Helen Brewer | Mar 3, 2015
If the MICE industry listened, even with only one ear, there were great opportunities for the independent planners out there to sit up and take notice. Speaking in his first major budget speech on the 25 February Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene...
Maggie Roodt | Mar 3, 2015
Décor, if done correctly, sets the scene, creates the vibe and encourages social engagement. Here are the nine questions you should ask when deciding on event décor: What do you want to achieve from the event? What kind of event is required? Is it...
Maggie Roodt | Mar 3, 2015
African Pride Crystal Towers Hotel and Spa has been designed with the exacting business traveller and conference delegate in mind with eight executive boardrooms and a large multi-use convention centre that seats up to 350 delegates. The venue...
Maggie Roodt | Mar 2, 2015
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...
Maggie Roodt | Mar 2, 2015
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...
Maggie Roodt | Mar 2, 2015
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,...
Maggie Roodt | Mar 2, 2015
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...
Maggie Roodt | Feb 27, 2015
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....
Maggie Roodt | Feb 27, 2015
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...
Maggie Roodt | Feb 27, 2015
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...
Maggie Roodt | Feb 26, 2015
Hyatt Regency Johannesburg have announced that Sandra Kneubuhler was appointed as Global Sales Director – Africa. Sandra will be responsible for assisting African companies with their international travel programs as well as assisting other...
Maggie Roodt | Feb 26, 2015
Meetings Africa has grown from a small show into the continent’s premier and best represented business events exhibition since it was first held at the Sandton Convention Centre in 2005. “Meetings Africa is the most important platform for South...
