Helen Brewer | May 9, 2016
Before venturing on a long road journey – one is advised to check all essential parts of the vehicle, in case the journey is abruptly halted in some remote part of the country. There is no difference when deciding to plan and promote a workshop,...
Heather Hook | May 2, 2016
The Republican Drinks Agency (TRDA) is headed up by sensational local drinks specialist, Gareth Wainwright. A mixologist is literally a composer of alcoholic blends and fusions, and an exciting edition to any upscale event. Gareth and his team will...
Helen Brewer | May 1, 2016
A practically United Nations line-up of national and international speakers feature at this year’s Live Events Technical & Production Conference LETPC2016. This event is a ‘must’ for all involved within the live events technical & and...
Heather Hook | Apr 24, 2016
This article courtesy of Helen Brewer from the MICE Academy. If almost care-free planning of any type of event is to take place – it is wise to follow the step-by-step process – each and every time. Conceptual planning is the first step before any...
Heather Hook | Apr 11, 2016
Article courtesy of Helen Brewer from the MICE Academy. So you went to the industry conference or enrolled for that course for which the blurb boldly declared ‘the content and hand-out materials are going to set you up for total knowledge...
Helen Brewer | Apr 2, 2016
Despite the continually dwindling numbers of bona fide CMPs in Southern Africa (Certified Meeting Professionals) – two South African event organisers have gained the American initials behind their name. Although the qualification is declared as an...
admin | Mar 30, 2016
In a world full of information any meeting or event manager having to get several messages across at a gathering knows full well the value of effective staging and production techniques. MICE buyers of a range of products and services continue to...
Helen Brewer | Mar 20, 2016
Few within the MICE industry are aware of the operating expenses incurred within the average MICE venue – especially those with no accommodation attached to offset the high costs. Without venturing into the capital required to construct or rent a...
Helen Brewer | Mar 14, 2016
Every year following the very popular ISE (Integrated Systems Europe) show in Amsterdam, SACIA have an appropriately named ‘survivor’ breakfast for those that attended and indeed managed to survive this massive exhibition, together with 65 thousand...
Heather Hook | Jan 10, 2016
The hard-copy of the Event Industry Summit (EIS) outcomes makes for interesting reading as the objectives allowed the top venues, independent planners together with several various end-users/buyers, from primarily the corporate market, to debate...
Helen Brewer | Jan 10, 2016
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) has a track record going back over a 30 year period. A number of professions, such as specialised medical doctors, accountants, engineers to name a few, would not be allowed to practise without annual...
Lungile Zulu | Jan 7, 2016
This year Ibtm Arabia 2016 will take place from 9th to 11th of February at The Jumeirah at Etihad Towers on the famous promenade of Abu Dhabi with views of the Arabian Gulf and Cityscape. The Jumeirah is an iconic development showcasing some...
