{"id":320,"date":"2014-10-09T16:33:32","date_gmt":"2014-10-09T16:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thebe.co.za\/thebeblog\/?p=320"},"modified":"2014-10-09T16:33:32","modified_gmt":"2014-10-09T16:33:32","slug":"the-coca-cola-dome-shines-like-a-diamond-in-the-city-of-gold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebe.co.za\/thebeblog\/2014\/10\/the-coca-cola-dome-shines-like-a-diamond-in-the-city-of-gold\/","title":{"rendered":"The Coca-Cola dome shines like a diamond in the city of gold"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>15 years of experience hosting exhibitions of every kind, concerts and exciting sporting events including some unique celebrations, gives us an edge over other venues. A truly exceptional entertainment arena, close to the N1 highway and only 20 km from Sandton, its convenient location makes for easy access.\u00a0 Promising the same standard of eventing excellence to all we welcome, the Coco-Cola dome has just been awarded the PMR.africa Diamond Award..<\/p>\n<p>In PMR.africa\u2019s annual national survey on Event and Exhibition Venues in South Africa, our venue was highest rated in the National Events and Exhibition venue survey with score of 4.14 out of 5.00.Capturing and holding the attention of event organisers and the public has become a unique combination of art and science, one which the Coca-Cola dome has managed to accomplish.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve added another feather to our cap with this Diamond Award,\u201d says Warren Green, Commercial Manager of the Coca-Cola dome, \u201cThese awards recognise the incredible team at the venue. Being rated for our excellence in the exhibition industry is extremely satisfying. It means the environment we\u2019ve created that supports our services and facilities is being widely acknowledged.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The team of strong individuals at the venue ensures an excellent track record. More recognition comes our way as the Coca-Cola dome has been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories in the 2014 National Business Awards in collaboration with the Top Performing Companies publication! The nominations are in both the customer focus and the sustainability categories. This respected South African business award celebrates outstanding performance in the world of business.<\/p>\n<p>Delivering truly successful events is coded in our DNA, and in October we\u2019ll be hosting rage. This year NAG LAN is set to enthrall gamers who bring their own computers for 53 hours! In other words the entire weekend is for the gaming fanatics in Gauteng. Exhibitors will be showcasing the latest and greatest technologies. Next up will be the Investment &amp; Retirement Expo which is perfect not only those near retirement but also for retirement planning and efficient investing. This is followed by The Photo &amp; Film Expo and the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge EXPO, where all entrants to the Cycle Challenge will collect their race packs. A truly busy time for the venue.<\/p>\n<p>We also have our marathon concert run in November. Five concerts in five days!\u00a0 The venue hosts the R&amp;B and soul singer John Legend; a performance by hot indie rockers Thirty Seconds to Mars and the contemporary and smooth jazz saxophonist Kenny G.<br \/>\nDon\u2019t forget to check our website for more info on the exciting entertainment lined up for the last few months of 2014.\u00a0\u00a0 Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.coca-coladome.co.za\">www.coca-coladome.co.za<\/a>. the Coca Cola dome \u2013 Experience. Accessibility.\u00a0 Excellence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Thebe Reed Venue Management\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thebe Reed Venue Management is a joint venture agreement with Thebe Tourism Group (Pty) Ltd. and Reed Exhibitions. It is Southern Africa\u2019s most forward thinking and successful exhibition organiser and venue management company. Thebe Reed Venue Management has been awarded with the management contract of a well-known venue in Johannesburg, the Coca-Cola dome. Thebe Reed Exhibitions, also forms part of the group\u2019s portfolio and are responsible for top exhibitions such as; the Africa Travel Week\u2122- consisting of World Travel Market Africa (WTM Africa), International Luxury Travel Market Africa (ILTM Africa) and Incentives, Business Travel &amp; Meetings Africa (IBTM Africa), the Business Opportunities and Franchise Expo (BOFE), Decorex Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, 100% Design South Africa, the Gauteng Motor Show, Investment and Retirement Expo, Mediatech Africa and the Sports and Events Tourism Exchange (SETE).<\/p>\n<p>Tel: +27 (0)11 549 8300\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 E-mail:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Info@ThebeReed.co.za\">Info@ThebeReed.co.za<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Website:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ThebeReed.co.za\">www.ThebeReed.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>15 years of experience hosting exhibitions of every kind, concerts and exciting sporting events including some unique celebrations, gives us an edge over other venues. 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