Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 25, 2024
The eagerly-awaited Meetings Africa 2024 trade show is set to inject a surge of energy into Africa’s business events sector while significantly boosting South Africa’s economy. This was the assertion made by South Africa’s Tourism Minister,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 25, 2024
As the African exhibition and event industry eagerly anticipates the upcoming Association of African Exhibition Organisers’ (AAXO) ROAR Awards 2024, the organisers are pleased to announce an extension of nominations to the 31 January 2024. Another...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 25, 2024
Launched in 2017 by the Department of Tourism, the aim of the Green Tourism Incentive Programme (GTIP) is to encourage and support private sector tourism in their quest to adopt sustainably managing and using water and power. It is managed by the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 24, 2024
Cletous Mazarura has been appointed as the assistant general manager at The Plettenberg on the Garden Route. Mazarura began his career in the 5-star hotel industry at the Sheraton Hotel in Harare. This led him to Planet Baobab Lodge in Botswana,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 24, 2024
On 18 January 2024, the Exhibition and Events Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) hosted the highly anticipated return of its annual industry awards. Held at the CedarWoods of Sandton, the ‘out of Africa’ themed evening recognised and celebrated...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 20, 2024
When it comes to doing business better, John Arvanitakis, CEO and founder of Chat’r Xperience, is not taking any shortcuts. Here he shares his vision and values for the company – and therefore his clients and partners. Chat’r (pronounced “chatter”)...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 20, 2024
The Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch is a sought-out destination for large groups and corporate gatherings. Here’s some of the reasons why event planners love growing their events and business here: 7 event rooms 9 breakout rooms 854...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 19, 2024
In response to the escalating demand for sustainable practices within the Exhibition and Events industry, the International Federation of Exhibition and Events Services (IFES) and the Federal Association of the Event Industry (fwd:) have announced...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 19, 2024
In a strategic move to drive investment opportunities across Africa’s travel and tourism sector, Africa Travel Week (ATW) has secured a partnership with Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA). Scheduled to run alongside WTM Africa from 10 – 12...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 19, 2024
Meet at Spier Wine Farm and let the fresh farm air and free-range living stimulate your strategic thinking. Just 20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport, you’ll enjoy all of the convenience but none of the hassle of coordinating a meet-up...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 18, 2024
Press release supplied by the South African National Convention Bureau (SANCB) In the ever-evolving landscape of the business events subsector, growth has been a constant companion, driven by globalisation, the expansive reach of service...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 17, 2024
The Department of Tourism invites eligible tourism enterprises to apply for support under the Domestic Market Access Support Programme (DMASP) to participate on the Hidden Gems Pavilion at Africa’s Travel Indaba 2024. The event will take place at...
