Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jan 26, 2026
Search engines tell us that a flight between Johannesburg and Cape Town should cost less than R3,500, if booked in advance. Two nights stay in the Foreshore, about R5,500. A client dinner with drinks, about R2,000. Add a daily per diem of around...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jan 22, 2026
The Africa’s Eden MICE Show 2026, in partnership with SAACI, returns to Livingstone from 18 to 20 February 2026, to showcase how integrating business events with destination marketing can drive meaningful connections, regional growth, and lasting...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jan 22, 2026
The 2026 EXSA-llence Awards was nothing short of spectacular, and we had the absolute pleasure of joining the industry for an evening that truly lived up to its Mardi Gras–themed “Behind the Magic” concept. From the moment guests arrived, it was...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jan 20, 2026
Planning a business event is about more than just meetings—it’s about creating experiences that inspire, connect, and leave a lasting impression. Nestled along South Africa’s stunning Eastern Cape coastline, Nelson Mandela Bay (Gqeberha, Kariega,...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jan 15, 2026
CEO Ulrik Bengtsson welcomes Nomzamo Radebe to the role Sun International’s Chief Executive Officer, Ulrik Bengtsson, announced earlier that the group has appointed a new Chief Operating Officer for Hospitality and Sales. Nomzamo Radebe will...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jan 15, 2026
As the industry settles into the new year, one thing is clear: planning early is no longer optional — it’s essential. At 4Mal Media Management, we’re kicking off 2026 with momentum, fresh energy and a packed pipeline of opportunities designed to...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jan 15, 2026
Construction of the 22-hectare Serenity Gardens, which includes a world-record labyrinth and a series of immersive garden experiences, is well underway and set to redefine the Midlands landscape. Alongside this landmark project, Brahman Hills is...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jan 14, 2026
If you do one thing differently in your organisation this year, let it be saying goodbye to ad-hoc business travel for good. The kind that sees your team make three separate trips to Johannesburg (or Cape Town or Nairobi) within a six-week period....
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jan 9, 2026
Thought leadership article by Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo, City Lodge Hotels South Africa’s tourism industry is entering a period of rapid reinvention, driven by shifting traveller expectations, digital evolution, sustainability demands, and a growing...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jan 9, 2026
Business travel in 2025 was characterised by disruption: regional conflict, extreme weather, strikes and, most recently, an unexpected Airbus software update which grounded more than 6,000 flights worldwide. On a positive note, business...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jan 9, 2026
Etihad Airways is marking a major milestone in Africa this December as the airline celebrates 20 years of flights connecting Abu Dhabi with Johannesburg. The city is one of its longest-standing gateways in Africa and a strategically important...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jan 9, 2026
Entries are officially open for the WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards 2026. Businesses, destinations, and individuals who are making a positive impact through sustainable and responsible travel are encouraged to enter before the submission...