Africa

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    Durban ICC Celebrates Two Decades of Excellence

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    The Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre’s uncompromising commitment to professionalism, developing people and service excellence, ensures daily that Africa’s leading meetings and conference venue continues to woo visitors from across the globe.
    27th Jul, 2017
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    Global DMC Partners Releases 2017 Global Destination Index

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    Top 10 U.S. and International Meetings & Incentives Destinations Announced for 2017
    6th Jul, 2017
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    Durban ICC Scoops Vision 2030 Award

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    The Durban ICC was honoured as the winner of the Industrial Policy Action Plan Award at the inaugural Vision 2030 Awards
    4th Jul, 2017
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    Knysna and the Garden Route are open for business and tourism

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    The tourism industry in the Garden Route in South Africa suffered a hard blow following devastating fires that ravaged a large part of this popular tourism area last week. However, tour operators say the area is open for business and tourism.
    14th Jun, 2017
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    Here’s what you can expect from Africa’s number one business tourism destination!

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    Cape Town has been ranked as the number one city in Africa for business Tourism by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA).
    2nd Jun, 2017
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    New Waste Watchers initiative will slim down waste and increase recycling at IMEX in Frankfurt

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    IMEX in Frankfurt is introducing several major new sustainability initiatives this year as it continues to innovate and encourage the industry to unite and contribute to greater environmental awareness and social responsibility.
    21st Apr, 2017
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    Frasers Hospitality expands in Middle East and Africa to tap into business and tourism growth

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    New openings will mark the Group’s entries to Saudi Arabia and Africa
    30th Mar, 2017
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    CTICC hosts Joint Association Member Meeting as tourism bodies discuss growth opportunities for the industry

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    Delegates were welcomed by CTICC Chief Executive Officer, Julie-May Ellingson, who placed emphasis on the importance of the JAMMS gathering, and highlighted how government initiatives can assist in supporting the industry.
    28th Mar, 2017
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    World PCO Alliance Issues Official Security Statement

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    The World PCO Alliance has released an official statement on its partners’ commitment to managing security risks on behalf of their clients
    8th Mar, 2017
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    All you need to know about Tshwane

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    Tshwane blends – perhaps like no other African destination - the depth of local culture and character with world-class technology and infrastructure – all against a beautiful backdrop of natural splendour and architectural diversity.
    3rd Mar, 2017
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    CTICC makes the grade – again!

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    The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) has retained its 5-star status after receiving the highest grading by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa for a meetings, exhibitions and special events (MESE) organisation. The centre received an overall score of 98%.
    20th Feb, 2017
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    Durban ICC achieves international health and safety certification

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    The Centre has already successfully received its ISO9001 Quality Management, ISO22000 Food Safety and ISO14001 Environmental Sustainability certifications, making it the only convention centre in Africa to hold all four of these certifications
    16th Feb, 2017
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    Insights into South Africa’s meetings industry revealed at ibtm world

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    The South Africa National Convention Bureau (SANCB) unveiled the preliminary results of its three-year study into the South African business events industry at the ibtm world in Barcelona.
    1st Dec, 2016
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    The African know-how, the CSIR ICC hosts exhibitions such as the Southern African Bus Operators Association

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    One can ensure a successful exhibition by effectively doing targeted marketing of the event to get feet at the event and to ensure exhibitors’ expectations are met. Tailoring the marketing of the exhibition to ensure that the right visitors are attracted is essential. See the CSIR ICC insights on the matter.
    24th Oct, 2016
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    The Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists chooses the Calabar ICC

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    The Calabar International Convention Centre, in collaboration with the Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists, NAAE, has won the bid to host the 6th International Conference of the African Association of Agricultural Economists, AAAE in September 2019.
    28th Sep, 2016
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    CSIR International Convention Centre performance soars

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    The CSIR International Convention Centre (ICC) delivered impressive financial results for the 2014/2015 fiscal year despite a trying economic and highly competitive environment.
    26th Sep, 2016
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    Kenya follows Rwanda's lead to establish a Convention Bureau

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    Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Tourism Najib Balala announced the formation of a special task force two days ago, aimed to establish the Kenya Convention Bureau.
    14th Sep, 2016
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    Kigali rated most attractive city in Eastern Africa for the global hospitality industry

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    Kigali is the most attractive city in Eastern Africa for the global hospitality industry, according to hospitality industry executives who attended the Fourth Annual Africa Hotel Expansion Summit and Hospitality Round Table, which took place on September 8-9 at the Julius Nyerere Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
    14th Sep, 2016
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    Ethiopian increases flight frequency to Guangzhou

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    Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing and most profitable African airline, has announce that it will add a thrice weekly service, on top of its daily flights, to Guangzhou as of October 8, 2016.
    12th Sep, 2016
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    Cape Town International Convention Centre – Africa’s leading destination for international congresses

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    The CTICC, one of South Africa’s largest conference centres, is located on the foreshore district of Cape Town, just 20 minutes away from Cape Town International Airport and within walking distance of more than 3500 hotel rooms.
    9th Sep, 2016
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