Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 14, 2025
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) has today announced that entries for the highly anticipated AAXO ROAR Awards are now open. These awards recognise innovation, resilience, and excellence in the exhibition industry. Whether it...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 14, 2025
Culinary tourism remains one of the hottest trends across the globe, with travellers – both young and old – actively seeking authentic foodie experiences, hands-on workshops and cooking classes, gastronomic tours, and new dining destinations. So...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Dec 17, 2024
The Incentive Planner explores why South Africa is the ultimate choice for incentive travel, highlighting the pivotal role of the South Africa National Convention Bureau (SANCB) in elevating and supporting incentive travel programmes. Incentive...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 13, 2024
Global sustainability leaders gathered online during COP29 to reflect on the progress of the Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE) initiative so far and shared some emerging tools and AI that are helping organisations on their journey. Almost a decade ago,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 11, 2024
By Andrew Solomon, Client Strategy Director and Lianne Booth, Strategic Project Director at Achievement Awards Group Motivation is a driving force behind employee behaviour, productivity and satisfaction. When designing an employee rewards...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 11, 2024
Personalisation has long led the conversation when it comes to trends in the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) space. But for Carol Weaving, Managing Director RX Africa, advances in technology, sustainability and wellness are...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 11, 2024
Southern Sun has once again demonstrated its excellence in South Africa’s hospitality industry by claiming top honours in multiple categories at the prestigious 2024 Inter-Hotel Challenge. This annual event, widely regarded as the “hospitality...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 10, 2024
Calling all changemakers! Africa Travel Week (ATW) is urging responsible tourism businesses to enter the WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards. The deadline for submissions is March 19, 2025. “These annual awards celebrate exceptional efforts...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 9, 2024
The Tshwane Women in Business Awards (TWIBA) were held on November 26 at the Ditsong Museum of Cultural History in Tshwane, celebrating women who lead, innovate, and uplift others. The theme for this year’s awards was ‘Advocating diversity and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 6, 2024
In light of the strike action by South African Airways (SAA) pilots that commenced on Thursday, December 5, Flight Centre Travel Group has advised passengers to take proactive steps. The strike will affect all SAA-operated flights on major domestic...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 5, 2024
Chat’r Xperience has unveiled EcoExhib by Chat’r – a new division that aims to address the growing demand for sustainable eventing solutions. The launch of EcoExhib by Chat’r affirms Chat’r Xperience’s commitment to delivering stands, branding, and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 4, 2024
Africa’s Eden, an association dedicated to promoting sustainable travel within Southern Africa, has partnered with Jones Lang LaSalle’s (JLL) Global Tourism and Destination Advisory practice and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) to...
