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Delving deeper into MICE acronyms

A simple break down You’ve just learnt one acronym when another one pops up. It’s hard to keep up, isn’t it? Not for long. The MICE Academy provides us with in depth explanations about the most important acronyms out there. Event planners...

Going apps

Look how far we’ve come The rate of technology change is mind boggling, accelerating with many thousands of ideas, apps and innovations emerging to help us do our jobs and serve our clients better. We live and work in exciting times. The...

Bang on trend

Stay on top of your industry game In this exclusive interview AIPC president talks about the latest trends in the MIC E industry when it comes to greening, budgets, international congresses, security issues and more. 1.  Are participation numbers...

Painting the town green

The Event Greening Forum (EGF) has announced the details of its inaugural Conference, a half-day event that is aimed at those operating within the events industry.Three speakers have been secured for this event: Jeunesse Park – the founder of...

Love is in the air

The year was 1961. Your eyes met across the dance floor as Chuck Berry was belting out how you were going to twist again like you did last summer. Her skirt was flying about as widely as her grin as she twirled, and you knew in that moment that she...

A MICE success!

The first inaugural Focus Group for the serious MICE industry individuals zeroed-in on every aspect of event lighting techniques. Participants were taken through their paces as to good and not-so-good lighting. As proceedings commenced the...

A toast to the CTICC!

As a result of a collaborative effort by the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) and the Cape Town Convention Bureau, Cape Town has won two international conference bids. The recent wins will jointly contribute R 48 million to the...

Your reputation ALWAYS matters

In todays fast paced world of competing for exposure for your product or service; in convincing stakeholders why your company is better than the competition, or to encourage a specific call to action, organisations are realising the importance of...

One for your bucket list

As the year gets underway it is the perfect time for turning over a new leaf. This phrase means to start on a fresh page, allowing you to write your future the way you want it to be, unhindered by the past. Granny Mouse Country House & Spa...

Brand spanking new

Protea Hotel Tyger Valley, which is located in the heart of Cape Towns northern suburbs where numerous national companies are headquartered, has finished building its new multipurpose conference venue.Work on the property started in September last...

Bite size wisdom YOU need to know

Paul McGee is an international speaker and author. He has spoken in over 30 countries to date ais author of the best selling book S.U.M.O. Shut Up, Move On.: The Straight Talking Guide to Creating and Enjoying a Brilliant Life. His latest book, How...