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Issue 08 | 2016

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+ GAUTRAIN VENUES Connecting Business and Travellers + ONSITE EVENT SERVICES A Case Study – Brought to you by the SANCB 1up D esign House of Pharaohs House of Pharaohs Guesthouse and Conference Centre in Bryanston oﬀ ers you luxury accommodation and fully equipped conference facilities in serene surroundings. A unique place of tranquility, beauty and charm set in lush, exotic gardens. Perfect for the discerning business person and tourist who demand only the best in comfort and luxury, House of Pharaohs is an upmarket venue with an Egyptian theme running through it. A place where you feel at home.

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For Bookings: +27 (0) 11 706 7148 | [email protected] | www.hopsa.co.za www.theevent.co.za CONTENTS 01

02. Tourism Growth Continues in South Africa

04. Introducing Madex

06. Compex Stands Out MADEX 2017 at Markex 2016 This brand-new show is set to shake up the world of digital innovation and marketing. We can’t wait! 08. Markex: Reloaded, Repositioned and Refreshed!

10. Quick Checklist for Corporate Meetings

16. Gautrain: Blazing a Trail GAUTRAIN VENUES We reveal the hotels and venues within walking distance of Gautrain 25. The SANCB: On-Site stations and bus routes. Business travel has never been easier. Event Services

31. A Chat with Loeries CEO Andrew Human

32. The SANCB Head Scoops Global Awards ON-SITE EVENT SERVICES 34. Learn the Language of Turn to page 25 for a fascinating case study on one of the SANCB’s key Your Destination support services.

36. Cape Town’s Hidden Gems

38. Rwanda: Building a Future

40. Events to Diarise

ANDREW HUMAN ON THE LOERIES 2016 42. Associations News The dynamic CEO of the Loeries unpacks this annual celebration of creativity, and urges the business-events world to get involved. 44. Directory of Advertisers 02 NEWS www.theevent.co.za

ore than 760 000 tourists arrived in the country in May I am delighted with the impressive growth in tourist this year, 11% more than numbers so far this year. Continued investment in in May 2015. This brings creative and effective joint marketing, infrastructure, Mthe total tourist arrivals for January to May 2016 to over 4.2 million, which is an tourism experiences and human resources will allow increase of 15.7% compared to the same the destination to both capitalise and continue with period last year - more than three times this trend. the average annual global growth rates experienced in international tourism. “The continuing growth in international tourist arrivals is wonderful news for the 21% growth. The UK, our leading overseas receive the most tourists from that country. tourism sector,” says Minister Hanekom. market, has grown at a solid 13.7%. Also of note is that tourists from Saudi “It will have a multiplier effect on the many “The positive performance of non- Arabia numbered more than 1 000 in industries that support tourism, so it’s good traditional source markets like India and May, an exciting new development. We news for the wider economy as well.” China has also been sustained in May, will watch with interest to see if these The growth from overseas markets in and these two countries are moving up numbers are sustained from this relatively the first five months of this year, compared the rankings as source markets for South small, but high-spending market. to the same period last year, at 18.5%, Africa. The spectacular growth in tourist I am delighted with the impressive shows that our enduring tourism assets numbers from China continues, with a 50% growth in tourist numbers so far this year. and our diverse products and offerings year-on-year increase. This is in keeping Continued investment in creative and are making South Africa a great value-for- with the overall growth trend this year from effective joint marketing, infrastructure, money destination. All our major overseas that market. Indian tourist numbers, at 14 tourism experiences and human markets are performing well. Amongst 237, showed a growth of 37% on last May, resources will allow the destination our traditional overseas markets, the US and India became the third biggest overseas to both capitalise and continue with has grown impressively at 18% this year, source market to South Africa in May. this trend,” says Minister Hanekom. while Germany is a top performer with May is traditionally the month in which we - Courtesy of the Department of Tourism

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INTRODUCING MADEX The ultimate marketing, advertising, design, social media and eventing exhibition is set to take place for the first time from 6-8 June 2017 at Sandton Convention Centre.

pecialised Exhibitions Montgomery listened,” explains Joshua Low, Specialised Top Reasons to Exhibit at – the organisers behind Markex – Exhibitions Montgomery’s Event Director. Madex 2017 brings you another stellar expo to “We conducted in-depth, independent • Expos are still the most cost expand your horizons in marketing, research with previous Markex exhibitors effective way to reach the greatest Sadvertising and design. Introducing Madex, and visitors during the latter part of 2015, number of decision makers an exhibition focused on the marketing mix and identified a need within the marketplace in a specific target market in of the twenty-first century. Madex 2017 for two separate exhibitions – one that the shortest space of time. promises to be a game-changer in tackling focuses expressly on the promotional • You can close high value sales and current and future marketing trends, and products industry, and another that is a business deals in just a couple of is the only show within the local marketing separate exhibition, rich in content, for days – there are few other marketing environment that encompasses all elements the marketing and related industries.” channels that can compete with this! falling under the marketing umbrella. Madex is designed specifically for • On average, one in five expo From design and digital to PR, advertising, advertising agencies, design houses, leads will convert to sales events and more, the show plans on digital and social media agencies, (CEIR Index Report 2015). teaching the value of engaging in marketing direct marketing businesses, events • Sales cycles are drastically throughout all phases of innovation. companies, PR and communications shortening, and exhibitions allow you These days, more and more marketers consultancies, and other below and to source new customers, engage wanting to reach African consumers above-the-line marketing businesses. with existing clients and launch need to go above and beyond the usual, Says Low: “There is no other event new products – all under one roof. combining traditional advertising – of this kind on the African continent, • Face-to-face marketing is a key television, radio, mobiles – with more to our knowledge, that caters specifically element of the expo experience: innovative and persuasive ways to resonate to the needs of the marketing industry. where else can you communicate with both niche and mass audiences. We are looking at introducing a number your brand and product offering As consumers become more savvy of features, including a paid for conference within a live environment? and selective in the types of media and with top quality speakers.” • Expos are the B2B marketing advertising they take in, word of mouth, channel of choice among celebrity and personal endorsements Digital Marketing: brand marketers including have become far more influential than The Next Frontier exhibitions in their marketing any other form of advertising. Digital marketing has come of age and mix (CEIR Index Report 2015). “The market has spoken, and we according to a recent study conducted www.theevent.co.za SPOTLIGHT 05

Top Trends in Marketing • Content marketing through blogs and bloggers are on the rise • Wearable tech is the next trend to watch • Social media is a channel, not a strategy • Marketing analytics is set to boom • 3D technology will change the shape of customer experiences • Video, videos, videos • Mobile all the way • User generated content outgrows brand related content

by Gartner – 2015-2016 Chief marketing social media channels. In this space within the budget, meet greater demands, Officer (CMO) Spend Survey – digital it is critical to know your channels. prove sustainability and improve ROI, there marketing and commerce have become Understanding and managing each are fresh and innovative ways to achieving a top priority across industries in the US audience’s needs and wants will define these goals. Technology is playing a and UK. This trend is set to filter through to the style and tone of your messaging. larger role in this space with tools such South Africa with two main driving factors Content should also be contextual, as video technology, digital and social behind this growth: the need to point to relevant, interesting and shareable in media, and the increased use of mobile tangible results from marketing investments, order to break through today’s clutter. devices and apps creating unforgettable, and the recognition that companies need cutting-edge event experiences. more than a commerce platform to sell. Pumped up Public Relations Trends in this space include going Although the crux of PR has always Creative Graphic Design mobile, a greater focus on personalised, been relationships, these relationships Let’s face it, we’re all creative in this relevant content, virtual and augmented have evolved to include new areas such industry – and design is no different, reality, and of course, personalised and as blogs, Twitter and Facebook, where always changing, constantly evolving cross-channel advertising – where building and fostering relationships are and growing to open our eyes to the next adverts can now specifically target part of the overarching theme. Not only revolutionary idea. As a creative director selected audiences as individuals is it becoming easier to boost content or graphic designer, one hardly ever across the customer journey. across a multichannel platform, but it’s knows what your future clients’ design also become simpler to measure the desires maybe, so staying up-to-date The Ever-Changing World results of each piece of information with current trends is a must. These days of Social Media and its impact on the bottom line. there is an increase in the use of less Social media has revolutionised text and more imagery, while 3D-based marketing over the last ten years, with Event Management Evolution material design and dynamic storytelling consumers across the globe expecting Creating an original event is no easy task, are also beginning to play more important brands to be active across at least three and while the pressure is always to stay roles in bringing clients’ briefs to life.

Create | Collaborate | CommuniCate 06 SPOTLIGHT www.theevent.co.za COMPEX STAND OUT Case Study from Markex 2016

Overview We all know the world we live in is constantly changing, and with economic pressures increasing, marketing budgets being reduced and a need for agility being undeniable; the requirement to explore how brands can STAND out has become central to a lot of Compex’s internal decisions and thinking. Recently, we have been focused on how we can help our clients STAND out (excuse the pun, we couldn’t resist). Some of the pressing questions we asked internally, is how do our clients optimise event and exhibition opportunities, how can they attract more people to their stand, how do they ensure an integrated marketing campaign is developed and what solutions can we provide clients to achieve greater sustainability? We have challenged our teams to push our regular boundaries with regards to designs, Solutions thinking out of the box, helping clients Developed an integrated marketing plan achieve their objectives, adding more value that was consistent across print advertising, and finally making lives just a little easier. email and online marketing efforts, our We set out to ensure we developed an exhibition stand, the Compex sponsored integrated campaign and created a 3m x registration counters and event newsletters. 4m exhibition stand that supported our Designed a 3m x 4m size stand, in line STAND out theme and ensured we delivered with our corporate identity, that was very a means to engage attendees and making minimalistic, clean and sophisticated and people’s lives easier at Markex 2016. ensured that our core service offerings were communicated with attendees. Everything was therefore white, apart from Objectives small elements that were emphasised in When we started planning and blue as per our logo (This would be used brainstorming for Markex 2016, we were to represent the STAND out concept). reminded of the old saying that you should Created an engagement opportunity never trust a skinny chef. The sentiment on the stand that was slightly different behind this tongue-in-cheek reference to a but also aligned to Compex’s core chef’s inability to resist his own delicious messaging. We created a pin artwork piece food applies to most professions, so with to allow people to express themselves the above in mind we set out to try and by creating something imaginative address our current drivers in three ways: that could physically STAND out. 1. How could we make attendees’ Designed our stand in such a manner lives a little easier? that it supports sustainability efforts. 2. How could we STAND out? We will now be using the stand as a 3. How do we incorporate the philosophy meeting room in our factory, and we are to reuse, recycle and reduce into busy finalising the furniture and interior the stand concept and design? elements to optimise the use of this space. www.theevent.co.za SPOTLIGHT 07

I am very happy with what has resulted from Markex 2016. We were able to position our current journey as an organisation and ensure engagement with the exhibitors and attendees at the show. Our team has once again demonstrated the integrated and important role that each staff member plays in the Compex family.

Finally, we wanted to make the the show was complete we could “I am very happy with what has attendees’ and exhibitors’ lives a little use the stand again - in the form of resulted from Markex 2016. We were easier during their time at Markex. We a meeting room at our offices. able to position our current journey as an knew from experience that it can be rather A lesson reiterated for the whole organisation and ensure engagement with inconvenient when a battery dies on a team was that a custom exhibition the exhibitors and attendees at the show. cellphone. This led to the incorporation stand does take more time, not Our team has once again demonstrated of our charging stations on our stand. only to design, but also to build. the integrated and important role that The opportunity to optimise from each staff member plays in the Compex Results exhibiting is only fully realised when family. When delivering not only our own Compex staff were excited and impressed coupled with an integrated marketing expo stand this week but also events by what had been created to represent campaign. and stands for our clients all over the our company. It was an opportunity to Two potential clients have enquired country, the creativity, craftsmanship demonstrate our value chain internally about customising the stand further and can do attitude has stood us in and how a clear brief and great to position their brand in the future. good stead – Thanks to all involved!” teamwork can deliver good results. Our social media engagement rate sky- - Katherine Gunningham, Compex We were able to ensure that once rocketed during the period of the show. Brand Marketing Manager

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ased on extensive research, through focus groups with key visitors and exhibitors and online surveys, it became apparent that: B1) Markex needed to be ‘revamped’ 2) That the show had become known in recent years as more of a promotional product expo, than a general marketing one. With this in mind, and after several internal strategic meetings, we decided to rebrand Markex as a promotional product expo. But why stop there? We also appointed a new infrastructure supplier. Scan Display, and a new registration company, changed the dates of the show and made it a two day, instead of three-day event, added an entrance fee and adopted a whole new marketing strategy. As it was going to be a niche © Markex 2016 show, we decided NOT to use some of the mass marketing tools we normally As the show dates approached, off exhibitor stands during the show). make use of including: radio adverts, it is safe to say that the team were We also used the show as a ticket inserts in trade publications, etc. quite anxious to see how all of these platform to announce the launch of Instead, we hired a team of seven temps changes would be received and what a new, dedicated, marketing show in to call the entire Markex database and the visitor attendance would be like. 2017: Madex. This will cover marketing, explain the change in the show format. Luckily, the show was a roaring success. events, PR, digital marketing, social Over two months, this team managed The show welcomed over 6 500 visitors, media and all things marketing (apart to speak to just over 15 000 people! in just two days. For a 1 700m2 show, from promotional products). The Madex this was quite an accomplishment. stand at the show was extremely busy Exhibitors were absolutely delighted with and most people we engaged with were Quick Facts: the number and quality of feet through extremely excited about this event. • Markex had over 6 500 the door and were really pleased with The team listened to the industry, visitors over two days. the new format. We introduced a number put together the strategy and then • There were 323 international of new features this year including: a rolled it out with great success! A visitors from 16 countries: free-to-attend seminar, a new product big well done to all involved! Australia, Botswana, Cameroon, display area (for manufacturers of China, Korea, Lesotho, Malawi, promotional products to showcase Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, their latest products to corporate Nigeria, Swaziland, Sweden, buyers) and a daily activity newsletter Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. (with information on product launches, demos and competitions taking place LEV EL 08 SPOTLIGHT www.theevent.co.za

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5 1 % MARKEX RELOADED, BFO Surge Brand Studio – Design Engineering Brand Footprint And Branding Specialist Surge Brand Studio understands the importance of our clients’ REPOSITIONED AND We provide our clients with a unique studio environment brand and their brand message and that is why we are dedicated that is designed to provide a specific service or an entire to ensuring that wherever our clients’ brand appears, we design integrated campaign solution. the best-possible footprint to ensure an integrated brand We are a progressive, proudly South African company messageand exposure, relevant to the audience. REFRESHED! based in Johannesburg, with satellite offices in Tshwane and We design, create, procure, produce and install branding Durban, however we are capable of servicing the entire footprint solutions that shift the paradigm towards multi-channel By Joshua Low, Portfolio Director of South Africa and extending into Africa. We are a proudly BBB solutions that include traditional branding solutions, digital, EE level 2 compliant with 51% black female ownership. interactive, mobile and other channels and media. Inspired thinking and excellence is key to our success, in meeting the requirements of our clients or business partners ased on extensive research, needs in a shifting and dynamic market place. through focus groups with key At Surge Brand Studio we believe in “Building Belief Through visitors and exhibitors and online Experience” and ensure that in everything we craft we are not surveys, it became apparent that: “just CREW – but are here to create ART”. B1) Markex needed to be ‘revamped’ 2) That the show had become known in recent years as more of a promotional product expo, than a general marketing one. We offer capabilities in marketing and brand collateral With this in mind, and after several procurement and management, design, production, printing, internal strategic meetings, we decided manufacturing, branding installation, rigging and flighting. to rebrand Markex as a promotional We are THE BRANDING FUNDI’S for all your event and product expo. But why stop there? We also activation branding installation needs. appointed a new infrastructure supplier. With our expert team of BRAND FUNDI’S, we assist brands in Scan Display, and a new registration managing their branding and collateral to ensure that their company, changed the dates of the marketing collateral and branding arrives and is installed where show and made it a two day, instead of it needs to be, on-time and in the best possible condition. For the Past 2 years, 2015 and 2016, Surge Brand Studio have assisted three-day event, added an entrance fee our client Owen Kessel Leo Burnett to provide branding installation and logistic Management for Dimension Data at the ABSA CAPE EPIC. and adopted a whole new marketing strategy. As it was going to be a niche © Markex 2016 show, we decided NOT to use some of Our Service Offering Includes: the mass marketing tools we normally As the show dates approached, off exhibitor stands during the show). • Marketing Collateral, Branding Strategy & make use of including: radio adverts, it is safe to say that the team were We also used the show as a POS Development / Refinement ticket inserts in trade publications, etc. quite anxious to see how all of these platform to announce the launch of • Branding & Marketing Collateral Planning Instead, we hired a team of seven temps changes would be received and what a new, dedicated, marketing show in • Installation Design & Planning to call the entire Markex database and the visitor attendance would be like. 2017: Madex. This will cover marketing, • Installation, Rigging and Flighting explain the change in the show format. Luckily, the show was a roaring success. events, PR, digital marketing, social • Client Communication Over two months, this team managed The show welcomed over 6 500 visitors, media and all things marketing (apart • Risk Analysis / Mitigation and Crisis Communication to speak to just over 15 000 people! in just two days. For a 1 700m2 show, from promotional products). The Madex • Marketing Collateral & Branding Repairs and Maintenance this was quite an accomplishment. stand at the show was extremely busy • Delivery and Onsite Management and Quality Control Exhibitors were absolutely delighted with and most people we engaged with were • Warehousing, Packaging and Distribution Quick Facts: the number and quality of feet through extremely excited about this event. • Stock Controlling, Auditing and Guard-book Management • Markex had over 6 500 the door and were really pleased with The team listened to the industry, • Marketing Collateral and Branding Procurement visitors over two days. the new format. We introduced a number put together the strategy and then • Manufacturing and Design • There were 323 international of new features this year including: a rolled it out with great success! A • Construction visitors from 16 countries: free-to-attend seminar, a new product big well done to all involved! 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(with information on product launches, Johannesburg: +27 11 026 3518 � Durban: +27 83 415 2774 � Tshwane: +27 12 345 5650 � Website: www.surgebs.co.za demos and competitions taking place Twitter: @Surgebrand � Facebook: Surge Brand Studio 10 FEATURE www.theevent.co.za QUICK CHECKLIST FOR CORPORATE MEETINGS A look at the world of corporate meetings and conferences, and how venues cater to this important part of the business events pie. Kim Crowie reports.

or all manner of events, venue choice is a signiﬁ cant part of the process. When it comes to corporate meetings, this Fis critical, particularly for sensitive gatherings. Layouts, too, are important, with the seating arrangements playing a role in the type of event that takes place. Formal presentations are usually theatre style, while participative meetings are u-shaped and relaxed, brainstorming sessions often have a lounge-style environment with © Le Franschhoek easy chairs and coffee tables. For venues and in-house conferencing staff, green meetings have become increasingly important. Villa Simonne, for example, is a boutique hotel themed to different cities of bygone eras, with offerings including an outdoor meeting area for fresh air, eco- friendly pencils and organic vegetables grown in-house, among other things. Conferencing guests can expect snacks throughout the day, a room with a projector, screen, flipchart, DVD player and microphone, and a two-course lunch in any of their themed areas. © Le Franschhoek “Our most challenging request to date was a full Flamenco theme for a product launch - we draped the outdoor Parthenon conference room in red and black, put up a stage, had flamenco dancers during the break and served hot paella straight out of the pan,” says Vishanthi Kali, Events Manager. “For business people wanting to impress their clients, or simply looking for something different to the cookie-cutter hotel meeting room or accommodation, Villa Simonne is off-the-wall and an experience The Pool area at Villa Simonne © Villa Simonne tailor made and personalised.” 10 FEATURE www.theevent.co.za QUICK CHECKLIST FOR CORPORATE MEETINGS A look at the world of corporate meetings and conferences, and how venues cater to this important part of the business events pie. Kim Crowie reports.

Spotlight on Stellar Corporate Meeting Checklist Meeting Venues As a venue, there are quite a few things to remember for corporate Le Franschhoek meetings, while company event Nestled in the heart of the Cape planners arranging meetings Winelands, Le Franschhoek Hotel and in unfamiliar places often need Spa is surrounded by magnificent to plan the layout and business vistas, offering visitors pure luxury and situation carefully. Here’s a The Piano Lounge Conference Room © tranquillity. Its conferencing facilities basic checklist to help: Villa Simonne can hold up to 120 guests and are ideal • Agenda for teambuilding, corporate functions or • Attendees business meetings. The five state-of- • Catering arrangements the-art rooms – Chantilly (20 pax), Saint • Cleaning staff Germaine (40 pax), Fontainebleau (40 pax), • Date Wine House (80 pax), Versailles (100 pax) • Directions/map and Excelsior House (120 pax) – boast • Electrical power (if applicable) stunning views with large windows for • Equipment (make natural light and superb dining options. separate check-list) • Guest care/instructions © Le Franschhoek Villa Simonne • Materials (as required Villa Simonne, just a stone’s throw by agenda items) away from Rosebank, Braamfontein • Note-paper, pens, name-plates and Sandton and on the Gautrain route, • Notes of last meeting offers breath-taking scenery and opulent • Notification designs. Its facilities are ideal for meetings, • Outcomes teambuilding and incentive getaways for • Priorities discerning executives. The Parthenon • Reference material for Garden Conference area can host up ad-hoc queries to 55 guests cinema-style. The Library • Refreshments Boardroom accommodates up to 25 • Results and performance data delegates with a second adjoining area • Sequence hosting up to six additional guests as well • Time as an outdoor breakaway area. The Piano • Timings Lounge Conference room is an impressive • Variety setting ideal for creative workshops and • Venue presentations, with a capacity of up to 45 cinema style and 60 cocktail style. © Le Franschhoek

VILLA SIMONNE From Marrakesh to Moulin Rouge, Villa Simonne is a vintage themed boutique hotel in the heart of Houghton, Johannesburg, inspired by the most enchanting cities around the world. Accommodation includes a full breakfast, and an a la carte menu is available for lunches and dinners. Breath-taking lush gardens with amphitheatre, outdoor cinema, 1920s piano lounge, pool terrace and sauna, Bacchus garden bar and Wild West snooker room, offer guests a range of facilities and entertainment all in the comfort of the Villa. Conferencing packages cater for focused boardroom meetings, and larger presentations and launches. t. +27 11 728 2011/01 e. [email protected] w. www.villasimonne.co.za www.theevent.co.za MONTECASINO 13 HOLD YOUR CONFERENCE OR EVENT AT MONTECASINO

5 reasons to have your next event at Montecasino

1. VARIETY OF MEETING AND EVENT SPACES Montecasino boasts 19 venues with different capacities. This means that you can host a variety of events ranging from business breakfasts to conferences and weddings. 2. HOSPITALITY PACKAGES Montecasino’s skilled and dedicated hospitality team specialises in offering creatively designed and brilliantly delivered packages, coupled with either a special event, concert or theatre entertainment. nter the magical world of Spaces 3. ACCOMMODATION Montecasino - a truly magniﬁ cent Whether you are looking for a gala Situated on the complex are three and diverse precinct where dinner, a large scale launch or an intimate hotels with a total of 619 bedrooms, excitement and fun are combined meeting, Montecasino has the perfect each with its own unique style. The Ewith business and pleasure. venue for every occasion. variety of room options available is Montecasino is located in the upmarket The largest venue, The Ballroom, can perfect to meet any delegate’s need. suburb of Fourways, North of Johannesburg cater for up to 600 people and is ideal 4. FREE Wi-Fi and 12km from the Sandton CBD. It is part for banquets and large seminars. All conference venues offer free of the Gautrain bus route which links you La Toscana can cater for up to 300 Wi-Fi to conference delegates. directly to the Sandton Gautrain Station - people for cocktail functions, while the 5. LOCATION giving you easy access to and from O.R Montecasino Conference Room can Montecasino is 18km from Lanseria Tambo International Airport. cater for up to 120. airport and 36km from O.R Tambo With a total of 619 bedrooms across The Pivot Conference Centre is situated International Airport. The Gautrain three hotels, 19 conference venues, over adjacent to Southern Sun Montecasino and bus pick-up point at Montecasino 20 dining options, two theatres, 15 cinemas, comprises of 9 venues catering for both provides a direct link to the Gautrain bird gardens, a spectacular casino, ten- large and small groups. Rapid Rail station in Sandton. pin bowling and so much more, there The luxurious Palazzo hotel offers is never a shortage of things to do. conference meetings for smaller, intimate Contact Details groups in a tranquil environment, as well No. 1 Montecasino Boulevard, Cnr The Conference Experience as special functions at Rosa - an intimate Willian Nicol & Witkoppen, Fourways. The complex offers upmarket conferencing function venue that features a charming t: +27 (0)11 367 4250. venues with different capacities and free Italian design and overlooks the rose garden. f: +27 (0)11 367 4251. Wi-Fi. A team of highly skilled professionals e: montecasino.conferences@ will assist you every step of the way to tsogosun.com provide a one-stop shop across the entire complex. 14 SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE www.theevent.co.za LARGE INTERNATIONAL EVENTS TAKE OVER SCC Sandton Convention Centre’s reputation as a leading venue for international business was strengthened further with four major events that saw 7 000 room nights booked by the organisers in Sandton during April and May.

he events were: Forever Living various venues was a requirement,” Products International’s Global notes De Sousa. Rally, from 17-22 April; the Africa The fi rst Arnold Classic Sports & Middle East Conference of the Festival in Africa was a signifi cant TJunior Chamber International, from 4-7 May; success, accommodating 48 different an ICOLD (International Commission on sporting codes, with 11 250 athletes and Large Dams) annual event, from 12-21 May; participants, and upward of 50 000 visitors. and the Arnold Classic Africa 2016 multi- Added to this festival was a fi tness and sport festival and expo, from 27-29 May. trade expo featuring 250 exhibitors. “We hosted these four events that were Attendees include sporting celebrities, all signifi cant in their own right over a six- most notably by Arnold Schwarzenegger week period,” says Debra de Sousa, Sandton himself, who made time to visit each Convention Centre’s Operations Manager. sporting code. Also in attendance was “We’re proud that we could be of service to the Premier of Gauteng, David Makhura; organisations of such high calibre, as well as MEC of Sport for Gauteng, Faith Mazibuko; contribute to tourism and the local economy and the Gauteng Sports Council, which with the influx of international visitors.” ran the volunteer programme. The 2016 Forever Living Global Rally was “We’re extremely proud of the success a 10-day experience for the company’s top of these major international events over a business owners from around the world. relatively short period,” says De Sousa, “but Says Nick Woodward-Shaw, Vice President, the most culturally inspiring. In 2017, we we’re not resting on our laurels for a moment. Global Events for Forever Living Products are off to Dubai, but we will be back in We are concentrating on the next series of big International, “Over 10 000 guests took South Africa in the future, for sure.” events – which includes hosting CITES CoP17 part in meetings, training sessions, dinners, The Africa and Middle East Conference at the end of September, which is the fi rst time activities and sightseeing trips across of the Junior Chamber International is an that a CITES Conference of Parties meeting Johannesburg and the Gauteng region. It annual prominent global platform for young will be held in Johannesburg, and the DISCOP proved to be a highly successful event with business leaders, giving them the opportunity - TV loves Africa expo in early November, many guests describing it as the ‘best ever’! to participate in inspirational sessions, which will provide insight into the future of ”We used Sandton Convention Centre workshops, meetings, JCI programmes, fi lm, television programmes, adaptation rights for a number of our training events as well training sessions, and fun events. and packaged channels across Africa.” the prestigious ‘Chairman’s Bonus Party’ In 2011, Sandton Convention Centre For more information on Sandton where the company hosted over 3 000 won the bid to run the ICOLD (International Convention Centre, log on to people and rewarded about 750 business Commission of Large Dams) annual event www.saconvention.co.za, join the owners with bonus cheques. The location and exhibition, which included the fi ve- Facebook page on www.facebook.com/ of the venue was perfect for our group and day 84th Annual Meeting, hosted by the SandtonConventionCentre or follow the facilities were excellent. The guests SA National Committee on Large Dams on Twitter at @SandtonEvents. thoroughly enjoyed it and were impressed (SANCOLD). The event accommodated with the quality of the food and beverages.” 1 150 delegates from around the world. Woodward-Shaw adds that while the “For both the JCI and ICOLD events, company has produced this incentive numerous venues for meetings and event in many different cities around the technical sessions and workshops that world, “the experience we had in South involved excellent logistical organisation, Africa was probably the friendliest and and quick turnarounds in setting up the 14 SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE www.theevent.co.za LARGE INTERNATIONAL EVENTS TAKE OVER SCC Sandton Convention Centre’s reputation as a leading venue for international business was strengthened further with four major events that saw 7 000 room nights booked by the organisers in Sandton during April and May.

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CSIR ICC The CSIR International Convention Centre (CSIR ICC) offers superb facilities and quality service with conference, function and exhibition venues that can accommodate events of 10 delegates to 1 000 being accommodated at times. Getting to the CSIR ICC is even more convenient thanks to the rapid and safe Gautrain rail and bus route. The Gautrain H2 Lynnwood bus, departing from the Gautrain Hatﬁ eld Station, offers commuters to the CSIR ICC a hassle-free travel from Gautrain stations around Gauteng. t: +27 12 841 3884 e: [email protected] [email protected]

GLENALMOND HOTEL SANDTON Located in the heart of Sandton, arguably one of the best apartment suite hotels the city has to offer. Glenalmond Hotel Sandton is perfectly placed for business and corporate travellers who appreciate quiet, comfortable accommodation tucked away in lush green gardens. The hotel features 36 fully serviced self catering suites, consisting of 24 one bedroom apartments, and 12 two bedroom apartments, each with kitchen, lounge and guest bathrooms and private patios. Follow us on twitter: @glenalmondhotel and Facebook: facebook.com/glenalmondhotel t: +27 11 783 7127 e: [email protected] www.glenalmondhotel.co.za

HILTON SANDTON Hilton Sandton is a prime location for all of your conferencing and event needs. We boast 9 multi-purpose meeting rooms which are customisable to meet your speciﬁ c requirements. Our 603m2 ballroom hosts up to 900 people, with its flexibility and pillar free space, it is the perfect place for small intimate ceremonies and grand seminars alike.

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HOLIDAY INN SANDTON Holiday Inn Sandton, Rivonia Road, is located in the heart of Sandton and provides nine state-of-the-art meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 250 delegates. The hotel is situated 650m from the Sandton Gautrain Station. Guests can choose from 301 spacious and classically decorated rooms.

t: +27 11 282 0000 e. [email protected] www.tsogosun.com/holiday- inn-sandton-rivonia-road

INTERCONTINENTAL JOHANNESBURG O.R TAMBO AIRPORT InterContinental O.R Tambo Airport, offers travellers a luxurious stay. The hotel has 7 boardrooms and 2 conference rooms, which can accommodate up to 100 people, with an array of amenities to ensure that the requirements of business visitors are met. Only 850m from the O.R Tambo Gautrain station, the hotels offers a choice of 138 newly refurbished en-suite rooms. t: +27 11 961 5400 f: +27 11 961 5401 www.tsogosun.com/intercontinental- or-tambo-airport

THE MASLOW The Maslow is the ultimate business hotel situated in the heart of Sandton. A haven with its oasis gardens, crisp blue pool and tranquil terraces. All senses have been catered for, from the alluring Lacuna Bistro & Bar, to the magniﬁ cent ballroom, conference centre and 10 unparalleled meeting rooms. Maslow guests have the convenience of a complimentary shuttle, free uncapped Wi-Fi and the Wayfarer transit lounge. The Maslow Hotel is deﬁ nitely a game changer; a destination for professionals. t: +27 10 226 4600 e: [email protected] www.suninternational.com/maslow

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MORNING STAR EXPRESS HOTEL PREMIER HOTEL O.R. TAMBO Morning Star Express Hotel is an Premier Hotel O.R. Tambo Airport is just excellent choice for people looking for over 1km away from the airport, and can affordable and comfortable short-stay be accessed via a free shuttle service accommodation in Pretoria’s busy city that operates between the two venues. centre. Since 2010, the hotel has proven The hotel caters for both business and itself as a niche in the market and a leisure travelers. What makes Premier Hotel favourite among government officials, stand out above other O.R.Tambo Airport corporate guests, NGOs, parastatals hotels is our emphasis on efficient service, and tourists from across the globe complete comfort and excellent facilities. Our hotel is the ideal basecamp for Choose from 275 rooms, while conference a great night’s rest, hearty breakfast, facilities are world-class and backed and a quiet dinner after a day out up by unrivalled service throughout enjoying all that Pretoria has to offer. events and corporate functions. t: +27 12 442 0600 t: +27 11 393 8000 e: [email protected] e: [email protected] www.morningstarhotel.co.za www.premierhotels.co.za

PROTEA HOTEL PARKTONIAN PREMIER HOTEL PRETORIA Allow delegates to arrive relaxed at For a luxury stay in South Africa’s capital their conference/meeting by using the city, Premier Hotel in Pretoria offers Gautrain. We offer free shuttles to/ convenience, comfort and world-class from Gautrain Park Station. Services facilities. Premier Hotel Pretoria has 118 we provide: Quotes within 2 hours, room options for you to choose from F&B Supervisors available all day, AV catering for all accommodation needs. Technician, DCP Special (includes free Premier Hotel Pretoria offers conference Wi-Fi, data projector and PA system), facilities and assures visitors of excellent 6 venues and 4 boardrooms, seating service standards, flawless events and for up to 400 delegates and 2 tailor-made packages to suit your specific executive boardrooms on the roof offer need. One of the most sought-after breathtaking views. Our uniqueness venues for a variety of events in Pretoria. is our 300 one-bedroomed suites. t: +27 11 403 5740 t: +27 12 441 1400 e: [email protected] e: [email protected] www.proteahotels.com www.premierhotels.co.za

PREMIER HOTEL MIDRAND RADISSON BLU GAUTRAIN HOTEL Premier Hotel Midrand has gained a The Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel, Sandton reputation as one of the top hotels in Johannesburg is located a mere 55 steps Midrand. This pristine hotel owns prime from the Sandton Gautrain and is situated position in the Midrand area, which is the in the premier financial and business district halfway point between Johannesburg of South Africa. Boasting 220 beautifully and Pretoria. Premier Hotel Midrand appointed guest rooms, exceptional boasts 113 rooms to choose from – hospitality and extensive meeting facilities; catering for all accommodation needs. the hotel is a popular choice for business The professional conference facilities are and leisure travellers. The hotel also offers ideal for product launches or corporate the amazing Central One Restaurant and events – while the venue can also be Bar as well as top class meeting facilities used for weddings, banquets and more. which can cater up to 300 delegates. t: +27 11 286 1000 t: +27 10 161 0000 e: [email protected] e: [email protected] www.radissonblu.com/ www.premierhotels.co.za hotelsandton-johannesburg

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SANDTON SUN Situated in the heart of Sandton’s business and commercial district, the hotel can host a variety of events, from intimate boardroom meetings for 6 to cocktail functions for up to 200 delegates. Sandton Sun is situated 650 metres from the Sandton Gautrain Station. Guests can choose from 326 newly refurbished rooms.

t: +27 11 780 5000 f: +27 11 780 5002 www.sandtonsun.com

SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE Sandton Convention Centre has over 22 000m2 of convention, exhibition and event space. The Pavillion can seat up to 4 500 cinema while the Ballroom can seat up to 2 000 banqueting. The Convention Centre offers another 13 smaller meeting rooms accommodating up to 350 delegates. Situated only 650 metres from the Sandton Gautrain Station and close to a number of hotels in Sandton. t: +27 11 779 0000 f: +27 11 779 0001 www.sandtonconventioncentre.com

THE VILLAS Do you need a venue that’s close to the Hatfield Gautrain Station, as well as a complimentary pick up and drop off? Then the Villas Luxury Suite Hotel is perfect for your next meeting or conference in Pretoria. Situated in the heart of the Embassy belt and only 5 minutes away from the Hatfield Gautrain Station. Boasting 96 rooms, along with 2 fully equipped, air conditioned conference rooms as well as a boardroom. We can host up to 100 people and will tailor-make your meeting, conferences and events to your specific requirements. t: +27 12 342 9130 e: [email protected] www.thevillas.co.za

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On-site Event Services delegate’s visit to our country, over and • Giveaways and prizes above the value of attending the conference • Bespoke décor What is an Accompanying Person? On-site event services are vital as they programme itself. • Meet and greets add remarkable value to a delegate, • Information desks especially if the delegate is visiting What are On-site South Africa for the first-time. Event Services? Why are On-site Event On-site services are the little things that Services Essential? can happen on-site that make a big Some examples include: difference to the delegate’s experience. • Entertainment that is rooted “Services such as personalised room drops in local custom and entertainment certainly give first timers The South Africa National Convention Accompanying Persons are the • Welcome stands and airport transfers a taste of South African food, culture and Bureau (SANCB) is proud to offer on-site people who accompany the • Activity/local attraction bookings history. A well-coordinated opening ceremony event services as part of it’s range of support participants to the conference and • Travel arrangements and activities or opening function entertainment, enhanced services. The objective of this service offering its host country, and are generally for accompanying persons branding (either at airport or on site), unique is to enhance the delegates experiences, spouses. Accompanying persons do • Personalised gifts speaker or VIP gifts, or mass giveaways to and put into perspective the value of the not follow the technical programme make the participants feel that extra bit of the conference. They will be “loved”, go a long way in the mind of the offered their own daily programme delegate. Without them the event would be On-site services are the additional extras that make a and at the same time, will generally fine - the little extras would probably not be conference better and more memorable; by spoiling the follow the social programme offered noticed as missing – but at the same time at the conference. It is vital to offer delegates, highlighting the destination, creating memorable the impact would be far less,” says Keith services to Accompanying Person’s social events and amplifying the networking situations. Burton, CEO of African Agenda, a as they have significant “free professional conference organiser. time” in which to experience the hospitality of the host country, and are often the decidingfactor when considering a return visit. Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).

Case Study: IAPCO 2016 the IAPCO meeting. The African Agenda that “The purpose of on-site services team created, with the funding by is to enhance the delegate experience The International Association of the South Africa National Convention - the services are the additional Professional Congress Organisers’ (IAPCO’s) Bureau; myriad gifts, unique experiences extras that make a conference better 47th Annual Meeting and General and visual elements to ensure that the and more memorable; by spoiling Assembly took place in February 2016 at delegates would have lasting memories the delegates, highlighting the the Cape Town International Convention of their trip to South Africa. Kristen destination, creating memorable Centre (CTICC). 76 delegates along with 13 Treemer, Director at African Agenda, the social events and amplifying the companions from 28 countries attended organiser of the IAPCO meeting, says networking situations.”

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The conference chair giving the introduction. What is an Accompanying Person?

Accompanying Persons are the people who accompany the participants to the conference and its host country, and are generally spouses. Accompanying persons do not follow the technical programme of the conference. They will be offered their own daily programme and at the same time, will generally follow the social programme offered at the conference. It is vital to offer services to Accompanying Person’s as they have significant “free time” in which to experience the hospitality of the host country, and are often the decidingfactor when considering a return visit. Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).

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On-site event Branding and services included: in room décor The team created Amanda Kotze-Nhlapo, Chief Convention Bureau A participant giveaway table dressings Officer at the South Africa National Convention Bureau, This consisted of a package and décor effects says “We have to make sure that all delegates have a of typical South African items to enhance the fantastic time in our country. This will ensure that (Amarula liqueur, biltong, networking areas. they tell their friends and families, which translates knick knacks, and a beaded “Having additional to further business.” key ring). These items were budget to dress up presented in a recycled paper the meeting space bag and awaited each guest in is a wonderful their room upon arrival. The enhancement to the delegate experience. team room-dropped the name In this case we worked with Farm Design Sage advice from Dirk programme. When they tags and registration packs, who bring a South Africa flavour with Elzinga - Managing Director are happy, the delegates will in order to personalise and “dress up” the none of the kitsch”, added Kristen. of Convention Industry be happy. room drop with these additional goodies, Consultants (CIC) • Giveaways. A better option is sponsored by the SANCB. VIP Transfers an auction of local artefacts • A welcome desk at the point and tourism prizes. Opening of arrival is very important. It • Opportunities for tourism Amanda Kotze-Nhlapo giving the opening address at IAPCO 2016. Ceremony is wonderful to see someone activities. We know that 25-30% entertainment - welcoming you with a sign of of our international delegates Traditional These transfers allowed African your conference at a time that return within a couple of African Gumboot Agenda to give a private airport you might feel slightly nervous years with their families for a Dancing. transfer to keynote speakers and in a new country/new airport holiday. But we don’t enough Kristen Treemer, council members. Kristen says, “For experience; to stimulate that. We should Director at the VIPs, any chance we have to • Gifts were very common in the prepare for each international African Agenda: make their visit to South Africa more past, but much rarer nowadays. delegate a “thank-you-for- “We had a small pleasant or their experience of the If the conference organisers do attending-a-conference-in-our- space and limited time for stage changeover, conference even better is really opt for gifts, try to present guests country” brochure/website that so the gumboot dancers were a great appreciated – they are the ones who are with something original. A hand- offers the delegates a special solution for the need for some dramatic likely to have influential networks and crafted South African item with holiday packages with elements local entertainment. They make a great share their SA experience with those a story about where it comes of the pre- and post congress impression and are very “low tech” in that networks, becoming an ‘ambassador’ from, and what it means, etc. A programme, if possible at special they don’t need an elaborate stage set up for the country.” good distribution system is the rates (for the first 24 months or any amplification – they provide all the Meetings Africa 2014. traditional pillow gift in the hotel after the congress). We want impact and noise themselves!” The Outcome rooms of the delegates – but those returning guests! this is only possible if a central • Assist the congress organisers According to Keith Burton at African housing agent is used to secure with their objective toleave a Keith Burton, Managing Director of African Agenda, says: “We were proud to host the world’s Agenda, “These on-site event services the accommodation. legacy. Prepare a long-list per are some of the things that make foremost conference decision makers, and delighted with their interest in Cape Town and South • Special, local, South African destination of legacy projects lasting impacts and create lasting Africa as destinations. Arguably our most significant achievement was the perception change entertainment at the official (helping in schools, guest impressions – an impressive event, opening session or at the lectures in hospitals, planting achieved among the delegates. Many had not been to South Africa before and their visit to memorable highlights and special congress gala dinner always vegetables in township gardens, our beautiful country – and first-hand experience of a flawless conference, and world-class personal impact go a long way to works well. a cycle tour through the delegates returning to their homes conference infrastructure – firmly established Cape Town as an event destination of choice in • Opportunities for Accompanying township, art lessons, or guest as ambassadors for our ability to the minds of this influential audience. African Agenda is the only sub-Saharan African member Persons. Pay serious attention lectures at local universities and of IAPCO so we were representing not only the city and the country, but also the region.” stage world-class and world-beating to the accompanying persons other education institutes, etc. events; it also creates the desire to come back again!” Branding and in room décor The team created Amanda Kotze-Nhlapo, Chief Convention Bureau table dressings Officer at the South Africa National Convention Bureau, and décor effects says “We have to make sure that all delegates have a to enhance the fantastic time in our country. This will ensure that networking areas. they tell their friends and families, which translates “Having additional to further business.” budget to dress up the meeting space is a wonderful enhancement to the delegate experience. In this case we worked with Farm Design Sage advice from Dirk programme. When they who bring a South Africa flavour with Elzinga - Managing Director are happy, the delegates will none of the kitsch”, added Kristen. of Convention Industry be happy. Consultants (CIC) • Giveaways. A better option is VIP Transfers an auction of local artefacts • A welcome desk at the point and tourism prizes. of arrival is very important. It • Opportunities for tourism is wonderful to see someone activities. We know that 25-30% welcoming you with a sign of of our international delegates These transfers allowed African your conference at a time that return within a couple of Agenda to give a private airport you might feel slightly nervous years with their families for a transfer to keynote speakers and in a new country/new airport holiday. But we don’t enough council members. Kristen says, “For experience; to stimulate that. We should the VIPs, any chance we have to • Gifts were very common in the prepare for each international make their visit to South Africa more past, but much rarer nowadays. delegate a “thank-you-for- pleasant or their experience of the If the conference organisers do attending-a-conference-in-our- conference even better is really opt for gifts, try to present guests country” brochure/website that appreciated – they are the ones who are with something original. A hand- offers the delegates a special likely to have influential networks and crafted South African item with holiday packages with elements share their SA experience with those a story about where it comes of the pre- and post congress networks, becoming an ‘ambassador’ from, and what it means, etc. A programme, if possible at special for the country.” good distribution system is the rates (for the first 24 months traditional pillow gift in the hotel after the congress). We want The Outcome rooms of the delegates – but those returning guests! this is only possible if a central • Assist the congress organisers According to Keith Burton at African housing agent is used to secure with their objective toleave a Agenda, “These on-site event services the accommodation. legacy. Prepare a long-list per are some of the things that make • Special, local, South African destination of legacy projects lasting impacts and create lasting entertainment at the official (helping in schools, guest impressions – an impressive event, opening session or at the lectures in hospitals, planting memorable highlights and special congress gala dinner always vegetables in township gardens, personal impact go a long way to works well. a cycle tour through the delegates returning to their homes • Opportunities for Accompanying township, art lessons, or guest as ambassadors for our ability to Persons. Pay serious attention lectures at local universities and stage world-class and world-beating to the accompanying persons other education institutes, etc. events; it also creates the desire to come back again!” SOUTH AFRICA NATIONAL CONVENTION BUREAU in partnership with the Part 5 of 6

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For destination expertise and convention planning support, contact the South Africa National Convention Bureau. T: +27 (0) 11 895 3000 E: [email protected] W: www.businessevents.southafrica.net SOUTH AFRICA NATIONAL CONVENTION BUREAU www.theevent.co.za SPOTLIGHT 31 in partnership with the Part 5 of 6 A CHAT WITH ANDREW HUMAN Andrew Human, CEO of The Loeries gives the low down on what to expect at this year’s Loeries® Creative Week™ Durban from 15 to 21 August.

oeries® Creative Week™ Durban, 900 people, the MasterClasses focus running from 15-21 August 2016 on audiences from 20 to 60 people. will bring creatives from Africa and the Middle East together for seven Was there an increase in Ldays of eye-popping visuals and megatons submissions since 2015? Table Mountain welcome reception. of inspiration from a variety of speakers Where have the bulk of the from across the globe. The event is all about entries come from? creative excellence and culminates with the Entries are up slightly this year with over prestigious and much anticipated annual 3 100 entries. Entries from outside South SANCB Support Services awards ceremonies. The Event caught up with Africa were also up, but most importantly Loeries CEO Andrew Human to find out what the number of countries entering has grown. excitement we can expect at this year’s event. This year we have 21 countries outside South Africa entering: Angola, Botswana, Andrew Human © Gallo Images Tell us a bit about the changes Egypt, Ghana, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, to the Loeries in 2016. What Lebanon, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, It’s a chance to get motivated these improvements? Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, Tunisia, Loeries® Creative Week™ has become Uganda, UAE, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. away from your desk, SANCB SUPPORT SERVICES the main annual gathering for the brand let your hair down, communications industry in South Africa. What opportunities are there for and have some fun. While the awards ceremonies are still the people in business events to get highlight of the week, there are now many involved with the Loeries? • • other events taking place. The MasterClasses Creative Week is for everyone involved in ‘secret sauce’ is to remain relevant and • • • • are an example of an addition to the week the brand communication industry – not to be the most inspiring week of the year. • • adding opportunities to learn and be inspired. just creatives and not just traditional Also it’s important to remember that • • Another important element of Creative Week advertising agencies. Perhaps a lesser everyone works very hard the whole year • • is the networking opportunities, and Durban known fact is that many of our delegates and this is a highlight for many people. offers a great platform for the Loeries as now represent the brands and we have It’s a chance to get away from your desk, everything takes place in a very localised active participation from Unilever and let your hair down, and have some fun. area along the Durban promenade. This Woolworths, and most of the major brands year we’re introducing the DStv Café on the are represented by their key marketing What important life lessons have ORGANISER / KEY DECISION MAKER FOCUSED DELEGATE / CONSUMER FOCUSED beach, and the Patisserie in the Elangeni teams. It’s a great opportunity for anyone in you learned over the years you’ve foyer – adding to all the other activities. So, the space – including events and expos, PR, organised the Loeries? whether by chance or design, you’re bound and activations – to be inspired by what’s I think you can make things happen if you’re to bump into many friends and colleagues. going on and to make new connections. willing to push hard. Mostly when you try something new, you’ll be given many For destination expertise and convention planning support, What was your reasoning behind How do you maintain your energy reasons why it can’t be done. You have adding the MasterClasses to and ability to innovate and recreate to overcome all those reasons and make contact the South Africa National Convention Bureau. Loeries® Creative Week™? the same event each year with it happen – and that’s when you achieve T: +27 (0) 11 895 3000 The MasterClasses offer a way to have more excitement, creativity and something a little special, sometimes. smaller focused areas of interest, allowing vigour? What’s your ‘secret sauce’? E: [email protected] delegates to choose what they want to The Loeries represents ‘creative excellence’ Any last words? W: www.businessevents.southafrica.net attend. Compared to the DStv Seminar and we have to make sure that everything Clearly, if you’re not in Durban for Creative of Creativity with an audience of around we do lives up to that goal. Perhaps the Week, you’re in the wrong place. 32 SPOTLIGHT www.theevent.co.za THE SANCB HEAD SCOOPS GLOBAL AWARDS Amanda Kotze-Nhlapo, the Chief Convention Bureau Officer of the South Africa National Convention Bureau, has been recognised as a ‘trailblazer’ by the international business events industry.

outh Africa has, over the last few years, made huge efforts to promote the country as a premier business-events destination – Sand in mid-July, Amanda Kotze-Nhlapo, the SANCB’s Chief Convention Bureau Officer, received yet another nod of approval from the international industry. She has been recognised as a ‘trailblazer’ and was named amongst the 25 most influential people in the meetings industry for 2016 by global business-events magazine, Successful Meetings. According to the publication, all the people chosen have

This industry is a great driver of economic development and South Africa’s business-events strategy is focused on building its knowledge economy and accelerating its macro-economic benefits. We are therefore truly proud of her and her team’s efforts in ensuring that our work of marketing South Africa as a premier business-events industry is paying off.

Amanda Kotze-Nhlapo www.theevent.co.za S P O T L I G H T 33 either “contributed to the business of meetings, made it easier for meeting Successful Meetings 25 Marriott Signature Brands professionals to do their job, helped raise Most Influential People • Mike McIlwain, President awareness of the industry, or, through Here are the key game changers, and CEO of PSAV their actions, have had a significant advocates, strategists, • Keegan Hooks, Senior Director impact on meeting professionals.” educators and trailblazers in of Events for SAP Marketing This is one of the many awards Successful Meetings roster of • Isabel Bardinet, CEP of the Kotze-Nhlapo has received, including Most Influential People in the European Cardiology Society the IMEX Academy Award for Africa Meetings Industry in 2016. • Richard Harper, Executive and the Middle East in April this year. VP of HelmsBriscoe, According to IMEX Group Chairman Game Changers Co-Chair of MMBC Ray Bloom and Managing Director Paul • Chris Kelly, President and Flackett, she was presented with the Co-Founder Convene Educators award for her role in developing the • Dan Berger, Founder and • Don Welsch, President status of South Africa as a world-class CEO of Social Tables and CEO of Destination destination within the meetings industry. • Robert Khoo, Former Marketing Association “These awards are confirmation that President of Operations International (DMAI) Amanda’s extensive experience and solid and Business Development • Carina Bauer, CEO of grasp of the business-events industry for Penny Arcade and the IMEX Group have not gone unacknowledged,” says Show Director of PAX • Anja Loetscher, Director of the Sthembiso Dlamini, Acting Chief Executive • Danielle Bishop, President Geneva Convention Bureau, Officer at South African Tourism. “This of HB Hospitality and DMAI Board Member industry is a great driver of economic • Janet Sperstad, CMP, development and South Africa’s business- Advocates Programme Director for events strategy is focused on building • Michael Dominguez, the Meeting and Event its knowledge economy and accelerating Senior VP and Chief Sales Management Degree its macro-economic benefits. We are Officer of MGM Resorts Programme at Madison Area therefore truly proud of her and her International, Co-Chair Technical College; Chair of the team’s efforts in ensuring that our work of the Meetings Mean Convention Industry Council’s of marketing South Africa as a premier Business Coalition (MMBC) CMP governance committee business-events industry is paying off.” • Matthias Schultze, Managing • William Reed, Senior Director “I am thrilled at the recognition Director of the German of Meetings for the American that we are receiving from the global Convention Bureau Society of Hematology (ASH), business-events industry. This is all • Nan Marchand Beauvois, and current Chair of the PCMA thanks to the SANCB team effort,” VP, National Councils and • Brian Stevens, CEO says Kotze-Nhlapo. “Such accolades General Manager, ESTO, of ConferenceDirect, and awards certainly assist in drawing US Travel Association incoming Chair of the attention to our continent.” • Julie Larson, Former Project Global Board fo Meeting Amanda has long championed not Manager of Meetings and Professionals International just South Africa, but also the wider Events for McDonalds continent and she aims in as many ways • Tom Noonan, President Trailblazers as possible to help “realise the potential and CEO of the Austin • Julie Coker Graham, President and opportunities that the meetings Convention and Visitors and CEO of the Philadelphia industry presents to our objectives in Bureau, former President/ Convention Visitors Bureau development, the knowledge economy, CEO of Visit Baltimore • Amanda Kotze-Nhlapo, growth and education.” This Pan-African • George Aguel, President Chief Convention Bureau view has brought Kotze-Nhlapo to play a and CEO of Visit Orlando Officer of the South Africa leading role in the creation of the African National Convention Bureau Society of Association Executives (AfSAE), Strategists • Richard Gray, LGBTQ launched last year at Meetings Africa in • The Marriott and Starwood Managing Director of the February. “The launch of AfSAE is one of sales teams, led by Alison Greater Fort Lauderdale the many ground-breaking and innovative Taylor, Senior VP of Global Convention and Visitors developments,” she says, adding that in Sales for Starwood Hotels Bureau (GFLCVB) and Vice order to encourage meetings to be held and Resorts; and Brian Chair of the International and rotate around the continent, we need King, Global Sales Officer Gay and Lesbian Travel to have “collaborative partnerships that and Global Brand Officer of Association (IGLTA) serve to benefit our African economy.” 34 SPOTLIGHT www.theevent.co.za LEARN THE LANGUAGE OF YOUR DESTINATION The experience of travelling is greatly enhanced by the ability to speak the language of your destination.

“There’s so much to gain from becoming fluent in additional languages in our globalised, mobile world,” explains Rayne. “Many native English speakers think it is not as necessary for them as it is for others to learn another language, but that’s far from true. As widespread as English may be as a second language; that coverage is still miniscule in the context of a world with about 6 500 spoken languages. Besides far more doors and opportunities, places and people open up to you, and in different ways, when you are the one to engage in the first language of your destination.” Today’s demand for language © Yap Chin Kuan learning is reflected in iLearn’s extensive offering of online courses. espite our advanced technological authentic, value-driven relationships so Richard founded iLearn 15 years ago connections that enable us to necessary for meaningful commerce to to provide innovative and memorable, communicate and relate across take place. If you’re an immigrant, it is internationally-benchmarked learning the world without necessarily absolutely essential for proper assimilation, experiences. The iLearn Talk Now! Dleaving home, every year global travel still getting on your feet, finding decent work series of courses is now available in increases. This is testimony to the fact and getting ahead in your new country.” 15 languages, with the Talk More!; that there is no substitute for first-hand Learning other languages also Talk the Talk! and Talk Business! experience, and so we still need and want significantly boosts your brain power. It’s series all available in 17 languages. to meet in person and actually stand in a a valuable cognitive exercise, and one “These are language courses that place. The experience of travelling, whether of the very best work-outs for the brain, are ideal for busy individuals who it’s short or long-term; whether it’s for enhancing all kinds of capabilities. need the flexibility offered by the leisure, business, life experience or to settle online environment to allow them in a new country, is greatly enhanced by There’s a wide array of research to manage their learning time more being able to speak the language of your that shows that adults who speak efficiently,” Richard points out, “You destination. This is the view of Richard more than one language are: are able to work through the online Rayne, CEO of iLearn - a leading South • Better critical-thinkers, decision- classes at your own pace and get the African learning-solutions company. makers and planners most out of your selected course.” “It stands to reason that you are going • More perceptive about iLearn’s e-learning language training to have a richer, far more immersive their surroundings courses can also be accessed from experience in a foreign country if you can • Better at understanding anywhere in the world for up to one speak the language,” says Richard, “As a others’ viewpoints year, and learners are free to redo tourist, culture and people open up instead • More effective at prioritising, focusing, each course as many times as they of bypassing you; you transform from a concentrating and paying attention want or need to. So, you can literally spectator into a partaker. If you’re doing • Have better memory and improve or refresh your destination business, it’s far easier to establish the memorisation skills language skills while you are travelling. 34 SPOTLIGHT www.theevent.co.za LEARN THE LANGUAGE OF YOUR DESTINATION The experience of travelling is greatly enhanced by the ability to speak the language of your destination.

“There’s so much to gain from becoming fluent in additional languages in our globalised, mobile world,” explains Rayne. “Many native English speakers think it is not as necessary for them as it is for others to learn another language, but that’s far from true. As widespread as English may be as a second language; that coverage is still miniscule in the context of a world with about 6 500 spoken languages. Besides far more doors and opportunities, places and people open up to you, and in different ways, when you are the one to engage in the first language of your destination.” Today’s demand for language © Yap Chin Kuan learning is reflected in iLearn’s extensive offering of online courses. espite our advanced technological authentic, value-driven relationships so Richard founded iLearn 15 years ago connections that enable us to necessary for meaningful commerce to to provide innovative and memorable, communicate and relate across take place. If you’re an immigrant, it is internationally-benchmarked learning the world without necessarily absolutely essential for proper assimilation, experiences. The iLearn Talk Now! Dleaving home, every year global travel still getting on your feet, finding decent work series of courses is now available in increases. This is testimony to the fact and getting ahead in your new country.” 15 languages, with the Talk More!; that there is no substitute for first-hand Learning other languages also Talk the Talk! and Talk Business! experience, and so we still need and want significantly boosts your brain power. It’s series all available in 17 languages. to meet in person and actually stand in a a valuable cognitive exercise, and one “These are language courses that place. The experience of travelling, whether of the very best work-outs for the brain, are ideal for busy individuals who it’s short or long-term; whether it’s for enhancing all kinds of capabilities. need the flexibility offered by the leisure, business, life experience or to settle online environment to allow them in a new country, is greatly enhanced by There’s a wide array of research to manage their learning time more being able to speak the language of your that shows that adults who speak efficiently,” Richard points out, “You destination. This is the view of Richard more than one language are: are able to work through the online Rayne, CEO of iLearn - a leading South • Better critical-thinkers, decision- classes at your own pace and get the African learning-solutions company. makers and planners most out of your selected course.” “It stands to reason that you are going • More perceptive about iLearn’s e-learning language training to have a richer, far more immersive their surroundings courses can also be accessed from experience in a foreign country if you can • Better at understanding anywhere in the world for up to one speak the language,” says Richard, “As a others’ viewpoints year, and learners are free to redo tourist, culture and people open up instead • More effective at prioritising, focusing, each course as many times as they of bypassing you; you transform from a concentrating and paying attention want or need to. So, you can literally spectator into a partaker. If you’re doing • Have better memory and improve or refresh your destination business, it’s far easier to establish the memorisation skills language skills while you are travelling. 36 FEATURE www.theevent.co.za www.theevent.co.za FEATURE 37

vineyards, beautiful gravel walkways and a nearby dam, any small conference or event would be inspired. Nitida is home Workshop 17 is ideal for anything from plenary CAPE TOWN’S to two restaurants, Cassia and Tables at presentations and launches to hackathons, creative work Nitida, and is a popular wedding venue. sessions or dinner meet-ups – with an added bonus that Cassia, named after the bold and intriguing spice, offers event planners two delegate downtime can be filled with any of the exciting HIDDEN GEMS dedicated function rooms, both of which activities and attractions at the Waterfront. The event led out to a beautiful cobbled courtyard space holds up to 250 people, and a large, public area The jewel of the Western Cape is the vibrant city of Cape Town, bedecked with stunning, overlooking the farm dam. The Sage Room is also available for showcases and exhibitions. world-class meeting venues that cater to any and every business event. Here are just a few is ideal for private VIP dinners or strategic sessions, and seats up to 20 guests, while of the shining stars in Cape Town’s bustling business-events industry. the Saffron Room seats 200 cinema style, 200 banqueting, and 60 boardroom style. This room has surround sound and a PDA adventures, corporate teambuilding events, over 240 entrepreneurs and 80 companies, here’s nothing like an extraordinary is a fun space for large or small functions is fully equipped with a licensed bar and system installed, and clients are welcome or your next mid-sized business event. and is a partnership between OPEN and venue to inspire creativity, including meetings and conferences. two outdoor terraces. Located in the city’s to sit down with Cassia’s team of chefs to The four main areas of the venue are the world-renowned V&A Waterfront. excitement and an unforgettable Located on Industry Street in the bustling foreshore precinct, it offers 360 design a menu specific to their event. the Apron at 2 000 square metres, hosting Workshop 17 is ideal for anything experience. Cape Town has all of centre of Paarden Island – a relatively degree panoramic views of Cape Town, and Tables at Nitida is a much smaller venue up to 1 000 guests, the Hangar at 4 000 from plenary presentations and launches Tthat and more, with an exceptional range unexplored trade location in Cape Town provides world class facilities for all event and that’s ideal for intimate functions of up to 80 square metres, hosting up to 2 000 guests, to hackathons, creative work sessions of venues catering to anything from an – ColorBox Studios sits on the first floor conferencing needs. The indoor space can guests, from kids’ parties to weddings and and the Entrance and the Boardroom, which or dinner meet-ups – with an added end-of-year party or a beautiful wedding to a of a former box-cutting factory. This edgy, be tailored to suit your specific requirements small conferences. The al fresco restaurant can both host up to 20. Thunder City also bonus that delegate downtime can be business meeting or corporate teambuilding. urban environment offers 300 square while the buzzing Crous Bar is perfect is focused on bringing natural, healthy and has a 2.5m bar and an indoor bar space filled with any of the exciting activities Below are some of the beautiful hidden gems metres of unadulterated warehouse for sundowners. For more information, delicious food to diners, coupled with fine of 30 square metres. One of its special and attractions at the Waterfront. The available for that special business event. space for up to 400 standing or 80 seated email [email protected]. hospitality and breath-taking scenery. For features is the hourly use of the Puma event space holds up to 250 people, and banquet style. For more information, visit more information, visit www.nitida.co.za. Helicopter, which can seat up to 16 guests. a large, public area is also available for Colorbox Studios www.venueforhirecapetown.co.za. Nitida Wine Farm showcases and exhibitions. For more ColorBox Studios is a fascinating, Nestled in the tranquil Durbanville hills, Nitida Thunder City Workshop 17 information, visit www.workshop17.co.za. experimental event space with no agenda. Nasdak is a stunning property with award-winning, Home to the only private fighter jet school in Workshop 17 is a sensational new business That is, its free-flowing form and moveable This incredible rooftop venue is part of handmade wines. Their annual Cellarbake the world, Thunder City is most definitely a hub created to accelerate innovation and Brought to you by the Cape Town components is ideal for the event planner Media24’s impressive new structure in festival is renowned for its decadent food venue with a difference. Conveniently located entrepreneurship for positive social and and Western Cape Convention with something special in mind. With a central Cape Town. The space is ideal for and wine, while their venue is ideal for both at the Cape Town International Airport, economic change. Since its launch not too Bureau, a division of WESGRO. splash of colour and a quirky feel, the venue private functions of up to 250 people and an indoor or outdoor functions. With rolling the facility is perfect for individual flying long ago, it has already become home to www.capetownconventionbureau.org 36 FEATURE www.theevent.co.za www.theevent.co.za FEATURE 37

vineyards, beautiful gravel walkways and a nearby dam, any small conference or event would be inspired. Nitida is home Workshop 17 is ideal for anything from plenary CAPE TOWN’S to two restaurants, Cassia and Tables at presentations and launches to hackathons, creative work Nitida, and is a popular wedding venue. sessions or dinner meet-ups – with an added bonus that Cassia, named after the bold and intriguing spice, offers event planners two delegate downtime can be filled with any of the exciting HIDDEN GEMS dedicated function rooms, both of which activities and attractions at the Waterfront. The event led out to a beautiful cobbled courtyard space holds up to 250 people, and a large, public area The jewel of the Western Cape is the vibrant city of Cape Town, bedecked with stunning, overlooking the farm dam. The Sage Room is also available for showcases and exhibitions. world-class meeting venues that cater to any and every business event. Here are just a few is ideal for private VIP dinners or strategic sessions, and seats up to 20 guests, while of the shining stars in Cape Town’s bustling business-events industry. the Saffron Room seats 200 cinema style, 200 banqueting, and 60 boardroom style. This room has surround sound and a PDA adventures, corporate teambuilding events, over 240 entrepreneurs and 80 companies, here’s nothing like an extraordinary is a fun space for large or small functions is fully equipped with a licensed bar and system installed, and clients are welcome or your next mid-sized business event. and is a partnership between OPEN and venue to inspire creativity, including meetings and conferences. two outdoor terraces. Located in the city’s to sit down with Cassia’s team of chefs to The four main areas of the venue are the world-renowned V&A Waterfront. excitement and an unforgettable Located on Industry Street in the bustling foreshore precinct, it offers 360 design a menu specific to their event. the Apron at 2 000 square metres, hosting Workshop 17 is ideal for anything experience. Cape Town has all of centre of Paarden Island – a relatively degree panoramic views of Cape Town, and Tables at Nitida is a much smaller venue up to 1 000 guests, the Hangar at 4 000 from plenary presentations and launches Tthat and more, with an exceptional range unexplored trade location in Cape Town provides world class facilities for all event and that’s ideal for intimate functions of up to 80 square metres, hosting up to 2 000 guests, to hackathons, creative work sessions of venues catering to anything from an – ColorBox Studios sits on the first floor conferencing needs. The indoor space can guests, from kids’ parties to weddings and and the Entrance and the Boardroom, which or dinner meet-ups – with an added end-of-year party or a beautiful wedding to a of a former box-cutting factory. This edgy, be tailored to suit your specific requirements small conferences. The al fresco restaurant can both host up to 20. Thunder City also bonus that delegate downtime can be business meeting or corporate teambuilding. urban environment offers 300 square while the buzzing Crous Bar is perfect is focused on bringing natural, healthy and has a 2.5m bar and an indoor bar space filled with any of the exciting activities Below are some of the beautiful hidden gems metres of unadulterated warehouse for sundowners. For more information, delicious food to diners, coupled with fine of 30 square metres. One of its special and attractions at the Waterfront. The available for that special business event. space for up to 400 standing or 80 seated email [email protected]. hospitality and breath-taking scenery. For features is the hourly use of the Puma event space holds up to 250 people, and banquet style. For more information, visit more information, visit www.nitida.co.za. Helicopter, which can seat up to 16 guests. a large, public area is also available for Colorbox Studios www.venueforhirecapetown.co.za. Nitida Wine Farm showcases and exhibitions. For more ColorBox Studios is a fascinating, Nestled in the tranquil Durbanville hills, Nitida Thunder City Workshop 17 information, visit www.workshop17.co.za. experimental event space with no agenda. Nasdak is a stunning property with award-winning, Home to the only private fighter jet school in Workshop 17 is a sensational new business That is, its free-flowing form and moveable This incredible rooftop venue is part of handmade wines. Their annual Cellarbake the world, Thunder City is most definitely a hub created to accelerate innovation and Brought to you by the Cape Town components is ideal for the event planner Media24’s impressive new structure in festival is renowned for its decadent food venue with a difference. Conveniently located entrepreneurship for positive social and and Western Cape Convention with something special in mind. With a central Cape Town. The space is ideal for and wine, while their venue is ideal for both at the Cape Town International Airport, economic change. Since its launch not too Bureau, a division of WESGRO. splash of colour and a quirky feel, the venue private functions of up to 250 people and an indoor or outdoor functions. With rolling the facility is perfect for individual flying long ago, it has already become home to www.capetownconventionbureau.org 38 BUSINESS EVENTS MADE EASY www.theevent.co.za www.theevent.co.za BUSINESS EVENTS MADE EASY 39

Beautiful and modern, and able to park, the famous Volcanoes National Park accommodate up to 5 000 delegates; Rwanda is a site for the renowned gorilla- Climate it has been worth the wait. Eighteen trekking. It is situated along the Virunga meeting rooms of varying sizes and a large Mountains with eight ancient volcanoes. Situated south of the Equator, conference room are able to accommodate Other attractions include Ngungwe its high altitude makes the 800 people, while the modern auditorium Forest; one of Africa’s oldest mountain climate temperate and it has can accommodate up to 2 600 attendees. forests is home to chimpanzees and pleasant warm temperatures These are perfect for a myriad of events. plenty of birdwatching opportunities. The year-round. It receives plenty picturesque Lake Kivu, a freshwater lake, of rainfall accounting for its Kigali Serena Hotel is part of the Great Rift Valley where water verdant appearance. The 5-star hotel is also situated in the sport attractions are developing. Butare, the heart of the city and boasts a lavish, former cultural hub, hosts the royal palace 800-seater ballroom, a 500-seater of Rwanda’s monarchy at Nyabisindu – auditorium as well as three other Nayanza, now the Rwesero Art Museum. Airlines and meeting rooms. The hotel is built around Lastly, one can pay homage to its turbulent major airports: a granite atrium that showcases the past at genocide memorials in Kigali. best of Rwandese cultural art. The main airport is Kigali Getting around the city international Airport. Airlines that Pre-and-post tours Self-driving safaris and rental operate in Rwanda include: Kiryi, Province du Nord, Rwanda © Peter Lindgren Rick confirmed that the activities enjoyed cars are catered for by several • RwandAir in Rwanda included the national parks. car-rental agencies in Kigali. • Kenya Airways Akagera National Park is a nature reserve • KLM Dutch Airlines in the eastern part of Rwanda and has just Contact: • Ethopia Airlines re-introduced lions and plans to do the Rwanda Tourism Board • Turkish Airlines RWANDA same with rhino by the end of the year. Tel: +250 252 57 65 14 • South African Airways The role of the safari experience is still Email: [email protected] • Brussels Airlines Building with the future in mind, by Imogen Campbell. invaluable in Africa. The other national Website: www.rwandatourism.com

wanda may be known as the up from 13th in 2014. Kigali made the body of the conference and meetings ‘land of the thousand hills’, but top 5 on the cities list, up from 9th in industry and is dedicated to industry it is the ninth smallest country the previous year. Though small, this professionalism. Additionally, ICCA and in Africa and ranks 148 out of country is packing a powerful punch. SITE members are drawing meetings and R234 in the world, with less than 0.02% Rick Taylor, International Tourism events, further bolstering its stature. of the total world land area. Situated in Consultant of The Business Tourism East Africa, it is bordered by Uganda, Company revealed that stakeholders are Venues: Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic working with an aim to see Kigali in the Radisson Blu Hotel & Republic of the Congo. Kigali, its capital; is top 3 and Rwanda in the top 5. Rwanda Convention Center, Kigali meticulously clean, safe and with superior had previously hosted the World Economic Centrally located, just five minutes from infrastructure. The lush and landlocked Forum, African Development Meeting the Kigali city centre and the international Mountain gorilla in Musanze, Northern Province, Rwanda country is renowned for its mountain and Interpol General Assembly. Rick says airport; it boasts the first convention © Giles Breton gorillas and one of only two countries that the Rwanda Convention Bureau is centre in Rwanda. After many delays, in which trekking can be done safely. being restructured to be a standalone the dome-shaped US$300-million Though the past has left an indelible institution tasked with the handling of construction was finally completed mark, the Rwandan focus is forcefully the national events strategy. The Rwanda and was officially inaugurated on 8 set on building with the future in mind. Association of Professional Conference July 2016. Thereafter, it played host Tourism is its leading earner and fastest- Organisers (RAPCO) is the umbrella to the 27th African Union Summit. growing sector. Its vision is to develop Rwanda into a hub for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions. Testament to this government commitment, the 2015 Tourism is its leading earner and fastest-growing sector. International Congress and Convention Its vision is to develop Rwanda into a hub for meetings, Association (ICCA) rankings have backed up their amazing ascent in this arena. incentives, conferences and exhibitions. 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EXHIBITION AND EVENT EXSA CELEBRATED THE NEW SECRETARIAT SAACI APPOINTS ASSOCIATION OF INAUGURAL GLOBAL APPOINTED VENUE FORUM BOARD SOUTHERN AFRICA (EXSA) EXHIBITIONS DAY REPRESENTATIVE AfSAE based in Johannesburg and UFI, the Global Association of the The inaugural Global Exhibitions formed in 2015 recently appointed A new Venues Forum representative Exhibitions Industry, released its Day event, hosted by EXSA, was The Conference Company as its has been appointed to the SAACI biannual 17th Global Barometer survey held at Johannesburg Expo secretariat. It is a professional Board: Rudi van der Vyver is currently for the fi rst half of 2016. It reported Centre on 8 June 2016. society for those in the association the National Sales Manager of Orion continued growth in turnover on The day began with a management profession in Africa. Hotels and serves on the group’s average for the coming year; however it networking breakfast facilitated It aims to have a strong educational executive committee. He has 10 forecast uncertainty in the fi rst half of by Yvonne Johnson. Members focus reflecting best practices in years’ extensive and diversifi ed 2017 in Asia, Middle East and Africa. were also introduced to their new not-for-profi t management. Its experience, coupled with a broad The study was done in June 2016, General Manager, Phumulani membership is open to destinations, training foundation and an exemplary compiled from 262 respondents located Hlatswayo. Details of its new EXSA venues and supplier partners within career of leading organisations. in 56 countries. Seemingly, the outlook Academy were disclosed by Sue the African association community. is positive among most companies Gannon and Joy Donovan. Founded in 1997, The Conference in the regions. Most have declared The CEO of Johannesburg Expo Company is based in Durban; it turnover increases since 2011. 75% Centre and UFI Board Member, also has regional offi ces in Cape of South African companies, however, Craig Newman revealed that the Town and Johannesburg. expressed turnover uncertainty coup of hosting the 2017 UFI World for the fi rst half of next year. Conference in Johannesburg meant 60% of companies globally have that important players sector-wide expanded their security measures would congregate in South Africa. at venues in response to terrorist Nonnie Kubeka of the Gauteng attacks. However, 58% in the combined Convention and Events Bureau South African and Middle East regions said that the trend-setting industry haven’t added any new measures. should celebrate its impact to the In South Africa the fi gure is at 89%. contribution of business tourism The next survey is scheduled for and the MICE sector. Gift Luthuli, an December 2016. 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