by Martin Headger | 10 Dec 2018 | Education, Event News, News
The potential hazards posed within the events industry may not seem to be much reason for concern at first, but health and safety should be at the forefront of any gathering where a significant number of people are expected. The Global Citizen concert made headlines...
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by Martin Headger | 7 Dec 2018 | General Information, News, Supplier News
Premier Hotels & Resorts continues to cement its presence as one of the fastest growing, independently owned hotel chains in South Africa. Starting off with 40 bedrooms, the group now plans to expand and add 13 new hotels to their portfolio over the next 5 years...
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by Martin Headger | 7 Dec 2018 | General Information, Venues
Just under an hour’s drive from Johannesburg, Emerald Resort & Casino has meeting spaces that can accommodate between 30 and 3 000 people. The venue opened its doors in 1997 and offers a variety of activities and entertainment. While it is certainly not as big or...
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by Martin Headger | 6 Dec 2018 | General Information
Gallagher Convention Centre is a behemoth of a venue, sprawled over a 32 hectare property. Meetings’ editor Shanna Jacobsen takes stock of what the Convention Centre’s versatile spaces have to offer and gives a first-hand account of her site visit. Driving in through...
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by Martin Headger | 6 Dec 2018 | General Information, Services
Escorted tours are a Meetings favourite because they offer a great option for incentive travellers looking for an organised, social travel option with plenty of inclusions. Tour in SA (TiSA) specialises in creating these unforgettable guided tours across the country....
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by Martin Headger | 5 Dec 2018 | MICE News, News
South Africa’s hospitality industry needs to undergo some fundamental changes to remain relevant and to keep up with the demands of a modern world, and in turn appeal to young industry professionals like millennials and the incoming generation Z. These sentiments were...
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by Martin Headger | 5 Dec 2018 | General Information, MICE News, News
Johannesburg has emerged as the most popular destination city in Africa for the fifth consecutive year, according to the annual Mastercard Global Destination Cities Index. The City of Gold attracted 4.05 million international overnight visitors in 2017. Close on its...
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by Martin Headger | 4 Dec 2018 | Education, General Information, News
Even though conferencing and meetings budgets are under increasing pressure, the business benefits of conferencing are priceless: education and skills sharing opportunities, networking, and an off-site environment for colleagues to learn more about themselves and one...
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by Martin Headger | 4 Dec 2018 | General Information, News, Services
If you are renting a car this summer, don’t forget to pack your patience, unless of course, you are hiringfrom First Car Rental, who this week, launched South Africa’s first ever Car Hire Self-Service at major branches across the country. “Our new self-service...
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by Martin Headger | 3 Dec 2018 | General Information
Undoubtedly the Home of the Best restaurants in Joburg, Montecasino’s nine winners in this category are Best Greek – Mythos; Best Sushi – The Fireroom; Best Breakfast – Wimpy; Best Pizza Spot – Col’Cacchio; Best Indian – The Raj; Best Chicken – Nando’s; Best Chips...
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