As South Africa takes on IBTM World 2025 to showcase its business events capability at Fira Barcelona Gran Via in Spain, South African Tourism (SA Tourism) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Corne Koch as its new Chief Convention Bureau Officer, who will head the South African National Convention Bureau (SANCB) business […]
14 November 2025 – SA Tourism initially permitted exhibitor bookings for the 2026 version of the Meetings Africa trade shows, underlining the evolution of the country’s growing business events industry. From February 23 – 25, 2026, Africa’s largest trade Exhibition at the Sandton Convention Centre will host industry leaders, event organizers, and exhibitors of varying […]
South Africa’s events industry is firmly focused on the next generation – and the country’s untapped potential. Johannesburg, 6 October 2025 – South Africa’s tourism and hospitality skills gap has become impossible to ignore, with the crisis now dominating industry conversations from Cape Town conference halls to Johannesburg boardrooms. With youth unemployment at 45.5% (despite […]
Dear Tourism & Hospitality Colleagues and Friends, 🎉As part of our World Tourism Day celebrations, it is our pleasure to remind you about Tourism Educators South Africa (TESA), a registered non-profit organisation (Enterprise Number: 2025/293319/08). TESA’s vision is to be recognised as the voice of quality higher education in tourism and to contribute meaningfully to […]
The African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference will kick-off with a dynamic pre-conference day, designed to set the tone for a week of dealmaking, dialogue and collaboration. Taking place on September 29 ahead of the main conference program – which is scheduled for September 30 to October 3 – the pre-conference program […]
Following a rigorous and competitive procurement process led by South African Tourism, Johannesburg and Durban have officially been confirmed as the host cities for Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba respectively for the next five years commencing 2026. The process saw several cities and provinces across the country submit compelling bids to host the flagship […]
As part of a strategic move to streamline operations, strengthen regional alignment, and support long-term growth, Specialised Exhibitions has transitioned to a new name: Montgomery Group Africa. This name change reflects the consolidation of Montgomery Group’s regional divisions across Africa under one unified management structure — creating a more agile, efficient, and future-focused organisation. While […]
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve expanded our services to include world-class technical event production solutions—designed to save you time, effort, and budget while delivering unforgettable results. Whether you’re planning a high-impact corporate event, a lifestyle showcase, or a multi-venue broadcast, our new offering gives you access to cutting-edge equipment, expert teams, and seamless execution—all […]
