Maggie Roodt | Jun 11, 2015
The Exhibition and Events Association’s (EXSA) annual conference which took place on 8 and 9 June at the CSIR ICC featured an impressive list of speakers who shared valuable industry knowledge. Among these was Andrew Ross, managing director of...
Maggie Roodt | Jun 11, 2015
With the July school holidays fast approaching, many people will be looking forward to enjoying a well-earned break from work. Many of us, however, forget that there can be health hazards associated with travel and that we should properly prepare...
Maggie Roodt | Jun 11, 2015
After the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) recently reported 13 suspected cases of diphtheria in KwaZulu Natal, including five deaths, safety concerns are being raised with regards to travelling. Dr Pete Vincent of Netcare Travel...
Maggie Roodt | Jun 11, 2015
Magalies Manor in Gauteng is an elegant and exclusive country establishment for leisure or business functions, and only one hour’s journey from Johannesburg and Pretoria. Retire in peace, privacy and personal touch indulgence in one of the 32...
Maggie Roodt | Jun 10, 2015
Possibly the finest accommodation in Swellendam, on South Africa’s Garden Route, Augusta de Mist is a lifestyle retreat set on over two hectares of eclectic fynbos. This hideaway from the hustle is located in the historic Drostdy Quarter of...
Maggie Roodt | Jun 10, 2015
Executive chef Frans Groenewald uses his culinary talents to make dining at the Gabriëlskloof Estate restaurant a truly exceptional and mouth-watering experience. Beginning his career at the Warwick Chef School in Hermanus, Frans went on to build...
Maggie Roodt | Jun 10, 2015
The annual Exhibition and Events Association’s (EXSA) conference took place this week from 8 to 9 June at the CSIR ICC. Themed “excelling @” the conference featured several speakers who provided great insights and valuable information that is...
Maggie Roodt | Jun 10, 2015
The unspoilt culinary hotspot on the hill outside Bot River coaxes a slow exhale with the release of their new winter menu which pays homage to real Overberg tastes with a pinch of nostalgia. Gorgeously appointed at Gabriëlskloof Estate, an...
Maggie Roodt | Jun 9, 2015
The Nest Resort Hotel in the Champagne Valley in Drakensberg is offering a special weekend getaway package for Father’s day from 19 to 21 June. It includes: Friday 19 June: Dinner and accommodation Saturday 20 June: Hearty country breakfast...
Maggie Roodt | Jun 9, 2015
The idyllic East African island of Zanzibar extended a warm welcome to the first Hyatt hotel on the island, Park Hyatt Zanzibar, which was opened in March 2015. Park Hyatt Zanzibar sits on the beachfront in Stone Town, the historical centre of the...
admin | Jun 9, 2015
MCI’s South Africa’s managing director, Rashid Toefy discusses the benefits of including a hybrid element in an event. Why are hybrid events so popular? Not so long ago, many event planners actively avoided going hybrid for fear of...
Maggie Roodt | Jun 9, 2015
On Wednesday 3 June Johannesburg Expo Centre CEO Craig Newman and his team went to Inkwenkwezi Primary School to donate 280 blankets. Not even the cold weather could dampen the enthusiastic spirit that the Inkwenkwezi Primary School pupils...
