Mpinane Senkhane | Nov 25, 2014
Key South African tourism industry members and top media in Johannesburg and Cape Town were invited to share in World Travel Market (WTM) Africa’s excitement as they spilled the beans on WTM Africa 2015. The Premier Showcase Events were held in...
Mpinane Senkhane | Nov 25, 2014
Christmas is upon us and The Rain Farm and Lodge has been buzzing with excitement and festivities. The hallways, restaurant and bar area will soon come alive with bits of sliver, green & gold – and are really looking forward to the biggest...
Mpinane Senkhane | Nov 25, 2014
Umhlanga’s Beverly Hills elegantly glides into its second half-century. Retracing her 50-year culinary legacy has uncovered amazing and interesting stories. “We always described the hotel as a Hollywood screen siren like Katherine Hepburn,” says...
Helen Brewer | Nov 25, 2014
Thursday 27 November will set-up MICE folk with a serious way forward in reducing gas-emissions at any of their events. Significant added-value will also be a part of this final 2014 EGF (Event Greening Forum) briefing as all participants will have...
Mpinane Senkhane | Nov 24, 2014
The Vineyard Hotel has been awarded Civic Honours by the City of Cape Town, for its on-going environmental work, and effort in restoring the property’s original vineyards along the Liesbeeck River. This honour, awarded to the Vineyard Hotel...
Mpinane Senkhane | Nov 24, 2014
Silverstar, a Tsogo Sun property on Joburg’s West Rand, revealed its magnificent new offering at a big bash on Thursday, 13 November, marking the spectacular complex’s official opening to the public. The precinct underwent a R560 million...
Mpinane Senkhane | Nov 24, 2014
Hostex, Africa’s leading hospitality and culinary expo has provided the ideal platform to showcase the industry for 28 years, always adapting to changing expectations and needs in the industry. Hostex 2015 at The Sandton Convention Centre from...
Miss Meet | Nov 21, 2014
For Miss Meet, the dictionary just doesn’t provide accurate definitions for what goes on at events. Truth be told, I have never come across a single correct definition or explanation of all the different aspects that make up our industry. As...
Mpinane Senkhane | Nov 21, 2014
The Holiday Inn Sandton, Rivonia Road, provides stylish accommodation, state-of-the-art conference facilities and culinary fare – perfect for a conference with an overnight stay. START THE DAY The Chairman Bar, located on the ground floor of the...
Mpinane Senkhane | Nov 21, 2014
At the Crowne Plaza Johannesburg – The Rosebank, executive chef Thomas Schmid prepares the most scrumptious meals. Q: How has the food and beverage industry changed over the past five years? A: Running a F&B department as a profitable business...
Mpinane Senkhane | Nov 20, 2014
The South Africa National Convention Bureau (SANCB) is celebrating South Africa’s 20 years of democracy at EIBTM this year, by reflecting on the significant growth of the business events industry on the African continent. South African Tourism, the...
Mpinane Senkhane | Nov 20, 2014
According to the 2014 Good City Index, Joburg is the second-most inspiring city in the world – after Hong Kong. In a study by the global Good Magazine, Joburg scored the highest points in all categories the publication uses to rank cities. These...