|
EXPO
CENTRE
WHAT A SUCCESS!
Auto
Africa
After hosting the enormously successful Electra Mining, Expo
Centre has just successfully hosted Auto
Africa, the first internationally accredited motor show to be
held on the African continent.
With
more than 250 000 visitors attending Auto Africa, the event more
than lived up to its promise in terms of the standard of the
exhibits and the vibrant atmosphere pervading at the Expo
Centre.
Pula
Dippenaar, Auto Africa’s Exhibition Director said, “We very
pleased that the management of Expo Centre also played an
important part in upgrading their facilities in line with Auto
Africa’s accreditation by OICA, the Paris-based international
organisation of motor manufacturers. Auto Africa is on a very
exclusive list of only 22 motor shows in the world to have been
selected for this rating in 2006. 'We have sold out all the
exhibition space on the site which extends over more than 50
hectares. This means that the visitors are spread out over the
site viewing the vast array of exhibits making for easier access
and less over crowding – often a bugbear of attending a major
show,' added Ms Dippenaar. 'The close proximity of Expo Centre
to the M1 motorway and N1 freeway and parking for more than 12
000 cars makes this a very user-friendly show for visitors.'
The
general impression and ambience of the show is similar to what
one enjoys at the major motor shows in other parts of the world.
Some of the companies imported all or part of their displays
direct from the Paris Motor Show, held in September. The general
layout of the stands at Auto Africa this year is one of
welcoming open spaces, with generous space between the different
vehicles on display.
Man
Suite
Launched during Auto Africa, the Expo Centre unveiled their new
state of the art convention venue.
This
multi-purpose venue has two levels including a column free area
downstairs, which can accommodate 300 delegates, and a dedicated
boardroom, reception counter, and a lounge area.
Once
upstairs an “African Chic” theme prevails with a dedicated
bar, lounges and al fresco dining area making this the perfect
venue for conferences, cocktail receptions, themed events and
product launches.
Such
is the appeal of this venue that it recently hosted the Revlon
24/7 “LIVE IT UP” Competition. This competition saw the
winner and 7 friends living a dream weekend that included being
transferred by limousine all weekend, staying in a deluxe suite
of a luxury hotel, being taken for a ride in a Lamborghini, and
having a flip in an old time Harvard.
The weekend culminated with a party of lifetime for the
winner and 200 VIP’s at the Man Suite.
And
the events continue ……..
Telkom decided that the perfect venue to celebrate their 15th
Birthday on 24 November was the Expo Centre!
Over 2500 Telkom employees enjoyed a day of fun, food and
festivities! Top
South African musicians such as Mendoza and Arno Carstens
provided the entertainment for the day.
Expo
Centre was indeed extremely proud to be the host venue for the
International Day of Disabled Persons on Sunday 3 December.
Close to 2000 delegates attended this event that both
embraced and celebrated this prestigious day.
And
Finally ….
On Wednesday 6 December, Expo Centre will host the SAACI
NTB Year End function for 2006!
We have decided that this will be a party with a
difference and the theme is Ola Mexico!
We have no doubt that the Conference, Exhibitions and
Events Industry will have a day to remember!
|
