Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 6, 2019
Bringing social sustainability to life, the Event Greening Forum (EGF) hosted an educational networking event at Foakes Coffee Roastery and Bakery, in Victoria Yards, Johannesburg, on Thursday 24 October 2019. The main theme of the afternoon was...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 5, 2019
Koketso Menong, Director of The Main Okasion and Professional Conference Organisers (PCO) Alliance Network member, was honoured with the title of Exemplary MICE Female Leader of the Year at the Global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 28, 2019
On 18 October 2019, EPH Productions received the award for ‘Most Trusted Event Management Company’ at the global 2019 Hospitality Awards. Rudi van der Vyver, MD of EPH Events says: “We are truly honoured by this recognition. Our focus is always...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 13, 2019
This year’s Women in MICE Awards Ceremony was an entertainment-packed and stylish affair, held at La Toscana, Montecasino, on Thursday 29 August. . CLICK HERE TO MEET THE AWARD WINNERS . Kim Weber (Century City Conference Centre and Hotel)...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 13, 2019
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) held their AGM last week, and have announced their new board: *Projeni Pather – Chairperson – Exposure Marketing *Phetogo Khubeka – Vice Chairperson – Synergy Business...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 12, 2019
The Top Women in MICE Awards 2019 culminated in a spectacular ceremony that recognised outstanding women across the length and breadth of the events industry. With an inspiring line-up of speakers and entertainment to create an ideal setting in...
Mpinane Senkhane | Aug 27, 2019
Despite his gruff exterior, star chef Jaco Truter knows how to make culinary magic. At the tender age of 26 years, Chef Jaco has been appointed Executive Sous Chef at Time Square in Menlyn Maine where he gets to be creative, show off his culinary...
Mpinane Senkhane | Aug 27, 2019
The sustainability discussion within the events industry is one that is all-pervading… but is it delivering results? The Planner Guru gauges where we are and speaks to sector specialists on safeguarding our future. Everyone agrees that...
Mpinane Senkhane | Aug 21, 2019
Many interesting questions were raised at the Event Greening Forum’s (EGF) 2019 Conference on 11 July at Maropeng. Here are some of them, with answers and additional resources. Q. Shouldn’t we be encouraging plant-based eating at events? Meat...
Mpinane Senkhane | Aug 21, 2019
The content and messaging behind your event or conference can make or break your occasion but a misalignment could have disastrous reputational ramifications. The Planner Guru informs your content strategy. The world of MICE presents a unique...
Mpinane Senkhane | Aug 19, 2019
Celebrating a decade of hotel/Guest House Concierges and Guest Relations Managers’ networking platform, The South African Concierge Forum turns 10 this year. What began as a small gathering of dedicated hotel Concierges and Guest Relations Managers...
Mpinane Senkhane | Aug 19, 2019
The eventing industry has the ability to create an unrivaled platform that can deliver maximum engagement between commerce, industry and target audiences – but how do we ensure we get this spot on? The world of eventing is big business; globally,...
