MICE News
Mpinane Senkhane | Aug 21, 2019
Many interesting questions were raised at the Event Greening Forum’s (EGF) 2019 Conference on 11 July at Maropeng. Here are some of them, with answers and additional resources. Q. Shouldn’t we be encouraging plant-based eating at events? Meat...
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Mpinane Senkhane | Aug 14, 2019
Everyone is greening and you can too. The Planner explores efforts being made in this regard and talks to the experts on how to best green your exhibition. The world of exhibitions has always held appeal – from sheer size and variety, coupled with...
Event News
Mpinane Senkhane | Jun 5, 2018
The term “future-proofing” was first used in the electronics industry. It describes a design goal to make software, computers and other electronics usable long after they’re sold, despite the constant improvements and developments that technology...
MICE News
Pippa Naude | Nov 22, 2017
Green is the new black. Or is it the new pink? Either way, it is a popular topic, because according to 15 000 scientists from 184 countries around the world who signed a ‘warning to humanity’ last week, life as we know it depends on it. And that is...
MICE News
Pippa Naude | Nov 16, 2017
The Table Bay hotel at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town has intensified its efforts to save water as the Western Cape remains in the grips of severe drought. Its concerted drive to conserve this scarce and precious resource...
General Information
Martin HIller | May 15, 2017
The future of the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) sector is a hot topic at the moment. With political uncertainty on the rise and its impact on the economy, businesses face tough decisions for 2017. One trend that has...
Event News
Martin HIller | Mar 29, 2017
The fifth Event Greening Forum (EGF) Conference will take place on 27 July 2017 at Valverde Eco Hotel in Muldersdrift, Johannesburg. The Forum’s first stand-alone conference took place at Hackle Brooke Conference Centre in July last year and was a...
Venues
Martin HIller | Mar 5, 2017
Join the Sustainability Revolution by Embracing Green Conferencing With rising temperatures and water shortages, it’s never been more important for businesses to do their bit for the environment. One of the easiest ways to do so is by choosing...
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Martin HIller | Jan 17, 2017
Many employees will start their working day by organising their workspace. Once their environment is arranged to their liking and feels within their control, their productivity can kick in. Until this moment, even if work has begun, clutter or dirt...
Event News
Helen Brewer | Jul 1, 2016
MICE Planners within the corporate, association & public sectors are requesting green policies from their suppliers and in particular their short-listed venues with each booking enquiry. Chances are that without an implemented sustainability...
Venues
Heather Hook | Jun 20, 2016
Green is good—not just for the environment, but also for venues looking to set themselves apart in their marketing. As more brands and companies look to partner with eco-friendly vendors, different types of sites are gathering attention for their...
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Maggie Roodt | Aug 27, 2015
The Johannesburg office of Scan Display has decreased its reliance on South Africa’s electrical grid by installing a Smart Grid solar system. This follows a conscious plan by the company to enhance its environmental responsibility and live up to...
