Martin HIller | May 15, 2017
The future of the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) sector is a hot topic at the moment. With political uncertainty on the rise and its impact on the economy, businesses face tough decisions for 2017. One trend that has...
Martin HIller | May 2, 2017
OCS, or on-line content solutions is the leading global engagement platform for sharing information. Virtual events, live streaming and hybrid conferences are sometimes misunderstood as add-on features of live events whereas they are actually fully...
Martin HIller | Apr 28, 2017
Those who plan on behalf of their corporation, association and public sector entities have called for the opportunity to provide inputs on a range of planning issues. These are the salaried planners who are required to prudently spend on behalf of...
Martin HIller | Apr 28, 2017
In keeping with their continued endeavours to professionalise and grow the exhibition industry in Africa and South Africa, the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) have welcomed Pat Lofstedt to the position of General Manager of AAXO...
Helen Brewer | Apr 21, 2017
Respective Knowledge Bubbles will update the experienced travel, training and venue participants on a whole range of MICE requirements with a supplied manual and high-value takeaway notes. Non-core tasks within the travel trade, venues as well as...
Martin HIller | Apr 5, 2017
AAXO commissioned the study to assess the impact of the exhibition industry on the South African economy and on the tourism industry. The study, conducted by Grant Thornton between August 2015 and February 2016, undertook to fully understand the...
Martin HIller | Mar 27, 2017
Cape Town is rapidly harnessing the makings of a renowned exhibition city. Consequently, the African Association for Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) will be hosting its first training event of 2017, in Cape Town. ‘AAXO Training for Organisers and...
Martin HIller | Mar 22, 2017
You are invited to attend the EXSA Academy’s latest one-day Workshop: DE-MYSTYFYING THE OSH ACT The EXSA Academy is delighted to invite you to attend their latest workshop. This one day workshop will cover OHS Legislation – and is aimed at all...
Martin HIller | Mar 13, 2017
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has announced the theme of this year’s UFI Global Congress: “Raising the Odds – Pressures and Profits in the Exhibition Industry”. The event takes place 1-4 November 2017 in Johannesburg...
Martin HIller | Mar 6, 2017
Now in its fourth year, The Top 40 Women in MICE initiative recognises the important role women play in the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions industry. This initiative plays a vital role in providing a platform that motivates,...
Martin HIller | Mar 2, 2017
Registration is open SAACI Congress 2017 Tshwane, Pretoria SAACI 2017 will welcome more than 100 event industry professionals this coming June. SAACI dedicates itself to growing the business events industry in South Africa. Founded in 1987,...
Martin HIller | Mar 2, 2017
Sharon Peetz (MMC Economic Development at the City of Johannesburg), delivered the official welcome opening address at Meetings Africa 2017 on Tuesday, 28 February at the Sandton Convention Centre. Joburg Tourism has been part of this annual trade...
