Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 28, 2023
Leading global trade show, IBTM World, has opened its 2023 edition with the launch of its ‘World Trends Report 2024’. The annual report addresses some of the biggest macro-economic, political, ecological, and next-generation...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 11, 2023
Byline: Candice Meyer (Partner), Lize-Mari Doubell (Candidate Attorney) and Lauren Jimmy (Candidate Attorney), all from Webber Wentzel South Africa has experienced a seasonal boom in its hospitality and leisure sector, with the Western Cape being...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 5, 2021
Join Tes Proos, President of SITE Africa, and Justin van Wyk, CEO of Big Concerts, for an insightful discussion as they explore the pros and cons of South Africa’s vaccination process and the impact it has on the recovery of the events industry....
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 24, 2021
The SA Events Council, a coalition of 14 South African events industry associations, was created during the Covid-19 pandemic to showcase the immense value of events and lobby for greater support from government and other stakeholders. For example,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 26, 2021
The SA Events Council (SAEC), a coalition of 14 event industry associations, came into existence six months ago to support and lobby for the events sector. It hasn’t been an easy task, but progress is being made, especially in terms of forging a...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 5, 2020
The Event Greening Forum (EGF) NPO was created to drive the adoption of sustainable practices within the business events industry. One way it does this is through educational opportunities, such as its upcoming virtual Master Class on how events...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 5, 2020
As South Africa’s creative industries enter the fifth month of lockdown, the need for greater governmental support and engagement is urgent. Many companies have closed their doors or have gone into business rescue; many more will be forced to if...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 15, 2020
The Event Safety Council (ESC), a special interest group within the Southern African Communications Industries Association (SACIA), has spearheaded the development of new health and safety protocols for the MICE industry. This is motivated by the...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 7, 2020
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO), Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa (EXSA), Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI), South African Communications Industry Association (SACIA),...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 20, 2020
Following the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic and ensuing lockdowns that have been put in place across the world, 3S Media would like to reiterate its commitment to the industry by ensuring that the Women in MICE Awards goes ahead this coming...
Martin Headger | Dec 10, 2018
The potential hazards posed within the events industry may not seem to be much reason for concern at first, but health and safety should be at the forefront of any gathering where a significant number of people are expected. The Global Citizen...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 5, 2017
Working in the events industry is no joke. Last year US company CareerCast ranked event coordinator as the 5th most stressful job in the world. It came in after military personnel, fire fighter, airline pilot and police officer (in that order)....
