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Scan Display shines at EXSA awards

The  Exhibition & Event Association of Southern Africa’s (EXSA) annual awards function is always a glittering affair, but this year the description was literal as attendees dressed up in gold to fit the night’s theme of ‘all that glitters is...
generation gap

Talking ‘bout my generation

Most event planners are in their thirties. Most successful incentive participants are in their 50s. Most event programmes are written for 18-year-old attendees, it would appear. John Fisher wonders whatever happened to thinking about the...
VideoConference

The future of convention centres

From accreditation to technology advancements, AIPC president Geoff Donaghy shares with SA Conference his insights into what convention centres will be faced with in 2014. Do you think standards and accreditation are important for centres today?...
PH Kampala

And the best luxury city hotel is…

Protea Hotel Kampala has been named the best Luxury City Hotel in Africa in the World Luxury Hotel Awards. The ceremony, which was held in Phuket, Thailand, names those hotels around the world that guests have voted to have the best facilities and...
Meetings Africa

Meetings Africa honours its Top 30 exhibitors

For Amanda Kotze-Nhlapo, executive manager of the South African National Convention Bureau, quality exhibitors make for a great show. And this is the reason why Meetings Africa honoured their top 30 exhibitors for their dedication and commitment to...
vineyard hotel, cape town

A festive year-end at the Vineyard Hotel & Spa

The Vineyard Hotel & Spa in Cape Town has put together a series of exciting end-of-year offerings for guests and patrons. Set in the leafy green belt of Newlands, the hotel boasts a number of beautiful settings for those special celebratory...
business meetings

Top tips for the perfect business dinner

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has released the second in its series of Insider Guides, an informative guide which collates the best of local InterContinental insider knowledge and external industry perspectives to empower guests during...
difficult clients

Dealing with clients 101

Working in event management is very similar to being in the wild. Miss Meet shares how to spot different clients and how they behave in their natural surroundings. I have been in the industry for many years and have been around the proverbial...

And the 2013 EXSA Awards finalists are…

Following a successful nomination process, the 2013 EXSA Awards finalists have been announced (see below). All EXSA members can vote by online on EasyVote.co.za. Voting closing on 15 November. The Awards will be presented at prestigious EXSA Awards...
face-to-face meetings

Face-to-face business meetings increase revenue

Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, part of the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), has released its first-ever Business Meetings in a Modern World global research report, revealing that businesses around the world could be missing out on nearly...

20 international speakers for your event

If you are planning a corporate event or conference in February, then you are in luck!  USB International will be staging the international speaker showcase of the decade, 20 incredible international speakers will join 20 of our own top speakers in...