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DAILY SPECIALS

Daily Special – The Lagoon Beach Hotel

The Lagoon Beach Hotel in Cape Town is offering discounted full-day conference packages from R395 per delegate and half-day conference packages from R350 per delegate. Conference accommodation is available from R1 200 per room single occupancy or...

Proudly South African wining and dining

The Table Bay and Mandela House of Wines pay tribute to the iconic late former president Nelson Mandela with a glorious wine and dine event. House of Mandela Wines’ co-founder and Mandela’s granddaughter, Tukwini Mandela will be a guest speaker at...

Spotlight on Jane Mokhari

Jane Mokhari is in charge of client services and liaison at Tshwane Events Centre and has worked there since the 1960s. She was one of the inspiring and influential women in MICE as voted by Meetings in 2014. As a customer liaison officer,...
THINGS TO DO

Things to do – The SAB World of Beer

The SAB World of Beer offers a tour that has gives visitors an insight into the history and culture of beer, from its ancient origins and African heritage straight through its European ancestry to its role in South Africa’s history. You are given...
FUN FACT

Friday Fun Facts

If you are somewhat of a caffeine-enthusiast, there is no doubt that you have ceaselessly hunted around for that perfect cup of joe. The hunt is over, however, as we have found the ideal location where you can enjoy a hot beverage masterpiece....
Venue news

Remodel at Protea Hotel Mossel Bay

The Protea Hotel Mossel Bay has recently remodelled eight rooms, upgrading them from family rooms to Deluxe rooms with modern and international trends and finishings. The eight rooms have been part of the hotel since it opened as a guest house 25...

New SAACI website

The Southern Africa Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) has launched their new interactive website. The new website, in conjunction with YourMembership, went live on 1 March 2015. “Launching our new website on 1 March is one of the...

Exhibition giveaway ideas

Exhibition stands and everything they entail are constantly evolving, including the smaller aspects such as what kind of items are used to promote a brand. Giving away useful promotional products not only draws customers to a stand, but it also...

World Travel Market Africa set to impress

The World Travel Market (WTM) Africa promises an exceptional experience for visitors and exhibitors alike. “The response we have received from exhibitors for our second year has just been tremendous and we are still signing up new exhibitors as we...
THINGS TO DO

Things to do in Sandton

As Africa’s richest square mile, Sandton is the high-energy commercial centre of South Africa. It is a hub around which business people, residents, shoppers and tourists live, work, play, shop and meet. Here are the top three things to do...