10 WAYS TO WORK SMARTER AND NOT HARDER
10 ways to work smarter and not harder SMART Targets SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Timed. Specific – Make your goal specific so you can visualize the outcome Measurable – How you measure the success of the goal Achievable – It needs to push you without...
MOVING FROM VIRTUAL TO HYBRID EVENTS
Moving From Virtual to Hybrid Events Face-to-face in-person meetings will re-emerge after this pandemic passes. As they do, hybrid meetings will be a bridge for those not able or wanting to attend the event in person. In the long term, hybrid meetings will likely remain a...
HOW TO AVOID BURNOUT DURING STRESSFUL TIMES
HOW TO AVOID BURNOUT IN STRESSFUL TIMES Professionals are no strangers to burnout. As a matter of fact, event planner is consistently high up on the list of most stressful jobs. But when you add the pressure of having to readjust to remote work, a global...
CONFERENCE AND MEETING TRENDS IN 2022
Almost two years have passed and it seems that the pot of gold of our people-centered industry has finally resurfaced – the face-to-face meeting. Events might not look the same for a while after we return in-person, but digital tools will definitely help event organizers...
HOW TO ROCK WORKING FROM HOME
We are going to share some tips from industry professionals and work-from-home veterans on how to stay healthy while successfully managing event planning, work, life and family while staying at home. Start early and mentally prepare : Without the stress of having to commute to the...
A RADICAL GUIDE TO SPENDING LESS TIME ON YOUR PHONE
It’s there: in your pocket. On the desk. In the cup holder of the car. It’s everywhere..! You want to use it. Just grab it and alleviate the boredom or discomfort. Might as well check the headlines instead of struggling to type words on a blank screen...
33 VIRTUAL MEETING TERMINOLOGIES YOU SHOULD KNOW
33 VIRTUAL MEETING TERMINOLOGIES YOU SHOULD KNOW As the world adapts to new ways of meeting and collaborating, we’re being forced to rely on virtual tools and experiences more and more. But the primary challenge in planning and hosting seamless virtual meetings isn’t just working...
VIRTUAL MEETING ETIQUETTE POINTERS
VIRTUAL MEETING ETIQUETTE POINTERS Some good points and reminders written by Koos Louw – K-Lo for your future Zoominars/webinars/online meetings. Dressing up, etiquette, manners and all those things we may need to be aware of in this online time. Professionalism during virtual meetings is a...
8 Tips for amazing sleep in a hotel
Good morning sunshine! 1. Use the blackout curtains Science has proven over and over again that sleeping in a light environment disturbs your ‘body clock.’ The absence of light indicates to your body that it’s time to rest, so make full use of those incredible blackout curtains that...
Easy Countries to visit with a South African passport
Planning an incentive for your staff - consider these amazing countries. Republic of Ireland A great all-rounder and the land of leprechauns, legends and Guinness, Ireland may very well be the only Western European country South African passport holders can visit without a visa. Turkey The only city in...
Top 10 Luxury Safari Destinations in Africa for 2019
Where in the world is Steph off to today? Part two of our two part article Stephanie Moss 5. CHOBE, BOTSWANA Chobe National Park the second largest national park in Botswana and is best known for its large elephant population. The park consists of four distinct eco systems: Serondela with...
Top 10 Luxury Safari Destinations for 2019
Part one of a two part article Where in the world is Steph off to today? 10. HWANGE, ZIMBABWE Hwange is Zimbabwe’s most famous game reserve and home to a large population of wildlife. Located a few hours’ drive from Victoria Falls, it is home to the dense concentrations...
The Solutions Group Top five exotic and most spectacular pools around the World
We may be heading into winter in sunny South Africa but we can still dream of warmer weather and lounging around one of these stunning pools...
4 tourism trends to look out for in 2019
Mixing business and travel is a thing now According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), tourism is the fastest growing sector in South Africa and contributes close to 9% to South Africa's gross domestic product (GDP) and over 1,6 million people are employed...
How to make your conference stand out
For conference organizers, technology can be either a curse or a blessing when it comes to audience engagement. You could set your event apart using innovations such as live streams, smart events and RFID technology. But these solutions — and non-tech options — need to...
REINVENT THE EVENT BUFFET
Revamp your buffet setup with these six tips from the experts Buffets are an easy way to serve food and ensure that attendees eat a meal fit for their palates—but not all guests enjoy waiting in line for food and serving themselves. Here are some inspired...
Experts Predict the Next Big Travel Trends
1. New ways to escape the crowds Sven Lindblad, CEO of adventure cruise company, Lindblad Expeditions “People are well aware there’s been a massive explosion in travel, partially driven by countries with new ability to travel. Places will be overused. So the significant trend is to find...
Christmas Table Settings and Centrepieces
You are going to invite all your family on this Christmas. You are going to arrange a special party and invite all your guests to make this event extraordinary. Christmas comes once in a year and brings all your family together under the same roof....
8 DINNER PARTY ETIQUETTE RULES ALL GOOD HOSTS FOLLOW
When throwing a dinner party, it can be challenging to find time to relax and enjoy the company of your guests. With food to prep, tables to set, and people to #entertain, it's easy to get caught up in the chaos and forget the proper etiquette...
Solutions Group Event
The Maslow Time Square, Pretoria was #SolutionsGroupEvents venue of choice for a large #launch for our Client’s veterinary target audience. A very good turnout of guests, an engaging fantastic Keynote speaker from abroad and excellent food all helped towards creating a memorable evening. ...
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