Maggie Roodt | Mar 4, 2015
There are bound to be hidden costs when organising an event. Avoid these costs by finding out about the following: Overtime If people are having a good time, they will most likely stay longer which means that you will need to pay overtime. If you...
Maggie Roodt | Mar 4, 2015
Mowana Spa at the Indaba Hotel in Fourways currently have luxurious spa specials on offer. Half day pampering – R799pp. This package includes welcome drinks on arrival, a delicious two course breakfast or lunch, complimemtary local beverages,...
Maggie Roodt | Mar 4, 2015
There are many things you need to focus on when organising a corporate conference. Ensure that your conference content is well received by focusing on the following aspects: Motivation When dealing with a meeting or conference of a large amount of...
Helen Brewer | Mar 3, 2015
It is an accepted understanding when selecting a caterer who specialises in intimate parties for around 50 people is not able to handle the catering requirements for 1000 plus people. This does not boil-down to merely having the facilities and...
Helen Brewer | Mar 3, 2015
It’s never easy to organise a successful conference. It is even more difficult when the delegation ranges from the well-informed to the uninformed on the subject matter under review. By the same token, the world café style-type of conference in...
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...
