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Partner news: Africa Trade Week 2021 (digital edition)
The shows, Africa’s Big 7, SAITEX and The Hotel & Hospitality Show and Halaal 21, gather together a range of South African and pan-African buyers to source products and services from a global manufacturing base. The show took place from 23–25 August 2021. Both independent sellers, as well as country trade development agencies, utilise […]
Africa Trade Week Launches Digital Exhibition Platform
The event comprises of 3 trade exhibitions namely: Africa’s Big 7, SAITEX and Hotel & Hospitality Show. The event services 5 sectors namely: food & beverage, hospitality, retail and trade and will feature a digital exhibition, matchmaking, live workshops and so much more.
Huge export, trade opportunities for Africa
Africa can capitalise on international trade wars by stepping up its export capabilities, says NWU trade expert
Hotel & Hospitality Show unveils exciting new Game of Chefs
SA chefs to compete for a place in international challenge
Andy White rejoins dmg events to head up the Design & Hospitality division
dmg events looks to grow its Design & Hospitality division as the Middle East transforms its tourism and entertainment sectors
Tourism a key economic driver for SA
Govt to help create environment conducive to trade and tourism growth, deputy minister tells Africa Trade Week Tourism and hospitality will be a key driver of economic growth and job creation in South Africa, and the government is gearing up to create an environment conducive for growth of the sector. This is according […]
10,000 to converge in Joburg for Africa Trade Week 2019
Deputy Tourism Minister to open key trade, retail and hospitality forum Over 10,000 government and business stakeholders are set to participate in Africa Trade Week this month, driving pan-African trade and business partnerships across the retail, hospitality, food and beverage and wholesale sectors. Africa Trade Week will bring together international industry professionals from […]
Trade Development Forum to unpack intra-continental trade
Key stakeholders to assess Africa’s economic forecast and continental trade prospects African governments, trade stakeholders and businesses are set to discuss the future of African trade and the impact of the new African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) at the upcoming Africa Trade Week in Johannesburg. The AfCFTA, described as the flagship project […]
Sustainability and transformation in tourism in focus at key hospitality conference
Industry trends, racing housekeepers, future kitchens and café culture at The Hotel Show Africa 2019 South Africa has the largest travel and tourism economy in Africa, generating up to 1.5 million jobs and contributing R425.8 billion to the economy, says the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Planning to build on this, the Tourism […]
Housekeepers critical for hotel brand, guest satisfaction and safety
The most important curator of your hotel brand is not your concierge, reception or hotel manager – it’s your housekeepers Housekeeping is the single most important factor behind guest experience and safety, brand image and even the operational costs of any hotel. This is according to Diversey, global sanitation and Hygiene Experts, and sponsors […]
Africa Trade Week: Africa is open for business
With impressive economic growth figures, Africa is becoming an attractive destination for trade and export. Africa is open for business and the continent is looking increasingly attractive as a trade and export destination, with average annual growth for Sub Saharan Africa forecast at 8% until 2023, which is a positive outlook following the downturn […]
Industry leader Lynn Chamier moves to dmg events
Events industry veteran Lynn Chamier has been appointed as the new Event Director at leading events organiser dmg events, presenter of the upcoming Africa Trade Week Chamier, with a 33-year background working in every aspect of exhibitions, will take over the role of Event Director for Food, Hospitality and Trade in South Africa, as […]
(HOTEL) Top hospitality trends on show at The Hotel Show Africa
Africa’s biggest hospitality trade and conference gets bigger in 2019 The Hotel Show, Africa’s leading event for the hospitality industry, gets underway at the Gallagher Convention Centre in June, as part of the broader Africa Trade Week. Now in its third year, The Hotel Show Africa 2019 aims to grow on its successes, in which nearly […]
Thousands of industry professionals to converge in SA for Africa Trade Week 2019 – June 23-25
Three platforms co-locate for huge trade fair and co-located industry forums Over 10,000 trade stakeholders are set to converge in Johannesburg in June next year for Africa Trade Week, the key platform for continental trade across the retail, hospitality, food & beverage and wholesale sectors. Africa Trade Week, hosted by dmg events, incorporates […]
Africa Trade Week: Africa is open for business
With impressive economic growth figures, Africa is becoming an attractive destination for trade and export.
