Martin HIller | Jan 20, 2017
The expansion of the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) has been underway for more than two years now and according to CTICC management, the centre will be operational from mid-2017. However, construction was recently brought to a...
Martin HIller | Jan 17, 2017
“Dynamite comes in small packages” is definitely characteristic of Chandreshwar Singh, the newly appointed General Manager of Tsogo Sun’s hotel complex in the Cape Town city centre. Raised in Umtata in the Eastern Cape, Singh is well suited and in...
Martin HIller | Jan 17, 2017
Recognised both locally and internationally for its three award-winning golf courses and extensive leisure facilities, ‘leading meeting and incentive destination’ is yet another proficiency to add to Fancourt’s repertoire of expertise....
Martin HIller | Jan 17, 2017
Abu Dhabi has been ranked among the fastest-growing destinations in the world, and the fastest-growing destination in the Middle East, in a new report by financial services giant Mastercard. The Global Cities Index Report recognised the UAE...
Martin HIller | Jan 17, 2017
From his relatively humble beginnings as a steward at Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom’s Aqua Restaurant, Kervin Barnes is now a passionate sushi chef who is keen to share the art and taste for sushi. “Sushi is a creative culinary art that...
Martin HIller | Jan 17, 2017
With an increase in the demand for smaller conferences and the need to make events memorable, boutique venues are gaining in popularity. The Planner shares its top picks. KWAZULU-NATAL, Beverly Hills conference facilities offer a small yet superb...
Martin HIller | Jan 12, 2017
There is no other wine that captures the romance and joy of a single moment as when the foil of a bottle of Champagne is peeled. The cork pops, the bubbles fizz and the enticing wine bursts out of the bottle. Like all great wines, iconic Champagne...
Martin HIller | Jan 12, 2017
A record number of tourists visited the iconic Robben Island World Heritage Site during their stay in Cape Town this past December holiday. Robben Island Museum (RIM) saw a whopping 49 738 visitors to the Island this past festive season, this is...
Martin HIller | Jan 9, 2017
Here are 7 key aspects to planning a successful conference, meeting and/or event in the United Arab Emirates: Respect local traditions and values and communicate this to your attendees/guests. Many of the accepted norms in Western society are...
Martin HIller | Dec 15, 2016
Break away from your regular holiday destination travel plans and consider an undiscovered gem for your next vacation. Many holiday-goers prefer a coastal getaway for their well-deserved annual leave, but looking further inland could provide an...
Martin HIller | Dec 12, 2016
November 2016: MAReSOL is a newly launched restaurant at The V&A Waterfront, offering authentic Portuguese cuisine with a touch of Mozambican flair. MAReSOL offers a 200-seater double-storey indoor and outdoor deck with breathtakingly beautiful...
Martin HIller | Dec 12, 2016
Since we’re already in December, it’s safe to say that 2016 is coming to a close and most, if not all companies, are entering the hibernation phase of the year. This also means it’s the time where people start asking about when...