Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 8, 2024
ANEW Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its collection of properties, ANEW Hotel & Convention Centre OR Tambo Johannesburg. This marks an important step into the group’s large-scale conferencing and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 2, 2024
Last week, I attended the launch of the Meetings Unbound tool at the Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel. The invite to the event was cryptically worded, providing little information about what to expect. The experience turned out to be a pleasant...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 27, 2024
Event Synthesis International is delighted to announce significant developments as it continues to grow and expand its footprint in the event management industry. Welcoming a new team member Joining the esteemed team at Event Synthesis...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 26, 2024
The events and exhibitions sector is a rapidly growing segment of the global tourism industry, and Africa is no exception. The involvement of youth in Africa’s MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector is crucial for...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 25, 2024
The informal sector plays a vital role in the global economy and needs to be connected properly to government and businesses to create opportunities for collaboration, learning, and growth. This was the key message during the e-Kasi talks theme on...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 21, 2024
Last night, I attended one of Johannesburg’s premier networking events for professionals in the travel and tourism industry, hosted by Sandton Tourism. These events, held periodically, bring together buyers and sellers in the travel and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 21, 2024
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) successfully concluded its Annual General Meeting (AGM) today, where it introduced the new board members for 2024/2025. The newly appointed board, comprising professionals from diverse...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 19, 2024
South African companies are rapidly abandoning the DIY approach to corporate travel, realising that sending employees off into the “wild” without proper guidance is akin to sending them down Johannesburg’s notorious pothole-infested roads in a...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 13, 2024
As the world emerges from the pandemic, the Travel and Tourism (T&T) sector is poised for a significant rebound, with international tourist arrivals expected to reach pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2024. The latest Travel & Tourism...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 12, 2024
This morning, I had the pleasure of attending SAITEX, Africa’s Big 7, and the Hotel and Hospitality Expo for the first time. Held at the Sandton Convention Centre, the event was a dynamic blend of three major conferences running...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 11, 2024
Set among KwaZulu-Natal’s rolling green hills, Sun International’s Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom, with magnificent views of the Indian Ocean and lush subtropical vegetation, is the ideal location to host a conference. The property’s...
Sponsored Content | Jun 10, 2024
Exhibiting at an event isn’t just about being there and giving away a few hundred free pens or stress balls – it’s about creating a memorable experience that resonates with your audience and leaves your key message and brand uppermost in...
