Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Feb 27, 2025
The stage was set, the energy was palpable, and the room buzzed with anticipation as industry leaders gathered at The Leonardo in Sandton on February 25 for the official launch breakfast of the 2025 Women in MICE Awards. Hosted by Shanna Jacobsen,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 21, 2025
4Mal Media Management is pleased to announce that the 2025 Women in MICE Awards Launch Breakfast will take place at The Leonardo in Sandton on the morning of February 25, 2025. The Launch Breakfast will reveal the theme and categories of the 2025...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 9, 2024
The Tshwane Women in Business Awards (TWIBA) were held on November 26 at the Ditsong Museum of Cultural History in Tshwane, celebrating women who lead, innovate, and uplift others. The theme for this year’s awards was ‘Advocating diversity and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 31, 2024
Leading events management and MICE specialist Event Synthesis International (ESI) has announced the expansion of its operations with the opening of a new office in the Garden Route. Its new office in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, officially commences...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Sep 27, 2024
Nonnie Kubeka, Executive Director of the Gauteng Convention and Events Bureau (GCEB), stands as a beacon of leadership and innovation in the Business Events Industry. With a stellar 25-year career in destination marketing, Nonnie’s journey is...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 21, 2024
Lethabo Mothwa, a young woman with an unyielding passion for wine who is currently a sommelier at the Johannesburg Melrose Arch Marriott Hotel, has been selected to participate in the prestigious Bordeaux Mentor Week in France. Her journey from...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 20, 2024
As South Africa’s tourism sector continues to play a pivotal role in the nation’s economic growth, women are increasingly at the forefront of this success story. With the tourism industry projected to contribute 10.4% to the country’s GDP and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 14, 2024
In honour of Women’s Month this August, we shine a spotlight on the remarkable women making waves in the MICE industry. These trailblazers have not only carved out successful careers but have also inspired others through their leadership,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 5, 2024
Jacqueline Joshua, a trailblazer in the MICE industry, shares her journey from hospitality management to organising world-renowned conferences. As a professional conference organiser, Jacqueline has made significant strides in the international...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 16, 2023
In partnership with Africa Tourism Partners (ATP), Cornell University (USA) has made available an exclusive offer and invitation to women in tourism, in executive leadership and in leadership positions, to enroll for Cornell University’s two and a...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 8, 2023
To commemorate Women’s Day 2023 and highlight the incredible value that women add to the MICE sector, members of the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AXXO) nominated several trailblazing women who are propelling both their businesses...
Aug 18, 2022
Byline: Lindi Mthethwa, Regional Director of Sales & Marketing, Minor Hotels Africa group If there’s one thing Covid-19 has taught the tourism and hospitality sector, it’s that women are the backbone of our industry and the...
