ALL FEMALE DESIGN TEAM SHINES AT STAND DESIGN

Africa’s Travel Indaba 2018 is themed “Africa’s stories, your success”. Visitors are looking for authentic, immersive experiences, Susan Reynard reports.

The South African Tourism stand caught the eye of delegates at Africa’s Travel Indaba with its unique and engaging design. The brains trust behind the design was an all-female team from Designersink, a 100% female-owned company. The brief to Samantha Gabriel, Gill Gibbs, Sanele Mbense and Ruhi Kader, was to create a space that captures every kind of experience that can be enjoyed in South Africa.

They succeeded in designing contemporary, interactive stand that at every turn offered something new to see or experience, reflecting South Africa. The stand is practical with interesting attractions that made it stand out, such as the coffee bar, where business and networking meetings took place. Another interactive feature on the stand was the virtual reality screen that allowed delegates to use virtual reality goggles to experience the many attractions that the country has to offer.

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THE MEANING OF GREENING

Natasha Skoryk explores what the industry is doing to make business events “greener”,
more responsible and more sustainable.

The business-events sector has been far more focused on sustainability in recent years than in preceding decades. “A number of SA companies are adopting sustainable event practices,” says Justin Hawes, Marketing Chair of the Event Greening Forum. This reflects trends across the industry. “Conscious consumerism is on the rise,” says Jane Edge Fair Trade Tourism. Customers and businesses alike are increasingly focused on providing long-term, sustainable
solutions to environmental challenges.

The Sheraton Hotel in Pretoria, for instance, has launched Sustainable Green Meetings packages. Their marketing material states: “[We have] introduced Sustainable Meetings with the intention of reducing our carbon footprint. This simple and effective way of conducting meetings will reduce your impact on the environment by means of reduction in paper wastage, power conservation and even by selecting a menu prepared with local produce only

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TRENDS IN EXHIBITION STAND DESIGN

Natasha Skoryk finds exhibition stand suppliers are increasingly focused on providing sustainable, “green” solutions for their clients – while simultaneously looking to improve experiences for attendees.

Scan Display designed the infrastructure at Meetings Africa 2018 The biggest change in recent years within the exhibition stand design industry has been a laser-like focus on providing sustainable solutions. “’Green’ has become a buzzword for sustainable, safe, energy efficient and/or economic’ […] Essentially sustainability just means a better planning,” says Gary Van der Watt of Resource Design.

Justin Hawes, of Scan Display, has also noticed a shift in client and supplier expectations: “The use of fabric on stands is a trend that continues to grow, both internationally and in South Africa. This is because it has a number of benefits, such as: lower long-term costs due to its suitability for re-use and lower transport costs […] Another big trend we are seeing around the world and at home is the raw (untreated) wood look, which taps into a broader trend of using natural materials and being more sustainable.”

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM AFRICA’S TRAVEL INDABA 2018

One-hundred ways to find the Madiba in you.

South African Tourism and the Nelson Mandela Foundation have partnered in a unique initiative that will allow for
all South Africans and visitors from outside the country to experience some of Madiba’s favourite travel spots and the places he enjoyed visiting. As part of the Nelson Mandela Centenary celebrations, South African Tourism has identified 100 experiences, attractions and destinations around South Africa that have strong historical and social ties to his life. Madiba, a global icon who was adored all around the world as intensely as he was at home, spent much time travelling to, and living in various parts of our beautiful country, creating memories and inspiring hope for those around him.

As a result, the chosen 100 experiences, attractions and destinations depict the story of his journey, which has become familiar to the global community. This showcase of South Africa and Nelson Mandela’s memory can be found on the Madiba’s Journey App, which allows users to view the attractions on a map, build their itineraries and share their own journeys on social media.

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ALL FEMALE DESIGN TEAM SHINES AT STAND DESIGN

Africa’s Travel Indaba 2018 is themed “Africa’s stories, your success”. Visitors are looking for authentic, immersive experiences, Susan Reynard reports.

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Natasha Skoryk explores what the industry is doing to make business events “greener”,
more responsible and more sustainable.

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Natasha Skoryk finds exhibition stand suppliers are increasingly focused on providing sustainable, “green” solutions for their clients – while simultaneously looking to improve experiences for attendees.

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Africa’s Travel Indaba 2018 is themed “Africa’s stories, your success”. Visitors are looking for authentic, immersive experiences, Susan Reynard reports.

THE MEANING OF GREENING

Natasha Skoryk explores what the industry is doing to make business events “greener”, more responsible and more sustainable.

TRENDS IN EXHIBITION STAND DESIGN

Natasha Skoryk finds exhibition stand suppliers are increasingly focused on providing sustainable, “green” solutions for their clients – while simultaneously looking to improve experiences for attendees.

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Natasha Skoryk explores what the industry is doing to make business events “greener”,
more responsible and more sustainable.