Women in MICE Awards 2021

Women in MICE Awards 2021

In August – Women’s Month, the winners of the Women in MICE Awards 2021 were announced. We are delighted that three of our PCO Alliance Network Members won awards. They are: Service Provider of the Year Trudi Freed, Director, HiSide Events Mentor of the Year Cheryl...
The PCO Alliance Network Appointments 2021

The PCO Alliance Network Appointments 2021

The PCO Alliance Network recently voted in their new EXCO and Sub Committee Members appointments. These appointments are for a period of two years, the current Covid environment permitting. The appointments are: EXCO Chairperson: Ellen Oosthuizen (re appointed) Vice...
March Events Industry Highlights

March Events Industry Highlights

March has been a busy month in the Event Industry. With the easing of lockdown restrictions to level 1, Members have noticed a small upswing in business – some in person business but most still virtual or hybrid events. Corporates are starting to gain a little more...
New Chairperson for SA Events Council

New Chairperson for SA Events Council

In the six months of the SA Events Council’s existence, the coalition has been steadfastly engaged in the drive to reopen the Events industry safely and responsibly and in demonstrating the capability and willingness of the sector to host professional events in...
Venues now open for business!

Venues now open for business!

As the venues around the country have been gradually opening up for business, the PCO Alliance Network have been hosted by various hotel groups and venues to experience the safety protocols they have in place. We have also been introduced to their dynamic and expert...