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15 days to go until the official opening of The Ca

15 days to go until the official opening of The Capital Hotels and Apartments Mbombela property! How encouraging and exciting it is to see hotel groups expanding during this time!

Share your thoughts on this with us and your own feel-good industry developments 🌟

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Happy Women's Day from The Planner Guru for 9 August 2021!

If you haven't nominated your deserving candidates

If you haven't nominated your deserving candidates for the 2021 Women in MICE Awards, there's still time! Nominate before 30 July and celebrate your industry heroines!
https://theplanner.guru/women-in-mice/

Happy Global Exhibitions Day #GED2021 to all of ou

Happy Global Exhibitions Day #GED2021 to all of our industry colleagues!

The Planner is looking forward to the @aaxosa sunset drum circle taking place at @johannesburgexpocentre between 4PM and 6PM.

Where will you be and what will you be doing for #GED2021? Share your stories with us 😀

#GED2021 #TrustUs #recovery #MICE

Sweet dreams are made of these... Photo courtesy o

Sweet dreams are made of these... Photo courtesy of @barmotion_sa who make the genius suggestion of serving these at your event's coffee bar.

Did you know that colour strongly influences people's expectations of flavour? We tend to expect brighter coloured food to have more flavour. Which is probably why these look so scrumptious, while the flowers also bring to mind fresh and light flavours. Mmmm...

What is your favourite sweet treat or dessert for dishing up at events? Do you favour finger foods, to make networking and mingling easier?

#eventcatering #catering #eventstyling #eventdecor #eventfood #sweettooth #dessert #eventssouthafrica #events #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #MICEevents #businessevents #fingerfood #snacktime

Is your mouth watering yet? This Dragonfruit smoot

Is your mouth watering yet? This Dragonfruit smoothie by @the_sunkissed_kitchen is a beautiful example of just how powerful good food presentation can be, and how much eating we do with our eyes before even taking a bite... or, in this case, a big slurp! We were especially drawn to the vibrant colours and textures being used here.

Would you serve this, or something like it, at your event?

Did you know that good food presentation comes with many benefits? For example, it's reported to:

* Help with mindful eating
* Make food taste better
* Unsurprisingly... influence if someone wants to eat the food or not!

According to Wikipedia, sociologists have found that people respond best to plates of food that have 4 different colours, 3 different components, some empty space, and a disorganised / casual design. And this ticks all of those boxes!

#eventcatering #eventplanner #eventplanning #eventprofs #catering #foodpresentation #foodandbeverage #events #eventmenu #healthyfood #vegan #plantbased #partycatering #conferencecatering #MICEevents #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #businessevents #eventinspiration #impressyourguests #eventcaterer

Find out more about the exhibition industry’s gl

Find out more about the exhibition industry’s global coalition to promote the safe and successful return of trade shows, by following the link in our bio.

#GED2021 #golivetogether #exhibitionsmeanbusiness #businessevents #exhibitions #exhibitionindustry #tradeshow #tradeshows #eventorganisers #eventplanner #eventprofs #eventpros #covid_19 #liveevents #LightSAred #weareevents

Nothing says festive quite like a beautiful displa

Nothing says festive quite like a beautiful display of shiny balloons, and modern balloon decor has evolved into a fine art. Plus they deliver great bang for your bucks (hopefully without actual bangs!).

Share your favourite balloon displays with us by using the hashtag #EventPlannerDecor, and we'll re-share our favourites here.

What other cost-effective decor items do you love?

#eventdecor #eventdecoration #eventplanner #eventplanning #eventprofs #eventpros #balloonart #balloondecor #balloondecorations #balloonarches #balloonfeature #eventdesigner #eventsetup #eventinspiration #EventPlannerDecor #inspire #nofilter #liveevents #balloons

Are you ready for Africa Travel Week? We are! 😎

Are you ready for Africa Travel Week? We are! 😎

The show, which includes WTM Africa & International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM), is fully virtual and will run from 7-9 April 2021. There is no cost to register, so book your front row seat now by following the link in our bio.

#MakingTravelHappenAgain #UnlockAfrica #trip #style #explore #safari #africa #loveafrica #travelafrica #WeAreReady #OpenForBusiness #TrustUs #safetoattend #safetyisourpriority #readywhenyouare #trustustogrowyourbusiness #trustustorebuildtheeconomy

Happy Easter! Warmest thoughts to you and your fam

Happy Easter! Warmest thoughts to you and your family on this holiday.
#happyeaster #easter2021

Hot off the press: #MeetingsMag is out now! Meet

Hot off the press: #MeetingsMag is out now!

Meet the MICE associations; travel to the Northern Cape; identify the right virtual event platform; join the debate on health passports & more!

#trustus #LightSAred #WeAreEvents #MICEevents #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #events #businessevents #eventplanners #eventprofs #eventpros #businesstourism #eventassociations #TogetherWeCan

This classic and elegant decor is luxe, glam and f

This classic and elegant decor is luxe, glam and fabulous! One of the things that virtual events just cannot replicate is the immersive feel of being in a beautifully decorated room, where all your senses are engaged. We miss it...

But face-to-face will be back, so lets' trade ideas and inspiration. Do you have some favourite event decor pics? Share them with the hashtag #EventPlannerDecor, and we'll re-share our favourites here.

Photo from Shutterstock.

#eventdecor #eventdecoration #eventplanner #eventplanning #eventprofs #eventpros #tabledecor #tablesetting #eventdesigner #eventsetup #eventinspiration #EventPlannerDecor #inspire #nofilter #liveevents #galadinner

Happy International Women's Day! It's a fitting da

Happy International Women's Day! It's a fitting day to announce that the Minister of Tourism, the honourable Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, will be a guest speaker at our 2021 Women in MICE Awards launch on 11 March.

There's still time to RSVP. Follow the link in our bio.

#IWD2021 #WomeninMICE #WiM2021 #awards #WomensDay #MICEevents #businessevents #meetingsindustry #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #events #meetingplanners #eventplanners #eventprofs #eventpros #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #womeninbusiness

Hello gorgeous blooms! Fresh flowers will never go

Hello gorgeous blooms! Fresh flowers will never go out of fashion. What is your favourite item for a table centrepiece?

Photo from Shutterstock.

#eventdecor #eventdecoration #eventplanner #eventplanning #eventprofs #eventpros #tabledecor #centrepiece #floraltheme #tablesetting #eventdesigner #eventsetup #eventinspiration #EventPlannerDecor #inspire #nofilter

Bold + bright, this fiesta themed decor just makes

Bold + bright, this fiesta themed decor just makes us want to shake those shakers! 🎶

What is your favourite event theme?

Photo from Shutterstock.

#eventdecor #eventdecoration #eventplanner #eventplanning #eventprofs #eventpros #tabledecor #tablesetting #eventdesigner #eventsetup #eventthemes #eventinspiration

What is your favourite #eventdecor achievement, pr

What is your favourite #eventdecor achievement, pre- or post-Covid? We all want to see it! Share your pics with us using the hashtag #EventPlannerDecor, and we'll re-share the ones we like the most to our page - & attributing you of course!

#Eventdecorations #eventplanners #eventplanner #eventprofs #eventpros #events #evententrance #eventwalls #eventstylist #inspire

As dire as it sounds, business rescue can be a hug

As dire as it sounds, business rescue can be a hugely positive experience – if done right, and by the right people. The COBRA Initiative shares 5 key facts about what it is and what it involves - follow the link in our bio to find out more.

#businessrescue #financialdistress #businesssense #businesssurvival #mediate #negotiate #expertise #saveyourbusiness #covid_19 #lockdown #businessrelief

MAGAZINE FEATURE #MeetingsMag speaks to artists,

MAGAZINE FEATURE #MeetingsMag speaks to artists, entertainers & business owners to hear first-hand how they are hustling to ensure their acts stay alive. Follow the link in our bio read it now.

#recharge2020 #liveevents #livemusic #entertainment #corporategigs #musician #magician #dancer #acrobat #artists #entertainmentindustry #eventindustry #eventactivation #eventorganisers #WeAreEvents #LightSAred

Experience a Midsummer Night’s Dream at SA’s f

Experience a Midsummer Night’s Dream at SA’s funkiest new hotel Vib Cape Town, with a one-night stay for two for just R1 300 - including dinner, bed and breakfast 🤩

Read more about this exciting property in the latest edition of Meetings magazine by clicking on the link in our bio.

#vibhotel #bestwestern #capetown #Greenpoint #EyeBar #JafferModernArtGallery #ecofriendly #newhotel #hospitality #businesstravel #travel #MICEevents #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #events #businessevents #eventplanners #eventprofs #eventpros #businesstourism #saistravelready #getaways #romanticgetaway

The Department of Sport, Arts & Culture has announ

The Department of Sport, Arts & Culture has announced the 3rd phase of Covid-19 Relief Funding. No value was announced, but successful applicants “may” receive no less than R10 000 once off and subject to availability. So check out the link in our bio to see if you qualify, and how you need to apply. NOTE: Entries close 22 Feb, so this is quite urgent.

Good luck!! 🧡

#MICEevents #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #events #businessevents #eventplanners #eventprofs #eventpros #eventsuppliers #businesstourism #COVID19 #lockdowninSA #lockdownrules #relief #funding #LightSAred #WeAreEvents

It's here! 💗 The latest issue of #MeetingsMag h

It's here! 💗 The latest issue of #MeetingsMag has fascinating reads on a whole host of topics:

* Meet SA's newest #hotel #VIBhotel;
* Discover how #venues & #destinations are safeguarding their #biobubbles;
* Learn what #entertainers are doing to keep their acts alive;
* Find out about SA’s #vaccination roll-out;
* Tips on how to monetise your #virtualevents; and
* Understand the value of #partnerships.

Read this & more now by following the link in our bio.

#MICEevents #businessevents #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #events #eventprofs #eventplanners #eventpros #saeventscouncil #aipc

We wish Ellen Oosthuizen the best of luck as the n

We wish Ellen Oosthuizen the best of luck as the new Chairperson for the SA Events Council!

Until now, Tes Proos, President of Site South Africa (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) and owner of Crystal Events & Incentives, has filled the role of Chairperson. Her dedication and determination have been noteworthy, but her six-month term has now ended and it is time to hand over the baton.

Ellen brings over 25 years of experience in the industry, and is Chairperson of the PCO Alliance and owner of Bebe‘s Events and Promotions.

#TEBCOSA #cepa #SAevents #liveevents #SAeventscouncil #StrongerTogether #LightSAred #weareevents #MICEevents #meeting #incentivetravel #conference #exhibition #businessevents #businesstravel #eventplanner #eventprofs #weareready

The Department of Tourism has released a draft of

The Department of Tourism has released a draft of the new 'Tourism Act: National norms and standards for the safe operations of tourism sector in the context of COVID-19 and beyond'. The industry is invited to submit any comments and inputs within a 60 day period, so we encourage you to take a look and share your opinion!

Follow the link in our bio to access the new draft Act.

#Travel #Tourism #Businessevents #BusinessTravel #MICEevents #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #COVID19 #lockdowninSA #health #safety #norms #safetynorms #responsibletourism #TogetherWeCan #bettertogether

A hospitality sector alliance spearheaded by Fedha

A hospitality sector alliance spearheaded by Fedhasa has launched an urgent interdict against the Bargaining Council's extension to non-parties. NEASA estimates the new law will add 16% to the overhead costs of affected restaurants and food services.

Follow the link in our bio for the full story.

#hospitality #foodandbeverage #fandb #foodservice #catering #restaurant #fastfood #SAhospitality #labourlaw #employment #covid19 #lockdownSA #tourism #eventindustry

How do you safely encourage travel and tourism dur

How do you safely encourage travel and tourism during a pandemic? Seychelles is implementing a two-phase plan towards this goal, which involves Covid-19 vaccines and PCR testing. Find out more with the link in our bio.

#Seychelles #island #travel #tourism #safe #health #tourismrecovery #Covid19 #pandemic #Covidvaccine #Covidtesting #herdimmunity #populationimmunity #responsibletravel

How can we reopen events responsibly and as soon a

How can we reopen events responsibly and as soon as possible? This might be the ticket... tech and testing, as done at RECHARGE 2020.

"I see corporates, conferences, trade exhibitions, launches, film shoots using this to allow events and activations to continue while reducing the risk of spread to minimal levels." - Mike Lord, MD of Alliance Safety

Follow the link in our bio to find out exactly how the event was managed, and why it's likely the safest system we have on hand right now.

#eventindustry #events #liveevents #SAevents #reopen #healthandsafety #COVID19 #Covidtesting #rapidtesting #Covidvaccines #Covidscreening #WeAreEvents #LightSAred #MICEevents #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #businessevents #travel #tourism #gatherings #safetyfirst #eventtech #HealthPassportEurope

Do you have questions around liability and potenti

Do you have questions around liability and potential litigation if a guest falls ill or dies from Covid-19? Then this is for you! A free webinar by @satibinsurance.

Follow the link in our bio for details and to register.

#COVID19 #CovidinSA #tourism #travel #tourismbusiness #hospitality #liability #litigation #insurance #coverage #negligence #legalimplications #safety #health #security

Join the voices of the African MICE community and

Join the voices of the African MICE community and take the African Perspectives on the MICE Industry survey today!

Follow the link in our bio for the surveys, and to read more about this exciting project in the latest issue of #Meetingsmag and how you can become a partner.

We look forward to hearing from you, and collaborating in the future!

#MICEevents #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #events #AfricanMICE #Africaneventsindustry #businessevents #businesstourism #eventplanners #eventprofs #eventpros #eventsuppliers #eventclients #survey #collaborate #knowledge #knowledgeshare #empowerment #togetherwecan

Who's ready for a holiday? We are! 🙋 Wishing yo

Who's ready for a holiday? We are! 🙋
Wishing you a very happy & SAFE holidays. Please take care, and we'll see you in 2021!

#StaySafe #HappyHolidays #TimeForAHoliday #BeResonsible #COVID19 #secondwave #HaveFunResponsibly #travel #summer #holidays #goodbye2020 #bringon2021 #seeyousoon

Fancy winning a unique SA experience or an overnig

Fancy winning a unique SA experience or an overnight stay somewhere? Here's your chance, with the #ExperiencesNotThings competition this festive season! 🏖

Exciting travel prizes are up for grabs, such as overnight stays or unique South African experiences collectively valued at R70 000.

Follow the link in our bio to find out how to enter it now.

The competition will run until 10 January 2021, with travel prizes being drawn from 11 to 31 January.
#saistravelready #SouthAfrica #travel #tourism #summerholidays #festiveseason #discoverSA #localislekker #memoriesforlife #makememories #win #competitiontime #competition #holidays #getaways #exploreSA

#Dayofreconciliation #democracy #dayofreconciliati

#Dayofreconciliation #democracy #dayofreconciliation2020 #freedom #southafrica #southafrican #rainbownation #desmondtutu #bettertogether #happyholidays #staysafe

Last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced ne

Last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced new Lockdown Level 1 regulations as South Africa heads into its second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Find out what this means for the hospitality and events sector with the link in our bio.
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#lockdown2020 #lockdowninsa #eventprofs #eventpros #eventplanners #miceevents #businessevents #covid_19 #secondwave #togetherwecan

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