Martin HIller | Feb 8, 2017
No matter how you swing it, the importance of event suppliers can’t be understated. They are critical to the success of any and all events, whether they are caterers, stand builders, decor and furniture suppliers or audiovisual. Speak to any...
Martin HIller | Feb 6, 2017
“I know I sound like an Oscar winner – but for those of you I forgot to mention in person: thank you! Thanks to everyone involved!” These are the words MD Justin Hawes shared with Scan Display staff in an internal communication, where he...
Martin HIller | Feb 6, 2017
The Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) is pleased to announce the appointment of their new CEO, Rudi Van Der Vyver. After the resignation of previous CEO, Adriaan Liebetrau, who accepted a wonderful opportunity with...
Martin HIller | Jan 31, 2017
Event Wizards are literally that – wizards creating magic with every event that they touch. George Sutherland explains what it means to be an Event Wizard. Wizardry plays a huge role when it comes to creating an event on the available budgets of...
Martin HIller | Jan 30, 2017
Cape Town’s Fugard Theatre has a well-earned reputation for creating exciting and innovative theatre productions and has been making a significant impact on the South African Musical Theatre scene for some time. When they, with the backing of Film,...
Martin HIller | Jan 12, 2017
With a myriad of study options awaiting high school graduates, choosing a qualification in the hospitality industry can be the start of an exciting career in a sector that is thriving globally. It is evident from local data that employment in the...
Martin HIller | Jan 10, 2017
Modern technology has made it possible for us to chat to anyone in the world virtually immediately. Communicating with anyone anywhere has never been so simple and convenient. However, in the events industry, it seems no level of improvement will...
Martin HIller | Dec 13, 2016
The Boardwalk Casino has been ranked the top company in its industry in South Africa in the prestigious 2016/2017 Ask Afrika Orange Index® which benchmarks service levels in South Africa across 33 industries. The Ask Afrika Orange Index® is the...
Martin HIller | Dec 13, 2016
World AIDS Day is commemorated annually on the 1st December around the world. This year, Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) chose to honour this day in partnership with the Lungisisa Indlela Village (LIV Village). To commemorate...
Martin HIller | Dec 13, 2016
The 3D Group threw down the gauntlet (to other event organisers) on Heritage Day when it launched the Siren – a fully customisable mobile gig rig, exhibition show room and billboard – with a high-end fashion show featuring Gold Rand Harley...
Martin HIller | Dec 12, 2016
Recently celebrating its 12th year, Sunday Times Generation Next is the leading youth brand preference and consumer behaviour survey and conference in South Africa. Organised by Times Media and taking place in Johannesburg, the annual event...
Martin HIller | Dec 7, 2016
Last week we published an article in our newsletter titled “Top tips for selecting your AV supplier”. Unfortunately, some gremlins crept into our copy and we incorrectly implied that all AV suppliers who are contracted in to the venues,...
