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New MICE view on the Seychelles
As Eden Bleu puts its MICE credentials in the shop window in the Seychelles, our CMW reporter, attending the hotel’s bespoke press trip in early February, sends this initial gallery of views for those...
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18th CONFEC Red rocks in Marrakech
The 18thCONFEC Red event saw UK buyers meet with suppliers from 20 countries in early February at the Mövenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi & Palais des Congrès Marrakech. The agents and corporate...
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Durban ICC to host Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2018
World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed that its Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony will be hosted at the Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) in Durban, South Africa on 6 October...
View ArticleAfrica Associations Congress to launch in Pretoria
The Association of Association Executives (AAE) has launched a new event for Africa in its associations congress series. The Africa Associations Congress will take place 29-31 October 2018 at the CSIR...
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Mazagan making waves
Simon George travels to Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort on Morocco’s Atlantic coast and realises that you can never be too well connected. Pitch and punt In the 1989 film Field of Dreams, James Earl...
View ArticleDurban ICC tributes six hospitality stalwarts
With 21 years of service under their belts, six employees of the Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) in South Africa have received tributes for their dedication and commitment to the...
View ArticleKenya’s five-star Nairobi Serena Hotel expands its meetings offering
The five-star Nairobi Serena Hotel in Kenya has announced the completion of phase one of its ongoing refurbishment plan. The newly renovated space opened on 1 September, and aims to respond to global...
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London ranked #1 for EMEA events in new Carlson Wagonlit survey
CWT Meetings & Events, a division of Carlson Wagonlit Travel, has unveiled its predictions for the top ten cities in Europe, Middle East & Africa for 2019 events. The ranking is based on...
View ArticleThe Association of Association Executives launches Africa Congress 2018
The Association of Association Executives has launched a new event in its associations congress series. The Africa Associations Congress will take place 29-31 October 2018 at the CSIR International...
View ArticleSky’s the limit for expanded CTICC in Cape Town
The Cape Town International Convention Centre’s sky bridge is taking shape over Heerengracht Avenue. The steel-and-glass design will connect the CTICC’s two buildings. “We are very excited about our...
View ArticleCTICC comes out on top at the Top40 Women in MICE Awards
The Cape Town International Convention Centre was in celebration mode when three female leaders – Tracy Mkhize, general manager: operations – food & beverage, Adéle Maritz, international business...
View ArticleKigali and IAPCO initial agreement to expand association’s reach in Africa
The Rwanda Convention Bureau and IAPCO (the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers) have signed a destination partnership agreement, which the association hopes will expand its...
View ArticleCape Town ICC appoints new chief financial officer
The Cape Town International Convention Centre has announced the appointment of Wayne De Wet as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). De Wet is responsible for, amongst other duties, developing and...
View ArticleCape Town’s CTICC wins a series of new events in Africa
The Cape Town International Conference Centre has been awarded 15 international conferences in the last six months, many of which will be hosted on the African continent for the first time. Among the...
View ArticleBig water saving at Cape Town ICC
Cape Town ICC’s water-saving initiatives have resulted in a 30% saving of water over the past financial year, the venue has reported. The savings prompted the CTICC to commission its own reverse...
View ArticleSITE in Rwanda for Executive Summit 2018
Rwanda hosted this year’s Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) Executive Summit, 1-4 December. The annual event takes members of the SITE Board of Directors and SITE Foundation Board of...
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In pictures: SITE in Rwanda
Rwanda hosted this year’s Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) Executive Summit, 1-4 December. The annual event takes members of the SITE Board of Directors and SITE Foundation Board of...
View ArticleCTICC posts record revenues
The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) has reported record-breaking revenues and healthy operating profits. CTICC Chief Executive Officer Julie-May Ellingson, announcing the centre’s...
View ArticleTrio of senior hires kick starts 2019 for BCD Meetings & Events
Katie Knight, Mark Scales and Arran Cruickshanks are among 20 new starters in January for BCD Meetings & Events across the EMEA region. The agency’s new hires are part of the company’s expansion...
View ArticleMining Indaba celebrates London Stock Exchange market opening ceremony
Mark Shashoua, CEO of Mining Indaba owners ITE Group plc, ceremonially opened trading on the London Stock Exchange, 11 January. The event, attended by partners including the World Gold Council, Memery...
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