VENUE NEWS
REOPENING PROTOCOLS
Conferencing at Indaba Hotel during Covid-19 The Indaba Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre, in Fourways Johannesburg, rolled out the red carpet and pulled out all the stops for our first conference guests after lockdown.
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n compliance with all Covid-19 policies, it’s been business unusual over at Indaba Hotel. We’ve shaken up our conferencing offering to accommodate the spirited companies getting back to business! We’re here to help shift company communication from boring online zoom meetings behind a laptop to connecting again, safely and responsibly.
What’s changed? Indaba Hotel specialises in personalised conferencing arrangements. To cater to our clients during Covid-19, we maximised the immense open spaces of our prestigious Kgotla Venue and transformed our catering all the while keeping strict sanitation and social distancing measures in place. Everyone on our team is extensively trained on up-to-date health and safety protocols to ensure that venues, toilets and other guest facilities are routinely and consistently sanitised. Venues are also fully fogged before, and after, any event. During the conference, open windows and doors allow for the free-flow of air and maximum ventilation wherever possible.
What hasn’t changed? Our award-winning conference facilities remain in their gorgeous surrounds. The Kgotla Venue boasts beautiful views over
a bustling dam, where weavers are currently back at work too! They’re building their precision nests in anticipation of the spring season, the Coral trees are all abloom, and we’re enthusiastic to welcome professionals back again.
Paperless screening From the moment you set foot on Indaba’s glorious grounds, we’ve worked to ensure there is minimal touch check-in. Conveniently located outside the conferencing venue, QR codes provide a comfortable, paperless arrival that facilitates effortless sign-in, plus meets stringent track and trace requirements. Before entering the building, our friendly staff record the temperature of all delegates and kindly enforce the countrywide legislation that masks be worn at all times. Hand sanitiser is available across the venue for peace of mind too.
Clustered conferencing Given current restrictions on large gatherings in South Africa, we’ve introduced the option of clustered conferencing. While all delegates will enjoy the same seamless and simultaneous presentation thanks to our expert virtual audio and visual teams, businesspeople branch into smaller groups across the venue. In practice, this means that representatives will remain in one
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conferencing pool for the day’s convention and use their own distinctly marked set of facilities for dining, coffee breaks, bathroom use and the all-important company address.
Socially distanced desks We’ve minimised contact in all areas of conferencing. Each delegate enjoys their own pared-back desk space which helps regulate social distancing measures and provide a comfortable, easy-to-clean surface.
Individual eating More care than ever before goes into creating and preserving Indaba’s gourmet goodness. At the venue, each delegate receives a specially-packed breakfast with required cutlery and teatime treats to enjoy at the desk. For lunch, we’ve revolutionised the buffet offering. Eating implements are individually bagged, salads and starters sit in separate, covered dishes, and our staff stand safely behind personal protection equipment to offer any assistance. Floor markers and table arrangements also aid in maintaining space between diners. The Indaba Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre is committed to providing and maintaining the safest possible conferencing venues. We have put strict health and safety protocols in place to safeguard our clients and staff to mitigate the risk of Covid-19 transmission. www.businesseventsafrica.com
