Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 4, 2020
Technology has had a huge role in shaping the modern business event, from apps to facial recognition scanners, beacons, AI (Artificial Intelligence) and more… It’s probably fair to say that most event planners feel like they need a degree to stay...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 30, 2020
Jackie Cameron, an award-winning chef and owner of Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, says that there are a lot of misconceptions about the hospitality industry and its opportunities for young chef graduates....
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 29, 2020
The venue choice plays a significant role in any event’s success; so how do event planners choose the ‘right’ venue? There are a lot of factors that need to be considered, but interestingly a study by the International Live Events Association...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 28, 2020
It is of paramount importance that all temporary structures utilised by the public are safe, particularly in respect of fire or poor weather. Moreover, procedures must be implemented that conform with international best practice, says Richard...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 28, 2020
Identifying your strengths and ensuring you deliver on nothing less than the best will distinguish you from the rest, writes Gabi Babinszky, director of Brandex. Over the last year, Brandex has streamlined its business model to align its focus to...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 27, 2020
Unlike typical exhibitions which recognise their most beautiful stands at their Stand Awards, Meetings Africa is unique in that it only gives out Green Stand Awards – exclusively recognising beautiful stands which are also sustainably sourced and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 22, 2020
Operating under new ownership for nearly a year, the Johannesburg Expo Centre (JEC) is working harder than ever before. CEO Craig Newman highlights the venue’s unique selling points that will continue to see it exceed expectations in 2020. During...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 22, 2020
The South Africa National Convention Bureau (SANCB) was formed in 2012 and has since developed an approach aimed at significantly bolstering the business events sector. Meetings understands more on how the SANCB supports the industry. In May 2012,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 22, 2020
Last week we ran a piece on getting your Instagram account basics right (if you missed it, click here to read it now). But what next? ‘Next’ is the tricky part where you need to start creating powerful, engaging content that attracts your niche...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 21, 2020
A venue is one of the most important aspects of an event and choosing the right one for your next meeting or conference will impact everything from accessibility and catering, to AV and logistics. The venue you select can easily make or break your...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 15, 2020
The lure of setting up an Instagram account for your business is understandable. It is one of the leading social media platforms, and over 200 million users visit a business instagram account every day. It’s also a good platform to reach the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 14, 2020
Juggling a busy schedule means that you need to be able to do your work quickly, with minimal stress and maximum impact. Which is where useful tools that help you achieve exactly this can become things you hold very close to your heart. Here are...
