Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 13, 2020
Newmark Hotels, a leading hotel management company, is opening a luxury hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg at the end of 2020. The Catalyst Hotel will service both business and leisure travellers, with 207 rooms, a fully-equipped conference facility,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 12, 2020
The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) recently launched the ICCA Association Community, to help foster relationships between associations and its members in order to advance international association meetings on a global...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 16, 2019
Following his suspension on 01 April 2019 and an independent investigation, the South African Tourism (SA Tourism) CEO, Mr Sisa Ntshona, has been cleared of any wrong doing. In a press statement issued on 13 December 2019, the SA Tourism Board...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 13, 2019
It was announced last week that ONOMO Hotels has acquired a 60.1% controlling stake in BON Hotels. The move will see ONOMO’s footprint grow to 15 countries with 4 300 rooms and a further 3 000 additional rooms in the pipeline, making it “the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 10, 2019
On December 5, 2019, the All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA), in Partnership with CNBC Africa, marked its 9th annual event by announcing the continent’s top business achievers at its Grand Finale gala dinner, hosted at the Sandton Convention...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 25, 2019
The Top Women in MICE Awards were created to celebrate the women in our industry who are exceptional role models – not only in terms of their professional skills, but also for their integrity, creativity, passion and for giving back to the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 19, 2019
The producers of the Rand Show, together with the Johannesburg Expo Centre and its partners, have, today, officially launched the 2020 instalment of what has come to be known as ‘Joburg’s best day out’. The Rand Show, which celebrated its 125th...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 13, 2019
This year’s Women in MICE Awards Ceremony was an entertainment-packed and stylish affair, held at La Toscana, Montecasino, on Thursday 29 August. . CLICK HERE TO MEET THE AWARD WINNERS . Kim Weber (Century City Conference Centre and Hotel)...
Mpinane Senkhane | Aug 21, 2019
The content and messaging behind your event or conference can make or break your occasion but a misalignment could have disastrous reputational ramifications. The Planner Guru informs your content strategy. The world of MICE presents a unique...
Mpinane Senkhane | Aug 15, 2019
Famous for its picturesque beaches and azure waters, Zanzibar is the jewel of East Africa – and the perfect backdrop for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions. The famous islands of the Zanzibar archipelago are located about 40 km from...
Mpinane Senkhane | Aug 14, 2019
Everyone is greening and you can too. The Planner explores efforts being made in this regard and talks to the experts on how to best green your exhibition. The world of exhibitions has always held appeal – from sheer size and variety, coupled with...
Mpinane Senkhane | Aug 6, 2019
In celebration of women and Women’s Month, an exclusive shopping experience – for women – has been created by Southern Sun Hyde Park Sandton and select luxury stores in Hyde Park Shopping Centre. The Hyde Park Shopping Meander is available from...
