Pippa Naude | Oct 24, 2023
As the 2023 Rugby World Cup fever, that has swept across the sporting world, comes to an end this weekend, the anticipation and excitement have been undeniable. Sports managers tasked with arranging accommodations for their traveling teams face a...
Pippa Naude | Oct 19, 2023
Here’s a one page, best practice checklist of everything that needs to be done, and by when, for planning a uber professional year-end function. This checklist was originally published in September/October 2023 issue of Meetings alongside our...
Pippa Naude | Oct 9, 2023
The Covid-19 pandemic proved just how vulnerable event and wedding planning businesses are to external forces, with many being forced to shut their doors in response to the national lockdowns. Now, in the aftermath of the pandemic, event industry...
Pippa Naude | Sep 28, 2023
Face-to-face requests are 34 times more effective than email, and handshakes promote cooperation and positively influence negotiation outcomes, according to MIT’s Human Dynamics Lab. It’s a compelling reason for businesses to send their teams...
Pippa Naude | Aug 14, 2023
What do you first think of when you hear the words African safari? Chances are it’s open 4×4 game-viewing vehicles, safari guides, trackers and guests in search of the Big 5 in Africa’s bushveld. This is the traditional safari holiday – and...
Pippa Naude | Apr 25, 2023
Digital marketing guru Natasha Jayne Heiberg shares her insights and expertise with us on the most effective ways to promote engagement on social media, and benefit from the analytics these interactions generate. This article was first published in...
Pippa Naude | Apr 18, 2023
ChatGPT – short for Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer – has given event professionals an interesting tool to work with. Some of its uses have included: drafting emails and sponsorship proposals, creating social media content calendars,...
Pippa Naude | Apr 4, 2023
In our March/April 2023 issue of Meetings, we published an article on the problem of food waste at events. It unpacks why food waste is a problem and shares some insights into how to deal with it. However, there are many neat tips and tricks to...
Pippa Naude | Mar 24, 2023
Having the right size rooms or a good location isn’t enough to guarantee a venue is right for your event. Make sure you overlook nothing, with this comprehensive checklist for venue site visits. This checklist was originally published in The...
Pippa Naude | Feb 15, 2023
Just because it’s back to work, doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! With its many Blue Flag Beaches, quality golf courses, extensive nature trails, and world-class facilities, the KZN South Coast is the ideal bleisure destination for all work events....
Pippa Naude | Feb 13, 2023
Chances are you’ve heard about ChatGPT by now, which is short for Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer. But do you understand how it can potentially benefit you and your business? Developed by OpenAI, this artificial intelligence chatbot is...
Gavin Burgess | Jan 29, 2023
Byline: Gavin Burgess is a Systems Analyst with a special interest in the way humans interact with technology. He is the Managing Director of Technology Partners, a leading ICT services provider in South Africa. There is a plethora of information...
