Business Events Africa — June 2022

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PAGE STRAP COVER STORY: EMPERORS PALACE

Emperors Palace's Centre Court is ideal for expos, events or gala dinners.

Conferencing makes a return to Emperors Palace in a big way In the wake of Covid-19 there is a renewed energy to kickstart business and adapt to this ‘new normal’ amidst a waning pandemic. Industries are beginning to venture out, and in-person business is beginning to find its footing again, which means the return of events, conferences and expos. Emperors Palace has long been a staple in the conferencing game and – after two lean years – corporate events are making their comeback in a big way.

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usiness Events Africa chatted to the sales manager at Emperors Palace (and Peermont), Yugashnee Naicker on the resurgence of conferencing and what to expect this year. Has conferencing picked up this year? Yes, we were surprised by the sudden upturn in bookings for the first quarter of this year. Compared to the same time last year we’ve achieved 78 per cent

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growth, which is a welcome surprise. It’s been a very heartwarming sight to see our conference areas bustling again. How has conferencing changed since Covid-19? Well, the key point is still maintaining some of the Covid-19 protocols, as the pandemic is not totally over yet. Delegates still have to wear masks indoors for the duration of their conference. We’re still maintaining social distancing in the venues, which results in

Yugashnee Naicker.

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