African Exhibition News
Scan Display can build vaccination centres at scale
“South Africa’s exhibition industry has a proven track record of providing quick and affordable solutions in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. From testing and isolation centres to field hospitals, the exhibition industry’s temporary structures have allowed us to re-purpose our stock and create solutions in response . . . You need to be a registered […]
Africa Travel Week unveils 2021 roadmap to reignite travel and tourism in Africa
WTM Africa and suite of sister shows to run as a virtual event from 07-09 April 2021 with a live element from 01-03 September during Tourism Month. The virtual and live events form part of a 365-day plan to offer . . . You need to be a registered AAXO member in order to view […]
UFI Global Barometer provides 2020 results and 2021 perspectives for the exhibition industry
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has released the latest edition of its flagship Global Barometer research, which takes the pulse of the industry. Results highlight the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the exhibition industry worldwide, in2020. There are also positive signs regarding a quick . . . You need to […]
Africa’s resilient energy sector celebrated in latest African Power & Energy Elites
“The timing is perfect for utilities to embrace the shift to digital” “The benefits of solar and the effectiveness of minigrids continue to shine bright on our continent,” says Ashley Theron-Ord, editor of the annual African Power & Energy Elites
Scan Display launches affordable and flexible shopping kiosks
Branding and retail display specialist, Scan Display, has devised a new cost-effective solution for shopping kiosks. Its Showcase Kiosk range is available for short term rental, and the standard modular components can be readily configured for retailers’ unique requirements. “With the disruptions that Covid-19 is causing to our . . . You need to be […]
RECHARGE 2020
Irish Technology deployed in South Africa as part of International Music Events re-opening Irish-based Health Passport Europe has partnered with Big Concerts and The Entertainment Group to safely re-open the events industry in South Africa, using latest developments in rapid COVID-19 testing and the . . . You need to be a registered AAXO member […]
CEM Spotlight on Tracy-Lee Behr
Congratulations to Tracy-Lee Behr, CEM of dmg Events on becoming a #CEM gamechanger! Read why she pursued her #CEM journey and the fresh insights she learned to compliment her experience of over 20 years in the events industry! Hometown: Cape Town How has the CEM designation helped in your career? Being in the event industry for […]
New professional designation for Event Safety Officers
Back in late 2018 SACIA’s Event Safety Council set about the development of two new professional designations for Event Safety Officers. It was a process that involved active engagement with various government and regulatory bodies, as well as local practitioners and industry colleagues from around the world. The draft . . . You need to […]