Newsletter Archives
- 2024
- Sustainability is a ‘must’ for the MICE industry
- Immersive experiences are defining luxury travel
- 4Mal partners Tech and Tourism Conference Africa 2025
- Dates announced for Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025
- Event Synthesis International opens Garden Route office
- Every Day's a Holiday for New Wild Coast Sun GM
- Celebrating Trailblazing Women Entrepreneurs At The 10th Annual Santam Women Of The Future Awards
- Table Mountain Cableway Celebrates 95 Years
- From East London to Excellence: The Rise of Premier Hotels
- Current Insights, Year-End Highlights & Exciting Upcoming Features!
- PCO Alliance Spring Fling 2024: A Blossoming Success
- The grand opening of Premier Hotel Thohoyandou
- Why Gen X Dominates Business Travel and Why Your Company Should Reconsider
- Championing Gender Equality in SA Tourism
- Celebrating women in MICE this Women's Month
- From hospitality to international conference management
- AAXO announces Youth Chapter committee for 2024/2025
- Continuity and Progress: Patricia de Lille Reappointed as South Africa's Tourism Minister
- The power of partnerships in the MICE industry
- Discovering the next chapter of Sun City
- Avoiding the potholes of DIY Business Travel
- Increasing demand for unique conferencing experiences
- Making your exhibition hospitality count
- The President Hotel, Reimagined
- MusicEx - A dive deep into the vibrant world of South African music and lifestyle
- South Africa Shines: Film and Music Boost Tourism
- Africa's Travel Indaba 2024 kicks off with excitement
- Unforgettable insights await Africa Travel Indaba delegates
- Revolutionising event standards with a tailored approach for Africa
- Unveiling Sun City: A new horizon in business and leisure
- Reinvesting for continued success
- Triple Power for MICE Pros: Meetings & Event Planner, Exhibition Planner 2024, and May/June Meetings!
- Unlock the secrets: WTM Africa's 2024 content programme awaits!
- South Africa's Esteemed Woman of Stature Awards 2024: Unveiling the victors at a glamorous gala on 13 April 2024
- Expanding staff training capacity to meet demand in South Africa's tourism sector
- Green matters: sustainability takes centre stage at WTM Africa 2024
- Meetings Africa 2024: empowering SMMEs and promoting inclusive growth in the tourism sector
- Solutions set to revolutionise the travel technology industry from Tourvest
- Meet Lindiwe Rakharebe, CEO of Durban ICC
- WTM Africa 2024 releases its prorgramme
- AXXO presents the ROAR Awards on 29 February 2024
- Meet the 2024 EXSA-llence Awards winners
- Meet the EXSA 2024 Chairman Award winners ??
- Sun International acquires Peermont - including Emperors Palace
- 2023
- Meetings & Inspire celebrate Charles Drewe
- Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdoms R44 million refurbishment
- IBTM World Trends Report 2024: 'Addressing the biggest problems of our time
- Business travel and AI-driven hyperpersonalisation
- Top exhibition trends predicted for 2024
- Will you support the CTICC Cares campaign? ??
- Mamma Mia... another successful PCO Alliance boat party ??
- Joburg Tourism Company showcased at ITB Asia in Singapore
- ANEW expands its portfolio (again!) & FEDHASA unveils inaugural hospitality awards ??
- AAXOs ROAR Awards to return in 2024
- Century City Conference Centres R15 million upgrade to include a new venue
- AAXO: 5 reasons business tourism in Africa is growing ??
- Hybrid work is fueling these 9 conference venue trends
- MINT Resorts the Blyde Hotel official opening is this weekend
- Meet the #eventprofs now serving on CEPAs Council
- An exciting and immersive way to explore the Cape
- Minister Patricia de Lille on SA's new tourism safety measures
- Meet 11 exceptional women in Africas MICE Sector
- Want to showcase your MICE business?
- Have you heard the rumours about Meetings?
- What ASATA is doing to help transformation + your guide to social media platforms
- What ASATA is doing to help transformation + your guide to social media platforms
- Out now: The Meetings & Event Planner 2023
- Meetings Africa 2023 Industry Snapshot + KZN South Coast's best #bleisure venues
- Are business events pivotal to the continent's economic growth?
- Getting to know Rendani Khorommbi and the Joburg Convention Bureau
- Meetings Africa 2023 + ChatGPT
- RX Africa's new cybersecurity show + In-person makes a comeback
- CTICC's 2021/22 financial results + Wild MICE destinations
- Meetings Africa's new look + MICE trends in 2023
- Airlink to resume flights to Madagascar + 5 Tweeting tips
- Scan Display up and running after fire + How venues are supporting wellness at MICE events
- 2022
- Discover the biggest MICE trends shaping 2023
- Delta's new non-stop flights between Cape Town and Atlanta
- Limpopo gets a new hotel and conference venue + why the value of micro events shouldn't be ignored
- Africa's Travel Indaba officially kicks off + insights into convention bureaus around the world
- Rwanda gears up for Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting + key team insights
- Local efforts internationally recognised + taking exhibitions to a global stage
- Exciting hotel deals for Africa + the continent's Big 5 MICE markets
- Upcoming in Meetings May/June 2022
- Ramped up activity within Africa's MICE sector + a new business travel management too
- Meetings March/April 2022 - out now!
- The best of South Africa National Convention Bureau!
- Industry Snapshot: South Africa National Convention Bureau's Open Doors campaign
- Special focus: South Africa National Convention Bureau
- The road to recovery for the business events industry + a video news round-up on the latest developments taking place across the MICE sector
- Open doors with the SANCB
- Open doors with the SANCB
- Open doors in South Africa
- INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT: South Africa National Convention Bureau
- The Planner Guru's Industry News Wrap + growing the MICE value proposition
- South Africa's doors are open - content catch-up!
- South Africa's doors are open!
- South Africa as a leading business events and travel destination + why event analytics matter
- Rwanda land borders open from today + #WorkAnywhere brings about change in remote working
- Meetings Africa kicks off from TODAY!
- 3 days to go to Meetings Africa!
- 5 days to go! Have you registered for Meetings Africa as yet?
- An appetite for Africa + understanding attendee engagement
- Upcoming in Meetings March/April 2022
- Gallagher delivers powerful offering to support the revival of exhibitions + why social media is more relevant to events than ever
- Meetings January/February 2022 - out now!
- Meetings January/February 2022 - out now!
- A dazzling design show launch + the power of multiplication
- CLHG nears full operational capacity + tips on beating burnout in 2022
- Two major co-located shows + the sustainability of the events industry
- Defining the future of travel + exciting offers and things to do!
- Bolstered business, wellness and more!
- Upcoming in Meetings January/February 2022
- 2021
- Seasons Greetings from The Planner Guru
- A global call for the lifting of travel bans + trends for 2022
- Seasons greetings from The Meetings & Event Planner!
- The economic impact of knee-jerk travel bans + demonstrating continued industry resilience
- Meetings November/December 2021 - out now!
- What the Omicron variant means for South Africa + the difference between authentication and authorisation
- New economic prospects for Africa + moving forward with the recovery of the events industry, and more!
- Exciting business travel developments, things to do and more!
- Your need-to-know news from the world of MICE
- South Africa set to lead the charge at the upcoming IATF 2021 PLUS why data protection matters more than ever!
- New destinations, exciting and enticing experiences, and more!
- Green growth prospects, enriching events, specials, and more!
- News, knowledge, and more!
- Coming up in Meetings November/December 2021
- News for an industry on the move
- Meetings digi-mag September/October 2021
- Building forward
- WIN with FAME Week Africa, City Sightseeing and The Planner Guru!
- Creating a more sustainable sector - together!
- Meetings Year-End Function Issue
- A new week, with new possibilities!
- Africa's Travel and Tourism Summit FAQ
- Don't miss the upcoming Africa Travel and Tourism Summit!
- The Planner Guru's revamped newsletter has arrived...
- News, specials, and more!
- PRESS RELEASE: Women in MICE Awards 2021 winners announcement
- Defining new norms and standards
- Showcase your business in 3S Media's upcoming Impact Investment special interest publication!
- Exciting upcoming industry events and a major going concern up for grabs!
- Industry News Wrap, UIF TERS, procurement, and more!
- New appointments, Women's Month specials, and more!
- Coming up in Meetings September/October 2021
- Top news, UIF TERS + more!
- A welcome announcement for the whole of South Africa
- UIF TERS and Women in MICE Awards nomination deadline extension
- Women in MICE Awards nomination deadline extended to 30 July 2021
- Acquisitions, partnerships and more
- Meetings magazine Special Focus on Defining MICE
- News, resources and industry inspiration
- PoPIA, The Planner Guru and you
- Coming up in Meetings July/August 2021
- South Africa moves to Alert Level 4 - here's what it means
- Airline deals, travel and lockdown restrictions, plus more!
- ATB moves headquarters to Eswatini
- Event safety, industry advocacy and more
- Detailed Report Meetings May/June 2021 - out now!
- African Perspectives on the MICE Industry Report 2021 officially launches
- SAACI signs MoU with the City of Johannesburg
- Acquisitions, relaunches and airline network deals
- UFI releases figures on impact of global exhibitions
- Behind the scenes of the TPSA - what has been achieved?
- TBCSA delivers UIF TERS update
- Exhibition industry's global coalition for getting back to business, safely & successfully
- What should the events industry expect & plan for in 2021?
- SA Tourism and Netflix SA to collaborate and share destination South Africa with the world
- Meetings Mar/Apr 2021 - out now!
- SA tourism industry welcomes decision for the Lions Tour to go ahead
- Hot topic: Should we be using health passports for event access?
- 2021 Women in MICE Awards launches during exciting virtual event
- The Meetings & Event Planner 2021 is now live!
- The CTICC AGM reveals how it has navigated the Covid-19 pandemic
- You're invited to our launch event
- SA Events Council urges: Trust us to reopen the events industry safely
- You're invited
- Be heard in Africa's MICE conversation!
- SAACI releases the findings of its Industry Pulse Survey
- Coming up in Meetings Mar/Apr 2021
- UIF TERS extension widely welcomed
- Meetings Jan/Feb 2021 - out now!
- How will Covid vaccines affect business travel?
- R1.2 billion Tourism Equity Fund launched
- Could this be the ticket to reopening events?
- Seychelles aims to be the first country to achieve herd immunity
- Business interruption insurance claims are finally being honoured
- 2020
- Specials & things to do
- Could audio events be a 'thing'?
- Meet The Ticketpro Dome Hybrid Studio
- Specials & things to do
- Detailed Report Coming up later today - Africa MICE Café
- African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa rebrand as Enlit Africa
- Meetings November/December 2020 issue out now!
- Specials & things to do
- Lorin Bowen coming out of 2020: What just happened, and what next?!
- Are you ready to do Summer Differently?
- Exhibition insights from Europe & Asia
- Specials & things to do
- Register for Restart Expo's live stream
- Fedhasa condemns delays paying out Business Interruption insurance claims
- Specials & things to do
- Are these strategies for stopping the spread of COVID-19 effective?
- SA's live events industry reacts to health and safety contraventions at ANC rally
- Specials & things to do
- Event contracts and COVID - things to consider
- The Hyatt is coming to Cape Town
- Specials & things to do
- 7 tips for crafting compelling, clickable copy
- Restart Expo fuels industry collaboration
- Specials & things to do
- Help #UnlockAfrica's tourism
- Specials & things to do
- Calling all African MICE stakeholders
- Global report reveals exhibitions are sorely missed
- Restart Expo sets its sights on reviving live exhibitions
- Specials & things to do
- Travel well: 5 tips for business travellers during COVID-19
- Kenya, Botswana and Zambia top destinations for SA business travellers
- Specials & things to do
- Your latest issue of Meetings magazine | Meetings digi-mag Sept/Oct 2020
- Coming up in Meetings Nov/Dec 2020 | Meetings sell sheet Nov/Dec 2020
- Overcoming webinar fatigue
- Don't forget this is happening tomorrow!
- Industry's response to level 1 international travel regulations
- Specials & things to do
- Brett Hoppé: What COVID-19 has taught me
- Conversations with Women in MICE on sustainability
- Five key enablers for tourism's recovery in SA
- Specials & things to do
- Tips, surveys & timely reminders
- What level 1 means for business events
- Specials & things to do
- Are you a MICE professional in Africa?
- Addressing COVID-19 Requirements for Re-Opening Business Events
- Growing call to reopen international air travel
- Specials & things to do
- Boost your MICE marketing reach
- Join the Top Women in MICE Mentorship and Development Initiative
- Presenting online? Follow these 9 pro tips
- SA wins bid to host the 59th ICCA Africa Regional Hub Conference
- Specials & things to do
- Is work-from-home losing its sheen?
- Your weekly industry news wrap
- Specials & things to do
- What can I do for my Industry?
- SA moves to alert level 2 of lockdown
- We're giving you more time to book your spot in Meetings Sept/Oct 2020
- Specials & things to do
- How business travel directly affects GDP
- The Planner's new Special Offers newsletter
- New top management appointments made for GL events South Africa
- Your issue of Meetings July/August 2020
- Specials & things to do
- Addressing women's top 5 business travel concerns
- You're invited to our Webinar: The Revival of Africa's Business Events Industry
- Coming up in Meetings Sept/Oct 2020
- Specials & things to do
- Webinar: The Revival of Africa's Business Events Industry
- NEW DATE: Conversations with Women in African MICE
- Why it makes sense to take your events online, right now
- JOINING INFO: Conversations with Women in MICE
- Here's the Department of Tourism's draft Tourism Sector Recovery Plan
- Specials & things to do
- Safe and sustainable
- Get ready for the next Conversations with Women in MICE
- #LightSAred is a warning siren for live events
- Specials & things to do
- The next evolution of event catering
- Who is going to #FeedOurCrew?
- Specials & things to do
- Keep learning
- Top Women in MICE Awards postponed to 2021
- Protea Hotels by Marriott makes a debut in Botswana
- Specials & things to do
- Our new normal: Why you need extreme event design
- Winning Confidence Back in Africa
- Video recording: Conversations with Women in MICE webinar
- Specials & things to do
- Ten tips to boost innovation in your business
- Conversations with Women in MICE
- SAACI welcomes gradual re-opening of business events
- Specials & things to do
- Event industry resources - for you!
- Calling all Women in MICE
- Coming up in Meetings July/August 2020
- New Zealand's business events resume, cautiously optimistic
- Working from home?
- Report pinpoints key areas of required support across Africa's MICE industry
- Specials & things to do
- New health and safety protocols for MICE events
- Specials & things to do
- Social media marketing in a pandemic
- Conversations with Women in MICE webinar & resources
- Meetings May/June 2020 out now!
- SA's tourism sector lobbies for inbound tourism to resume sooner
- Specials & things to do
- #GED2020, virtual events, tourism research & more!
- JOINING INFO: Conversations with Women in MICE
- What COVID-19 alert level 3 means for the tourism sector
- Specials & things to do
- Event case study: From live to virtual in a few weeks
- Call for nominations: Top Women in MICE Awards 2020
- Conversations with Women in MICE
- MICE events are not the same as gatherings
- Specials & things to do
- Special Focus Edition: COVID-19 Case Studies
- Manage your risk: Host a hybrid event
- COVID-19 Protocols for Tourism Industry Operations released
- Specials & things to do
- Tourism Industry Survey of South Africa: COVID-19 research report
- Introducing the newly formed SA Events Council
- Specials & things to do - in lockdown
- UFI's global framework for reopening exhibitions
- NB LINK CHANGE NOTIFICATION - Conversations with Women in MICE
- CTICC to become a COVID-19 hospital
- Conversations with Women in MICE
- Specials & things to do - in lockdown
- Industry webinars, legal advice & more
- How some industry players are responding to the COVID-19 crisis
- Specials & things to do - in lockdown
- Virtual events: A gift and not a limitation
- When will we be able to hold events again?
- Specials & things to do during lockdown
- New to producing virtual events? These tips are for you
- Gauging the impact of COVID-19 on the tourism industry
- Specials & things to do during lockdown
- Four questions to ask when confronting adversity
- COVID-19 Funds & business support
- Specials & things to do during lockdown
- Free resources released for our industry
- Need a break from COVID-19 news?
- COVID-19: SMME Business rescue measures for the tourism industry
- Specials & things to do - in lockdown
- Tips for exhibition organisers during the COVID-19 shutdown
- Specials & things to do - at a distance
- Dealing with COVID-19
- Coming up in Meetings May/June 2020
- Specials & things to do
- How the events industry is tackling food waste
- The March/April issue of Meetings is out now!
- Understanding the impact of Coronavirus on business events
- Special offers & things to do
- Meet the best design stand of 2019
- Top Women in MICE 2020 has launched
- Top Women in MICE 2020 has launched
- Will you serve CBD coffee at your next business event?
- Specials & things to do