Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 30, 2025
Marriott International announced earlier this week that it has reached an agreement to acquire the lifestyle brand citizenM, a unique and innovative offering in the select-service segment. The transaction is expected to accelerate Marriott’s global...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 29, 2025
African leaders are advocating for a new approach to measuring the continent’s green wealth, emphasising that current gross domestic product measures in most African countries are outdated and underestimate their true wealth. They spoke on Thursday...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 25, 2025
As we look ahead to the 2025 IFES World Summit in Guadalajara, Mexico (June 17-20), the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) is excited to reveal highlights from the upcoming programme. This year’s theme, Transforming...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Apr 25, 2025
Meet Stellenbosch is more than an event, it is a celebration of people, place and purpose. Driven by the partnership between the Central Events and Conferencing Office (CECO) and Visit Stellenbosch, this initiative not only showcases Stellenbosch’s...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 24, 2025
US$225 million in MIGA guarantees have enabled $450 million in foreign direct investment in sub-Saharan Africa’s hospitality sector. This includes: 14 contracts of guarantee 17 hotel projects with 2,900 hotel rooms completed in three years 1,860...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 23, 2025
Mediatech Africa returns in 2026 – celebrating 25 years of connecting Africa’s AV industry. After six years off the calendar, Mediatech Africa is back. The original and largest trade show for AV, broadcast, and live event tech on the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 22, 2025
Earth Day, celebrated today, Tuesday, April 22, is all about raising awareness, inspiring action, and uniting behind efforts to protect our planet. This year’s theme of “Our power, our planet” highlights the urgency of embracing clean, renewable...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Apr 22, 2025
When it comes to hosting memorable business events and meetings along KwaZulu-Natal’s picturesque coast, few venues combine sophistication, seamless service, and natural beauty quite like Premier Hotel Umhlanga. As one of the newest additions to...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 17, 2025
By Colleen Lategan, Food and Beverage Manager at Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town Corporate events have long been vital strategic tools for showcasing values, launching innovations and empowering both brands and individuals....
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Apr 17, 2025
Africa Travel Week (ATW) has announced the winners of its prestigious 2025 Media Awards, with five journalists recognised for excellence in travel reporting across the continent. A distinguished judging panel featuring Pat Riddell (National...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 16, 2025
With a 14.4% increase in hosted buyer applications, more buyers have registered and confirmed to attend the 2025 Africa’s Travel Indaba compared to the same time last year. To date, a total of 873 buyers have been vetted and approved, with many...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 15, 2025
Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West, renowned for its beautiful gardens and majestic mountain backdrops, offers a portfolio of outstanding wedding, corporate, conference, and special occasion venues. Event organisers, companies and private...
