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Keeping it personal

‘Your choice of cell phone is irrelevant in applying for credit or registering for a conference or pre-booking your intention to attend an exhibition’. Therefore the type of cell phone you purchased is relevant and between you and the cell...

Cool kid on the block

South Africa’s future decision-makers, movers and shakers have had their say and for the third year in a row, Protea Hotels has been named the coolest hotel group in the Sunday Times Generation Next 2013 Brand Survey awards. It is also the Hotel...

AA’s stamp of approval

The 4 Star Premier Hotel O.R. Tambo in Johannesburg and the Premier Hotel Pretoria have received high praise for its management and service offering from the AA Quality Assured Accommodation Programme. Both of these hotels received AA Highly...

In the Hot Seat: Ricky da Costa

Meetings SA chats to Tshwane Events Centre marketing and facilities manager Ricky da Costa about event industry challenges, some big transformations and the exciting year ahead. Tshwane’s premier and most versatile venue, the Tshwane Events Centre,...

Doing it with panache

When it comes to exquisite, creative and stop-in-your-tracks exhibition and event stands, ConCept G Exhibitions and Events is on top of its game.   The Oxford Dictionary definition of ‘panache’ (noun) means flamboyant, confidence of style or manner...

Much more in store

With the outlook for the conference and event industry looking positive for 2013, Sandton Convention Centre’s year began with a variety of conferences, exhibitions and launches, setting the trend for a bumper year for southern Africa’s leading...

Hibernating; but not for long

The Protea Hotel Sea Point will close its doors for 3 months from June 1 and after a professional facelift will open again in September sporting a sleek and stylish new look. The bathrooms of all sea-facing rooms will also be gutted and from the...

Chinese gifts remain top of the pops

‘When all is said and done it comes down to the money’ so says the South African corporate gifts industry. This was one of the main confirmations of the 5th MICE Focus Group on Friday 24th May at the 5 star Gallagher Convention Centre. Wherever...

Slicing up the macro, micro & noisy world

‘It’s always the singer & not the song – that gets the message through to any gathering of people’. Nothing could be more accurate than the line-up of presenters at the USB pavilion during the 11th to 13th June Markex show. First off is the...

Treats all round

Visitors to Markex are in for a real treat this year – especially those that are seriously involved in the events (MICE) industry. Perhaps one of the most under-estimated bottom-line spends in the South African economy are the annual budgeted...

For the thrill of it

From team building along the South Coast to a conference at the foot of the Drakensberg, Pumula Beach Hotel and Champagne Sports Resort have everything to offer and more. Champagne Sports Resort has been striving to be perfect for both work and...

A momentary pause

The Oyster Box charm… I could happily spend days, weeks, even months staring out into the Indian Ocean, lounging beside the Oyster Box pool. It is calm, serene, perfect and beautiful. The hotel says so itself: “Where business is a pleasure.”...