Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 28, 2023
According to The World Travel & Tourism Council, the global meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) sector is worth between US$650 and US$700 billion. It is also one of the fastest-growing sectors and could hold the most...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 28, 2023
ANEW Hotels & Resorts, a South African hotel asset management company, has announced the acquisition of its 16th property, ANEW Resort White River Mbombela – formerly known as The Ingwenyama Resort. CEO Clinton Armour says, “This is a...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 24, 2023
The Strand Hotel situated in the coastal town of Swakopmund offers a unique blend of colonial charm and modern comfort to visitors. The Strand Hotel Swakopmund is the ideal destination for both leisure and business travelers. The hotel features a...
Feb 24, 2023
The name Minor Hotels may leave some with the imagination that it references the opposite of ‘Major’ and it is not linked to a steadily growing international brand. However as far as major goes, across the globe it does not get any better than...
Feb 22, 2023
Mauritius is open for business, and this beautiful Indian Ocean island is the perfect destination to host your next group, whether it’s for a meeting, incentive trip, conference, an event or exhibition. With its well-established world-class MICE...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 20, 2023
Louis van Reenen, the Marriott Melrose Arch Collection cluster executive chef Louis van Reenen is the talented cluster executive chef overseeing the food and beverage (F&B) operations for the Marriott Melrose Arch Collection. We sat down with...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 27, 2023
On 26 January 2023, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and made its performance and achievements for the 2021/22 financial year public. Taubie Motlhabane, CEO of the CTICC The overarching...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 12, 2022
The Palace of the Lost City is set in a remote and dusty region of the North West Province – an unusual choice for a 5-star hotel, but also a perfect one for bringing to life its mythical origins of a forgotten African kingdom. This year, the...
Nov 24, 2022
Getting to know Johan Cronje, cluster general manager for the Marriott Melrose Arch Collection Johan Cronje, cluster general manager for the Marriott Melrose Arch Collection Q. Where do you see the meetings and events industry currently? A. We are...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 20, 2022
Topi Mkhonza joined the four-star Boardwalk Hotel in July and is loving life in Gqeberha. She says, “I have never experienced such love in one place.” Her career in hospitality launched after she completed her Hospitality Management studies in...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 10, 2022
Taj Cape Town recently revealed its refreshed and revamped new look. Here’s your chance to take a peek at the stunning results. The Lobby Bar has retained its architectural features which are a part of the building’s heritage Taj Cape...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 2, 2022
AIPC, the International Association of Convention Centres, is launching its 2023 AIPC Future Shapers programme this week. A diverse group of high achieving candidates from around the world have been selected for this programme, including two South...
