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Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Apr 17, 2024

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🚨 It’s Here! 🚨
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💫 We’re Officially Fully Booked! Wow – what

💫 We’re Officially Fully Booked!
Wow – what an incredible response! 🌟
Our guest list for the Women in MICE Awards is now FULL. In just 4 working days, we reached capacity due to the overwhelming support and high demand for seats.

🙏 Thank you to each and every person who secured their spot. Your enthusiasm and support mean the world to us, and we cannot wait to celebrate these phenomenal women with you.

✨ There’s still an opportunity to get involved! We are still on the hunt for financial sponsorships to make this event even more magical and impactful.

💛 Interested in partnering with us? Please reach out today to be part of this powerful celebration.

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We’ve got some strong news to share… 🎉 We

We’ve got some strong news to share…

🎉 Welcome to our Official Decor Partner! 🎉

We are beyond thrilled to announce that Strong Event Decor will be bringing their magic touch to the Women in MICE Awards this year!

Get ready for breathtaking decor, stunning installations, and that signature Strong style that always wows.

🥂 Let’s make this celebration of phenomenal women absolutely unforgettable!

💛 Thank you, Strong Event Decor, for partnering with us to create an event as beautiful as the women we honour.

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THE WAIT IS OVER! Our Women in MICE edition is HE

✨ Nominations are now CLOSED! ✨ Thank you to e

✨ Nominations are now CLOSED! ✨
Thank you to everyone who submitted their entries for the 2025 Women in MICE Awards. 🏆 The nominations are officially with our esteemed panel of judges, and all nominees will be notified soon. Keep an eye out for your official invitation!
🌟 We still have financial sponsorship, gift bag sponsorship, and gift sponsorship opportunities available. Join us for this prestigious celebration of excellence in the MICE industry on 6 August at Gallagher Convention Centre.
💛 Interested in sponsoring or attending?
Contact Antois-Leigh at antois-leigh@4mal.co.za
#womeninmice #miceindustry #awards #sponsorshipopportunity

🎤✨ PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT ✨🎤 We’re thril

🎤✨ PARTNER ANNOUNCEMENT ✨🎤
We’re thrilled to welcome EPH Group on board as our official AV & Staging Partner for the Women in MICE Awards 2025!
With their world-class technical expertise, innovative staging, and seamless production, EPH Production will ensure this year’s awards are an unforgettable celebration of the women leading our industry.
Thank you for helping us bring the vision to life! 💛
#WomenInMICE #EPHProduction #AVPartner #staging #EventProduction #miceleader #CelebrateExcellence #4malmedia

We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with

We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Festival of Eventing 2025! 🎉
Join us in Cape Town on 8–9 August for two days of big ideas, bold leadership, and future-focused strategies. From event tech to experiential marketing and sustainability, this is where Africa’s events industry meets its future.
🔥 Early Bird is LIVE – save R1,000 if you book before 30 June!
👉 Learn more & register: https://theplannerguru.co.za/.../meetings-magazine-the.../
#foe2025 #eventsreimagined #miceafrica #festivalofeventing #eventtech #innovations #leadershipdevelopment

We’re calling on YOU, our followers, to help us

We’re calling on YOU, our followers, to help us shine the spotlight on those who work behind the scenes, drive impact, and bring brilliance to life in the MICE industry.

🌟 These categories still need YOUR nominations:
🔹 PCO of the Year
🔹 Exhibition Organiser of the Year
🔹 Association Representative of the Year
🔹 Rising Star of the Year
🔹 Collaborator of the Year

📣 Nominate now before the deadline closes!
👉 https://theplannerguru.co.za/women-in-mice/

#womeninmice #NominateNow #celebrateexcellence

🎉 ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉 We are proud to welcome Gau

🎉 ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉
We are proud to welcome Gauteng Tourism Authority as our official Destination Partner for the Women in MICE Awards 2025!
As the heartbeat of South Africa's business and events scene, Gauteng is the perfect backdrop to celebrate the women who are shaping the MICE industry.
🌟 Together, we’re championing excellence, empowerment, and the future of events.
#womeninmice #gautengtourism #destinationpartner #miceleader #CelebrateExcellence #4malmedia #meetingsmagazine

🌍✨ Industry leaders are joining forces to dri

🌍✨ Industry leaders are joining forces to drive sustainable growth and collaboration in South Africa’s tourism sector!

The annual Hospitality Industry Think Tank returns on 8 August 2025 at The Maslow Hotel, uniting key players to tackle industry challenges, spark innovation, and make a lasting impact through Touching Dreams NPC.

Seats are limited — don’t miss out!

👉 Read the full story here: https://theplannerguru.co.za/2025/06/24/industry-leaders-unite-to-grow-tourism-in-south-africa/
#TourismGrowth #sustainabletravel #hospitalityindustry #touchingdreams #southafricatourism

🚨 FINAL CALL — LAST CHANCE TO SAVE! 🚨 Thi

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🚀 Calling All Industry Trailblazers! 🚀 Are

⏳ The countdown is on! There’s just ONE WEEK L

⏳ The countdown is on! There’s just ONE WEEK LEFT to nominate your remarkable women in the MICE industry — and don’t forget to honour the incredible male supporters too!
✨ Let’s shine a spotlight on those who inspire, lead, and uplift our industry.
👉 Nominate now! Visit www.theplannerguru.co.za/women-in-mice to submit your nominations today.
#womeninmice #industryheroes #nominatenow

🌿 Just Dropped! The May/June 2025 Edition of Me

🌿 Just Dropped! The May/June 2025 Edition of Meetings Magazine 🌿

In this wellness-driven issue, we explore how mindfulness is shaping the future of events — plus top destination insights from Mpumalanga, the rebirth of Rosebank’s Hyde Hotel as a MICE hub, and all the highlights from Africa’s Travel Indaba. 💼✨

Ready to plan events that inspire, energise, and connect?

📖 Read it here:
👉 https://theplannerguru.co.za/magazines/meetings/

#Meetingsmag #MICETRENDS #wellnessinevents #mpumalanga #EventProfsSA #businessevents #theplannerguru

🌟 Venue Partner Announcement! 🌟 We’re thri

🌟 Venue Partner Announcement! 🌟
We’re thrilled to announce Gallagher Convention Centre as the official Venue Partner for the 2025 Women in MICE Awards! 🏆✨
A massive thank you to the Gallagher team for being the incredible, supportive, and all-round amazing hosts that they are. Your generosity and partnership mean the world to us, and we can’t wait to create magic with you on 6 August at the Gallagher Grill. 💫
Let’s honour the Sheroes – Connectors & Collaborators of our industry in style!
#womeninmice #gallagherconventioncentre #VenuePartner #MICELeaders #sheroes2025 #EventMagic #thankyouforyoursupport❤️

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🎉 Cheers to 20 Years! 🥂 The PCO Alliance Net

🎉 Cheers to 20 Years! 🥂
The PCO Alliance Network marked two decades of excellence with a spectacular birthday bash at the chic Loft at Nine in Johannesburg. 🌟
From dazzling entertainment to heartfelt tributes, the evening was a testament to the network's enduring impact on the events industry. Here's to continued success and many more milestones ahead! 🎈
Have a look here: https://theplannerguru.co.za/2025/06/06/the-pco-alliance-network-celebrates-20-years-with-a-spectacular-birthday-bash-at-loft-at-nine/

#pcoalliance #eventindustryleaders #loftatnine #milestonemoments❤️

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Introducing Barmotions’ Blender Bikes – the ul

Introducing Barmotions’ Blender Bikes – the ultimate crowd-pleaser! Guests pedal their way to delicious smoothies, milkshakes, or mocktails. Perfect for team builds, activations, events & expo stands. A fun, interactive way to get people talking!

👉 Book now for your next event at www.barmotion.co.za

#Barmotion #BlenderBike #EventFun #TeamBuilding #ExpoBuzz #PoweredByFun #BookNow

Nominations Are Open! Do you know a trailblazing

Nominations Are Open!

Do you know a trailblazing woman in the MICE industry?

Nominate her for the 2025 Women in MICE Awards! Let’s recognise the leaders, creators, and changemakers behind the success of our sector.
📅 Deadline: 25 June 2025
🔗 Nominate now: https://theplannerguru.co.za/women-in-mice/

#womeninmice #micechampions #NominateHer #mice2025 #meetingsmag

🎒🧗‍♂️🚣‍♀️ If you’re in the

🎒🧗‍♂️🚣‍♀️ If you’re in the adventure tourism game, we need YOU!

SATSA’s new survey is your chance to shape a safer, stronger, and more competitive adventure tourism sector across Southern Africa 🌄
Here’s why it matters:
📈 Adventure tourism is projected to hit US$1 trillion globally by 2030
🇿🇦 In South Africa, it already makes up 8.8% of tourist arrivals
🧭 But there hasn’t been fresh data since 2014 – and it’s time to change that!

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**Don’t delay – the deadline for survey responses is this Sunday and it takes just 5-10 minutes to complete**

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