An unbeatable destination South Africa is an attractive destination for every kind and size of event. An excellent track record in international events has seen it host meetings such as COP17, the 5th BRICS Summit and the World Economic Forum, and it is one of the few countries to host most of the major sports world cups including the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, as well as the Cricket and Rugby World Cups Advantage South Africa All of South Africa’s major convention centres are situated at the heart of the action, offering easy access to hotels and city attractions on the doorstep. As well as convention centres, South Africa has a full range of modern conference hotels and unique venues in settings ranging from vibrant, lively towns to beautiful natural environments. Choices and opportunities for pre and post tours and activities are limitless and offer great value for money.
Johannesburg The financial hub of Johannesburg is a rapidly changing city and the vibrant heart of South Africa. Buzzing with youthful energy, rapid new development is propelling it into an exciting future. The fashionable neighbourhood of Maboneng is considered one of the most successful urban-renewal projects in the world. Served by Africa’s largest and busiest airport, it has around 15,000 hotel rooms and includes conference hotels such as InterContinental Johannesburg Sandton Towers, which is linked to the Sandton Convention Centre and can accommodate 10,000 delegates; the 244-room Hyatt Regency Johannesburg with 1,400 sqm of meeting space; and the Kloofzicht Lodge, with 650 sqm of space. The Sandton Convention Centre has 22,000 sqm of flexible event space and is host to annual events industry show Meetings Africa. Cape Town The parliamentary capital of the country has a European feel with historic buildings, booming businesses and a laid-back atmosphere, plus beautiful beaches, stunning vineyards and of course, the iconic Table Mountain. The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), set on the impressive V&A Waterfront, is close to 20,620 hotel rooms citywide. The luxurious on-site Westin Cape Town offers 483 rooms and provides direct access. CTICC1 has 28,130 sqm of multi-purpose and functional meetings space. NEW: CTICC 2 The brand new CTICC 2 is a seamless extension of the original building with 10,000 sqm of conference and exhibition space, as well as a further 3,000 sqm of formal and informal meeting space. A skybridge connects the two. Mountain and harbour view roof terraces can be utilised for events. Jointly, CTICC 1 and 2 provide almost 141,000 sqm.
“Durban as an events destination has modern and world-class infrastructure as well as an amazing oasis of entertainment. Durban ICC was recently awarded ‘Africa’s Leading Meetings and Conference Centre’, by the World Travel Awards for the 17th time in 18 years, a testament to our seamless approach to successful events. For business events, South Africa is fast earning its rightful place as a host destination. SA offers the world exceptional, unfiltered, life-inspiring authentic experiences. We are a modern and capable destination.” Lindiwe Rakharebe, CEO, Durban ICC
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