Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 18, 2017
An interesting and memorable guest speaker can transform a good event into a great one. However, as an organiser, you need to realise that you have an important role in their success. With this in mind, follow these 9 steps to host guest speakers...
Martin HIller | May 15, 2017
One of an event planner’s greatest fears in using a venue for the first time is that the venue might not exceed, or even worse, meet your expectations. Now sometimes this is due to the fact that the service delivery was less than perfect or...
Martin HIller | May 2, 2017
Despite 81% of event planners saying they had used engagement technology as part of their work, 39% regarded themselves as beginners or novices when it comes to event apps, according to a recent live poll taken by Lumi. A small but significant 12%...
Martin HIller | Apr 28, 2017
Those who plan on behalf of their corporation, association and public sector entities have called for the opportunity to provide inputs on a range of planning issues. These are the salaried planners who are required to prudently spend on behalf of...
Helen Brewer | Apr 21, 2017
Respective Knowledge Bubbles will update the experienced travel, training and venue participants on a whole range of MICE requirements with a supplied manual and high-value takeaway notes. Non-core tasks within the travel trade, venues as well as...
Martin HIller | Mar 6, 2017
Now in its fourth year, The Top 40 Women in MICE initiative recognises the important role women play in the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions industry. This initiative plays a vital role in providing a platform that motivates,...
Martin HIller | Mar 1, 2017
An initiative that honours outstanding women who have made a difference in the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibition industry, Meetings magazine is set to celebrate the annual Top 40 Women in MICE again this year. Do you know such a...
Martin HIller | Feb 7, 2017
One of the highlights for the organisers of the Cape Town Cycle Tour (CTCT), the world’s largest timed cycling race, is the VIP dinner that is held prior to the race. The dinner provides an opportunity for the primary sponsors and partners,...
Martin HIller | Feb 6, 2017
For Helen Brewer, the trilogy of preparation, presentation and participation are key factors in creating a self-regulator for the industry It was the sterling efforts of the human resources sector of the economy that set the scene some five years...
Martin HIller | Jan 31, 2017
Event Wizards are literally that – wizards creating magic with every event that they touch. George Sutherland explains what it means to be an Event Wizard. Wizardry plays a huge role when it comes to creating an event on the available budgets of...
Martin HIller | Jan 31, 2017
Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is an international society devoted to choice dining and camaraderie of the table. The Chaîne creates bonds of friendship across cultures and boundaries, promoting the art of fine cuisine among both amateur and professional...
Martin HIller | Jan 16, 2017
Irrespective of the capacity or the type of event within the MICE industry, there are conceptual components as well as logistical requirements which need to be undertaken above, and before, all others. These are the two basic, yet essential,...
