Founder of the MICE Academy, Helen Brewer – who passed away on Tuesday morning (May 28) – leaves a lasting legacy in the Meetings, Incentives, Conference and Exhibitions (MICE) space.
She was a strong supporter of Tourism Update and Travel News, often commenting on business travel articles, adding her unique insights in her commentary and in her op-ed pieces.
Her passion for the industry she served shone through in everything she said and did.
Shanna Jacobsen, Former Managing Editor of Meetings, The Exhibition Planner and The Meetings & Event Planner magazines and currentOnline Editor of Travel News echoed the sentiments of many in the industry:
“Like many of us, the news of Helen Brewer’s untimely passing has left me shocked to my core and deeply saddened. Helen contributed so much to the professionalisation of South Africa’s business events sector and was a huge advocate of excellence, consistently leading by example. She was never afraid to speak her mind, and this…
