Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jun 13, 2025
A new voice is emerging in the events and sustainability space – and it’s already making waves. John has officially launched Chat’r Box, a thought leadership platform aimed at challenging the status quo, sharing expert insights, and igniting...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 29, 2025
African leaders are advocating for a new approach to measuring the continent’s green wealth, emphasising that current gross domestic product measures in most African countries are outdated and underestimate their true wealth. They spoke on Thursday...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 22, 2025
Earth Day, celebrated today, Tuesday, April 22, is all about raising awareness, inspiring action, and uniting behind efforts to protect our planet. This year’s theme of “Our power, our planet” highlights the urgency of embracing clean, renewable...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 8, 2025
The Cavern has long remained an epitome of sustainable tourism in South Africa. Founded over 80 years ago, this family-owned retreat, now in its third generation and located in the picturesque Drakensberg Mountains, has not only offered a place for...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Mar 18, 2025
The Event Greening Forum (EGF) has confirmed its management committee for 2025, with John Arvanitakis, Managing Director of Chat’r Xperience, returning as Chairperson for a second term. His leadership in the past year has driven significant...
Mar 3, 2025
As sustainability takes centre stage in the exhibition industry, the debate over sustainable stand construction continues. Many believe that using biodegradable materials in one-off stand construction is the gold standard for eco-conscious...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 21, 2025
Spartan SME Finance and SATSA, the Voice of Inbound Tourism, have announced a strategic partnership to unlock growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the tourism sector. This collaboration aims to support businesses...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 22, 2025
Event Greening Forum (EGF) Chairman John Arvanitakis and MICE industry mogul Projeni Pather recently discussed the importance of sustainability in the new Africa Event Connect podcast. During the recent Africa Event Connect podcast, host Projeni...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 20, 2025
Pullman Cape Town announced on Thursday last week that it has been awarded the Green Key certification for its efforts in sustainability – a testament to the hotel’s commitment to environmental responsibility. “This achievement demonstrates the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 13, 2024
Global sustainability leaders gathered online during COP29 to reflect on the progress of the Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE) initiative so far and shared some emerging tools and AI that are helping organisations on their journey. Almost a decade ago,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 10, 2024
Calling all changemakers! Africa Travel Week (ATW) is urging responsible tourism businesses to enter the WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards. The deadline for submissions is March 19, 2025. “These annual awards celebrate exceptional efforts...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 5, 2024
Chat’r Xperience has unveiled EcoExhib by Chat’r – a new division that aims to address the growing demand for sustainable eventing solutions. The launch of EcoExhib by Chat’r affirms Chat’r Xperience’s commitment to delivering stands, branding, and...
