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Why conference add-ons matter
Giving a conference a hot topic isn’t the only way to draw crowds; some cool add-ons can also attract an audience. Travelbags spend a lot of time matching suitable add-ons to our events to make them all the more worthwhile for you, the attendee. What makes a...
read moreThe ultimate in events ICT
Ultimate Data Sciences has over a decade’s experience in working with professional conference organisers, stand builders, and infrastructure providers. Our unique blend of technical and creative skills enables us to offer a range of information and communication...
read moreBritish Airways celebrates Durban route launch
A few days ago British Airways’ first thrice-weekly direct flight to Durban landed at the city’s King Shaka International Airport from London Heathrow. The event was marked in lighthearted and lively fashion with a flashmob at the airport, celebrating iconic...
read moreSay YES to Effective BEE
BEE Novation, one of South Africa`s leading transformation consultancies, will be hosting a series of national one day seminars dealing with the latest developments in transformative BEE and the benefits of implementation of the YES initiative. This is the only event...
read moreBest service for VIPs at Montecasino
Greg Lotriet is reaching a dream that started as a teen when he first saw the classic Al Pacino movie, Casino. As a gifted people’s person, he is thriving in his new position as VIP Services Manager at Montecasino, overseeing the Privé and ensuring memorable guest...
read moreFlock Platform adds value to MTN App of the Year Awards
Recent studies show that the average person is exposed to up to 10 000 brand messages a day. With consumers switching between screens – television, laptop, smartphone and tablet – this equates to 21 times an hour, which correlates with Microsoft’s claim that the...
read moreComair wins at Business Traveller Africa Awards
kulula.com and British Airways (operated by Comair) were respectively named Best African Low-Cost Airline and Best African Regional Short-Haul Airline at the annual Business Traveller Africa Awards this week. Held in association with Business Traveller Africa magazine...
read moreIncentives can be a lot of fun
As the year winds down and South Africans start to plan their holidays, many employers will look at incentives to reward their teams for their work and inspire them to start the new year with gusto. Dawn Weir, Head of kulula work, says team-building can be a...
read moreCurating Luxurious Dining Experience
Luxury dining is a multisensory experience that takes one through a journey of enjoyment, from the harmonious surroundings and the exquisite tastes on one’s palate, to the satisfaction that lingers long after the meal. Marika Nikolaidis, Restaurant and Bar Curator at...
read moreSuper foods boost conferencing experience
Super foods are gaining popularity as people become more health conscious. Adding Super foods to your conference delegates is not only on-trend , but it improves their concentration and heightens their brain functionality ensuring the objectives of the day are met....
read moreCTICC investing in SA by winning bids
The CTICC works closely with its ambassadors and industry associations to bring international events to the centre and city. Bringing the General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union, which will be hosted for the first time on Africa soil, was such an...
read moreWe Are Football festival at Expo Centre Nasrec
Pitch Sports Entertainment and Media (PTY) Ltd in partnership with Expo Centre have announced the launch of the second edition of We Are Football Festival, this unique kind football festival to be held on the 17 & 18 of November 2018 at Expo Centre, Nasrec,...
read moreThe biggest MICE and entertainment trends of 2018
While South Africa’s economy would have many believing that the MICE industry would be on its last leg, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Instead of cutting event budgets entirely, businesses both big and small are evaluating the value of business and...
read moreTsogo Sun Entrepreneurs graduation
Big achievements and lasting legacies dominated at the ‘Living the Legacy’ themed Tsogo Sun Entrepreneurs Graduation Ceremony on 31 October, when 33 entrepreneurs celebrated completing their first year, 13 graduated from second year to alumni status, and Lowe...
read moreThe Transition of Taste
No fine-dining experience is complete without an unforgettable dessert. Chef Chelsea Logan, who helms the pastry team at InterContinental Sydney Double Bay, said, “Dessert plays a defining role in rounding off the overall dining experience; it cleanses the palate and...
read moreHow government and the tourism sector can create jobs
South Africa is a country in crisis, having been hit by several waves of bad news for the economy. With ongoing petrol hikes, a recession, a VAT hike and the impact of the drought, many businesses are now struggling. Unemployment stats in South Africa are already...
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Cool event décor ideas
Whether you are organising a party, fundraiser, awards dinner or other event, budget is one of the biggest things to keep in mind. You want to create an amazing look and feel, but not overdo it from a cost perspective. One of the great things about décor and...
read more12 tips to finding the perfect event venue
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: Budgets - Cost is usually...
read moreMarketing your venue: 7 practical tips to attract new clients
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 whether you are making full use of all your marketing opportunities or are you missing some amazing opportunities while you stick to the same old strategy?
read moreDifferent types of conference attendees
Everyone attending a conference has a reason to be there. Although this article is written tongue in cheek, there are some truths to these different types of attendees – see how many you can recognise. I know as a conference organiser I have met almost all of these in...
read moreEvent management software
If you are lucky enough to be able to afford professional events management software to track tasks, develop programmes, handle registration and marketing etc then there are a variety of options available to you – but we suggest doing detailed research and reading up...
read more10 tell tale signs you are in events management
A tongue in cheek note from a local events manager - see how many of these apply to you too. Wardrobe filled with mostly black clothing? You are not boring or funereal. Nope, you are an events manager. You can totally rock black every day for the next 3 weeks, without...
read moreApps for events planners
In the last few years the use of apps and smart phones has increased vastly. We now read our emails, check our messages and can basically operate an entire office off of a tiny little device that fits in to our pocket or hand bag. So it only makes sense that event...
read moreLacto-ovo whatinism?
From Banting to Veganism – there are so many different types of dietary requirements out there – how on earth does one know what to cater for and where to draw the line when catering for large groups? There are two main streams of dietary requirements – belief based...
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The Transition of Taste
No fine-dining experience is complete without an unforgettable dessert. Chef Chelsea Logan, who helms the pastry team at InterContinental Sydney Double Bay, said, “Dessert plays a defining role in rounding off the overall dining experience; it cleanses the palate and...
read moreConference menu items for mental agility
Conferences and certain meetings can be long and at times it’s difficult to stay focused. In-depth or strategy sessions require a delegates undivided attention or critical and at times creative thinking. In order to give them the mental boost they need, all you have...
read moreFlock Platform adds value to MTN App of the Year Awards
Recent studies show that the average person is exposed to up to 10 000 brand messages a day. With consumers switching between screens – television, laptop, smartphone and tablet – this equates to 21 times an hour, which correlates with Microsoft’s claim that the...
read moreBest service for VIPs at Montecasino
Greg Lotriet is reaching a dream that started as a teen when he first saw the classic Al Pacino movie, Casino. As a gifted people’s person, he is thriving in his new position as VIP Services Manager at Montecasino, overseeing the Privé and ensuring memorable guest...
read moreCurating Luxurious Dining Experience
Luxury dining is a multisensory experience that takes one through a journey of enjoyment, from the harmonious surroundings and the exquisite tastes on one’s palate, to the satisfaction that lingers long after the meal. Marika Nikolaidis, Restaurant and Bar Curator at...
read moreThe Age of Aesthetics
Luxury dining establishments can no longer rely on a stand-out, signature dish to create a memorable experience for those who choose to visit for a meeting or a private experience. Like a collection of haute fashion, every aspect of luxury dining needs to be curated;...
read more5 Reasons to Visit Premier Hotels & Resorts
From a humble 40 bedrooms, the group’s portfolio has grown to encompass a number of hotels & resorts throughout South Africa and has gained 25 years of experience developing and managing hotels, conference centres and restaurants. With a current offering of almost...
read moreGauteng’s premier entertainment destination scoops four awards
Eighteen years since opening its doors to an expectant, entertainment-hungry public who continue to cast their votes in Montecasino’s favour in the Best of Joburg Awards, Gauteng’s premiere entertainment destination has scooped awards in four categories of the popular...
read moreSavour sensory ecstasy with Idiom’s Wines
After a long work-week, what better way to end it than on a high note, turning your last meeting into a sensory experience? This summer at Idiom you can explore interesting and unusual wines through the prism of macarons, the dainty confection that shares an Italian...
read moreA video solution for every meeting space
One of the biggest frustrations amongst corporate companies is the “meeting space”. Common gripes include that there are too few, they are too small or they just don’t have the technology needed in order to provide the perfect meeting experience. It is with this that...
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