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The PCO ALLIANCE NETWORK is a network of Professional Event Organisers that have set high standards in the Event Management sector of the hospitality industry and is recognised as a professional Alliance by the majority of Hotel Groups, independent Hotels and Venues and Affiliated Event Suppliers.

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PCO Alliance Network End of Year Industry Event, 18 Oct 2019

Nov 18, 2019 | Events, Latest News

From Boats to Planes! The legendary PCO Alliance Network Industry event was held on 18 October at the SAA Museum and The Beer Co’s...

Koketso Menong – Africa’s Mice Exemplary Female Leader of the Year 2019

Oct 9, 2019 | Awards, Events

The Global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibition (MICE) Summit took place in Nairobi, Kenya on 11-13 September 2019. The...

Top 40 Women in MICE 2019

Sep 4, 2019 | Events

Meetings magazine and ThePlanner.guru recognised and celebrated this year’s Top 40 Women in MICE at a glamorous luncheon on 29 August...

PCO Alliance Zambia Tour

Sep 4, 2019 | Site Visits, Tours

On 12 August some of the PCO Alliance Members were treated to an unforgettable few days in Zambia courtesy of British Airways –...

Making a difference on Mandela Day

Aug 23, 2019 | Events

On 18 July 2019, in celebration of Mandela day, members of the PCO Alliance Network lent a hand at Fred and Martie’s Soup Kitchen....

Western Cape Tour

Aug 23, 2019 | Site Visits

In July 2019, members of the PCO Alliance Network toured some of the most exciting and exclusive venues in and around Cape Town....

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‘All White’ was the theme for the PCO Alliance Network’s end of year party which was held within the Gala Hall Museum at Askari Game Lodge. The museum boasts one of the largest private collections of ox wagons, carts and other animal drawn vehicles from the period 1800 to 1900. The museum was completely transformed by our talented Christmas party committee. The decor, food and entertainment was superb! A fantastic way to end the year. A huge thank you to the management and staff of Askari Game Lodge. #askarigamelodge #askarigamelodgeandspa #guvonhotels

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Yesterday the PCO Alliance held their last meeting of the year at Askari Game Reserve which is situated in the Plumari Private Game Reserve in the Magaliesburg. After business for the year was over we were treated to a delicious lunch and a game drive where we enjoyed welcome cocktails. Thank you so much Askari #askarigamelodgeandspa #askarigamelodge #askarigamedrive #guvonhotels #magaliesberg

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The legendary PCO Alliance Industry party was held last week at the SAA Museum and The Beer CO’s Huula Bar at Rand Airport. The event was a fantasy flight on board the SAA PCO Airliance aircraft to a surprise Tropical Island. After receiving their passports, guests enjoyed a delicious breakfast at Kopanong Hotel. After which they were whisked off to their surprise destination in luxury coaches provided by Intercape. Guests checked in at arrivals and enjoyed fabulous cocktails at the Barmotion Bar. Then everyone boarded the aircraft and were thoroughly entertained by the Captain, Copilot and Cabin crew. After landing they were escorted to the Huula Beach Bar where it was party time. Fabulous island style food was on offer and entertainment by Abbott and Crabb was great! What a wonderful day and way to unwind with our hard working industry! A big thank you to our guests and sponsors #saamuseum #thebeerco #kopanonghotel #intercape #intercapebus #ahahotelsandlodges #ahahotels

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We are very proud to announce the achievement of one of our fellow PCO Alliance Members - Koketso Menong! The Global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibition (MICE) Summit took place in Nairobi, Kenya on 11-13 September 2019. The annual Summit is emerging as the leading platform for the Business Events and Meetings Industry in East and Central Africa. It is the only platform of its kind in East and Central Africa that focuses on MICE development across the continent.
The theme for this year’s Summit was Enhancing Africa’s Competitiveness as a Business Events Destination. There were 30 speakers, eight experiential demos, 30 exhibitors, 15 countries and 12 panel discussions.
As part of the ceremony, an award function also took place on the evening of the 12th. Koketso Menong, Director of The Main Okasion and PCO Alliance member was one of the 200 professionals, investors and industry experts drawn from 15 countries at this year’s Summit. She was nominated for – and won – the Africa’s Mice Exemplary Female Leader of the Year 2019.

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Last week some of the PCO Alliance Network members attended the fabulous ELEGANT ENTERTAINMENT Showcase at Victoria Yards in Lorentzville, Johannesburg. Among some of the fabulous acts that were showcased were Just Six, The Singing Waiters and Tamara Dey to name just a few. It was a spectacular afternoon of entertainment, delicious food provided by Balkan Burgers, and a gorgeous gin bar provided by Flair Bar Services. Victoria Yards was the amazing event space that created the backdrop to this extravaganza. Thank you to Elegant Entertainment for hosting us! #elegantentertainment #victoriayards #tamaradey #justsix #singingwaiters #balkanburgers #flairbarservices

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The evergreen Cathedral Peak Hotel in the Central Drakensberg, hosted some of the PCO Alliance Members early in September for a memorable weekend. Archery, quad biking and helicopter flips over the impressive mountain range were just some of the amazing activities that everyone enjoyed participating in. A huge big THANK YOU to Cathedral Peak Hotels and Suppliers for hosting us and showcasing what fabulous activities are on offer #cathedralpeakhotel #cathedralpeak #drakensbergmountains #drakensberghikes #drakensbergadventures

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AN AUGUST HIGHLIGHT- During August some of the PCO Alliance Members were treated to an unforgettable few days in Zambia courtesy of British Airways – Comair, the Minor hotel group, Shearwater adventures, Wild Horizons, African Cruise company (Seasons of Africa) and AHA David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa. A fabulous couple of days were spent being hosted in gorgeous hotels overlooking the Zambezi river, engaging in exciting water safaris and extreme sports, getting to know the mighty Victoria Falls and enjoying the warm and friendly Zambian hospitality. This is a must visit destination for corporates, incentive groups and tourists alike. The area has so much to offer and has direct 2 hour flights to Livingstone that operate daily. A huge thank you to the host venues and local DMC’s!! #comair #minorhotelgroup #shearwateradventures #seasonsofafrica #ahadavidlivingstonesafarilodgeandspa #ahadavidlivingstonesafarilodgeandspa #britishairways #africancruisecompany #conferences #meetingsandevents #incentivetravel #zambiantourism #victoriafalls #livingstonezambia

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Last week our Chairlady, Ellen Ooshuizen was invited to participate on an industry panel discussion by the Premier Hotels and Resorts Group at Roode Valley Resort north of Tshwane. She was joined by fellow member and PR & HR Portfolio Cheryl Norwood-Young and a representative from Travel with Flair and Club Travel. It was a lively discussion around the MICE and Travel business in the current economy. Thank you to the Premier Hotel and Resorts Group for the invitation and we look forward to great new beginnings for you all! #premierhotelgroup #faircityhotels #sales #conferences #meetings #miceindustry #roodevalley #travelwithflair #clubtravel

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The PCO Alliance are very proud that we have 3 members who have been awarded Top 40 Women in MICE! They are Keke Matlou, Paula Jorgensen and Angelique Smith. They received these prestigious awards - in the form of beautiful Ndebele Dolls at a very glamorous event at La Toscana in Monte Casino last week. The decor, entertainment and cuisine was spectacular. Well done Ladies - we are all so proud of you! #top40womeninmice #womenempoweringwomen #latoscana #tsogosun #montecasino #pcoalliancenetwork

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The PCO Alliance Network wishes our member Melody Barber a very happy birthday today! We hope your day is going to be fabulous and the year ahead full of joy and good health #birthdays #celebrations🎉 #pcoalliancenetwork #womeninspiringwomen

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The 3rd PCO Alliance General meeting was recently held at the elegantly appointed Langhams Conference and Events venue. The venues are super stylish and the cuisine is excellent. This beautiful venue lends itself to conferences, weddings, product launches and exhibitions. Thank you Langhams from the PCO Alliance #langhams #langhamsexecutiveconfrencingevents #pcoalliance #meetings #conferences #weddings

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Last night the PCO Alliance was invited to the Grand Opening of the newly renovated Kgotla Conference and Event venue. This beautiful, glamorous space has been extended as well and can now accommodate up to 800 people for conferences, banquets, cocktail functions and events. The space was transformed into different food and beverage stations with innovative seating spaces, comprising of cocktail seating, cafe style seating and couch areas. Inverroche provided a gin bar, Valdo a gorgeous champagne bar and Jameson a whiskey bar. The Indaba chefs outdid themselves with the most delectable savoury finger supper and sweet treats. The Mowana Spa treated everyone to neck and shoulder massages which were most appreciated. SA event Decor provided the stunning decor and Upstage provided great audio visual sound, stage and lighting. We were all thoroughly spoilt and very impressed with this wonderful new event space in Sandton. A big thank you to the Indaba Hotel and their generous sponsors. #indabahotelandspa #inverrochegin #inverrocheginschool #valdochampagne #jameson #indabaconference2019 #meetings #event #whatsoninjoburg #whatsoninjozi #sandtonvibes #saeventdecor #upstage

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