Interview
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May 2021
n Conversation With Taubie Motlhabane,
CEO, Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) ES. Please tell us about your early life and career? What was an early project you are particularly proud of and an early defining career moment? Taubie Motlhabane. I grew up in the North West Province, where I attended school and university. My career started in public relations, communications, broadcasting, and print media, where I learned the importance of customer experience and also the power of media in promoting brands. Subsequent significant roles include: Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
Head of Conferences and Protocol at the South African Reserve Bank. Events and Marketing Manager for the City Centre Hotel in Manama, Bahrain. Events Specialist at Absa Bank South Africa. Head of Events at the City of Ekurhuleni. Executive Director of the Tshwane Convention and Visitors Bureau (Pretoria). Business Tourism Manager at South African Tourism.
All these positions cemented my passion for people and the business events industry, culminating in my line of work today. In the past year, I accepted the role of CEO of Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) and was elected as the Chair for the African Chapter of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). An early career-defining moment was being part of the team that developed the strategy and plan to build the South African Reserve Bank Conference Centre, as well as its subsequent management. This was my first strong break into the business events industry and it prepared me for the position I now occupy. I am also proud to have established the educational and networking platform known as Association Day for the African associations industry at Meetings Africa during my time as Business Tourism Manager at South African Tourism. ES. With the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, hosting a safe and secure event has become an utmost priority for any venue organiser. How much importance does the 'Safe Travels’ stamp make during these times? 39 | www.exhibi onshowcase.com
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