope of work that an...
