African Exhibition News
Leaders of Tomorrow in Travel Tech announce winners at World Travel Market Africa
A programme aimed at educating young people on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the future of work and society, has named its first international winners at World Travel Market (WTM) Africa. The students of Manenberg Secondary School in Cape Town, South Africa, took home top honours for their project which applied AI to […]
Five LGBTQ+ travel conversations your destination should be having right now
LoAnn Halden, the Vice President of Communications at IGLTA (International LGBTQ+ Travel Association), hosted a global panel at World Travel Market Africa (WTM) in Cape Town on Monday, April 3 2023. The Equal Africa panel included speakers from Kenya, South Africa, the USA, and Spain. They addressed the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ travellers and […]
Africa Poised for Growth in Adventure Tourism Industry, Says Panel of Experts at WTM Africa
Adventure tourism presents a significant opportunity for the tourism industry in Southern Africa and Africa, as highlighted by a panel discussion at WTM Africa on 03 April in the host City of Cape Town. The discussion brought together industry experts Julia Louw, Head of Leisure Tourism for the DMO unit Wesgro; Hannelie Du Toit, Chief […]
WTM Africa 2023 Reshapes the Future of Tourism in Africa
WTM Africa 2023, the leading travel and tourism event in Africa, has officially opened its doors on 03 April 2023. The show is back to pre-pandemic numbers with over 5,000 registrations, almost 600 exhibitors, 49 new countries, 200 expert speakers and over 80 hours of content sessions. The event also has 9,200 pre-scheduled appointments, a […]
Exhibition and event trends identified at Germany’s EuroShop 2023
EuroShop is the largest retail trade fair in the world, taking place every three years in Düsseldorf, Germany. The 2023 show drew 81 000 visitors from 141 countries, and the 15 exhibition halls showcased 1 830 exhibitors. EuroShop covers all the latest developments in retailing, merchandising, shopfitting, displays, and exhibitions and events, with one hall dedicated to […]
GAWK VISUAL ENGINEERS INNOVATES WITH TRIGA TENSIONED TEXTILE DISPLAY SOLUTION INSTALLED IN THE UNITED ARAB EMARITES
TRIGA DISPLAYS is a unique, proudly South African tensioned textile display solution that just keeps evolving as distributors test the limits of creativity and design. The TRIGA range consists of two product options, TRIGA Max and TRIGA Go, each with its own unique properties, but both systems offering the same extreme versatility, design flexibility and […]
BARMOTION EXPANDS TO A NEW MARKET
Always looking to the future, Barmotion has opened a new branch in the UK. Getting your corporate brand into the right hands is not easy, but that’s the service Barmotion provides for its clients – quite literally. Barmotion’s fully customisable mobile bar solution serves delicious, branded drinks and eats directly to your client base when […]
The Gallagher Convention team gets excited about every event
We love assisting you with your event. The Gallagher Convention team gets excited about every event. From the Sales Consultants with whom clients have initial contact to the Banqueting Managers who run the event while on the property, our team loves making your event a success. The GCC team lives our motto- “Your event, your […]
Firehouse Technologies is not just a Business Matchmaking™ company
Firehouse Technologies is not just a Business Matchmaking™ company with a 16 year international track record, we have recently incorporated registration services with industry first concepts. “We have integrated these online registration services to ensure our business matchmaking™ program receives high quality data to ensure professional meetings at the event” says Tracy Harley MD of […]
Big 5 Construct Ethiopia brings the world, 100+ exhibitors from over 15 countries to Ethiopia’s booming construction industry
Ethiopia’s construction market size will exceed $41 billion, increasing by more than 8% over 2023-2026 Registration to attend the Big 5 Construct Ethiopia is now open Event endorsed by the Ethiopian Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure The twelfth edition of Addisbuild, now in the global portfolio of construction events as Big 5 Construct Ethiopia, organized […]
Biz-Help Partners With My Active To Support Event Organizers Through Technology
A key challenge highlighted by major corporate sponsors of events for the low percentage of event organizers that successfully access their support is their inability to submit commercially viable sponsorship proposals. Matt Fendick, founder of Sponsorshop agrees: “Demand of sponsorship opportunities far exceeds the supply so any proposals that aren’t impactful and on-point can be […]
Cape Town’s E-Prix and E-Fest set to become an annual event. Meet the events team taking pole position on E-Fest.
The 5th round of the Formula E World Championship was held for the first time on African soil, in Cape Town on Saturday 25th February. To maximise the purpose-led event, a 7-day, co-located E-Fest was conceptualised by the race promoter as a celebration of Go Green Africa, a commitment to playing a meaningful role in […]
Big 5 Southern Africa Construction Impact Awards to celebrate impactful frontrunners in its inaugural edition
Entries open for the first edition of Big 5 Southern Africa Construction Impact Awards Industry experts to judge Southern Africa’s construction industry excellence in 10 categories Awards programme to take place on 29 June 2023 at the Gallagher Convention Centre Johannesburg, South Africa Big 5 Construct Southern Africa is receiving entries for the 2023 Big […]
Empowering South Africa’s women working in automation, manufacturing and infosecurity
Africa Automation and Technology Fair and Infosecurity Africa celebrate International Women’s Month South Africa, 08 March 2023: The month of March marks International Women’s Month, with International Women’s Day celebrated on 8 March. Adopted by the United Nations[1], this year’s theme of ‘DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality’ recognises the gap in technology access […]
The countdown has begun. One month to go until WTM Africa.
At least 500 top-end ‘king buyers’ will visit WTM Africa this year. The content programme has seen a complete revamp with new speakers and formats. Sustainability will be a priority with the introduction of a new sustainability village. Cape Town, 03 March 2023 – With just one month to go until Africa Travel Week […]
African Tourism Investment Summit brings government, investors and tourism roleplayers together to explore investment in sustainable tourism at Africa Travel Week.
Spotlight on revitalising investment in sustainable tourism on the African continent A stimulating series of panel discussions, presentations and events give stakeholders an excellent opportunity to connect with one another, explore solutions and learn. Cape Town, 23 February 2023 – Investment in sustainable tourism within the African continent will be a major topic of discussion […]
Africa’s Green Economy Summit: Day 1 highlights
“No one government, organisation, or individual will ever solve the problem of climate change and environmental damage” Africa’s Green Economy Summit: Day 1 highlights Cocreating, public and private partnerships, implementation and enabling policies are needed to enable green economy projects to develop and flourish. This was the main message from the first day’s sessions at […]
Sustainability in eventing: RX Africa’s drive to Zero Waste
16 FEBRUARY 2023: For the better part of the last decade, RX Africa has implemented global best practise around sustainability in the eventing industry, driving initiatives company-wide that will see the company achieve Zero Waste by 2024. This is the word from RX Africa CEO Carol Weaving, who notes that changes have been […]
Premier Winde lauds “huge potential” as Cape Town welcomes Africa’s Green Economy Summit next week
“Gautrain Management Agency confirmed as a platinum sponsor for the event” “There is huge potential in the Western Cape’s green economy” says Western Cape Premier Alan Winde. The premier’s remarks come in the run-up to next week’s Africa’s Green Economy Summit from Wednesday, 22 February, where he will deliver the welcome address in the opening […]
Informa Tech Leader, James Bull, joins board of the Association of African Exhibition Organisers
14 February 2023: James Bull, Sales Director at Informa Tech, has been announced as the newest member to join the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) board of directors. Bull is a commercial leader and current Sales Director for Informa Tech in South Africa, where he leads the business development team for the Africa […]
RX Africa launches the inaugural Infosecurity Africa event in 2023
Infosecurity Africa to be co-located with Africa Automation Technology Fair 2023, and Future Manufacturing Africa 2023 South Africa, 13 February 2023: Globally, businesses lose about R 17 trillion to cybercrimes. Of those businesses, 219 million cybercrime-related emails emanated from South Africa in 2021 alone with Interpol’s Africa Cyberthreat Assessment Report stating that over 90% […]
South Africa’s leading manufacturing and automation shows move to the Gallagher Convention Centre
Registration is now open for the Africa Automation Technology Fair and Future Manufacturing Africa Trade Fair and Summit South Africa, 06 February 2023: The Gallagher Convention Centre, situated in Midrand, Gauteng, has been announced as the new venue for the 12th Africa Automation Technology Fair (AATF), co-located with the inaugural Future Manufacturing Africa Trade […]
Booth Exhibits™ Expands to UK and USA
South Africa-based Booth Exhibits™ recently announced plans to expand their business to the UK and USA. The company, which specialises in trade show displays and exhibition stands, has seen impressive growth in the South African market over the past few years and is now looking to capitalize on their success by tapping into the international […]
Huge growth potential for Africa’s hotel and hospitality sector in 2023
Sixth Hotel & Hospitality Show set for 18 – 20 May 2023 in Johannesburg Travel and tourism are firmly on the agenda in Africa, according to a new report on the hotel and hospitality sector, which shows a faster post-pandemic recovery than anticipated, strong resilience and immense growth potential. The 2023 Hotel and Hospitality Industry […]
Huge growth potential for Africa’s hotel and hospitality sector in 2023
Sixth Hotel & Hospitality Show set for 18 – 20 May 2023 in Johannesburg Travel and tourism are firmly on the agenda in Africa, according to a new report on the hotel and hospitality sector, which shows a faster post-pandemic recovery than anticipated, strong resilience and immense growth potential. The 2023 Hotel and Hospitality Industry […]
Registration open for WTM Africa 2023 / Register for WTM Africa now!
Registration is open for WTM Africa 2023 from 03 to 05 April at the CTICC Entry is free and includes access to Africa Travel Week’s bolt-on events running concurrently The three-day programme includes content workshops, networking opportunities, and evening functions Cape Town, 9 January 2023 – Africa Travel Week is calling on the inbound […]
Africa’s Green Economy Summit shows commitment to key strategies for investment-ready green infrastructure projects
African governments have improved processes for infrastructure development “Africa is full of potential infrastructure project opportunities in the pipeline. There is a great need and availability of funding to be spent on the continent. We just need to fix that missing link and carry through projects to a financial close to finally close the infrastructure […]
New event facilitates strategic African trade opportunities
With the number of African e-commerce users expected to exceed half a billion over the next three years, there is an increasing urgent need for sophisticated logistics systems to strengthen and support the continent’s expanding transport infrastructure. The pandemic served as a catalyst for the advancement of the global ecommerce market and has given […]
IFES fast-tracking Sustainability Solutions
The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive adopted on 21st April, 2022 increases the pressure, stipulating that all large companies will be required to publish a sustainability report from 2023 with other listed companies following suit in 2026. The future of the events and exhibitions industry depends on compliance and strong alignment with the Parisian agreement. […]
Enter the WTM Africa 2023 Awards now!
CAPE TOWN 07 December 2022 — Africa Travel Week (ATW) is calling on the most inspiring and compelling storytellers across Africa’s tourism community to enter the WTM Africa Travel & Tourism Awards 2023. “We’re on the lookout for marketers, creatives, visionaries, and travel experts working hard to inspire travellers to experience Africa,” says Megan […]
Entrepreneurs take centre stage at SA’s leading manufacturing, automation and technology shows
RX Africa builds solid foundations for future entrepreneurial expansion As the fourth largest sector by percentage of GDP[1], South Africa’s manufacturing industry is thriving. Propelled by new technological innovation, such as automation and machine learning, new research identifies the sector’s potential to boost the country’s economic development, while highlighting the importance of linking small […]
Synergy Business Events Advances Tourism Through MICE
As various sectors in the country are finding ways to stimulate and revive the economy after the catastrophic global impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic, the entertainment industry is also gearing up to do business differently. T.Musicman in collaboration with Synergy Business Events are proud to announce the inaugural 2022 Joy of Jazz “Music and Lifestyle […]
Celebrating our Industry Entrepreneurs
Our decision to join AAXO has so far shown to be a wise one. In addition to connecting us with former co-workers, it has given us a forum where we can interact and offer answers to problems or obstacles we face daily and create prospects for new business. I think it is reasonable to say […]
Excitement as Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to attend Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja on 1 Nov
President’s presence shows government’s support for growing mining sector The presence of the Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the upcoming Nigeria Mining Week underscores just how serious the Nigerian government is to support and grow the country’s burgeoning mining sector. This is according to the event director Patricia Kazaka: “Nigeria is the next investment destination […]
Power of PR: Influencer Marketing
Contrary to popular belief, the concept of ‘influencer’ isn’t a modern-day invention that transpired in the 21st Century with the rise of the internet and social media platforms. In fact, the evolution of influencers can be dated all the way back to 105BCE when Roman gladiators rose to celebrity status, often even promoting the occasional […]
THE COUNTDOWN TO 1 NOVEMBER HAS BEGUN: ABUJA TO WELCOME BACK NIGERIA MINING WEEK
More than 1200 mining experts expected at elite, annual gathering Nigeria’s Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Arc. Olamilikan Adegbite, will personally welcome attendees at the upcoming Nigeria Mining Week when he delivers the ministerial address during the opening session on 1 November, followed by a VIP tour of the exhibition floor. The live event […]
Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo drives the renewable energy agenda with record turnout of Africa’s transport sector
Bridging the gap between transport and energy sectors by reducing the reliance on fossil fuels and investing in cleaner modes of transport is critical for the creation of safer and more sustainable cities in Africa. This is according to private and public stakeholders from the continent and beyond who gathered at industry event Transport Evolution […]
AAXO Announces Media Partnership with Tourism News Africa
A strategic media agreement has been established between AAXO, the Association of African Exhibition Organizers, and Tourism News Africa. It encompasses media coverage, strategic information dissemination to identify significant industry developments, and the exposure of AAXO events on Tourism News Africa’s platform. The AAXO and Tourism News Africa partnership will ensure that all relevant […]
THE POWER OF PR: SEO
When looking for information – an upcoming event, research on a potential supplier or, perhaps, if the weather will work out in your favour – where is the very first place you start? A search engine. With 98% of all internet users using a conventional search engine at least once a month and around 93% […]
Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Built Environment Professions
The Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Transformation Collaborative Committee (WEGE TCC), spearheaded by the Council for the Built Environment (CBE), promotes the participation of women in the built environment in the South African economy and fair treatment in their areas of work. Despite the strong business case for gender diversity in the built environment, the […]