Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 22, 2020
Operating under new ownership for nearly a year, the Johannesburg Expo Centre (JEC) is working harder than ever before. CEO Craig Newman highlights the venue’s unique selling points that will continue to see it exceed expectations in 2020. During...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 21, 2020
A venue is one of the most important aspects of an event and choosing the right one for your next meeting or conference will impact everything from accessibility and catering, to AV and logistics. The venue you select can easily make or break your...
Mpinane Senkhane | Apr 12, 2019
Whether you are marketing your venue full-time or whether acquiring new venue clients only forms part of your list of daily tasks, there are countless fresh marketing ideas you could make use of. The question I would like to ask you today is...
Heather Hook | May 3, 2016
Selecting the right venue is critical and according to event professionals on LinkedIn, when asked what they would consider the most important points to keep in mind for choosing a venue for their events, here are the most frequent responses:...
Heather Hook | Dec 21, 2015
The type of event is obviously the first thing to take in to consideration when selecting your venue and the second thing will be your budget. A wedding, gala dinner etc would certainly need an upmarket venue – the only drawback with using a well...
Heather Hook | Dec 21, 2015
Over the years I have developed a few key partnerships with venues with whom I have good relationships, and with whom I have worked with well in the past. Things to keep in mind when looking for your ideal venue are: – How many people are you...
Heather Hook | Dec 21, 2015
You will often find that face-to-face meetings with a few key venues can go a long way in cementing a mutually beneficial relationship between you. Chat to them about the type of events you usually hold – see how they can work with your...
