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SITE summit sparkles

A large attentive delegation discovered just what it takes to put an incentive programme together. Consisting of two panel discussions plus a few stand-alone presentations, within a well-orchestrated venue such as the Hyatt in Rosebank, the morning...
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Moving with the times

By Adriaan Liebetrau With 2015 fast approaching, Adriaan Liebetrau takes stock of the year that’s been and what SAACI has in store for us. Since my appointment as CEO of SAACI almost six months ago, so much has happened in our association and in...
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Touching tomorrow

Compex are fast becoming leaders in exhibition stand technology. EXHIBITION STANDS HAVE to be more than walls, floors, lights, graphics and furniture. It is the investment in technology that is driving inspiration and fuelling the ‘can-do’ drive to...

MICE muck makes community money

All MICE gatherings create great waste especially within the exhibition industry. Take Electra Mining Africa 2014 for example. Held every second year at the purpose-built Expo Centre. Over a week to set-up, 100,000 visitors with more than 800...
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Who invited Murphy?

As meeting practitioners, most of us have become familiar with Mr Murphy who arrives uninvited to many of our events. Miss Meet wants him banned.  An event practitioner will perceive that there are four possible ways in which something can go...

Footing it in Joburg

Joburg has a lot to offer – architecture, cuisine and even its people. The best way to experience the city in all its glory is by foot. Meetings shares its top picks. PAST EXPERIENCES offers a wide array of Joburg inner-city walking tours, which...

Casa Toscana for your year-end function

Casa Toscana in Pretoria, has beautiful venues for year-end functions, weddings and conferences. The lodge captures the style and character of Tuscany. Meeting and event spaces The lodge has six fully equipped conference venues that can cater for...