Jul 8, 2022
Since 2001, the UFI Marketing Committee has organised the “UFI Marketing Award”, whose main purpose is to reward the best marketing initiatives undertaken by exhibition professionals. Since 2006 this competition is open to UFI members and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 3, 2022
Following the recent lifting of the Covid-19 restrictions in South Africa, the nation celebrated a double win on Saturday, beating Wales 32-29, with tickets selling out five days before the kickoff. The scene of tens of thousands of South Africans...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 30, 2022
The complex that is home to the Boardwalk Hotel, Casino and Conference Centre looks forward to the development of the last phase of the R500 million Boardwalk Mall later this year. The much-anticipated completion of the Boardwalk Mall in...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 26, 2022
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2022 held in Kigali, Rwanda, ended on Saturday, 25 June 2022, with various heads of state and government expressing their commitment to an aligned vision for the future of The Commonwealth. Following its...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 23, 2022
South Africa has reason to celebrate as the nation’s government announced yesterday that it has lifted Covid-19 restrictions. South African citizens, businesses and industries had cause for celebration today, as the country’s Minister of Health,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 20, 2022
Africa.com is hosting an incredible not-to-be-missed, free-to-attend virtual event this Thursday featuring leading women, including renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and American philanthropist Melinda French Gates. As we start looking...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 17, 2022
Famed for its picturesque resorts, ATKV is a household name for many. With seven sprawling properties across South Africa, theplanner.guru learns more about the opportunities available for hosting meetings in some of the country’s most idyllic...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 15, 2022
As it looks forward to its third annual iteration, the partners driving the African Perspectives on the MICE Industry Report are pleased to announce that the 2022 survey is officially open for responses. Home to some of the world’s fastest-growing...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 12, 2022
A development in the West African nation of Nigeria could significantly boost tourism and become an asset to the country’s arts and cultural sectors. In a groundbreaking ceremony that took place on 11 June 2022, the Lagos State Government...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 10, 2022
M&A activity within the event tech space continues, with the latest acquisition of eventcore by the recently merged MeetingPlay + Aventri conglomerate. Event tech solutions group, MeetingPlay + Aventri (MPAV), announced yesterday that it had...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 9, 2022
Financially embattled Comair announced it would be liquidating its assets after failing to raise sufficient funding to continue as a viable business. Following two years in business rescue, a court application has been lodged by business rescue...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 5, 2022
South Africa took centre stage during one of the MICE industry’s most anticipated global events, IMEX Frankfurt. South Africa generated a lot of interest during last week’s IMEX Frankfurt. The country’s local business events industry, like...
