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t is with sadness that I am writing this ed’s comment, as it will be the last in my capacity as editor of Meetings magazine. After working with my team for two years to produce 12 wonderful editions of Meetings, it is only fitting that I leave you with an issue I can be proud of and that I hope inspires you to deliver the most exceptional eventing experiences. Our very own showcase on page 58 of our upcoming Top Women in MICE Awards 2020 features a stellar line-up of truly inspirational women and industry partners. They are the reason why we bring this event together each year and it has been incredibly rewarding to have been part of a growing and evolving story that is setting the standard for the meetings, incentives, conferencing and exhibitions industry. Deriving key outcomes utilising business events as a platform is a unique blend that is both an art form and exact science. To help inform these outcomes, our focus feature on page 13 explores just some of the aspects to consider when producing an ideally tailored event to engage with and invigorate our audiences.
An element that is often hit or miss among attendees is food, so identifying and selecting what sort of sustenance you are going to provide for your guests is good to have checked off. Our Best Practice piece on page 15, with accompanying menu suggestions, is certain to satisfy all appetites. Having worked with numerous venues across the industry, I can say with conviction that a venue is hugely important to addressing the bulk our concerns around event preparation. On page 22, we profile an array of offerings that offer both large and small capacity options that are suited to a range of events, limited only by imagination. As is the case with most events and venues, hosts aim to create a memorable and longlasting impact, and for those looking to incorporate a travel experience for their delegates, look no further than page 46. Closer to home on page 27, we travel to the Cape provinces to unpack all that the region has to offer. I would like to thank the 3S Media team for all their hard work in bringing together each issue of the magazine because they are the beating heart of our operation. And now, without further ado, I bid you, our readers and valuable stakeholders, adieu – and my best to you!
Shanna
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