Julia Mafcher | Jan 1, 2013
Why should the business tourism industry care about going green? Going green isn’t a new concept; in fact, it’s been the ‘in’ thing for a while now. Although some of us may be slower on the uptake than others, it’s never been a better time than now...
Julia Mafcher | Jan 1, 2013
Reducing business tourism and MICE industries’ carbon footprints Greening is a daunting prospect for some. Time and money? Yes. But greener on the other side it certainly is. Meetings SA speaks to companies that’ve already taken the eco-friendly...
Julia Mafcher | Jan 1, 2013
A culinary experience Like any industry, food and catering is no different when it comes to the latest trends. Gone are the days of big silver dishes with ‘I’m not sure what that is’ type of stew. It’s now all about fresh, healthy, bright and...
Julia Mafcher | Jan 1, 2013
An out of this world conferencing experience Blue skies, desert dunes and sky rise buildings, this techno savvy city is all the business tourism and MICE industries can talk about these days. Why? You’re about to find out. Dubai’s world class...
Julia Mafcher | Dec 13, 2012
Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts announced the launch of the first of the two phases of their mobile application (app) for iPhone. As a natural extension of the brands recently revamped website, the new app will not only encompass all...
Julia Mafcher | Dec 13, 2012
When selecting the most appropriate MICE venue for a specific type of MICE group the need to detail the MICE requirements in line with the selected venue could make the difference between success or failure of the undertaking.Too often the venue is...
Julia Mafcher | Dec 13, 2012
Justin Hawes, MD of exhibition specialist, Scan Display, has been elected to the IFES Board as Treasurer. IFES is the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services, and has a global network of 192 members from almost 40 countries. The...
Julia Mafcher | Dec 13, 2012
South Africa is not only the worlds next foremost Forex industry, it also provides the perfect platform for growth into Africa, as the opening of Saxo Bank, IG Markets and Markets.coms South African offices attest. The message came through loud and...
Julia Mafcher | Dec 13, 2012
Premier Hotel O.R. Tambo has received its 4-star grading from the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. The grading comes hot on the heels of the hotels newest upgrades, which include a brand new 40-seater conferencing venue (the Harvard Room),...
Julia Mafcher | Dec 13, 2012
Following their participation at EIBTM 2012, Pacific World (www.pacificworld.com) the leading MICE* player headquartered in Asia, has confirmed increased global demand and support for expansion with 472 pre-scheduled appointments taking place on...
Julia Mafcher | Dec 7, 2012
Meetings Africa 2013, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, 18 to 20 February, 2013Meetings Africa, an annual event for the meetings and events industry currently focusing on suppliers from South Africa, is to broaden its appeal by expanding the...
Julia Mafcher | Dec 6, 2012
Danny Bryer is the Director of Sales, Marketing and Revenue for the Protea Hospitality Group, Africas largest hotel company comprising some 130 African Pride Hotels and Protea Hotels in eight countries.The MICE industry as a whole has been through...
