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...
Martin HIller | Jan 19, 2017
With more than 20 shows under the belt, Wedding Inspirations magazine shares tips on how to make the best of your stand at The Wedding Expo. Whether you are a veteran exhibitor or a newbie, it is always a great idea to be reminded of the key things...
Martin HIller | Jan 19, 2017
The Meeting, Incentive, Conference and Exhibition (MICE) industry eagerly anticipated this event – unique in that it provides corporate event teams and Professional Conference Organisers in South Africa first hand exposure to over 35 of the...
Martin HIller | Jan 17, 2017
Abu Dhabi has been ranked among the fastest-growing destinations in the world, and the fastest-growing destination in the Middle East, in a new report by financial services giant Mastercard. The Global Cities Index Report recognised the UAE...
Martin HIller | Jan 17, 2017
An estimated 30% increase in Gauteng year-end functions went to outside catering services in the final quarter of 2016. Corporate entities who decided to have a variety of gatherings with catering – did so on their premises coupled with a fun...
