Martin Headger | Dec 3, 2018
South Africans take their holidays pretty seriously. That’s understandable after a year of hard work that often involves long hours and arduous commutes. But even as many people are packing mountain-bikes and suntan-lotion rather than laptops for...
Martin Headger | Nov 28, 2018
Businesses booking corporate travel for executives focus on every itinerary detail, from flights to accommodation, dinners to entertainment. But is risk mitigation considered when transfers between events are simply listed on the itinerary as...
Martin Headger | Nov 23, 2018
In an increasingly competitive trade conference and exhibition environment, targeted B2B matchmaking is proving to be an investment that delivers measurable returns. Offering a B2B matchmaking service at events can be costly and time-consuming;...
Martin Headger | Nov 19, 2018
Should conference delegates be able to use their personal digital devices during meetings or is it just plain rude? With the advent of smart phones, smart watches, tablets and free, fast Wi-Fi, the conference environment has become a haze of...
Martin Headger | Nov 19, 2018
Integrated tourism group Tourvest’s new lodge, Lemala Nanyukie, in the central Serengeti opened successfully to a full house on Saturday 10 November. Lemala Nanyukie is a 45 minute drive east of the Seronera Airstrip in the central Serengeti and...
Martin Headger | Nov 16, 2018
Chef Martha Williams from the 5-star Plettenberg Hotel has been invited to cook at the Cape Malay Food Festival at Vasco’s, Hilton in Abu Dhabi in October. She will present her delicious South African recipes in her unique Cape Malay cooking style....
Martin Headger | Nov 15, 2018
Greg Lotriet is reaching a dream that started as a teen when he first saw the classic Al Pacino movie, Casino. As a gifted people’s person, he is thriving in his new position as VIP Services Manager at Montecasino, overseeing the Privé and ensuring...
Martin Headger | Nov 14, 2018
Ultimate Data Sciences has over a decade’s experience in working with professional conference organisers, stand builders, and infrastructure providers. Our unique blend of technical and creative skills enables us to offer a range of information and...
Martin Headger | Nov 7, 2018
While South Africa’s economy would have many believing that the MICE industry would be on its last leg, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Instead of cutting event budgets entirely, businesses both big and small are evaluating the value of...
Martin Headger | Nov 5, 2018
South Africa is a country in crisis, having been hit by several waves of bad news for the economy. With ongoing petrol hikes, a recession, a VAT hike and the impact of the drought, many businesses are now struggling. Unemployment stats in South...
Martin Headger | Nov 2, 2018
Student Village, South Africa’s leader in the youth market, released a Youth Culture Report that identifies the next generation that we need to understand, as they are the workforce, delegates and meeting goers of the future. Here are a few...
Martin Headger | Nov 1, 2018
The CTICC has been awarded 15 international conferences, in the last six months alone. Many of these will be hosted on the African continent for the first time. “We are extremely proud to have won these bids which are testament to the CTICC’s...
