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DISCLAIMER: Opinions expressed in The Event do not necessarily represent the offi cial viewpoint of the editor or the publisher, while inclusion of adverts/advertising features does not imply endorsement of any business, product or service. Copyright of this material is reserved. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, The Event and/or its employees may not be held liable or responsible for any act or ommission committed by any person, including a juristic person, referred to in this publication. It and they furthermore accept(s) no responsibility for any liability arising out of any reliance that a reader of this publication places on the contents of this publication.

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Publisher: Lance Gibbons

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Executive Editor: Maya Kulycky

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Business Manager: Taryn Fowler

taryn@fi lmeventmedia.co.za

Sales Manager: Rhoda Webb

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Head of Design: Zaid Hendricks

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www.fi lmeventmedia.co.za

The

Africa’s Leading Meetings Industry MagazineE vent

4 EXSA Award Winners

7 EIBTM

10 TPSA Award Winners

14 Experts Speak at ICCA

16 Durban ICC

20 INDABA 2013

22 Events

24 Insuring Events

28 Conference Organizers Push For Professionalism

32 Association Spotlight

36 Acheivements

37 Opportunities

38 Advertisers / Directory Listings

Celebrating Exhibition and Event Achievements

Focus on Global Events and FYP

Celebrating Entertainment and Events Achievements

What You Need To Know

Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Changes You Need To Know About

Cover Story

Rekindling Interest in Professional Accreditation

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CONTENTS

DISCLAIMER: Opinions expressed in The Event do not necessarily represent the offi cial viewpoint of the editor or the publisher, while inclusion of adverts/advertising features does not imply endorsement of any business, product or service. Copyright of this material is reserved. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, The Event and/or its employees may not be held liable or responsible for any act or ommission committed by any person, including a juristic person, referred to in this publication. It and they furthermore accept(s) no responsibility for any liability arising out of any reliance that a reader of this publication places on the contents of this publication.

Join us

www.theevent.co.za

Publisher: Lance Gibbons

lance@fi lmeventmedia.co.za

Executive Editor: Maya Kulycky

maya@fi lmeventmedia.co.za

Business Manager: Taryn Fowler

taryn@fi lmeventmedia.co.za

Sales Manager: Rhoda Webb

rhoda@fi lmeventmedia.co.za

Head of Design: Zaid Hendricks

zaid@fi lmeventmedia.co.za

Sales and Marketing Assistant:

Robyn-Lee Malan

robynlee@fi lmeventmedia.co.za

57 2nd Avenue

Harfi eld Village

Claremont

7708

South Africa

Telephone: +27 21 674 0646

www.fi lmeventmedia.co.za

The

Africa’s Leading Meetings Industry MagazineE vent

4 EXSA Award Winners

7 EIBTM

10 TPSA Award Winners

14 Experts Speak at ICCA

16 Durban ICC

20 INDABA 2013

22 Events

24 Insuring Events

28 Conference Organizers Push For Professionalism

32 Association Spotlight

36 Acheivements

37 Opportunities

38 Advertisers / Directory Listings

Celebrating Exhibition and Event Achievements

Focus on Global Events and FYP

Celebrating Entertainment and Events Achievements

What You Need To Know

Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Changes You Need To Know About

Cover Story

Rekindling Interest in Professional Accreditation

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NEWS

EXSA AWARD WINNERS

The Exhibition Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) announced

the winners of the EXSA Awards at an evening ceremony in November. Over 350 guests, including industry leaders from across South Africa, gathered to celebrate achievements in stand design, the best exhibitions and venues of the year and more. “Green Awards” prizes were also presented, a new category introduced for the first time this year. Tender Mavundla, ex Idols finalist, entertained the audience. “It was a really fabulous evening and a time when the industry celebrates all the hard-work and efforts put into all the exhibitions held throughout the year. I think everyone can give themselves a huge round of applause – especially to all the finalists and winners,” commented EXSA GM Sue Gannon.

Congratulations to the winners:

Best Stands of the Year:

Custom built stands: 12sq.m & underSeatworks for their xtownx stand at Indaba

Custom built stands: 13 – 24 sq.m The Exhibitionist for their own stand at Markex

Custom built stands: 25m² - 50 sq.mOasys for their own stand at Markex

Custom built stands: 50 – 100 sq.m. Oasys for the Kerself stand at Power & Electrical World Africa

Custom built stands: 101 – 200 sq.mScan for their Armscor stand at AAD

Custom built stands: over 201 sq.m.The Exhibitionist for Becker Mining at Electra Mining

System built stands: 12 sq.m. and under3d Design for the NH Hotels stand at Indaba

System built stands: 13 – 24 sq.m3d Design for the Landis & Gyr stand at AMEU

System built stands: 25 - 50 sq.m 3d Design for GE SA Technologies at Africa Rail and Ports\3d Design for the Gijima stand at Govtech

System built stands: 51 – 100 sq.mScan Display for their own stand at Markex

System built stands: 101 – 200 sq.m3d Design for the Kemtek Print Solutions stand at Sign Africa

Externally designed stands of any sizeScan for the Evonik Plexi Glass stand at Sign AfricaProgroup for the Denel stand at AAD

Custom and system built stands (mixed)Expo Solutions for Vetho House at Indaba

Pavilions of any sizeDesign and Display for the Gauteng Tourism Pavilion at Indaba

Outdoor stand of any sizeScan Display for the Department of Environmental Studies at COP 17

Best Exhibitions of the Year:

Best Consumer Exhibition: 3000 sq.m and underGo Glamour – JohannesburgOrganiser: Three City Events

Best Consumer Exhibition: 3001- 6000 sq.mSABC Baba Indaba – Cape TownOrganiser: Three City Events

Best Consumer Exhibition: 6001-12 000 sq.mMama Magic – The Baby Expo – JohannesburgOrganiser: Exposure Marketing

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NEWS

EXSA AWARD WINNERS

Best Consumer Exhibition: 12 000 sq.m & overGauteng Homemakers ExpoOrganiser: The Homemakers Fair

Best Trade Exhibition: 3 000 – 6 000 sq.mMeetings Africa – JohannesburgOrganiser: Scan on ShowBest Trade Exhibition: 6 000 – 12 000 sq.m.IFSEC South AfricaOrganiser; Montgomery Africa

Best Trade Exhibition: 12 000sqm & over Electra MiningOrganiser; Specialised Exhibitions

Best Trade and Consumer Exhibition:1000 – 3000 sq.mThe Green Expo – JohannesburgOrganiser: Three City Events

Best Trade and Consumer Exhibition: 3 000 – 6 000 sq.m.Future Ed – JohannesburgOrganiser: Exposure Marketing

Best Trade and Consumer Exhibition: 6000 -12 000 sq.mGrand Designs LiveOrganiser: Montgomery Africa

Best Trade and Consumer Exhibition: 12 000 sq.m & overSA Cheese FestivalOrganiser: Agri Expo

Best Exhibition held alongside a ConferenceThe South African Automotive Week, held in Port ElizabethOrganiser: Inkanyezi Events

For the Green Stand/Exhibition Awards:

Best Small Stand Award Scan Display Solutions for their Pfizer stand

Best Medium Stand AwardScan Display Solutions for DEA at the CCR Expo at COP 17

Best Large Stand AwardComplete Exhibition for Sasol:

Olifants In-Situ Display

Best Green Outdoor Pavilion The CCR Expo/Marquee which was at COP 17 Organiser: Scan Interactive

Best Green ExhibitionThe Green Expo held in both Cape Town and Jhb Organiser: Three City Events

The Best Company Awards:

The Best Supplier Company – Stand Design and Construction3D Design (Division of 3D Group)

The Best Supplier Company – SecurityLodge Events Security

The Best Supplier Company – AVGearhouse South Africa – JHBThe Best Supplier Company – General. It was a tie between:Tree-Mendous Pot Plant HireZF Cleaning Services cc

Best Venue Cape Town International Convention Centr

Best Organiser Specialised ExhibitionsBest Employees of the Year:

Best Venue EmployeeMeghan Pietersen (Cape Town International Convention Centre)

Best Organiser Employee Brad Hook (Specialised Exhibitions)

Best Supplier Employee – Stand Design & ConstructionDylan Solomon (3D Shell (Division of 3D Group)

Best Supplier Employee – SecurityMark Sleep (The Stable Management Group)

Best Supplier Employee – AVCharl Smit (Gearhouse South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Cape Town)

Best Supplier Employee – GeneralJacqui Nel (Exhibition Freighting G.S.M.)

The EXSA Personality of the YearVinnie Orchard (Expo Solutions)

The 2012 Chairman’s Award Doug Rix, DK Design

Nigel Walker EXSA Chair

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NEWS

EXSA AWARD WINNERS

The Exhibition Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) announced

the winners of the EXSA Awards at an evening ceremony in November. Over 350 guests, including industry leaders from across South Africa, gathered to celebrate achievements in stand design, the best exhibitions and venues of the year and more. “Green Awards” prizes were also presented, a new category introduced for the first time this year. Tender Mavundla, ex Idols finalist, entertained the audience. “It was a really fabulous evening and a time when the industry celebrates all the hard-work and efforts put into all the exhibitions held throughout the year. I think everyone can give themselves a huge round of applause – especially to all the finalists and winners,” commented EXSA GM Sue Gannon.

Congratulations to the winners:

Best Stands of the Year:

Custom built stands: 12sq.m & underSeatworks for their xtownx stand at Indaba

Custom built stands: 13 – 24 sq.m The Exhibitionist for their own stand at Markex

Custom built stands: 25m² - 50 sq.mOasys for their own stand at Markex

Custom built stands: 50 – 100 sq.m. Oasys for the Kerself stand at Power & Electrical World Africa

Custom built stands: 101 – 200 sq.mScan for their Armscor stand at AAD

Custom built stands: over 201 sq.m.The Exhibitionist for Becker Mining at Electra Mining

System built stands: 12 sq.m. and under3d Design for the NH Hotels stand at Indaba

System built stands: 13 – 24 sq.m3d Design for the Landis & Gyr stand at AMEU

System built stands: 25 - 50 sq.m 3d Design for GE SA Technologies at Africa Rail and Ports\3d Design for the Gijima stand at Govtech

System built stands: 51 – 100 sq.mScan Display for their own stand at Markex

System built stands: 101 – 200 sq.m3d Design for the Kemtek Print Solutions stand at Sign Africa

Externally designed stands of any sizeScan for the Evonik Plexi Glass stand at Sign AfricaProgroup for the Denel stand at AAD

Custom and system built stands (mixed)Expo Solutions for Vetho House at Indaba

Pavilions of any sizeDesign and Display for the Gauteng Tourism Pavilion at Indaba

Outdoor stand of any sizeScan Display for the Department of Environmental Studies at COP 17

Best Exhibitions of the Year:

Best Consumer Exhibition: 3000 sq.m and underGo Glamour – JohannesburgOrganiser: Three City Events

Best Consumer Exhibition: 3001- 6000 sq.mSABC Baba Indaba – Cape TownOrganiser: Three City Events

Best Consumer Exhibition: 6001-12 000 sq.mMama Magic – The Baby Expo – JohannesburgOrganiser: Exposure Marketing

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NEWS

EXSA AWARD WINNERS

Best Consumer Exhibition: 12 000 sq.m & overGauteng Homemakers ExpoOrganiser: The Homemakers Fair

Best Trade Exhibition: 3 000 – 6 000 sq.mMeetings Africa – JohannesburgOrganiser: Scan on ShowBest Trade Exhibition: 6 000 – 12 000 sq.m.IFSEC South AfricaOrganiser; Montgomery Africa

Best Trade Exhibition: 12 000sqm & over Electra MiningOrganiser; Specialised Exhibitions

Best Trade and Consumer Exhibition:1000 – 3000 sq.mThe Green Expo – JohannesburgOrganiser: Three City Events

Best Trade and Consumer Exhibition: 3 000 – 6 000 sq.m.Future Ed – JohannesburgOrganiser: Exposure Marketing

Best Trade and Consumer Exhibition: 6000 -12 000 sq.mGrand Designs LiveOrganiser: Montgomery Africa

Best Trade and Consumer Exhibition: 12 000 sq.m & overSA Cheese FestivalOrganiser: Agri Expo

Best Exhibition held alongside a ConferenceThe South African Automotive Week, held in Port ElizabethOrganiser: Inkanyezi Events

For the Green Stand/Exhibition Awards:

Best Small Stand Award Scan Display Solutions for their Pfizer stand

Best Medium Stand AwardScan Display Solutions for DEA at the CCR Expo at COP 17

Best Large Stand AwardComplete Exhibition for Sasol:

Olifants In-Situ Display

Best Green Outdoor Pavilion The CCR Expo/Marquee which was at COP 17 Organiser: Scan Interactive

Best Green ExhibitionThe Green Expo held in both Cape Town and Jhb Organiser: Three City Events

The Best Company Awards:

The Best Supplier Company – Stand Design and Construction3D Design (Division of 3D Group)

The Best Supplier Company – SecurityLodge Events Security

The Best Supplier Company – AVGearhouse South Africa – JHBThe Best Supplier Company – General. It was a tie between:Tree-Mendous Pot Plant HireZF Cleaning Services cc

Best Venue Cape Town International Convention Centr

Best Organiser Specialised ExhibitionsBest Employees of the Year:

Best Venue EmployeeMeghan Pietersen (Cape Town International Convention Centre)

Best Organiser Employee Brad Hook (Specialised Exhibitions)

Best Supplier Employee – Stand Design & ConstructionDylan Solomon (3D Shell (Division of 3D Group)

Best Supplier Employee – SecurityMark Sleep (The Stable Management Group)

Best Supplier Employee – AVCharl Smit (Gearhouse South Africa (Pty) Ltd - Cape Town)

Best Supplier Employee – GeneralJacqui Nel (Exhibition Freighting G.S.M.)

The EXSA Personality of the YearVinnie Orchard (Expo Solutions)

The 2012 Chairman’s Award Doug Rix, DK Design

Nigel Walker EXSA Chair

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NEWS

I n the two years since its inception, ConCept G has planted its feet firm-ly in the events industry

turf, becoming a member of numerous associations includ-ing EXSA, The Event Greening Forum and IFES.

“ConCept G has grown from strength to strength since in-ception. From a small company we have evolved into a medium sized entity, having been award-ed some prestigious projects over this period that have fur-ther enhanced our experience and placed us on the map,” explains managing partner Gill Gibbs. “We are in the process of acquiring an established custom exhibition company in Cape Town, which has led to the expansion of our facility in Johannesburg and an increase in our staff complement. The acquisition further enhances our ability to provide excellent service and solutions to our cli-ents.”

The faces behind the brand are Andrew and Gill Gibbs. An-drew has extensive exhibition

stand and shell system experi-ence, having worked at Oasys Innovations for 17 years. His wife and business partner, Gill, has been a key account manag-er for both Oasys Innovations and International Fairs & Ex-hibitions. Andrew and Gill see themselves as brand and image ambassadors to the exhibition and event industries, with a collective 26 years of experi-ence and expertise, building on, and adding value, to the reputa-tion of their clients. The results speak for themselves.

“In our first year of opera-tions, Andrew was appointed by Oasys Innovations to proj-ect manage the SA Pavilion at the World Expo in Shanghai, China, an eight month activa-tion that comprised the actual bricks and mortar stage of the Pavilion building to the realisa-tion of the interior finishes, dis-plays, event, AV and content de-velopment,” says Gill. “In our second year, we were awarded the IEC Gauteng Operations Results Centre at SABC, Auck-land Park. In 2011, we were ap-

pointed by the preferred Agency to realise the Siemens Africa Sustainable Cities Road Show which was launched at Tur-bine Hall in JHB, then moved to Cape Town and then culmi-nated in KZN with COP 17. We have realised bespoke system solutions for EMC and Vmware, working closely with the mar-keting agencies and we recently successfully completed various bespoke and system stands for Electra Mining.”

The company has also pro-vided project management ser-vices to the rAge Expo over the past two years, with 2012 being the third year. ConCept G has also realised various system and custom (bespoke) design stands for rAge.

It’s been a busy year. In May, the company was appointed to provide and fi nish the infrastruc-ture, services and project man-agement of AVI Africa, as well as various design stands for the poultry exhibition at Emperor’s Palace. ConCept G also provided a number of stands and pavilions

at Saitex and Africa’s Big 7, as well as the Media Centre and Hosted Buyer’s Lounge at Meetings Africa for the appointed agency at Meet-ings Africa, Africa’s biggest busi-ness tourism lekgotla. Another personal highlight for Concept G was being appointed to manage some of the branding and activa-tions for Indaba.

“Our company ethos is to go beyond the ordinary and not to settle for less than the best,” says Gill. “Dedicated, professional and hands on service is key with deliv-erables and attention to detail. We have passion for our product, our clients and our industry. Our initial tag line at the inception of ConCept G was: ‘It is in chang-ing, that we fi nd purpose.’ We continue to uphold this as part of our ethos, along with our new tag line...going beyond the ordinary...”

ConCept G forges prides itself on profi cient planning and prepa-ration, which is key to the success of any event.

For more information visit http://www.conceptg.co.za

Exhibition stands and event in-frastructure supplier ConCept G opened their doors two years ago and have grown into a tried and trusted industry brand.

CONCEPT GADVERTORIAL

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NEWS

EIBTM FOCUSES ON GLOBAL EVENTS

EIBTM, the global meet-ings and events exhibi-tion, is celebrating its 25th anniversary from

the 27-29 November. The theme is “Global Events” and industry leaders are converging on Barce-lona, Spain to discuss the future and the impact of the global econ-omy on business. The African continent will share the spotlight with other regions from around the world as the South African National Convention Bureau sets out to boost global and regional competitiveness by outlining new initiatives at a press conference at this year’s EIBTM.

“We are enthusiastic, ener-gised and determined,” says Amanda Kotze-Nhlapo, Executive Manager of the National Conven-tion Bureau. “We have targets that we are confident we will reach. It’s our collective ambition to grow business event arrivals to South Africa by 50% in the next five years. This will mean an additional US$344 million for the South Af-rican economy and an additional 31 000 jobs. South Africa has one intention: to show the world, in word and deed, that South Africa is stepping up to boost its global and regional competitiveness and unlock the significant potential of the business event market for South Africa and the rest of the continent,” says Kotze-Nhlapo.

Chief Executive Officer of South African Tourism, Mr. Thu-lani Nzima will outline strategic developments that have taken place over the past year, including the launch of the SANCB (South African National Convention Bu-reau) which is charged with sharp-ening the destination’s competi-tiveness to put South Africa in the top global rankings of the world’s preferred business event desti-nations. “The growth potential of the destination and region is enormous,” Kotze-Nhlapo added, “South Africa is going after that potential with a strategically coor-dinated plan.”

New initiatives outlined by Nzima will include the inter-national benchmarking of the South African bidding process lead by the recently formed Busi-ness Events Coordinating Council (BECC), a body that represents the country’s convention bureau and provinces. The BECC has al-ready laid a firm foundation for South Africa’s bidding (and win-ning) strategy by agreement and implementation of lead sharing strategies, conduct of bid offs and bidding protocols. Incentive tour-ism is also a significant focus of South Africa’s plans. The elec-tion this year of David Sand to the global president of the Society for Incentive and Travel Executives (SITE) is historic as this is the first time an African has been elected

to head up the international body. “David’s election gives our in-centive industry, and indeed our destination, an opportunity and a platform to position the region and South Africa strongly… to at-tract more incentive travellers to South and Southern Africa,” said Kotze-Nhlapo. Finally, the new ex-panded Meetings Africa debuted at EIBTM. “To unlock Africa’s potential in business events de-mands partnership and collabora-tion,” Kotze-Nhlapo says, “it’s our medium- to-long-term ambition to build a pan-African Meetings Africa. This will foster an environ-ment in which more regional and global conventions are held in South Africa to deliver a lasting and beneficial impact on the con-tinent, the country and the people who work – and who have ambi-tion to work – in tourism.”

“Our theme at Meetings Af-rica 2013 is Advancing Africa To-gether. Meetings Africa 2013 will give best and seamless access to the African service offering in business events and to a regional and continental industry that’s ca-pable and that’s ready to do busi-ness,” added Kotze-Nhlapo.

Africa won’t be the only con-tinent in the spotlight at EIBTM. The EIBTM CEO Summit is ex-pected to attract a record num-ber of industry leaders this year with 70 C-level executives from 20 countries due to gather at the event. A number of those attend-ing the Summit will be Chinese, following the success of last year’s inaugural China Meetings Sum-mit at EIBTM.

China is expected to bring a number of experts from the region’s meetings industry to discuss the growth and move-ment of inbound and outbound business plus the concerns and

opportunities that face the China market. This year’s IBTM Global Industry Research presented at CIBTM 2012 revealed that desti-nations being used outside China are mainly in Asia but already there are significant numbers of meetings going to Europe, the US and Australia and this is likely to increase in future. 72% of buyers said they were looking at new des-tinations in the next 12 months. When considering the buyers’ top 10 countries of choice for hold-ing events in Asia, China was most popular with 62% of all par-ticipants selecting it as the most used destination. Hong Kong fol-lowed with 45.5% and 35.9% of re-spondents selected Thailand.

Craig Moyes, Reed Travel Exhi-bitions Portfolio Director, for the IBTM Global Events Group says, “the IBTM portfolio of events in-cludes CIBTM - the annual event for the meetings industry that was launched in Beijing in 2005. Year on year this event has grown and this year’s was the largest to date. The growth is not only from international, local and regional exhibitor base but also from a Hosted Buyer and trade visitor perspective. This year we wel-comed the most Chinese Hosted Buyers seen at the show as a di-rect result of CIBTM roadshows to 2nd and 3rd tier cities which are increasingly recognizing the meetings profession”. Other topics for discussion will cover anticipated growth for the industry, the development of the domestic meetings industry and the ways in which the local trade and infrastructure is helping to meet the perpetuating needs of a meetings industry which is ex-panding at an exponential rate.

For more information on EIBTM visit: http://www.eibtm.com

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NEWS

I n the two years since its inception, ConCept G has planted its feet firm-ly in the events industry

turf, becoming a member of numerous associations includ-ing EXSA, The Event Greening Forum and IFES.

“ConCept G has grown from strength to strength since in-ception. From a small company we have evolved into a medium sized entity, having been award-ed some prestigious projects over this period that have fur-ther enhanced our experience and placed us on the map,” explains managing partner Gill Gibbs. “We are in the process of acquiring an established custom exhibition company in Cape Town, which has led to the expansion of our facility in Johannesburg and an increase in our staff complement. The acquisition further enhances our ability to provide excellent service and solutions to our cli-ents.”

The faces behind the brand are Andrew and Gill Gibbs. An-drew has extensive exhibition

stand and shell system experi-ence, having worked at Oasys Innovations for 17 years. His wife and business partner, Gill, has been a key account manag-er for both Oasys Innovations and International Fairs & Ex-hibitions. Andrew and Gill see themselves as brand and image ambassadors to the exhibition and event industries, with a collective 26 years of experi-ence and expertise, building on, and adding value, to the reputa-tion of their clients. The results speak for themselves.

“In our first year of opera-tions, Andrew was appointed by Oasys Innovations to proj-ect manage the SA Pavilion at the World Expo in Shanghai, China, an eight month activa-tion that comprised the actual bricks and mortar stage of the Pavilion building to the realisa-tion of the interior finishes, dis-plays, event, AV and content de-velopment,” says Gill. “In our second year, we were awarded the IEC Gauteng Operations Results Centre at SABC, Auck-land Park. In 2011, we were ap-

pointed by the preferred Agency to realise the Siemens Africa Sustainable Cities Road Show which was launched at Tur-bine Hall in JHB, then moved to Cape Town and then culmi-nated in KZN with COP 17. We have realised bespoke system solutions for EMC and Vmware, working closely with the mar-keting agencies and we recently successfully completed various bespoke and system stands for Electra Mining.”

The company has also pro-vided project management ser-vices to the rAge Expo over the past two years, with 2012 being the third year. ConCept G has also realised various system and custom (bespoke) design stands for rAge.

It’s been a busy year. In May, the company was appointed to provide and fi nish the infrastruc-ture, services and project man-agement of AVI Africa, as well as various design stands for the poultry exhibition at Emperor’s Palace. ConCept G also provided a number of stands and pavilions

at Saitex and Africa’s Big 7, as well as the Media Centre and Hosted Buyer’s Lounge at Meetings Africa for the appointed agency at Meet-ings Africa, Africa’s biggest busi-ness tourism lekgotla. Another personal highlight for Concept G was being appointed to manage some of the branding and activa-tions for Indaba.

“Our company ethos is to go beyond the ordinary and not to settle for less than the best,” says Gill. “Dedicated, professional and hands on service is key with deliv-erables and attention to detail. We have passion for our product, our clients and our industry. Our initial tag line at the inception of ConCept G was: ‘It is in chang-ing, that we fi nd purpose.’ We continue to uphold this as part of our ethos, along with our new tag line...going beyond the ordinary...”

ConCept G forges prides itself on profi cient planning and prepa-ration, which is key to the success of any event.

For more information visit http://www.conceptg.co.za

Exhibition stands and event in-frastructure supplier ConCept G opened their doors two years ago and have grown into a tried and trusted industry brand.

CONCEPT GADVERTORIAL

| 07

NEWS

EIBTM FOCUSES ON GLOBAL EVENTS

EIBTM, the global meet-ings and events exhibi-tion, is celebrating its 25th anniversary from

the 27-29 November. The theme is “Global Events” and industry leaders are converging on Barce-lona, Spain to discuss the future and the impact of the global econ-omy on business. The African continent will share the spotlight with other regions from around the world as the South African National Convention Bureau sets out to boost global and regional competitiveness by outlining new initiatives at a press conference at this year’s EIBTM.

“We are enthusiastic, ener-gised and determined,” says Amanda Kotze-Nhlapo, Executive Manager of the National Conven-tion Bureau. “We have targets that we are confident we will reach. It’s our collective ambition to grow business event arrivals to South Africa by 50% in the next five years. This will mean an additional US$344 million for the South Af-rican economy and an additional 31 000 jobs. South Africa has one intention: to show the world, in word and deed, that South Africa is stepping up to boost its global and regional competitiveness and unlock the significant potential of the business event market for South Africa and the rest of the continent,” says Kotze-Nhlapo.

Chief Executive Officer of South African Tourism, Mr. Thu-lani Nzima will outline strategic developments that have taken place over the past year, including the launch of the SANCB (South African National Convention Bu-reau) which is charged with sharp-ening the destination’s competi-tiveness to put South Africa in the top global rankings of the world’s preferred business event desti-nations. “The growth potential of the destination and region is enormous,” Kotze-Nhlapo added, “South Africa is going after that potential with a strategically coor-dinated plan.”

New initiatives outlined by Nzima will include the inter-national benchmarking of the South African bidding process lead by the recently formed Busi-ness Events Coordinating Council (BECC), a body that represents the country’s convention bureau and provinces. The BECC has al-ready laid a firm foundation for South Africa’s bidding (and win-ning) strategy by agreement and implementation of lead sharing strategies, conduct of bid offs and bidding protocols. Incentive tour-ism is also a significant focus of South Africa’s plans. The elec-tion this year of David Sand to the global president of the Society for Incentive and Travel Executives (SITE) is historic as this is the first time an African has been elected

to head up the international body. “David’s election gives our in-centive industry, and indeed our destination, an opportunity and a platform to position the region and South Africa strongly… to at-tract more incentive travellers to South and Southern Africa,” said Kotze-Nhlapo. Finally, the new ex-panded Meetings Africa debuted at EIBTM. “To unlock Africa’s potential in business events de-mands partnership and collabora-tion,” Kotze-Nhlapo says, “it’s our medium- to-long-term ambition to build a pan-African Meetings Africa. This will foster an environ-ment in which more regional and global conventions are held in South Africa to deliver a lasting and beneficial impact on the con-tinent, the country and the people who work – and who have ambi-tion to work – in tourism.”

“Our theme at Meetings Af-rica 2013 is Advancing Africa To-gether. Meetings Africa 2013 will give best and seamless access to the African service offering in business events and to a regional and continental industry that’s ca-pable and that’s ready to do busi-ness,” added Kotze-Nhlapo.

Africa won’t be the only con-tinent in the spotlight at EIBTM. The EIBTM CEO Summit is ex-pected to attract a record num-ber of industry leaders this year with 70 C-level executives from 20 countries due to gather at the event. A number of those attend-ing the Summit will be Chinese, following the success of last year’s inaugural China Meetings Sum-mit at EIBTM.

China is expected to bring a number of experts from the region’s meetings industry to discuss the growth and move-ment of inbound and outbound business plus the concerns and

opportunities that face the China market. This year’s IBTM Global Industry Research presented at CIBTM 2012 revealed that desti-nations being used outside China are mainly in Asia but already there are significant numbers of meetings going to Europe, the US and Australia and this is likely to increase in future. 72% of buyers said they were looking at new des-tinations in the next 12 months. When considering the buyers’ top 10 countries of choice for hold-ing events in Asia, China was most popular with 62% of all par-ticipants selecting it as the most used destination. Hong Kong fol-lowed with 45.5% and 35.9% of re-spondents selected Thailand.

Craig Moyes, Reed Travel Exhi-bitions Portfolio Director, for the IBTM Global Events Group says, “the IBTM portfolio of events in-cludes CIBTM - the annual event for the meetings industry that was launched in Beijing in 2005. Year on year this event has grown and this year’s was the largest to date. The growth is not only from international, local and regional exhibitor base but also from a Hosted Buyer and trade visitor perspective. This year we wel-comed the most Chinese Hosted Buyers seen at the show as a di-rect result of CIBTM roadshows to 2nd and 3rd tier cities which are increasingly recognizing the meetings profession”. Other topics for discussion will cover anticipated growth for the industry, the development of the domestic meetings industry and the ways in which the local trade and infrastructure is helping to meet the perpetuating needs of a meetings industry which is ex-panding at an exponential rate.

For more information on EIBTM visit: http://www.eibtm.com

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REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT - TSHWANE

ICCA AND EIBTM FORUM FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

EIBTM isn’t just for seasoned industry experts. There is a place for industry newcom-ers as well - at the ICCA and

EIBTM Forum for Young Profession-als (FYP). The FYP is open to those with a full-time job in the events business who are interested in join-ing their peers from across the world

for projects, networking, and mentor-ing at EIBTM. The FYP is free for par-ticipants and includes flights, accom-modation, and meals, but most im-portantly, exposure to industry leaders and trends.

This year, Refilwe Nchebisang, Marketing Coordinator at the CSIR In-ternational Convention Centre will be attending the FYP, bringing what she learns there back to Tshwane, South Africa. Bronwen Cadle de Ponte, Mar-keting & Sales Manager at the CSIR says, “the international meetings industry is relatively young in South Africa and international exposure is limited which means that learning op-portunities for young professionals in our industry in South Africa are scarce and can be costly. [This] is a fantas-tic opportunity to accelerate learning and build contacts in the international business events industry.” Refilwe echoes those goals, “I hope to learn as much as possible about the meet-ings industry, the latest international trends and to bring back a knowledge seed that I can share with my col-leagues and somehow incorporate it in the industry.”

Refilwe was selected as one of 20 candidates to attend the FYP from a pool of 80 applicants. Since she began at the CSIR ICC, as an in-service trainee, Refilwe has always “demonstrated an outstanding hunger for increasing her knowledge and improving the status quo,” says Bronwen. Supporting individ-uals who demonstrate these qualities is a must, Bronwen insists, and the industry would benefit from even more opportu-nities like this one. “We don’t have many formal qualifications for the meetings industry in South Africa so forums such as this one can really assist with acceler-ated learning for our industry.” Refilwe agrees, “Absolutely, this is an opportunity that any young professional in the meet-ings industry would benefit from. Not only in one’s personal career prospects but for organisations one works for. There can only be a positive ripple effect from this that will enhance the meetings industry in Africa moving forward.”

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REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT - TSHWANE

515 Johannes Ramokhoase Street (old Proes Street), Arcadia, 0007 Tel: (012) 326 9311 Fax: (012) 326 1067 Email: archot@aracadia.co.za www.arcadiahotel.co.za

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REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT - TSHWANE

ICCA AND EIBTM FORUM FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

EIBTM isn’t just for seasoned industry experts. There is a place for industry newcom-ers as well - at the ICCA and

EIBTM Forum for Young Profession-als (FYP). The FYP is open to those with a full-time job in the events business who are interested in join-ing their peers from across the world

for projects, networking, and mentor-ing at EIBTM. The FYP is free for par-ticipants and includes flights, accom-modation, and meals, but most im-portantly, exposure to industry leaders and trends.

This year, Refilwe Nchebisang, Marketing Coordinator at the CSIR In-ternational Convention Centre will be attending the FYP, bringing what she learns there back to Tshwane, South Africa. Bronwen Cadle de Ponte, Mar-keting & Sales Manager at the CSIR says, “the international meetings industry is relatively young in South Africa and international exposure is limited which means that learning op-portunities for young professionals in our industry in South Africa are scarce and can be costly. [This] is a fantas-tic opportunity to accelerate learning and build contacts in the international business events industry.” Refilwe echoes those goals, “I hope to learn as much as possible about the meet-ings industry, the latest international trends and to bring back a knowledge seed that I can share with my col-leagues and somehow incorporate it in the industry.”

Refilwe was selected as one of 20 candidates to attend the FYP from a pool of 80 applicants. Since she began at the CSIR ICC, as an in-service trainee, Refilwe has always “demonstrated an outstanding hunger for increasing her knowledge and improving the status quo,” says Bronwen. Supporting individ-uals who demonstrate these qualities is a must, Bronwen insists, and the industry would benefit from even more opportu-nities like this one. “We don’t have many formal qualifications for the meetings industry in South Africa so forums such as this one can really assist with acceler-ated learning for our industry.” Refilwe agrees, “Absolutely, this is an opportunity that any young professional in the meet-ings industry would benefit from. Not only in one’s personal career prospects but for organisations one works for. There can only be a positive ripple effect from this that will enhance the meetings industry in Africa moving forward.”

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REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT - TSHWANE

515 Johannes Ramokhoase Street (old Proes Street), Arcadia, 0007 Tel: (012) 326 9311 Fax: (012) 326 1067 Email: archot@aracadia.co.za www.arcadiahotel.co.za

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TPSA AWARD WINNERS

NEWS

It’s not often that people be-hind the scenes get to enjoy the limelight, but once a year that’s exactly what happens

for members of the Live Enter-tainment/Events Industry at South Africa’s Cape Town Techni-cal Production Services Assoica-tion (TPSA) Awards. TPSA mem-bers were invited to nominate candidates for the awards, which were presented at a gala on 12 November.

Congratulations to the Winners:

BEST NEWCOMER – LIGHTING DESIGNER Winner: MOENIER ALLIEAward Sponsored: DWR DISTRIBUTION

BEST NEWCOMER – SOUND ENGINEERWinner: HUGO BIERMANN

Award Sponsored: TPSA

BEST NEWCOMER – AV ENGINEERWinner: ANDREW BOSMAN Award Sponsored: SIMPLY AV

FAVOURITE AV RENTAL COM-PANYWinner: AV DIRECT Award Sponsored: KILOWATT AV

FAVOURITE SOUND RENTAL COMPANYWinner: EASTERN ACOUSTICSAward Sponsored: TPSA

FAVOURITE LIGHTING RENTAL COMPANYWinner: GEARHOUSEAward Sponsored:

DWR DISTRIBUTION

FAVOURITE TECHNICAL VENUEWinner: GRAND WEST ARENA Award Sponsored: THE EVENT

FAVOURITE TECHNICAL STAG-ING COMPANYWinner: GEARHOUSE

Award Sponsored: TPSA

BEST RIGGER OF THE YEAR Winner: WIKUS VISSER Award Sponsored: TPSA

LIGHTING DESIGNER OF THE YEAR Winner: ALAN MULLER Award Sponsored: DWR DISTRIBUTION

AV ENGINEER OF THE YEARWinner: MATTHEW HOLMESAward Sponsored: TPSA

SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEARWinner: CARL FROST Award Sponsored: TPSA

PRODUCTION MANAGER OF THE YEARWinner: WAYNE KRULL Award Sponsored: ESP AFRIKA

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TPSA AWARD WINNERS

NEWS

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TPSA AWARD WINNERS

NEWS

It’s not often that people be-hind the scenes get to enjoy the limelight, but once a year that’s exactly what happens

for members of the Live Enter-tainment/Events Industry at South Africa’s Cape Town Techni-cal Production Services Assoica-tion (TPSA) Awards. TPSA mem-bers were invited to nominate candidates for the awards, which were presented at a gala on 12 November.

Congratulations to the Winners:

BEST NEWCOMER – LIGHTING DESIGNER Winner: MOENIER ALLIEAward Sponsored: DWR DISTRIBUTION

BEST NEWCOMER – SOUND ENGINEERWinner: HUGO BIERMANN

Award Sponsored: TPSA

BEST NEWCOMER – AV ENGINEERWinner: ANDREW BOSMAN Award Sponsored: SIMPLY AV

FAVOURITE AV RENTAL COM-PANYWinner: AV DIRECT Award Sponsored: KILOWATT AV

FAVOURITE SOUND RENTAL COMPANYWinner: EASTERN ACOUSTICSAward Sponsored: TPSA

FAVOURITE LIGHTING RENTAL COMPANYWinner: GEARHOUSEAward Sponsored:

DWR DISTRIBUTION

FAVOURITE TECHNICAL VENUEWinner: GRAND WEST ARENA Award Sponsored: THE EVENT

FAVOURITE TECHNICAL STAG-ING COMPANYWinner: GEARHOUSE

Award Sponsored: TPSA

BEST RIGGER OF THE YEAR Winner: WIKUS VISSER Award Sponsored: TPSA

LIGHTING DESIGNER OF THE YEAR Winner: ALAN MULLER Award Sponsored: DWR DISTRIBUTION

AV ENGINEER OF THE YEARWinner: MATTHEW HOLMESAward Sponsored: TPSA

SOUND ENGINEER OF THE YEARWinner: CARL FROST Award Sponsored: TPSA

PRODUCTION MANAGER OF THE YEARWinner: WAYNE KRULL Award Sponsored: ESP AFRIKA

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TPSA AWARD WINNERS

NEWS

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• 50 African Association Buyers

• 200 International Hosted Buyers

• 200 Local Corporate and Government Buyers

• Quality screening of hosted buyers by the International Conference

and Incentive Travel Research, Inc. (ICR) and Niki Clarke, internationally

recognised by the business events industry

• 2 Full days of trade exhibition

• Full day of learning at Educational Monday

• Future Leaders Forum Africa Launch

• Regional exhibitor briefi ngs

• ICCA Africa Chapter Members - Pavilion

• Show dailies and active social media

• Pre scheduled online diary appointment system

• Black tie welcome dinner

• Networking Functions

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18 Feb 2013Seminar Day

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JOHANNESBURG

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• 50 African Association Buyers

• 200 International Hosted Buyers

• 200 Local Corporate and Government Buyers

• Quality screening of hosted buyers by the International Conference

and Incentive Travel Research, Inc. (ICR) and Niki Clarke, internationally

recognised by the business events industry

• 2 Full days of trade exhibition

• Full day of learning at Educational Monday

• Future Leaders Forum Africa Launch

• Regional exhibitor briefi ngs

• ICCA Africa Chapter Members - Pavilion

• Show dailies and active social media

• Pre scheduled online diary appointment system

• Black tie welcome dinner

• Networking Functions

1920FEB2013Offi cial Exhibition

18 Feb 2013Seminar Day

SANDTONCONVENTION CENTRE

JOHANNESBURG

TO

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When specialists in organising, transporting, and accommodating international meetings and events gathered for the 51st ICCA Congress in San Juan, Puerto Rico, there were plenty of experts on-hand talking about the current state of the industry and the future. The Copenhagen-Denmark Lecture, “Goodbye Nation State – Hello Super City?” was delivered by Jan Sturesson, Partner, Global Leader Government and Public Services, PwC,

Sweden. Here are some snapshots from the lecture focusing on industry trends you need to know about.

NEWS

EXPERTS SPEAK AT ICCA - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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NEWS

EXPERTS SPEAK AT ICCA - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

AIPC ANNUAL CONFERENCE COMING TO AFRICAThe International Association of Congress Centres (AIPC) is the industry association for professional convention and exhibition centre managers worldwide. AIPC’s commitment is to encouraging and recognizing excellence in convention centre management, while providing tools to achieve high standards through its research, educational and networking programs.

Each year, a member facility hosts the Annual Conference and General Assembly. The Annual Conference brings together members to consider key industry issues and hear from top professionals in a variety of related fi elds. The General Assembly is the business session where AIPC executive and staff provide reports and outline the program of activity for the organization.

The 2013 Annual Conference and 55th General Assembly will be held in Cape Town, South Africa from 30 June to 3 July. Edgar Hirt, Pres-ident, AIPC Board of Directors and Managing Director of CCH, Congress Center of Hamburg said at ICCA, “I think all of our members are really excited to come to South Africa, especially after this big success of this world football competition to see what happened after the event. This is one reason, I think, and of course we will have a special program, I cannot say anything at the moment about the program for next year because we will have the board meeting for the AIPC program in Barcelona now during the EIBTM there we will fi x the program, but you can be sure that we will have some special issues which are related to the situation and Africa and especially the Cape area.”

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When specialists in organising, transporting, and accommodating international meetings and events gathered for the 51st ICCA Congress in San Juan, Puerto Rico, there were plenty of experts on-hand talking about the current state of the industry and the future. The Copenhagen-Denmark Lecture, “Goodbye Nation State – Hello Super City?” was delivered by Jan Sturesson, Partner, Global Leader Government and Public Services, PwC,

Sweden. Here are some snapshots from the lecture focusing on industry trends you need to know about.

NEWS

EXPERTS SPEAK AT ICCA - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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NEWS

EXPERTS SPEAK AT ICCA - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

AIPC ANNUAL CONFERENCE COMING TO AFRICAThe International Association of Congress Centres (AIPC) is the industry association for professional convention and exhibition centre managers worldwide. AIPC’s commitment is to encouraging and recognizing excellence in convention centre management, while providing tools to achieve high standards through its research, educational and networking programs.

Each year, a member facility hosts the Annual Conference and General Assembly. The Annual Conference brings together members to consider key industry issues and hear from top professionals in a variety of related fi elds. The General Assembly is the business session where AIPC executive and staff provide reports and outline the program of activity for the organization.

The 2013 Annual Conference and 55th General Assembly will be held in Cape Town, South Africa from 30 June to 3 July. Edgar Hirt, Pres-ident, AIPC Board of Directors and Managing Director of CCH, Congress Center of Hamburg said at ICCA, “I think all of our members are really excited to come to South Africa, especially after this big success of this world football competition to see what happened after the event. This is one reason, I think, and of course we will have a special program, I cannot say anything at the moment about the program for next year because we will have the board meeting for the AIPC program in Barcelona now during the EIBTM there we will fi x the program, but you can be sure that we will have some special issues which are related to the situation and Africa and especially the Cape area.”

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NEWS

DURBAN ICC - 15TH ANNIVERSARY

On 16 November the Durban ICC marked its 15th anniversary with a gala celebra-

tion. In addition to marking the 15 year milestone, Chief Execu-tive Officer, Julie-May Ellingson announced that the Durban ICC had achieved record results for the 2012 financial year. “In addition to achieving our 15 year milestone,” said Ellingson, “the Centre has been voted ‘Africa’s Leading Meetings and Confer-ence Centre’ by the World Travel Awards for the eleventh time in twelve years. The third has been the excellent financial and per-formance indicators for the 2012 financial year.”

The Centre announced that during the 2012 financial year, the Durban ICC achieved the follow-ing record results:• Contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was

R3.11-billion, up from R2.70-billion in 2011.• Contribution to Gross Geographic Product (GGP) of KwaZulu-Natal was R2.98-billion, up from R454-million in 2011.• Profit before tax was R69-million, up from R3.4-million in 2011.• Revenue generated was a record R237-million, up from R129-million in 2011.• Foreign exchange earnings generated was R948-million, up from R476-million in 2011.• Tax revenue generated was R277-million, up from R246-million in 2011.• New jobs created (direct and indirect) was 9,327, up from 7,838 in 2011.• The client satisfaction index was 90%.• 74% of all ICC expenditure was with BEE companies. • The Durban ICC improved its BEE rating to Level 3, up from

Level 7 in 2011.• Training days doubled in 2012 to 365.5 days.

“In terms of these results the Durban ICC is the best perform-ing convention centre in the country. The Durban ICC has made a cumulative contribu-tion to GDP of R14.5-billion over the last six financial years alone and has put Durban firmly on

the global conferencing map. These results demonstrate the tremendous contribution that the Durban ICC has made to the economic prosperity of Durban and KwaZulu-Natal and reflects the success of the Durban ICC as a municipal entity which is run as a commercial enterprise while significantly contributing to the city’s developmental goals,” concluded Ellingson.

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NEWS

DURBAN ICC - 15TH ANNIVERSARY

Barbara Meyer and David Frandsen, Director of Sales and Marketing DICC

Kishore and Maya Kooverjee, Ronel and Arvind Magan

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NEWS

DURBAN ICC - 15TH ANNIVERSARY

On 16 November the Durban ICC marked its 15th anniversary with a gala celebra-

tion. In addition to marking the 15 year milestone, Chief Execu-tive Officer, Julie-May Ellingson announced that the Durban ICC had achieved record results for the 2012 financial year. “In addition to achieving our 15 year milestone,” said Ellingson, “the Centre has been voted ‘Africa’s Leading Meetings and Confer-ence Centre’ by the World Travel Awards for the eleventh time in twelve years. The third has been the excellent financial and per-formance indicators for the 2012 financial year.”

The Centre announced that during the 2012 financial year, the Durban ICC achieved the follow-ing record results:• Contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was

R3.11-billion, up from R2.70-billion in 2011.• Contribution to Gross Geographic Product (GGP) of KwaZulu-Natal was R2.98-billion, up from R454-million in 2011.• Profit before tax was R69-million, up from R3.4-million in 2011.• Revenue generated was a record R237-million, up from R129-million in 2011.• Foreign exchange earnings generated was R948-million, up from R476-million in 2011.• Tax revenue generated was R277-million, up from R246-million in 2011.• New jobs created (direct and indirect) was 9,327, up from 7,838 in 2011.• The client satisfaction index was 90%.• 74% of all ICC expenditure was with BEE companies. • The Durban ICC improved its BEE rating to Level 3, up from

Level 7 in 2011.• Training days doubled in 2012 to 365.5 days.

“In terms of these results the Durban ICC is the best perform-ing convention centre in the country. The Durban ICC has made a cumulative contribu-tion to GDP of R14.5-billion over the last six financial years alone and has put Durban firmly on

the global conferencing map. These results demonstrate the tremendous contribution that the Durban ICC has made to the economic prosperity of Durban and KwaZulu-Natal and reflects the success of the Durban ICC as a municipal entity which is run as a commercial enterprise while significantly contributing to the city’s developmental goals,” concluded Ellingson.

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NEWS

DURBAN ICC - 15TH ANNIVERSARY

Barbara Meyer and David Frandsen, Director of Sales and Marketing DICC

Kishore and Maya Kooverjee, Ronel and Arvind Magan

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NEWS

DURBAN ICC - 15th ANNIVERSARY

Congratulations to the ICC Durban

on their 15th Anniversary from the

team of Black Coffee

SA Idols winner 2012: Khaya Mthethwa

Dr. Raj Govender and Nirmala Govender Lucky Mbatha, Octavia Kunene and Nkosi Mahlangu

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DURBAN ICC - 15th ANNIVERSARY

NEWS

Julie-May Elingson, CEO DICC and Miller Matola, Brand SA

Gwyn Heaton, Event Dynamics and Brian Prowling, Oasis Nischal Ishwarlaal, Jeremy and Gale Hurter

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NEWS

DURBAN ICC - 15th ANNIVERSARY

Congratulations to the ICC Durban

on their 15th Anniversary from the

team of Black Coffee

SA Idols winner 2012: Khaya Mthethwa

Dr. Raj Govender and Nirmala Govender Lucky Mbatha, Octavia Kunene and Nkosi Mahlangu

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DURBAN ICC - 15th ANNIVERSARY

NEWS

Julie-May Elingson, CEO DICC and Miller Matola, Brand SA

Gwyn Heaton, Event Dynamics and Brian Prowling, Oasis Nischal Ishwarlaal, Jeremy and Gale Hurter

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NEWS

INDABA, one of the larg-est tourism marketing events on the African cal-endar, is being changed

from 2013 forward.The event showcases Southern Africa’s tourism products and attracts international visitors and media from across the world. It is an award-winning event, having been named Africa’s best travel and tourism show by the Association of World Travel Awards for two years. It attracts over 13,000 delegates from the travel tourism and related indus-tries to South Africa.

Now, South African Tour-ism, which owns INDABA, has announced that there will be changes in the event, begin-ning in 2013. South African Tourism Chief Executive Officer, Thulani Nzima says a day will

be cut from INDABA’s program in 2013. Instead of five days, INDABA 2013 will be four days long. Nzima cited “constructive discussions with INDABA Bid Parties and the broader tourism industry in Kwazulu-Natal” as factors in the decision. “For all stakeholders, it made business sense to continue to have the show over four days at Durban’s Inkosi Albert Luthuli Interna-tional Convention Centre, and we would like to thank them for their input. We are, however, continuously reviewing INDABA and will make fundamental changes to the show from 2014 onwards, which we hope to an-nounce shortly,” says Nzima. South African Tourism has been forthcoming about the impact of the global economic reces-sion on the event. There was a

decline in the number of visitors and buyers attending INDABA 2012, with the show attracting 3 722 travel buyers and 1 458 ex-hibitors. South African Tourism says those numbers compare favourably with 2010 attendance statistics, and say that INDABA is “not about breaking attend-ance records” but will focus on attracting more “quality buyers, exhibitors and visitors”. For INDABA 2013, Nzima says, “in order to enhance the quality and business environment at IN-DABA, we have made the criteria for visitors to INDABA stricter and will allow local trade visitors access to the show on 12, 13 and 14 May and to students only on 14 May.”

Those aren’t the only changes in store. There will be increased costs for exhibitors as well. Says Nzima, “The costs for the hire of the INDABA venue has gone up an average of 20% over the last three years and while we have tried to shield exhibitors from these increased costs, we regrettably will have to imple-ment the 6% inflation increase for INDABA 2013. We have, how-ever, provided a 10% discount to TOMSA levy collectors, who are the main stand holders at INDABA. We advise all tourism products to check that they are

in good standing with TOMSA by the end of November, so as to be able to benefit from this discount.”

In the end, South African Tourism says the goal is a better INDABA for everyone. “We are working on ensuring a posi-tive INDABA experience for all delegates and on improving the strong product mix. We are confident the show will retain its important status in generating business for South Africa’s travel trade and providing considerable value for local and international buyers,” says Nzima.

INDABA 2013 is scheduled for 11 - 14 May 2013, Albert Lu-thuli Convention Centre (Durban ICC), South Africa

INDABA 2013 - CHANGES YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

Changes to INDABA 2013• 4 day program (versus 5 days in 2012)• Stricter criteria for visitors• Local trade visitors ac-cess show on 12, 13, 14• Student access 14 May only• Increased cost for exhibitors • Discount to TOMSA levy collectors)

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NEWS

INDABA, one of the larg-est tourism marketing events on the African cal-endar, is being changed

from 2013 forward.The event showcases Southern Africa’s tourism products and attracts international visitors and media from across the world. It is an award-winning event, having been named Africa’s best travel and tourism show by the Association of World Travel Awards for two years. It attracts over 13,000 delegates from the travel tourism and related indus-tries to South Africa.

Now, South African Tour-ism, which owns INDABA, has announced that there will be changes in the event, begin-ning in 2013. South African Tourism Chief Executive Officer, Thulani Nzima says a day will

be cut from INDABA’s program in 2013. Instead of five days, INDABA 2013 will be four days long. Nzima cited “constructive discussions with INDABA Bid Parties and the broader tourism industry in Kwazulu-Natal” as factors in the decision. “For all stakeholders, it made business sense to continue to have the show over four days at Durban’s Inkosi Albert Luthuli Interna-tional Convention Centre, and we would like to thank them for their input. We are, however, continuously reviewing INDABA and will make fundamental changes to the show from 2014 onwards, which we hope to an-nounce shortly,” says Nzima. South African Tourism has been forthcoming about the impact of the global economic reces-sion on the event. There was a

decline in the number of visitors and buyers attending INDABA 2012, with the show attracting 3 722 travel buyers and 1 458 ex-hibitors. South African Tourism says those numbers compare favourably with 2010 attendance statistics, and say that INDABA is “not about breaking attend-ance records” but will focus on attracting more “quality buyers, exhibitors and visitors”. For INDABA 2013, Nzima says, “in order to enhance the quality and business environment at IN-DABA, we have made the criteria for visitors to INDABA stricter and will allow local trade visitors access to the show on 12, 13 and 14 May and to students only on 14 May.”

Those aren’t the only changes in store. There will be increased costs for exhibitors as well. Says Nzima, “The costs for the hire of the INDABA venue has gone up an average of 20% over the last three years and while we have tried to shield exhibitors from these increased costs, we regrettably will have to imple-ment the 6% inflation increase for INDABA 2013. We have, how-ever, provided a 10% discount to TOMSA levy collectors, who are the main stand holders at INDABA. We advise all tourism products to check that they are

in good standing with TOMSA by the end of November, so as to be able to benefit from this discount.”

In the end, South African Tourism says the goal is a better INDABA for everyone. “We are working on ensuring a posi-tive INDABA experience for all delegates and on improving the strong product mix. We are confident the show will retain its important status in generating business for South Africa’s travel trade and providing considerable value for local and international buyers,” says Nzima.

INDABA 2013 is scheduled for 11 - 14 May 2013, Albert Lu-thuli Convention Centre (Durban ICC), South Africa

INDABA 2013 - CHANGES YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

Changes to INDABA 2013• 4 day program (versus 5 days in 2012)• Stricter criteria for visitors• Local trade visitors ac-cess show on 12, 13, 14• Student access 14 May only• Increased cost for exhibitors • Discount to TOMSA levy collectors)

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EVENTS

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Guy Fawkes - a firecracker of a night at St Yves Beach Club03 NovSt Yves Beach Club, Camps Bay, South Africa

Open House Party03-04 NovReds Cafe 7 Gorlay Road Ot-tery, Cape Town, South Africa

Junior Mining & Exploration: Conference and Exhibition06-08 Nov, Turbine Hall, Newtown, Johan-nesburg, South Africa

MAXIMUM VELOCITY 5 hosted by TrackcyclingSA09 NovBellville Velodrome, South Africa

Cherry, Cheese and Chocolate Festival10 Nov

617 Naledi Road Dullstroom, Mpumalang, South Africa

The African Railway Summit20-21 NovJohannesburg, South Africa

African Ports Evolution20-22 Nov Radisson Blu Hotel, Western Cape, South Africa

4U Plett Rage Festival 201223 Nov- 08 Dec Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route

8ta Brickfields Music Festival24 NovCarfax in Newtow, South Africa

Leather, Lace & Luxury Rides Show

EVENTS

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24 November Silverstar Casino, Johannes-burg, South Africa

2012 Eat Out DStv Food Net-work Conference24 Nov The Westin Cape Town, South Africa

2012 Eat Out DStv Food Net-work Restaurant Awards25 Nov The Westin Cape Town, South Africa

DANIEL BEDINGFIELD opens the Old Mutual Summer Sun-set concert series25 NovKirstenbosch National Botani-cal Gardens, South Africa

EIBTM27-29 NovBarcelona, Spain

Seda Entrepreneurship Fair 27-29 NovThe Woodmill, Vredenburg Road, Stellenbosch

Xtraordinary Women Gala Dinner28 NovThe President Hotel, Western Cape, South Africa

Film and Event Media Monthly Film Industry Wrap Party29 Nov Cape Town, South Africa

EVENTS

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Guy Fawkes - a firecracker of a night at St Yves Beach Club03 NovSt Yves Beach Club, Camps Bay, South Africa

Open House Party03-04 NovReds Cafe 7 Gorlay Road Ot-tery, Cape Town, South Africa

Junior Mining & Exploration: Conference and Exhibition06-08 Nov, Turbine Hall, Newtown, Johan-nesburg, South Africa

MAXIMUM VELOCITY 5 hosted by TrackcyclingSA09 NovBellville Velodrome, South Africa

Cherry, Cheese and Chocolate Festival10 Nov

617 Naledi Road Dullstroom, Mpumalang, South Africa

The African Railway Summit20-21 NovJohannesburg, South Africa

African Ports Evolution20-22 Nov Radisson Blu Hotel, Western Cape, South Africa

4U Plett Rage Festival 201223 Nov- 08 Dec Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route

8ta Brickfields Music Festival24 NovCarfax in Newtow, South Africa

Leather, Lace & Luxury Rides Show

EVENTS

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24 November Silverstar Casino, Johannes-burg, South Africa

2012 Eat Out DStv Food Net-work Conference24 Nov The Westin Cape Town, South Africa

2012 Eat Out DStv Food Net-work Restaurant Awards25 Nov The Westin Cape Town, South Africa

DANIEL BEDINGFIELD opens the Old Mutual Summer Sun-set concert series25 NovKirstenbosch National Botani-cal Gardens, South Africa

EIBTM27-29 NovBarcelona, Spain

Seda Entrepreneurship Fair 27-29 NovThe Woodmill, Vredenburg Road, Stellenbosch

Xtraordinary Women Gala Dinner28 NovThe President Hotel, Western Cape, South Africa

Film and Event Media Monthly Film Industry Wrap Party29 Nov Cape Town, South Africa

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COVER STORY

INSURING EVENTS - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

D etails on exactly what happened to cause scaf-folding to collapse at a Linkin Park concert are

under investigation, but the con-sequences are clear – one woman died and 19 were injured at Cape Town Stadium before the concert.According to news reports, Florentina Heaven-Popa, 33, died of injuries she sustained when temporary scaffolding collapsed in high winds. Nineteen people were injured, twelve were hospitalized. Both police and the City of Cape Town were said to be launching investigations.

Reportedly, the structure that collapsed had been pre-approved and certified as safe before the event, but the City has said that the investigation will include whether procedures for approval had been properly followed. The structure that collapsed was a “branding activation” located next to the stadium advertising sports drink brand Lucozade.

Due to the collapse, Lucozade ended its promotion of the Linkin Park tour to South Africa, releasing a statement that read, “out of respect for victims of this accident we will not be actively promoting our tour sponsorship up to and at the final event.”

Big Concerts, the concert organizers, had reportedly posted a

condolence to their Facebook page, now there are no posts from the period around the concert. The collapse has raised questions from the public and industry about how to prevent incidents like this one from happening, or how to mitigate the impact if it does. The Event takes a closer look in this cover story at what the industry needs to know about planning for the unexpected at events.

The collapse has raised questions from the public and industry about how to prevent

incidents like this one from happening, or how to mitigate

the impact if it does.

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COVER STORY

N ews that a wom-an was killed and 19 people injured when

temporary scaffolding blew over at the Linkin Park concert in Cape Town highlighted the dangers that can turn an event into a disaster.

Eventing professionals must have thought back to the Ellis Park Stadium disaster in 2001 when 43 people were crushed to death, largely due to poor crowd control and security personnel bribed to admit fans without tickets.

So many aspects of an event can go wrong that it’s amazing there are not more disasters. But there will be, in-dustry players fear, as cowboys supply inadequate equipment, venues flout safety standards and people simply don’t know the safety laws.

“It used to be have a party and whack up a marquee, but it’s become a lot more profes-sional now,” says Geoff Shute from Eventmasters.

There are two aspects involved: prevention, to ensure nothing goes wrong, and insur-ance, in case it does. Preventa-tive steps include complying with numerous electrical, scaf-folding and fire safety stand-ards and inspections before an event can go ahead. Major events must be approved by the council, traffic, health and safety and fire departments. The insurance side covers suppliers against various risks, and public liability insurance has belatedly been made com-pulsory.

“You will never be able to mitigate against every single risk,” says Geoff. “All you can do is say ‘I did absolutely eve-rything I could to prevent an accident or injury.’ Insurances

INSURING EVENTS - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

are hugely expensive, but if a loose spanner drops out of the roof and hits the CEO, it’s game over.”

The Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act (SASREA) of 2010 is designed to safeguard the well-being of people and property at events of any variety. It sets out the roles and accountabilities of those involved, determines how to categorise the risks, governs ticket sales, access, crowds and parking control, the issuing of safety certifi-cates and the appointment of inspectors. All venue owners and event organisers must put proper safety and security measures in place and those safety issues must be handled by people experienced in the field.

Medium or high risk events needs a Safety and Security Planning Committee, with the categorisation based on criteria including the popular-ity of participants, attendance figures, the security infrastruc-ture of the venue and the avail-ability of police officers and emergency services. Even for low-risk events the organiser must appoint a safety officer, prepare a written plan detailing safety and security measures, the venue’s compliance with safety certification, and a host of other details. The National Commissioner can outlaw an event if anything is amiss. The law dictates that the organiser must have public liability insur-ance, and it warns that nothing limits their accountability and liability.

Eventmaster organises functions for corporate clients, and Geoff always checks that the client’s Public Liability Insurance covers guests and his own staff too. Every venue

There are two aspects involved: prevention, to ensure

nothing goes wrong, and insurance, in case it does. Preventative steps include complying with numerous electrical, scaffolding and fire safety standards and

inspections before an event can go ahead.

must renew its safety certifi-cate annually, but Geoff always checks that too.

One dinner for 2,000 was in jeopardy when an inspector found the fire extinguishers were out of date and threat-ened to close the venue, he remembers. “We had to hire fire-fighting equipment and pay for a fire engine to sit outside, which was hugely expensive.”

Gearhouse supplies equip-ment including scaffolding, stages, roofing, rigging and sound and light rigs. Every dis-cipline has its own rules under the Occupational Health and Safety laws, and each piece of equipment must be inspected and registered, says joint managing director Ofer Lapid. There’s an exact plan of how a rig is going to be built and physical inspections and writ-ten risk assessments on site.

Gearhouse holds public liability insurance with Stalker Hutchinson covering the company to work with all types of equipment, with coverage of up to R300-million for any one incident. “Our insurance costs are hectic – in the millions every year. We don’t cut back on expenses when it comes to insurance and compliance with the law,” says Ofer. “We are

comprehensively insured, but as an organiser you should de-mand that your suppliers have insurance and the necessary certification, and carry your own insurance for areas where they may not be insured.”

Ofer believes South Africa’s safety laws are tough enough, and importantly, that the authorities are extremely safety conscious. But there are still plenty of cowboys and not enough industry awareness,” he says. “In KwaZulu Natal there have been five or six times when marquees were blown away, yet nobody hears about it. A lot of people don’t understand what the require-ments are in event organising and technical supply and the training of people. If they un-derstood it you wouldn’t have accidents.”

Until the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act few organisers were interested in buying even Public Liability insurance because it just add-ed to the expense, says Peter Dutton, Managing Director of Contingency Film & Entertain-ment. “It’s the law now that any organised public event of even the most moderate size has to have public liability insurance.”

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INSURING EVENTS - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

D etails on exactly what happened to cause scaf-folding to collapse at a Linkin Park concert are

under investigation, but the con-sequences are clear – one woman died and 19 were injured at Cape Town Stadium before the concert.According to news reports, Florentina Heaven-Popa, 33, died of injuries she sustained when temporary scaffolding collapsed in high winds. Nineteen people were injured, twelve were hospitalized. Both police and the City of Cape Town were said to be launching investigations.

Reportedly, the structure that collapsed had been pre-approved and certified as safe before the event, but the City has said that the investigation will include whether procedures for approval had been properly followed. The structure that collapsed was a “branding activation” located next to the stadium advertising sports drink brand Lucozade.

Due to the collapse, Lucozade ended its promotion of the Linkin Park tour to South Africa, releasing a statement that read, “out of respect for victims of this accident we will not be actively promoting our tour sponsorship up to and at the final event.”

Big Concerts, the concert organizers, had reportedly posted a

condolence to their Facebook page, now there are no posts from the period around the concert. The collapse has raised questions from the public and industry about how to prevent incidents like this one from happening, or how to mitigate the impact if it does. The Event takes a closer look in this cover story at what the industry needs to know about planning for the unexpected at events.

The collapse has raised questions from the public and industry about how to prevent

incidents like this one from happening, or how to mitigate

the impact if it does.

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COVER STORY

N ews that a wom-an was killed and 19 people injured when

temporary scaffolding blew over at the Linkin Park concert in Cape Town highlighted the dangers that can turn an event into a disaster.

Eventing professionals must have thought back to the Ellis Park Stadium disaster in 2001 when 43 people were crushed to death, largely due to poor crowd control and security personnel bribed to admit fans without tickets.

So many aspects of an event can go wrong that it’s amazing there are not more disasters. But there will be, in-dustry players fear, as cowboys supply inadequate equipment, venues flout safety standards and people simply don’t know the safety laws.

“It used to be have a party and whack up a marquee, but it’s become a lot more profes-sional now,” says Geoff Shute from Eventmasters.

There are two aspects involved: prevention, to ensure nothing goes wrong, and insur-ance, in case it does. Preventa-tive steps include complying with numerous electrical, scaf-folding and fire safety stand-ards and inspections before an event can go ahead. Major events must be approved by the council, traffic, health and safety and fire departments. The insurance side covers suppliers against various risks, and public liability insurance has belatedly been made com-pulsory.

“You will never be able to mitigate against every single risk,” says Geoff. “All you can do is say ‘I did absolutely eve-rything I could to prevent an accident or injury.’ Insurances

INSURING EVENTS - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

are hugely expensive, but if a loose spanner drops out of the roof and hits the CEO, it’s game over.”

The Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act (SASREA) of 2010 is designed to safeguard the well-being of people and property at events of any variety. It sets out the roles and accountabilities of those involved, determines how to categorise the risks, governs ticket sales, access, crowds and parking control, the issuing of safety certifi-cates and the appointment of inspectors. All venue owners and event organisers must put proper safety and security measures in place and those safety issues must be handled by people experienced in the field.

Medium or high risk events needs a Safety and Security Planning Committee, with the categorisation based on criteria including the popular-ity of participants, attendance figures, the security infrastruc-ture of the venue and the avail-ability of police officers and emergency services. Even for low-risk events the organiser must appoint a safety officer, prepare a written plan detailing safety and security measures, the venue’s compliance with safety certification, and a host of other details. The National Commissioner can outlaw an event if anything is amiss. The law dictates that the organiser must have public liability insur-ance, and it warns that nothing limits their accountability and liability.

Eventmaster organises functions for corporate clients, and Geoff always checks that the client’s Public Liability Insurance covers guests and his own staff too. Every venue

There are two aspects involved: prevention, to ensure

nothing goes wrong, and insurance, in case it does. Preventative steps include complying with numerous electrical, scaffolding and fire safety standards and

inspections before an event can go ahead.

must renew its safety certifi-cate annually, but Geoff always checks that too.

One dinner for 2,000 was in jeopardy when an inspector found the fire extinguishers were out of date and threat-ened to close the venue, he remembers. “We had to hire fire-fighting equipment and pay for a fire engine to sit outside, which was hugely expensive.”

Gearhouse supplies equip-ment including scaffolding, stages, roofing, rigging and sound and light rigs. Every dis-cipline has its own rules under the Occupational Health and Safety laws, and each piece of equipment must be inspected and registered, says joint managing director Ofer Lapid. There’s an exact plan of how a rig is going to be built and physical inspections and writ-ten risk assessments on site.

Gearhouse holds public liability insurance with Stalker Hutchinson covering the company to work with all types of equipment, with coverage of up to R300-million for any one incident. “Our insurance costs are hectic – in the millions every year. We don’t cut back on expenses when it comes to insurance and compliance with the law,” says Ofer. “We are

comprehensively insured, but as an organiser you should de-mand that your suppliers have insurance and the necessary certification, and carry your own insurance for areas where they may not be insured.”

Ofer believes South Africa’s safety laws are tough enough, and importantly, that the authorities are extremely safety conscious. But there are still plenty of cowboys and not enough industry awareness,” he says. “In KwaZulu Natal there have been five or six times when marquees were blown away, yet nobody hears about it. A lot of people don’t understand what the require-ments are in event organising and technical supply and the training of people. If they un-derstood it you wouldn’t have accidents.”

Until the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act few organisers were interested in buying even Public Liability insurance because it just add-ed to the expense, says Peter Dutton, Managing Director of Contingency Film & Entertain-ment. “It’s the law now that any organised public event of even the most moderate size has to have public liability insurance.”

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At a Glance – The Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act (SASREA) of 2010About: Designed to safeguard the well-being of people and property at events of any variety. Sets out the roles and accountabilities of those involved, determines how to categorise the risks, governs ticket sales, access, crowds and parking control, the issuing of safety certifi cates and the appointment of inspectors. All venue owners and event organisers must put proper safety and security measures in place and those safety issues must be handled by people experi-enced in the fi eld.

Medium or high risk events: Need a Safety and Security Planning Committee, with the categorisation based on criteria including the popularity of participants, attendance fi gures, the security infrastructure of the venue and the availability of police offi cers and emergency services.

Low-risk events: The organiser must appoint a safety offi cer, prepare a written plan detailing safety and secu-rity measures, the venue’s compliance with safety certifi cation, and a host of other details.

In Addition: The National Commissioner can outlaw an event if anything is amiss. The law dictates that the organiser must have public liability insurance, and it warns that nothing limits their ac-countability and liability.

COVER STORY

...Peter assesses events and advises on what cover they need from a risk management perspective. Options include insurance against cancellation through inclement weather, loss of artist or key speaker or something making the venue unavailable, national mourn-ing, or for reduced attendance if delegates can’t get there for reasons including terrorism.

Insurance is still largely a grudge purchase, he says, compared to Europe and the US where insurance against cancellation or disruption is common. Peter argues that insurance isn’t expensive. A medical conference for 400

delegates in Johannesburg, for example, has a budget of R4 million and the premium may be 0.75% to cover all standard contingencies, including public liability insurance of up to R20 million per incident. That’s about R80 per head.

The controls that are eff ec-tively applied to production com-panies are limited, if there are applied at all, says Helen Brewer of the Mice Academy, represent-ing the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions industry. Diff erent provinces have diff erent safety standards, making compliance complicated and dependent on which prov-ince you are working in.

“The more prominent produc-tion houses with big-ticket assignments are serious about disaster management and particularly compliance, and insurance is part and parcel of every project.”

The most important rule is for all stakeholders to assess the risks that affect their area of responsibility, including the venue, production house, décor designer, caterer, set-designer and the end-user organiser, Helen says.

Risk management means protecting people, property, and the business, she says, and that means all parties should have insurance without

question. “Unfortunately with no real standards of control, monitoring and arbitration for transgressions, far too many fall through the cracks or settle out-of-court in order not to be exposed,” she says. “Risk man-agement is not rocket science although some councils make the task so onerous that the average stakeholder – rather than spend vast amounts with a security company – hides behind ignorance in preference to going through the motions of a simple risk assessment.”

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INSURING EVENTS - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

At a Glance – The Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act (SASREA) of 2010About: Designed to safeguard the well-being of people and property at events of any variety. Sets out the roles and accountabilities of those involved, determines how to categorise the risks, governs ticket sales, access, crowds and parking control, the issuing of safety certifi cates and the appointment of inspectors. All venue owners and event organisers must put proper safety and security measures in place and those safety issues must be handled by people experi-enced in the fi eld.

Medium or high risk events: Need a Safety and Security Planning Committee, with the categorisation based on criteria including the popularity of participants, attendance fi gures, the security infrastructure of the venue and the availability of police offi cers and emergency services.

Low-risk events: The organiser must appoint a safety offi cer, prepare a written plan detailing safety and secu-rity measures, the venue’s compliance with safety certifi cation, and a host of other details.

In Addition: The National Commissioner can outlaw an event if anything is amiss. The law dictates that the organiser must have public liability insurance, and it warns that nothing limits their ac-countability and liability.

COVER STORY

...Peter assesses events and advises on what cover they need from a risk management perspective. Options include insurance against cancellation through inclement weather, loss of artist or key speaker or something making the venue unavailable, national mourn-ing, or for reduced attendance if delegates can’t get there for reasons including terrorism.

Insurance is still largely a grudge purchase, he says, compared to Europe and the US where insurance against cancellation or disruption is common. Peter argues that insurance isn’t expensive. A medical conference for 400

delegates in Johannesburg, for example, has a budget of R4 million and the premium may be 0.75% to cover all standard contingencies, including public liability insurance of up to R20 million per incident. That’s about R80 per head.

The controls that are eff ec-tively applied to production com-panies are limited, if there are applied at all, says Helen Brewer of the Mice Academy, represent-ing the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions industry. Diff erent provinces have diff erent safety standards, making compliance complicated and dependent on which prov-ince you are working in.

“The more prominent produc-tion houses with big-ticket assignments are serious about disaster management and particularly compliance, and insurance is part and parcel of every project.”

The most important rule is for all stakeholders to assess the risks that affect their area of responsibility, including the venue, production house, décor designer, caterer, set-designer and the end-user organiser, Helen says.

Risk management means protecting people, property, and the business, she says, and that means all parties should have insurance without

question. “Unfortunately with no real standards of control, monitoring and arbitration for transgressions, far too many fall through the cracks or settle out-of-court in order not to be exposed,” she says. “Risk man-agement is not rocket science although some councils make the task so onerous that the average stakeholder – rather than spend vast amounts with a security company – hides behind ignorance in preference to going through the motions of a simple risk assessment.”

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Among conference organisers there is talk about it being time to re-

kindle the fading interest in professional accreditation be-cause unprofessional players are jeopardising the reputation of the industry. The Southern African Association for the Con-ference Industry (Saaci) echoes this concern, and says the best practitioners should differenti-ate themselves by achieving ac-creditation.

The Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) and Certified Meetings Professional (CMP) qualifications have existed for years, but interest has fizzled out and the number of accredi-tations has waned. That is party due to people leaving the in-dustry or companies closing, but also because few customers care whether the event organ-iser they hire is accredited or not, says SAACI chairman Nina Freysen-Pretorius.

Efforts to rekindle accredi-tation have been sparked by complaints from hotels and other suppliers after events that have been handled badly. “We are trying to professionalise the industry,” Nina says, “someone who has organised a Christmas party decides they are profes-sional conference organiser, so we need some sort of accredita-tion to regulate it.”

One concern is that health

and safety requirements allow the police to close an event if it does not meet safety standards. “We don’t want a situation where the government steps in and says ‘these are the criteria for conference organisers’, so we need self-regulation,” Nina says.

The accreditation adminis-tered by Saaci has three levels. Basic requirements are to be a Saaci member, VAT registered, have a Tax Clearance Certificate and at least two years’ experi-

ence. Level 1 is Saaci accredita-tion as a conference organiser. For Level 2, accreditation as a Saaci Accredited PCO, the ap-plicant must have organised at least 15 events for 50 delegates or more, five events for 250 peo-ple, and at least one large and complex event. They must have a black economic empower-ment (BEE) certificate and will be audited by Grant Thornton to ensure they meet the require-ments. Level 3 Saaci Accred-ited International PCO status requires applicants to have or-ganised at least five internation-al events for 400 delegates, or five international events for 100 delegates plus one significantly large and complex international event.

Level 1 fees are R2,510, Level

2 costs R5,300 and Level 3 costs R7,810. Of the 249 conference organisers that are members of Saaci, only 25 hold accreditation at any level.

“South Africa isn’t flavour of the month any more so it’s important to be more profes-sional because we are compet-ing internationally. We need the credibility that comes from ac-creditation,” says Nina.

Estelle Lötter of Ripcord

Promotions says those who are accredited should boast about their status. “I have absolutely no problem with being exclu-sive. It’s tedious and expensive to be accredited so we need to be treated as elite,” she says. “People can’t be bothered or say it’s too expensive, but when a conference organiser screws up they screw up big and the whole thing falls apart,” Estelle continued. Accredited PCOs work to higher standards so they can be trusted, she says. “There are hundreds of people who just fly by the seat of their pants, so this is a way to check a person’s credentials.”

When CPO qualifications were first launched, many gov-ernment departments and private companies stipulated that only accredited organisers could bid to stage their events. “The biggest downfall is that we haven’t consistently promoted it enough so it’s fizzled out,” Estelle says. If nobody asks the organisers if they are accred-ited, there is no reason to make the effort. Yet when people complain that it involves much paperwork, you have to wonder how serious they are about their business, she says.

Saaci has contracted con-sultant Adene Pringle to drive an accreditation campaign. She says the number of PCOs has slipped because some who

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used to be accredited have not bothered to renew, and it has not stopped them winning busi-ness. Others prefer to work un-der the radar as they are not or-ganised enough to qualify.

“We need to get to the stage

where people are asked if they are accredited,” Adene says. “We need to get conference centres and government depart-ments to only use accredited people.”

Another major qualifi cation is the CMP, a global certifi cation run by the Convention Industry Council (CIC). The CMP is de-signed to enhance the knowl-edge of meeting professionals, improve the standards of prac-tice and raise the credibility of

the industry.Saaci encourages its members to take the CMP exam because Saaci is a member of CIC. So far there are only 29 certifi ed CMPs in South Africa, out of 14,000 qualifi ed profession-als in 35 countries. Applicants must demonstrate their years of experience, show they have con-tinually educated themselves to improve their knowledge, and sit an exam.

Since CMP is an internation-ally recognised accomplish-ment, it is possible that inter-national events will begin to insist the people they work with around the world are CMP qual-ifi ed, says Nina.

The events industry is sup-

posed to be refreshed by young people trained in event manage-ment through the Services Seta, under its Vocational Education and Training responsibilities. But getting support from Servic-es Seta has been practically im-possible since the authority was placed under administration in 2011, curtailing its spending. Administration has been ex-tended to March 2013, because of problems including estab-lishing a new board, appointing a CEO, and investigating irregu-lar spending of R73 million.

“We are still paying skills development levies but it’s a huge challenge to get access to those funds or any buy-in from Services Seta,” says Nina. “They need to get their house in order

so that when we want to encour-age people to come into the in-dustry we can contact them for fi nancial support for training.”Before Seta went into admin-istration, any practitioner who wanted to take the CMP exam could apply for a subsidy to-wards the costs.

Joy Donovan, a founder mem-ber of the Exhibition & Event Asso-ciation of Southern Africa (EXSA), says little progress has been made in promoting other qualifi cations. “We wanted to introduce more up-skilling programmes but we didn’t get anywhere because of the disas-ter at the Services Seta. There was nobody willing to fund anything,” she says.

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CONFERENCE ORGANISERS PUSH FOR PROFESSIONALISM

SAACI Acceditation Levels Level 1: Conference Organiser; Fees: R2,510

Level 2: Saaci Accredited PCO: requirements: the applicant must have organised at least 15 events for 50 delegates or more, fi ve events for 250 people, and at least one large and complex event. They must have a black economic empowerment (BEE) certifi cate and will be audited by Grant Thornton to ensure they meet the requirements. Fees: R5,300.

Level 3: Saaci Accredited International PCO; requirements: applicants to have organised at least fi ve international events for 400 delegates, or fi ve international events for 100 delegates plus one signifi cantly large and complex international event. Fees: R7,810

CMP Certifi cation Process

1. Complete the CMP application to demonstrate eligibility

2. Successfully pass a written examination covering the functions performed in meeting management

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Among conference organisers there is talk about it being time to re-

kindle the fading interest in professional accreditation be-cause unprofessional players are jeopardising the reputation of the industry. The Southern African Association for the Con-ference Industry (Saaci) echoes this concern, and says the best practitioners should differenti-ate themselves by achieving ac-creditation.

The Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) and Certified Meetings Professional (CMP) qualifications have existed for years, but interest has fizzled out and the number of accredi-tations has waned. That is party due to people leaving the in-dustry or companies closing, but also because few customers care whether the event organ-iser they hire is accredited or not, says SAACI chairman Nina Freysen-Pretorius.

Efforts to rekindle accredi-tation have been sparked by complaints from hotels and other suppliers after events that have been handled badly. “We are trying to professionalise the industry,” Nina says, “someone who has organised a Christmas party decides they are profes-sional conference organiser, so we need some sort of accredita-tion to regulate it.”

One concern is that health

and safety requirements allow the police to close an event if it does not meet safety standards. “We don’t want a situation where the government steps in and says ‘these are the criteria for conference organisers’, so we need self-regulation,” Nina says.

The accreditation adminis-tered by Saaci has three levels. Basic requirements are to be a Saaci member, VAT registered, have a Tax Clearance Certificate and at least two years’ experi-

ence. Level 1 is Saaci accredita-tion as a conference organiser. For Level 2, accreditation as a Saaci Accredited PCO, the ap-plicant must have organised at least 15 events for 50 delegates or more, five events for 250 peo-ple, and at least one large and complex event. They must have a black economic empower-ment (BEE) certificate and will be audited by Grant Thornton to ensure they meet the require-ments. Level 3 Saaci Accred-ited International PCO status requires applicants to have or-ganised at least five internation-al events for 400 delegates, or five international events for 100 delegates plus one significantly large and complex international event.

Level 1 fees are R2,510, Level

2 costs R5,300 and Level 3 costs R7,810. Of the 249 conference organisers that are members of Saaci, only 25 hold accreditation at any level.

“South Africa isn’t flavour of the month any more so it’s important to be more profes-sional because we are compet-ing internationally. We need the credibility that comes from ac-creditation,” says Nina.

Estelle Lötter of Ripcord

Promotions says those who are accredited should boast about their status. “I have absolutely no problem with being exclu-sive. It’s tedious and expensive to be accredited so we need to be treated as elite,” she says. “People can’t be bothered or say it’s too expensive, but when a conference organiser screws up they screw up big and the whole thing falls apart,” Estelle continued. Accredited PCOs work to higher standards so they can be trusted, she says. “There are hundreds of people who just fly by the seat of their pants, so this is a way to check a person’s credentials.”

When CPO qualifications were first launched, many gov-ernment departments and private companies stipulated that only accredited organisers could bid to stage their events. “The biggest downfall is that we haven’t consistently promoted it enough so it’s fizzled out,” Estelle says. If nobody asks the organisers if they are accred-ited, there is no reason to make the effort. Yet when people complain that it involves much paperwork, you have to wonder how serious they are about their business, she says.

Saaci has contracted con-sultant Adene Pringle to drive an accreditation campaign. She says the number of PCOs has slipped because some who

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used to be accredited have not bothered to renew, and it has not stopped them winning busi-ness. Others prefer to work un-der the radar as they are not or-ganised enough to qualify.

“We need to get to the stage

where people are asked if they are accredited,” Adene says. “We need to get conference centres and government depart-ments to only use accredited people.”

Another major qualifi cation is the CMP, a global certifi cation run by the Convention Industry Council (CIC). The CMP is de-signed to enhance the knowl-edge of meeting professionals, improve the standards of prac-tice and raise the credibility of

the industry.Saaci encourages its members to take the CMP exam because Saaci is a member of CIC. So far there are only 29 certifi ed CMPs in South Africa, out of 14,000 qualifi ed profession-als in 35 countries. Applicants must demonstrate their years of experience, show they have con-tinually educated themselves to improve their knowledge, and sit an exam.

Since CMP is an internation-ally recognised accomplish-ment, it is possible that inter-national events will begin to insist the people they work with around the world are CMP qual-ifi ed, says Nina.

The events industry is sup-

posed to be refreshed by young people trained in event manage-ment through the Services Seta, under its Vocational Education and Training responsibilities. But getting support from Servic-es Seta has been practically im-possible since the authority was placed under administration in 2011, curtailing its spending. Administration has been ex-tended to March 2013, because of problems including estab-lishing a new board, appointing a CEO, and investigating irregu-lar spending of R73 million.

“We are still paying skills development levies but it’s a huge challenge to get access to those funds or any buy-in from Services Seta,” says Nina. “They need to get their house in order

so that when we want to encour-age people to come into the in-dustry we can contact them for fi nancial support for training.”Before Seta went into admin-istration, any practitioner who wanted to take the CMP exam could apply for a subsidy to-wards the costs.

Joy Donovan, a founder mem-ber of the Exhibition & Event Asso-ciation of Southern Africa (EXSA), says little progress has been made in promoting other qualifi cations. “We wanted to introduce more up-skilling programmes but we didn’t get anywhere because of the disas-ter at the Services Seta. There was nobody willing to fund anything,” she says.

-By Lesley Stones

CONFERENCE ORGANISERS PUSH FOR PROFESSIONALISM

SAACI Acceditation Levels Level 1: Conference Organiser; Fees: R2,510

Level 2: Saaci Accredited PCO: requirements: the applicant must have organised at least 15 events for 50 delegates or more, fi ve events for 250 people, and at least one large and complex event. They must have a black economic empowerment (BEE) certifi cate and will be audited by Grant Thornton to ensure they meet the requirements. Fees: R5,300.

Level 3: Saaci Accredited International PCO; requirements: applicants to have organised at least fi ve international events for 400 delegates, or fi ve international events for 100 delegates plus one signifi cantly large and complex international event. Fees: R7,810

CMP Certifi cation Process

1. Complete the CMP application to demonstrate eligibility

2. Successfully pass a written examination covering the functions performed in meeting management

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Business events are good for your business! We design & manage fun & affordable meetings, incentives, conferences & events – anywhere at all!

We have 15 years of experience in crafting itineraries & event pro-grammes to wow your audiences. Blend in superb value, tailored with unique enhancements produced just for your events, plus you have a team of dedicated, focused, cost-effective, IATA-licensed,

BEE-accredited, enthusiastic, award winning & highly experi-enced incentive travel & event professionals on hand.

Join many of SA’s industry leaders & get Leading Incentives to handle all your business event needs now.

Mobile: +27 84 566 2240Tel: +27 11 022 9264Fax: +27 866 150 110Email: info@li.co.zawww.leadingincentives.co.za

Travel Incentives Lifestyle Experiences

Conference Management

Long Service Awards

XZIBIT is committed towards strategic design and attention to detail ensuring a successful brand experience. Our reputation as a creative, progressive company with the discerning ability to communicate our client’s marketing goals effectively has ena-bled us to deliver a focused, quality experience for over two dec-ades. We design, create, plan, manufacture and project manage exhibition stands, events and experiential brand environments for national and international promotions. We influence and enhance the perception of brands with the ultimate aim of lev-eraging measurable return on investment for our clients.

T 021 551 8783 | F 086 721 6769unit 13 | montague gardens industrial park | montague drive | montague gardens | 7441www.xzibit.co.za

MOTIVATING PEOPLE THROUGH INSPIRATIONAL EXPERIENCES

tel: +27 21 439 3329 cell: +27 073 240 3265 email: info@fo8.co.za www.fo8.co.za

CONTACT DETAILS

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VENUE SPOTLIGHT

Port Elizabeth’s Boardwalk International Convention Centre ticks all the boxes – ten minutes from the

airport, a short stroll from the full range of hotels, stunning views of the Indian Ocean, plenty of space for delegates and exhibitors, and managed by a highly experienced and motivated team.

Opening in December 2012, it is the only international quality convention centre in Nelson Man-dela Bay. The Metro is equidistant from Durban, Gauteng and Cape Town – making it a strategically natural choice for national and international conventions. The convention centre itself is part of The Boardwalk Casino and Enter-tainment World precinct, which is home to many of Metro’s top restaurants and hotels – includ-ing the new fi ve-star Boardwalk

Hotel. The hotel and convention centre were built as part of a R1-bn investment in The Boardwalk by empowerment company Emfuleni Resorts. Delegates may make extensive use of the restaurants for private meet-ings and entertainment during and after conference hours. Most of the restaurateurs off er specials and discounts to convention delegates. Ample beds are available within walking distance of the three thousand square metre convention centre, which can accommodate up to 1 700 delegates seated cinema-style. Break-away rooms seat between 34 and 170 comfort-ably, with three boardrooms seat-ing 10 to 14 people. Exhibitions can be staged on the same fl oor, or in a separate three thousand square metre space that leads directly off The Boardwalk’s retail area.

Hotels along the Port Elizabeth golden mile range from budget to the fi ve-star fl agship Boardwalk hotel, where all 140 rooms have a view over the Indian Ocean. The view is shared by the convention centre, which has giant picture windows overlooking manicured gardens and the ocean in the assembly areas and break-away boardrooms.The Boardwalk Casino and Enter-tainment World is owned by Em-fuleni Resorts, the largest leisure empowerment company in the Eastern Cape, and which also owns the Fish River Sun. Both properties are managed by Sun International South Africa. Emfuleni has an eff ective BBBEE shareholding of 52.1%, with an Eastern Cape-based BBBEE shareholding of some 35%. Sun International South Africa owns the remainder of the shares

in Emfuleni. Emfuleni Resorts is chaired by Bongi Siwisa and has subsequently committed to invest-ing R1-billion in The Boardwalk, which is consistently voted as Nelson Mandela Bay’s favourite destination after the beaches.

The intention from the begin-ning of the R1-billion upgrade was that The Boardwalk be a fully inclusive project, and it has delivered substantial benefi ts to the Eastern Cape. The combined average of the tender BBBEE percentage at The Boardwalk is approximately 83%.

Situated just 10 minutes away from the Port Elizabeth International Airport and the main freeway leading into the beach front, The Boardwalk Hotel and Convention Centre are among the most accessible in South Africa.

MAKE WAVES AT PORT ELIZABETH’S BRAND NEW INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE

ADVERTORIAL

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PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Business events are good for your business! We design & manage fun & affordable meetings, incentives, conferences & events – anywhere at all!

We have 15 years of experience in crafting itineraries & event pro-grammes to wow your audiences. Blend in superb value, tailored with unique enhancements produced just for your events, plus you have a team of dedicated, focused, cost-effective, IATA-licensed,

BEE-accredited, enthusiastic, award winning & highly experi-enced incentive travel & event professionals on hand.

Join many of SA’s industry leaders & get Leading Incentives to handle all your business event needs now.

Mobile: +27 84 566 2240Tel: +27 11 022 9264Fax: +27 866 150 110Email: info@li.co.zawww.leadingincentives.co.za

Travel Incentives Lifestyle Experiences

Conference Management

Long Service Awards

XZIBIT is committed towards strategic design and attention to detail ensuring a successful brand experience. Our reputation as a creative, progressive company with the discerning ability to communicate our client’s marketing goals effectively has ena-bled us to deliver a focused, quality experience for over two dec-ades. We design, create, plan, manufacture and project manage exhibition stands, events and experiential brand environments for national and international promotions. We influence and enhance the perception of brands with the ultimate aim of lev-eraging measurable return on investment for our clients.

T 021 551 8783 | F 086 721 6769unit 13 | montague gardens industrial park | montague drive | montague gardens | 7441www.xzibit.co.za

MOTIVATING PEOPLE THROUGH INSPIRATIONAL EXPERIENCES

tel: +27 21 439 3329 cell: +27 073 240 3265 email: info@fo8.co.za www.fo8.co.za

CONTACT DETAILS

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VENUE SPOTLIGHT

Port Elizabeth’s Boardwalk International Convention Centre ticks all the boxes – ten minutes from the

airport, a short stroll from the full range of hotels, stunning views of the Indian Ocean, plenty of space for delegates and exhibitors, and managed by a highly experienced and motivated team.

Opening in December 2012, it is the only international quality convention centre in Nelson Man-dela Bay. The Metro is equidistant from Durban, Gauteng and Cape Town – making it a strategically natural choice for national and international conventions. The convention centre itself is part of The Boardwalk Casino and Enter-tainment World precinct, which is home to many of Metro’s top restaurants and hotels – includ-ing the new fi ve-star Boardwalk

Hotel. The hotel and convention centre were built as part of a R1-bn investment in The Boardwalk by empowerment company Emfuleni Resorts. Delegates may make extensive use of the restaurants for private meet-ings and entertainment during and after conference hours. Most of the restaurateurs off er specials and discounts to convention delegates. Ample beds are available within walking distance of the three thousand square metre convention centre, which can accommodate up to 1 700 delegates seated cinema-style. Break-away rooms seat between 34 and 170 comfort-ably, with three boardrooms seat-ing 10 to 14 people. Exhibitions can be staged on the same fl oor, or in a separate three thousand square metre space that leads directly off The Boardwalk’s retail area.

Hotels along the Port Elizabeth golden mile range from budget to the fi ve-star fl agship Boardwalk hotel, where all 140 rooms have a view over the Indian Ocean. The view is shared by the convention centre, which has giant picture windows overlooking manicured gardens and the ocean in the assembly areas and break-away boardrooms.The Boardwalk Casino and Enter-tainment World is owned by Em-fuleni Resorts, the largest leisure empowerment company in the Eastern Cape, and which also owns the Fish River Sun. Both properties are managed by Sun International South Africa. Emfuleni has an eff ective BBBEE shareholding of 52.1%, with an Eastern Cape-based BBBEE shareholding of some 35%. Sun International South Africa owns the remainder of the shares

in Emfuleni. Emfuleni Resorts is chaired by Bongi Siwisa and has subsequently committed to invest-ing R1-billion in The Boardwalk, which is consistently voted as Nelson Mandela Bay’s favourite destination after the beaches.

The intention from the begin-ning of the R1-billion upgrade was that The Boardwalk be a fully inclusive project, and it has delivered substantial benefi ts to the Eastern Cape. The combined average of the tender BBBEE percentage at The Boardwalk is approximately 83%.

Situated just 10 minutes away from the Port Elizabeth International Airport and the main freeway leading into the beach front, The Boardwalk Hotel and Convention Centre are among the most accessible in South Africa.

MAKE WAVES AT PORT ELIZABETH’S BRAND NEW INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE

ADVERTORIAL

ASSOCIATION SPOTLIGHT

The aim of the Event Greening Forum (EFG) is to promote and embrace sustainable adn ethical business practises within the events industry in South Africa, with an initial focus on meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions, and events.

Save the Date for the Event Greening Forum’s inaugaral conference: Monday, 18 February 2013.

The Event Greening Forum is hosting a half-day conference the day before Meetings Africa 2013 – the leading business tourism exhibi-tion on the continent.

The morning will begin with a light breakfast and the EGF AGM. All EGF members are encouraged to attend the AGM, which is at no cost.

The conference will then follow, with an exciting line up of speakers who are well-known fi gures in the ‘green space’ – including Jeunesse Park from Food & Trees for Africa. A Green Game session will also be utilised to brainstorm suggestions on the way forward for our industry to become more sustainable.

Finally, all attendees are invited to attend a light lunch sponsored by SAACI, followed by the SAACI Special General Meeting for mem-bers.

Date: Half-day Conference, 18 Feb, 2013, Day preceeding Meetings Africa 2013Venue: The Sandton Convention CentreTime: 7:45am-2pm

The conference will include:

• the EGF AGM from 7:45am-9am - entry to this is FREE• speakers from an array of “green backgrounds” - including Jeunesse Park, who is the founder of Food & Trees for Africa and a

leader fo the Al Gore Climate Change Reality project• a collaborative workshop on what our industry needs to do to become more sustainable• light lunch sponsored by SAACI followed by the SAACI Special General Meeting for members• breakfast and refreshments throughout the morning

Please contact Pippa Walker on +27 11 447 4777 or pippa@eventgreening.co.za for more details.

Green Drinks with Shell

Shell South Africa and Food & Trees For Africa invite you to attend their next Green Drinks. Guest speaker Jan Willem Eggink, General Manager Upstream Shell South Africa, will make a presentation on “Upstream opportunities in South Africa”.

Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) believes that we can all eff ect great and necessary change through communications, but to do so need to have the hard conversations.

There has been much in the news about fracking and so FTFA decided to invite Shell to Green Drinks to create an opportunity to ad-dress concerns and questions directly with them. Environmental lawyers, activists, concerned citizens and media have also been invited.

Please invite anyone else who has an opinion and can make a statement on Shell’s global practices.

For all who have attended Green Drinks this year, you will know that it is a space that has resulted in great connections, new business and much action the year. For those who have not enjoyed Green Drinks, this is your last opportunity for this year.

Cash bar available.

Date: Thursday, 22 November 2012

Time: 17h30 for 18h00

Venue: FTFA Khaya, 94 Bessemer Street, Wendywood, Sandton

RSVP: mary@trees.org.za / 011 656 9802 by 19 November

Event Greening Forum Networking Meeting

EVENT GREENING FORUM

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Following on the success of last year’s 9 awards , they have yet again won an unprecedented 7

awards for design and service excellence. “I am ecstatic with the outcome, mostly with our supplier of the year award, as this shows what our peers and opposition think of us. We put a huge amount of eff ort into client service and satisfaction and these awards are our payment for those eff orts. Thank you to our whole team for all their eff orts and hard work,“ says Conrad Kullmann Sales and Marketing Director .

AWARDS WON:System 12 sqm NHotelsSystem 25 -50 sqm GajimaSystem 25-50 sqm GESystem 51-100 sqm Landis gyr101-200 sqm Kemtek

Best supplier award: 3D Design

Best supplier employee award: Dylan Solomon 3D Shell

3D Group Wins Unprecedented 7 Awards at EXSA Awards FunctionThe 3D Group of companies, a specialist supplier of infrastructure and services to the exhibition and events industry, has yet again proved why it is one of the top companies in their industry.

ASSOCIATION SPOTLIGHT

The aim of the Event Greening Forum (EFG) is to promote and embrace sustainable adn ethical business practises within the events industry in South Africa, with an initial focus on meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions, and events.

Save the Date for the Event Greening Forum’s inaugaral conference: Monday, 18 February 2013.

The Event Greening Forum is hosting a half-day conference the day before Meetings Africa 2013 – the leading business tourism exhibi-tion on the continent.

The morning will begin with a light breakfast and the EGF AGM. All EGF members are encouraged to attend the AGM, which is at no cost.

The conference will then follow, with an exciting line up of speakers who are well-known fi gures in the ‘green space’ – including Jeunesse Park from Food & Trees for Africa. A Green Game session will also be utilised to brainstorm suggestions on the way forward for our industry to become more sustainable.

Finally, all attendees are invited to attend a light lunch sponsored by SAACI, followed by the SAACI Special General Meeting for mem-bers.

Date: Half-day Conference, 18 Feb, 2013, Day preceeding Meetings Africa 2013Venue: The Sandton Convention CentreTime: 7:45am-2pm

The conference will include:

• the EGF AGM from 7:45am-9am - entry to this is FREE• speakers from an array of “green backgrounds” - including Jeunesse Park, who is the founder of Food & Trees for Africa and a

leader fo the Al Gore Climate Change Reality project• a collaborative workshop on what our industry needs to do to become more sustainable• light lunch sponsored by SAACI followed by the SAACI Special General Meeting for members• breakfast and refreshments throughout the morning

Please contact Pippa Walker on +27 11 447 4777 or pippa@eventgreening.co.za for more details.

Green Drinks with Shell

Shell South Africa and Food & Trees For Africa invite you to attend their next Green Drinks. Guest speaker Jan Willem Eggink, General Manager Upstream Shell South Africa, will make a presentation on “Upstream opportunities in South Africa”.

Food & Trees for Africa (FTFA) believes that we can all eff ect great and necessary change through communications, but to do so need to have the hard conversations.

There has been much in the news about fracking and so FTFA decided to invite Shell to Green Drinks to create an opportunity to ad-dress concerns and questions directly with them. Environmental lawyers, activists, concerned citizens and media have also been invited.

Please invite anyone else who has an opinion and can make a statement on Shell’s global practices.

For all who have attended Green Drinks this year, you will know that it is a space that has resulted in great connections, new business and much action the year. For those who have not enjoyed Green Drinks, this is your last opportunity for this year.

Cash bar available.

Date: Thursday, 22 November 2012

Time: 17h30 for 18h00

Venue: FTFA Khaya, 94 Bessemer Street, Wendywood, Sandton

RSVP: mary@trees.org.za / 011 656 9802 by 19 November

Event Greening Forum Networking Meeting

EVENT GREENING FORUM

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ION

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ES

Following on the success of last year’s 9 awards , they have yet again won an unprecedented 7

awards for design and service excellence. “I am ecstatic with the outcome, mostly with our supplier of the year award, as this shows what our peers and opposition think of us. We put a huge amount of eff ort into client service and satisfaction and these awards are our payment for those eff orts. Thank you to our whole team for all their eff orts and hard work,“ says Conrad Kullmann Sales and Marketing Director .

AWARDS WON:System 12 sqm NHotelsSystem 25 -50 sqm GajimaSystem 25-50 sqm GESystem 51-100 sqm Landis gyr101-200 sqm Kemtek

Best supplier award: 3D Design

Best supplier employee award: Dylan Solomon 3D Shell

3D Group Wins Unprecedented 7 Awards at EXSA Awards FunctionThe 3D Group of companies, a specialist supplier of infrastructure and services to the exhibition and events industry, has yet again proved why it is one of the top companies in their industry.

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ASSOCIATION SPOTLIGHT

EXSA

The role of EXSA is to serve the exhibition and events industry in South Africa. EXSA’s core strategy is to actively grow and develop the exhibition and events industry within Southern Africa. This is acheived through promoting the unique benefits offered by exhibitions and events, and raising the profile of EXSA members who include venues, organizers and suppliers.

The Exhibition Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) announced the winners of the EXSA Awards at an evening ceremony in Novem-ber. Over 350 guests, including industry leaders from across South Africa, gathered to celebrate achievements in stand design, the best exhibitions and venues of the year and more. “Green Awards” prizes were also presented, a new category introduced for the first time this year. Judging Criteria for EXSA Green AwardsThe Exhibition and Events Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) is proud to announce the launch of their ‘Green Awards’�.

EXSA’s recognition of the industry’s need to become more sustainable led to the development of the Green Awards. These awards will acknowledge and commend those exhibition organisers and stand builders who have successfully applied sustainable practices at their events, and in doing so, hopefully encourage others to consider their impact on the environment.

Nigel Walker, the Chairman of EXSA, says: “Greening is a journey, not a destination in itself. Learning from the successful implemen-tation of projects helps set the foundation and builds for the future. Recognition for an achievement is an important mechanism to reward, motivate, acknowledge and highlight the best of the best.”

EXSA’s annual awards evening and gala dinner is the ‘Oscars’ of the local exhibition industry, and recognises those show organisers, exhibition suppliers and venues who have achieved exceptional results during the year. This year the EXSA Awards will be held on the 21st of November at Monte Casino, and the new Green Awards will be amongst those handed out. All EXSA members are therefore encouraged to enter these awards before the 5th of November. The application forms can be downloaded from the EXSA website, www.exsa.co.za.

EXSA approached the Event Greening Forum (EGF) to compile the judging criteria and guidelines for the Green Awards. The request aligned well with the EGF’s mandate, which is to promote sustainable practices within the South African events industry, with an initial focus on business events such as exhibitions, conferences and meetings.

Justin Hawes, Chairperson of the EGF, says: “EXSA are founding members of the EGF, and so we are delighted that they have taken such a proactive approach to spreading a green message amongst their members.” This year, applications for the EXSA Green Awards will be made retrospectively through written applications and supporting documen-tation. The applications will be judged by a panel selected from the EGF Management Committee.

As of next year, judges will be required to visit the stands and shows, as is done for all other EXSA award judging. Hawes adds: “We encourage the events industry and their suppliers to use the EXSA Green Awards as guidelines for their own purposes. In this way we hope the Green Awards will develop a legacy of best practice.”

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ASSOCIATION SPOTLIGHT

SITE

Site is a global network of meetings and event professionals dedicated to delivering business results. The network of Site profes-sionals brings best-in-class solutions, insights and global connections to maximize the business impact of motivational experiences regardless of industry, region or culture. Site serves as the source of expertise, knowledge and personal connections that will catapult and sustain professional growth, and help build the value of extraordinary motivational experiences worldwide.

Antwerp, Belgium, Welcomes the Site EMEA Forum 2013

Site EMEA Forum 2013

Registration Now Open

Site continues its successful series of European events with the Site EMEA Forum 2013 which will take place at The Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel in Antwerp, Belgium, 11–13 March 2013.

The City of Antwerp is diff erent: fashionable, artistic, contemporary – even fun. The Belgian city is slowly winning over legions of city-break fans with its triumvirate of easy rail access from neighboring countries, great local cuisine and powerhouse cultural attractions, from fi ne art to cutting-edge photography.

The Site Belgium Chapter and its organizational committees are working hard to provide Site members and motivational events in-dustry professionals with a three-day educational forum with inspiring invited speakers, targeted discussion groups and lively panel debates, as well as peer-to-peer networking.

The Site EMEA Forum 2013 is a tremendous opportunity to continue to build Site connections, gain insight from thought leadership and enjoy the beautiful city of Antwerp.

Learn more about what is to come at the Site EMEA Forum 2013 at http://www.siteemeaforum2013.com/. Registration is now open. Early-bird registration rates are available to Site members and non-members who register before 10 January 2013.

Attendees at EIBTM in Barcelona, Spain, can learn more about the upcoming event during the Site EMEA Forum 2013 cocktail recep-tion hosted by Site Belgium. The reception will take place Wednesday, 28 November at 5:30pm at the Antwerp Tourism & Convention Stand, Belgian Booth H300.

Site Announces Grand Prize Winners of the First Site Champion of the Year Contest

Site Champion of the YearThe voting process to select the two best videos for the fi rst Site Champion of the Year contest concluded on 8 November 2012. The two-month submission period ended on 30 September and 10 motivational experiences – fi ve for each category, personal and corporate – were subjected to the decision of a jury of four industry professionals and the people’s choice, which served as the fi fth jury member.

Site and contest sponsor the Mexico Tourism Board are pleased to announce and congratulate the Grand Prize Winners for Site Champion of the Year 2012:

Personal category: The unique incentive experience in Finnish Lapland – submitted by Jukka-Paco Halonen, Chairman of Viada Oy Ltd., FinlandCorporate category: The Godfather movie-making experience – submitted by Dario Cherubino, Azimut creating emotions, Italy

Mexico Tourism BoardThe Grand Prize Winners will each be awarded a VIP Mexican Experience for two, courtesy of the Mexico Tour-ism Board, during a special presentation at EIBTM in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, 28 November at 10:30a.m. at the Mexico Tourism Board Stand, D350.

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ASSOCIATION SPOTLIGHT

EXSA

The role of EXSA is to serve the exhibition and events industry in South Africa. EXSA’s core strategy is to actively grow and develop the exhibition and events industry within Southern Africa. This is acheived through promoting the unique benefits offered by exhibitions and events, and raising the profile of EXSA members who include venues, organizers and suppliers.

The Exhibition Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) announced the winners of the EXSA Awards at an evening ceremony in Novem-ber. Over 350 guests, including industry leaders from across South Africa, gathered to celebrate achievements in stand design, the best exhibitions and venues of the year and more. “Green Awards” prizes were also presented, a new category introduced for the first time this year. Judging Criteria for EXSA Green AwardsThe Exhibition and Events Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) is proud to announce the launch of their ‘Green Awards’�.

EXSA’s recognition of the industry’s need to become more sustainable led to the development of the Green Awards. These awards will acknowledge and commend those exhibition organisers and stand builders who have successfully applied sustainable practices at their events, and in doing so, hopefully encourage others to consider their impact on the environment.

Nigel Walker, the Chairman of EXSA, says: “Greening is a journey, not a destination in itself. Learning from the successful implemen-tation of projects helps set the foundation and builds for the future. Recognition for an achievement is an important mechanism to reward, motivate, acknowledge and highlight the best of the best.”

EXSA’s annual awards evening and gala dinner is the ‘Oscars’ of the local exhibition industry, and recognises those show organisers, exhibition suppliers and venues who have achieved exceptional results during the year. This year the EXSA Awards will be held on the 21st of November at Monte Casino, and the new Green Awards will be amongst those handed out. All EXSA members are therefore encouraged to enter these awards before the 5th of November. The application forms can be downloaded from the EXSA website, www.exsa.co.za.

EXSA approached the Event Greening Forum (EGF) to compile the judging criteria and guidelines for the Green Awards. The request aligned well with the EGF’s mandate, which is to promote sustainable practices within the South African events industry, with an initial focus on business events such as exhibitions, conferences and meetings.

Justin Hawes, Chairperson of the EGF, says: “EXSA are founding members of the EGF, and so we are delighted that they have taken such a proactive approach to spreading a green message amongst their members.” This year, applications for the EXSA Green Awards will be made retrospectively through written applications and supporting documen-tation. The applications will be judged by a panel selected from the EGF Management Committee.

As of next year, judges will be required to visit the stands and shows, as is done for all other EXSA award judging. Hawes adds: “We encourage the events industry and their suppliers to use the EXSA Green Awards as guidelines for their own purposes. In this way we hope the Green Awards will develop a legacy of best practice.”

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ASSOCIATION SPOTLIGHT

SITE

Site is a global network of meetings and event professionals dedicated to delivering business results. The network of Site profes-sionals brings best-in-class solutions, insights and global connections to maximize the business impact of motivational experiences regardless of industry, region or culture. Site serves as the source of expertise, knowledge and personal connections that will catapult and sustain professional growth, and help build the value of extraordinary motivational experiences worldwide.

Antwerp, Belgium, Welcomes the Site EMEA Forum 2013

Site EMEA Forum 2013

Registration Now Open

Site continues its successful series of European events with the Site EMEA Forum 2013 which will take place at The Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel in Antwerp, Belgium, 11–13 March 2013.

The City of Antwerp is diff erent: fashionable, artistic, contemporary – even fun. The Belgian city is slowly winning over legions of city-break fans with its triumvirate of easy rail access from neighboring countries, great local cuisine and powerhouse cultural attractions, from fi ne art to cutting-edge photography.

The Site Belgium Chapter and its organizational committees are working hard to provide Site members and motivational events in-dustry professionals with a three-day educational forum with inspiring invited speakers, targeted discussion groups and lively panel debates, as well as peer-to-peer networking.

The Site EMEA Forum 2013 is a tremendous opportunity to continue to build Site connections, gain insight from thought leadership and enjoy the beautiful city of Antwerp.

Learn more about what is to come at the Site EMEA Forum 2013 at http://www.siteemeaforum2013.com/. Registration is now open. Early-bird registration rates are available to Site members and non-members who register before 10 January 2013.

Attendees at EIBTM in Barcelona, Spain, can learn more about the upcoming event during the Site EMEA Forum 2013 cocktail recep-tion hosted by Site Belgium. The reception will take place Wednesday, 28 November at 5:30pm at the Antwerp Tourism & Convention Stand, Belgian Booth H300.

Site Announces Grand Prize Winners of the First Site Champion of the Year Contest

Site Champion of the YearThe voting process to select the two best videos for the fi rst Site Champion of the Year contest concluded on 8 November 2012. The two-month submission period ended on 30 September and 10 motivational experiences – fi ve for each category, personal and corporate – were subjected to the decision of a jury of four industry professionals and the people’s choice, which served as the fi fth jury member.

Site and contest sponsor the Mexico Tourism Board are pleased to announce and congratulate the Grand Prize Winners for Site Champion of the Year 2012:

Personal category: The unique incentive experience in Finnish Lapland – submitted by Jukka-Paco Halonen, Chairman of Viada Oy Ltd., FinlandCorporate category: The Godfather movie-making experience – submitted by Dario Cherubino, Azimut creating emotions, Italy

Mexico Tourism BoardThe Grand Prize Winners will each be awarded a VIP Mexican Experience for two, courtesy of the Mexico Tour-ism Board, during a special presentation at EIBTM in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, 28 November at 10:30a.m. at the Mexico Tourism Board Stand, D350.

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ACHIEVEMENTSACHIEVEMENTS

APPOINTMENT

WORLD LUXURY HOTEL AWARDS

Hyatt Regency Oubaai Golf Resort & Spa won

“Best Luxury Golf Resort”

at the 2012 World Luxury Hotel Awards,

presented by

the World Luxury Hotel Association.

South African Tourism announces the appointment of Monika Iuel as Regional Director: Americas

South African Tourism is proud to announce the appointment of Monika Iuel to the newly-created position of Regional Director: Americas, eff ective 3 December 2012.

Monika, who has for the past seven years been Sales and Marketing Director for Your Africa, one of the brands of Tourvest Destination Man-agement’s inbound division, brings a wealth of tourism industry experience to SA Tourism.

She has spent the last 13 years in senior management in the tourism industry and is well-equipped to lead the growth in tourist arrivals from the critical Americas market.

“The United States in North America is currently South Africa’s second largest tourism market, while in South America we have seen exciting growth and potential from markets such as Brazil. With her vast experience and considerable management skills, we are confi dent Monika will do an outstanding job of working with our country offi ces, support personnel and critically with the tourism trade in the Americas to build on the current growth. We are excited to be bringing Monika on board at SA Tourism and look forward to benefi ting from her passion for and deep knowledge of inbound tourism, the international marketplace and her strong industry relationships,” said South African Tourism Chief Execu-tive Offi cer, Thulani Nzima.

“I am extremely excited about the opportunity to join the South African Tourism team, and playing my part in taking the message of our beauti-ful country to the world. I am committed to delivering results and am confi dent that my years in the tourism industry will benefi t the organiza-tion,” said Iuel.

AWARDS

Monika Iuel

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OPPORTUNITIES

OPPORTUNITIES

Holiday Inn Express song writing competitionHoliday Inn Express and Rolling Stone are calling for musicians from across South Africa to take part in the Holiday Inn Express Song Writing Challenge 2012. The lucky winner will receive R 100,000 worth of accommodation at any Holiday Inn Express in South Africa, as well as studio time at Figure of 8 Productions and a radio plugging campaign from TunedIn Publicity.The competition is open to both amateur and professional musicians across all genres. Individuals or groups can enter by registering and uploading MP3 recordings of original songs, together with song lyrics, at www.hiexhotels.co.za.In order to qualify for entry, each song must mention the Holiday Inn Express brand name. It can capture a memory, include just a men-tion, or be written as an ode to the good times experienced at Holiday Inn Express. The song will be showcased on the Holiday Inn Express South Africa website where the public can listen, like and share their favourite entries.The competition closes on 23 December 2012.For more detailed information visit www.hiexhotels.co.za/songwriting.

Monika Iuel

The Event is more strategically focused on business than ever before by focusing on market trends and keeping you up to date with industry statistics and fi gures, providing a clear picture of the business events industry landscape.

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APPOINTMENT

WORLD LUXURY HOTEL AWARDS

Hyatt Regency Oubaai Golf Resort & Spa won

“Best Luxury Golf Resort”

at the 2012 World Luxury Hotel Awards,

presented by

the World Luxury Hotel Association.

South African Tourism announces the appointment of Monika Iuel as Regional Director: Americas

South African Tourism is proud to announce the appointment of Monika Iuel to the newly-created position of Regional Director: Americas, eff ective 3 December 2012.

Monika, who has for the past seven years been Sales and Marketing Director for Your Africa, one of the brands of Tourvest Destination Man-agement’s inbound division, brings a wealth of tourism industry experience to SA Tourism.

She has spent the last 13 years in senior management in the tourism industry and is well-equipped to lead the growth in tourist arrivals from the critical Americas market.

“The United States in North America is currently South Africa’s second largest tourism market, while in South America we have seen exciting growth and potential from markets such as Brazil. With her vast experience and considerable management skills, we are confi dent Monika will do an outstanding job of working with our country offi ces, support personnel and critically with the tourism trade in the Americas to build on the current growth. We are excited to be bringing Monika on board at SA Tourism and look forward to benefi ting from her passion for and deep knowledge of inbound tourism, the international marketplace and her strong industry relationships,” said South African Tourism Chief Execu-tive Offi cer, Thulani Nzima.

“I am extremely excited about the opportunity to join the South African Tourism team, and playing my part in taking the message of our beauti-ful country to the world. I am committed to delivering results and am confi dent that my years in the tourism industry will benefi t the organiza-tion,” said Iuel.

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OPPORTUNITIES

OPPORTUNITIES

Holiday Inn Express song writing competitionHoliday Inn Express and Rolling Stone are calling for musicians from across South Africa to take part in the Holiday Inn Express Song Writing Challenge 2012. The lucky winner will receive R 100,000 worth of accommodation at any Holiday Inn Express in South Africa, as well as studio time at Figure of 8 Productions and a radio plugging campaign from TunedIn Publicity.The competition is open to both amateur and professional musicians across all genres. Individuals or groups can enter by registering and uploading MP3 recordings of original songs, together with song lyrics, at www.hiexhotels.co.za.In order to qualify for entry, each song must mention the Holiday Inn Express brand name. It can capture a memory, include just a men-tion, or be written as an ode to the good times experienced at Holiday Inn Express. The song will be showcased on the Holiday Inn Express South Africa website where the public can listen, like and share their favourite entries.The competition closes on 23 December 2012.For more detailed information visit www.hiexhotels.co.za/songwriting.

Monika Iuel

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