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Carol Weaving shines in top women awards

Thebe Reed Exhibitions walked away with two top awards at the Standard Bank Top Women Awards ceremony in Johannesburg on Thursday 14 August. Managing director Carol Weaving was named Top Female Entrepreneur of the Year and the company the Top...

SPECIAL: 54 on Bath, Gauteng

For those seeking a stylish, ideally located conference venue in Rosebank, 54 on Bath offers a range of options that cater to your function requirements. Here you can choose from three well-appointed and flexible meeting rooms for up to 120 guests...

Coca-Cola dome showcases top international events

When it comes to looking for a location for special events and exhibitions, the Coca-Cola dome has become one of South Africa’s most sought after venues, and has also become a favourite for international acts and niche artists. The Coca-Cola dome...

CSIR ICC committed to capacity development

The CSIR International Convention Centre (CSIR ICC) recently appointed four students to do their in-service training needed to obtain their various qualifications in the hospitality industry. Capacity development has continuously been a priority...
Venue news

Gracious Table Bay continues path to perfection

The multi-million rand refurbishment of Sun International’s luxury Table Bay at Cape Town’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront continues, with the upgrade of its Atlantic venue nearing completion. Over the past year R12.6-million has been spent on...
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More chances to win

A series of refurbishments, new builds and upgrades of facilities will cost Peermont Hotels and Casinos over R373 million. This will include a new casino resort in Bugersfort, Limpopo; entertainment theater upgrades at Emperors Palace, as well as...

Reserve last rows to fill front rows

Want to fill those empty tables at the front of your conference or banquet? Nothing looks worse than empty tables and chairs in front of your stage  especially when you have a guest speaker. To make sure the tables in front of the stage are full,...

SPECIAL: Emperors Palace, Gauteng

Tis the season to be warm so why not break-free from the boardroom this winter and enjoying delicious home-made soup and bottomless filter coffee and hot coco with the Emperors Palace Winter Conference Specials. Beat the cold and enjoy spectacular...

Fairlawns welcomes new sales manager

Michelle van der Wethuizen has joined Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa as sales manager, heading up the sales and reservations team. Says Michael Kewley, managing director at the hotel: “Michelle joins us with 22 years of experience ranging from...