meetings | The Planner - Part 12

meetings

Websites showcase the best of Africa

After a year of design, development and content collection, the new Protea Hotels and African Pride Hotels websites have been launched to the public. The new websites represent a big leap forward for hospitality technology in Africa that will not...
Table top exhibitors

Table top trading on trial

Way back when – an enterprising gent explored the possibilities of a less sophisticated version of the standard exhibition format of shell scheme, carpets and two spot lights thrown-in as part of a package deal.  After much trial and error – the...
Maropeng events

September at Maropeng

Maropeng, the Official Visitors’ Centre for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, is the ideal destination for all, whether guests are looking for a getaway to just relax and enjoy the fresh air, or an exhilarating adventure back into...
Rorke’s Drift

Lessons from the battlefields

For Rob Caskie, the 1879 battle at Rorke’s Drift is an example for event planners to understand the importance of having a plan B and being able to adapt to changing circumstances. Close to the Buffalo River, in northern KwaZulu-Natal, lies the...
Decor and furniture hire

From zero to hero

What is an event without furniture and decor? Well, nothing. The right design details can take an event from average to world class. So what are the latest trends? Here’s what industry experts had to say. “The South African events industry is...
POPI

Parliament approves POPI

Much has been said and published about the protection of one’s personal information – such as ID numbers, email addresses, mobile numbers and the like. For the MICE industry there are a multitude of implications when it comes to collecting, using...
Leriba Hotel and Spa goes green

Leriba Hotel and Spa goes green

Leriba Hotel and Spa underwent a facelift as part of its drive to satisfy the changing need their loyal corporate clients. Leriba Hotel and Spa is widely regarded as one of Gauteng’s premier conference venues which received numerous awards...
South African's reveal winter secrets

South African's winter secrets

South Africans are a bundle of contradictions and quirks – especially when they’re in the grip of Jack Frost who freezes the interior of the country and delivers intermittent deluges to much of the coast. What are our favourite winter warmers, what...