Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 7, 2023
Along with an entertainment-packed programme, Joburg’s Ultimate Music & Lifestyle Expo offers talks from a number of industry experts designed to create awareness and opportunities for creatives and SMMEs looking to take their skills and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 11, 2023
The inbound and outbound African travel community is encouraged to attend WTM Africa 2023, which will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 03 to 05 April. Entry is free and includes access to Africa Travel Week’s...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 26, 2021
Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are expected to add trillions to global GDP in the next 20 years, putting it on par with the disruptions and opportunities being created by cloud computing and blockchain. According to the Oxford Insights...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 18, 2021
Africa Travel Week (ATW) is less than a month away, taking place from 7 to 9 April. This fully-virtual event encompasses the World Travel Market Africa (WTMA) and International Luxury Travel Market Africa (ILTMA) shows, as well as a number of...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 12, 2021
MediaTech Africa is an advanced media and entertainment technology trade show held in Johannesburg, South Africa, every two years. The 2021 show was due to take place from 14 to 16 July 2021 at The Ticketpro Dome. However, due to the current...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 12, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has kept us unsure about the future; but now, as the vaccine rollout is underway in South Africa, there is reason to be optimistic. Decorex Cape Town has subsequently re-strategised its plans for the year, and will be...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 24, 2020
AAXO, the Association of African Exhibition Organisers, is hosting a free webinar where SA’s biggest exhibition venues will share their plans to support the safe reopening of the exhibition industry. The webinar will be moderated by AAXO...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 4, 2020
The Eastern Cape Virtual Expo, powered by Algoa FM, is a ‘live’ tradeshow that will take place on Thursday and Friday, 11 – 12 June 2020, between 08:30 and 17:00. The Expo is supported by organised business and is part of a business relief...
Martin Headger | Dec 13, 2018
Sometimes, we at Travelbags see ourselves as a mini events team. Any event, exhibition or meeting is only as successful as its organising team. Exhibitions are one of the fastest growing industries in South Africa. Exhibitions are focused marketing...
Martin Headger | Nov 21, 2018
Exhibition organisers have their work cut out for them – by sheer virtue of an exhibition, it’s large-scale, requires intensive coordination and the entire setup of the event relies heavily on the venue. Meetings unpacks this further. When shopping...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 23, 2018
“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” Inspirational words from American minister and author of ‘The Power of Positive Thinking’, Norman Vincent Peale, and a quote that has been taken to heart when it comes to...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 29, 2017
By the 26th of July 2017, the Association of African Organiser’s (AAXO) has gained over 20 Associate Members which has resulted in major benefits for the new members as well as the strengthening of the African exhibition industry at large,...
