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Something for the culture vultures

Turbine Art Fair – The affordable collection the forum company, the go–to company in Johannesburg for upmarket, stylish and sophisticated events, including conferences and weddings has been collecting affordable South African art since its...

So what’s new?

‘United we stand, divided we fall’ so the saying goes’. In the South African meetings industry the fragmentation continues with various member associations overlapping with one another. But we are not alone. From the UK’s annual Summer Eventia held...

Around the world in a single switch

The cost of staying connected has long been one of the major pains of travelling – but, says Craig Hallowes of Rockcastle Global Real Estate Company, execMobile has made staying in touch both easy and affordable. “The choice used to be between...

Grand new look

Protea Hotel Upington begins the second phase of its refurbishment on Monday, July 8, 2013. This phase of the refurbishment will see extensive remodelling of the River Rooms, which is separate from the main hotel and will therefore be shut down...

African suppliers in demand…

…As EIBTM global buyers recognise business potential of growing economy. Research conducted by Reed Travel Exhibitions following the last edition of the global event for the meetings and events industry has highlighted that more than 1,320...

Follow me, I’m right behind you

‘What singles out specific MICE venues as first choice?’ questioned one corporate event manager at a recent MICE Focus Group. The rhetorical question could have been – how long is a piece of string. Being a leading venue by following what other...