African Exhibition News
TOP TRENDS FUELLING THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE F&B INDUSTRY
LSA’s leading trade event offers fresh insights for Africa’s food value chain Feeding a population of around 1.3 billion, the World Bank has predicted that Africa’s Food & Beverage (F&B) market will reach over US$1 trillion by 2030[1]. While the industry has faced significant challenges since the onset of Covid, especially in terms of […]
NEW HANDLING RECORD AT PORT OF MAPUTO POINTS TO A POSITIVE MARKET RECOVERY
Leading transport event tackles the key challenges of inter-Africa trade expansion In 2021, the Port of Maputo achieved a new handling record of 22.2 million tons, representing 21% year-on-year growth compared to the previous year’s handling volume of 18.3 million tons. A reflection of a post-Covid market recovery, Mozambique’s Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) CEO […]
WTM AFRICA MEETS – AND EXCEEDS – 2019 NUMBERS
WTM Africa 2022 kickstarts the recovery of the travel and tourism industry in Africa 5 MAY 2022 – WTM Africa 2022, held from April 11 to 13 in Cape Town, South Africa, was a huge success with preliminary numbers indicating that pre-scheduled appointments for 2022 exceeded the number of appointments booked at the show in […]
LATEST IN DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY AND TRENDS TO BE SHOWCASED AT FRIGAIR 2022
As the HERVAC sector’s only dedicated event in Africa as well as the shift to more environmentally friendly solutions, this year’s FRIGAIR exhibition, workshops and courses are eagerly being awaited by the industry. Since 1980, FRIGAIR has been providing an industry-preferred platform for engagement on doing business, knowledge transfer and networking opportunities. This year’s event […]
HOSTEX IS MAKING A REFRESHED COMEBACK IN JUNE 2022
Hostex 2022 is refreshed and it’s happening at Sandton Convention Centre from Sunday, 26 to Tuesday, 28 June – and the industry is ready for it! James Khoza, President of SA Chefs Association and Hostex Ambassador, says that an exciting comeback for the hospitality, food and drink sectors and for the long-standing Hostex expo is […]
ENLIT AFRICA (FORMERLY AFRICAN UTILITY WEEK & POWERGEN AFRICA) INTRODUCES INDUSTRY’S FINEST TO DISCUSS AFRICA’S ENERGY TRANSITION – NO ONE TO BE LEFT BEHIND.
As South Africa experiences yet another period of loadshedding, the option of generating electricity for personal use and/or selling it on is starting to look all the more attractive. With loadshedding said to continue into the foreseeable future, the need for alternatives is gaining urgency. According to Eskom chief executive, Andre de Ruyter, “we will face […]
SAITEX CELEBRATES THE REVIVAL OF THE AFRICAN ECONOMY
Prominent multi-sector trade event paves the way for business growth across the trade and township economy sector Africa is home to one of the world’s fastest growing consumer markets, predicted to increase to 1.7 billion consumers by 2030. On the one side of this market are the rising number of ‘ultra-high net worth’ individuals with […]
HOTEL SKY AND FAME WEEK AFRICA 2022 REACH FOR THE SKY
FAME WEEK Africa offers a unique platform for industry players who wish to increase their visibility, enter new markets, launch new products, assess the current industry landscape, generate sales leads, and network. Exhibitors and attendees attending FAME Week Africa in the host City of Cape Town will receive a 10% discount when booking their accommodation […]
SA’S NEWEST AIRLINE LOOKS TO #UPLIFTSA AND FAME WEEK AFRICA 2022
South Africa’s newest and most flexible airline will be teaming up with FAME Week Africa’s drive to bring the film/television, arts/animation, music/media and entertainment sector together in the second annual FAME Week Africa Event in the Host City of Cape Town from 24 – 26 August 2022. In a move that proves not even the […]
RESPONSIBLE TOURISM ROCK STARS WIN BIG AT AFRICA TRAVEL WEEK
2022 winners announced for the WTM Responsible Tourism Awards live at Africa Travel Week. TUI Care Foundation, Wild Horizons and Green Safaris awarded gold. Gold winners in each category will go on to compete in the Global Awards at WTM London from 7-9 November. Cape Town, 12 April 2022 – The winners of the WTM […]
THE HOTEL & HOSPITALITY SHOW 2022 REDEFINES AFRICAN HOSPITALITY FOR RECOVERY
Prestigious trade event packs greater punch in person One of Africa’s most significant contributors to GDP, the tourism industry, was also one of the hardest hit by the pandemic. Despite the numerous challenges hampering its recovery, the United Nations World Tourism Agency (UNWTO) noted a 12% rise in tourism arrivals in Africa in 2021 compared […]
VIRTUAL EVENT PAVES THE WAY FOR DYNAMIC AFRICA TRAVEL WEEK
CAPE TOWN, 06 APRIL 2022 – And that’s a wrap! Africa Travel Week 2022 edition kicked off this week with a successful two-day virtual event, paving the way for next week’s live event in the host city of Cape Town from 11 to 13 April. Bringing together buyers from across the globe and exhibitors throughout […]
FOUR SEASONS SAFARI AND ISLANDS COLLECTION, AFRICA LAUNCHES ‘MILESTONE MEMORIES’
Celebrate Special Occasions with Loved Ones Across Africa’s Savannah, Urban Oasis and Exotic Islands This year, loved ones kept apart by restrictions and lockdowns are longing to reunite and share in each other’s joys and achievements. As travelling together becomes more of a possibility for many, Four Seasons Safari and Islands Collection, Africa, who will […]
COVID-19 MANDATORY VACCINATIONS WEBINAR
Viljoen Attorneys will be hosting a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Webinar to delve into the potential impact this may have on the reopening and ongoing operational plans for society and in particular the Exhibitions and Events space. Further details on the webinar will be shared in due course. MANDATORY VACCINATIONS WEBINAR
LAST CALL FOR MICE: BOOK YOUR SEAT FOR IBTM AFRICA 2022
Cape Town, 28 March 2022 – Africa Travel Week is urging Africa’s event, exhibition, and incentive organisers to reserve their seats for IBTM Africa, running alongside WTM Africa on 13 April at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). “WTM Africa may be our flagship show, but we also host a range of value-add events […]
LAST CHANCE: REGISTER NOW FOR EQUAL AFRICA 2022
Cape Town, 28 March 2022 – Africa Travel Week is calling on the travel community to register their interest in EQUAL Africa, running alongside WTM Africa on 11 April at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). Held annually as part of Africa Travel Week, the one-day event will bring together industry experts and thought […]
AMENDED GOVERNMENT GAZETTE ON THE DRAFT HEALTH REGULATIONS PUBLISHED FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
The latest Government Gazette is an important milestone in our road to recovery. After months of lobbying, 50% venue capacity is light at the end of the tunnel. But the new proposed regulations come with their challenges, particularly the vaccination mandate on events. We have the opportunity to submit our suggestions to ensure that our […]
THE ROAD TO RECOVERY FOR EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS; LET’S MAKE IT WORK!
Johannesburg, Gauteng – Exactly two years after the declaration of a State of Disaster effectively brought the South African events and exhibitions industries to a standstill, and under the shadow of its extension; the SA Events Council’s Road to Recovery Webinar sparked robust debate around the way forward for this devastated sector. Mediated by Projeni […]
INDUSTRY CELEBRATES BEING BACK FACE-TO-FACE AT THIS YEAR’S PROPAK AFRICA
As the packaging and related industries celebrated being back at an in-person trade event, there was a palpable energy and vibe at this year’s Propak Africa exhibition, which took place from 8-11 March at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec. The show offered four days of unparalleled access to fresh new thinking and the latest […]
BETTER PRICES AND EASY ACCESS TO 2022 RAND SHOW
To re-introduce the much loved Rand Show to as many South Africans as possible – and to get us all back together – this year, the organisers have made ticket prices even more cost-effective at a lower rate than before, with adult tickets at R95 for a full day. They have also committed to all COVID safety […]
IFES MEMBERS FORM A “HELP-NETWORK” FOR UKRAINE
The global IFES family has been united in an unprecedented outpouring of support for those suffering as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Behind the scenes, individual member-driven initiatives have been collecting funds and pooling resources to deliver much-needed supplies to those affected and to transport and house people displaced by the conflict. […]
AFRICA TRAVEL WEEK UNLOCKS AFRICA’S TOURISM SOURCE MARKETS
Africa Travel Week (ATW) showcases the latest updates from Africa’s source markets through their Unlock Africa weekly podcast series. Currently, featured markets include the US, UK, Australia, Belgium, Finland, Norway, and Switzerland. Updates and insights are available online via their virtual platform: ATW Connect. Cape Town, 22 March 2022 – In the lead up to […]
MEDIA STATEMENT: MINISTER LINDIWE SISULU WELCOMES CHANGES IN REGULATIONS AS IMMEDIATE BOOST TO TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has supported the decision to scrap the PCR tests for people visiting the country. Tonight, SA President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that all travellers entering South Africa will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test not older than 72 hours. All unvaccinated travellers entering the country who want […]
KEY ECONOMIC TRENDS AND TOPICS WILL BE DISCUSSED DURING THE AFRICAN TOURISM INVESTMENT SUMMIT
Key economic trends and topics will be discussed during the African Tourism Investment Summit on the 11th and 12th April in Cape Town to bolster investment in the continent ITIC (International Tourism Investment Conference), in partnership with World Travel Market Africa, will hold a cutting-edge Summit on ‘Investing in Africa’s future tourism growth and prosperity’ […]
WHAT ARE THE NEW INSIGHTS THAT WILL INFORM DÉCOR AND DESIGN IN A POST-PANDEMIC WORLD
The spaces we move, live and work in have all been radically re-imagined and will change further still… Industry researchers are investigating everything from how tech-smart or sustainable your home will be in the future to your evolving working space – either at home, at the office, at a communal shared space, on the beach, […]
PROPAK AFRICA ATTRACTS THOUSANDS OF VISITORS TO LIVE EVENT
The first two days of Propak Africa has seen thousands of visitors attending the show eager to see the latest products, machinery, technology and innovation offered by the 200+ exhibitors. Taking place this week from 8-11 March at the Expo Centre Nasrec in Johannesburg, Propak Africa is providing a much needed platform for buyers and […]
A FULL AND VARIED PROGRAMME AT AFRICA TRAVEL WEEK
With just over a month to go before Africa Travel Week (ATW) kicks off at the CTICC, excitement is running high in the industry. The globally-renowned travel and tourism event offers a unique platform for industry players who wish to increase their visibility, enter new markets, launch new products, assess the current industry landscape, generate […]
PROPAK AFRICA HIGHLIGHTS LATEST TRENDS ACROSS FULL-SPECTRUM OF PACKAGING
When it comes to invigorating the South African economy following the effects of the global pandemic, the return of live event trade shows and exhibitions will provide a much needed platform for buyers and sellers to connect face-to-face, business partnerships to develop, industries to come together and new products and services launched. One such exhibition […]
THE COUNTDOWN TO ILTM AFRICA BEGINS
Cape Town, 1 March 2022 – ILTM Africa is counting the days until its return to Cape Town, with just six weeks to go until the international luxury travel industry meets in Cape Town for the first time since 2019. ILTM Africa takes place in person from 11 to 13 April, alongside the popular WTM […]
RX AFRICA, SME TRADELINKS SUPPORT: ALL ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES
RX Africa’s commitment to assisting enterprises in their skills development initiatives and the promotion of black- and women-owned businesses is a business imperative. Says Carol Weaving, CEO of RX Africa: “As a long-time supporter of investing time, effort and finances into entities whose initiatives will impact skills and job creation, RX Africa is proud to […]
RX GLOBAL SUPPORT FOR 18TWENTY8, OLIVER’S HOUSE GROWS FOR 2022
RX Global and RX Africa have announced their continued support for the award-winning Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) 18twenty8 and Oliver’s House for 2022 by donating USD20 000 to each. “By increasing our donation amount for this year, we envision being able to support more students for a full year through 18twenty8; and more community members reliant on […]
MEETINGS AFRICA REIGNITING CONTINENT’S ECONOMY
JOHANNESBURG, TUESDAY 01 MARCH: If there is one thing that Meetings Africa can do, it is to create opportunities to reignite Africa’s economy so that it can grow back stronger than ever before. This was the consensus at a pulsating Meetings Africa trade floor opening ceremony on 1st March at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. The […]
MAMAMAGIC BABY EXPO 2022 KICKS OFF IN APRIL
After two years of despair for moms and dads who depended on the MamaMagic Baby Expo to help them on their parenting journey, Exposure Marketing is thrilled to announce the dates for the return of its premier parenting exhibition in 2022. MamaMagic kicks off its four-city exhibition activation in Gauteng from 7th- 10th April at the Gallagher […]
ENLIT AFRICA BACK AS A LIVE ENERGY EVENT IN CAPE TOWN IN JUNE: “PEOPLE WANT TO ENGAGE”
“Energy transition for Africa cannot follow similar trajectory to that of Europe” Enlit Africa returns to Cape Town as a live conference and exhibition Town from 7–9 June this year, focusing on the current opportunities and challenges in the energy sector, from self-generation for municipalities, to gas exploitation, to renewable and energy storage solutions for […]
REIMAGINE THE WORLD WITH DECOREX AFRICA – DECOREX AFRICA ANNOUNCES ITS NEW HYBRID FORMAT AND PHYSICAL SHOW DATES FOR 2022
You are invited To adapt. Begin anywhere, anytime, anyhow. Just begin. To rethink. Make change intelligible and purposeful. To redefine. Design for now, next and after we’re gone. It is with great excitement that we announce the relaunch of a dynamically reimagined Decorex Africa. On the forefront of décor, design and lifestyle trends for almost […]
LIFT ANNOUNCED AS OFFICIAL AIRLINE PARTNER FOR WTM AFRICA 2022
AFRICA TRAVEL WEEK: WE HAVE LIFT-OFF LIFT announced as official airline partner for WTM Africa 2022 All delegates will receive a 10% discount on flights to and from the event Cape Town, 12 February 2022 – South Africa’s newest airline, LIFT has joined forces with WTM Africa 2022, Africa’s premier business-to-business travel and tourism event, which […]
LATEST PRODUCTS, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION ON SHOW AT PROPAK AFRICA
A must for all contenders in the packaging and related industries, the full-spectrum packaging trade expo will be showcasing the very best that these industries offer. Propak Africa, together with co-located shows The GAPP Print Expo, Pro-Plas Expo, FoodPro Expo and Pro-Label Expo will be taking place from 8-11 March, at the Expo Centre, Nasrec […]
AFRICA TRAVEL WEEK – REGISTRATIONS OPEN!
Registrations for Africa Travel Week 2022, which is scheduled to go ahead from 11 to 13 April in the Host City of Cape Town, have opened. The registration portal for buyers opened on 18 January and exhibitors, Trade visitors and media delegates all opened last week. The trade show will once again bring together pan-African & international exhibitors as well as buyers from […]
EXPO INDUSTRY STARTS RECOVERY
Following the almost total absence of in-person industry shows, exhibitions and events for close on two years due to COVID-19, with many of the big annual events cancelled or moved to the virtual space, there are finally signs of normality in 2022. Yet there is uncertainty over whether this means that the expo industry is […]
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG WORK INTEGRATED EDUCATION 2022
At the UJ STH we are once again at the start of a new academic year and are feeling extremely excited about the tourism and hospitality industries once again resuming regular business. This year, we are embarking on a switch from Work Integrated Learning (WIL) to Work Integrated Education (WIE). The purpose of WIE is […]