COVER STORY: FANCOURT
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Rediscover the business playground of South Africa Although it needs no introduction as a premier golfing and family holiday destination, Fancourt’s wide open spaces on its 613-hectare estate make it an excellent business travel prospect.
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s an award-winning leading resort and golf hotel, the estate is fully equipped with modern conference facilities (banquet hall, boardrooms, meeting rooms and other outdoor options) and offers understated luxury accommodation. The extensive grounds and conferencing facilities are particularly suited to open-air functions – more in demand than ever before. Easy access and green space Located just outside George, Fancourt is an easy 10-minute shuttle drive away from the closest airport. The lush Garden Route countryside makes for stunning views and plenty of opportunity for outdoor pursuits. A little-known fact is that the area is home
to the largest forest systems in Southern Africa. Known as Afro Montane Forest or the Southern Cape Temperate Forest, it spans from Mossel Bay to Gqeberha. Nature lovers will appreciate Fancourt’s efforts to clear all alien vegetation and improve biodiversity by replanting trees endemic to this specific location — on the golf courses and in areas being developed within the estate. Thanks to this commitment to the environment, there is a wide array of venues, from marquees to spacious outdoor areas, which make Fancourt safe for socially distanced events, as well as outdoor meetings and functions. Modern home comforts The Fancourt Hotel has 115 spacious rooms and suites, all effortlessly blending
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contemporary luxury with classic elegance to create a calm sense of relaxation. All rooms and suites have a balcony to admire the iconic Fancourt views of manicured gardens and greens. Conference facilities are equipped with modern audio-visual and computer equipment, full business services and video conferencing. Activities galore Once you arrive at Fancourt, you really don’t have to leave the estate. Fancourt’s three championship golf courses remain a big drawcard. Each rank in the Top 20 of SA top 100 courses in the country, and it is the perfect opportunity for golfers to tick off their ultimate bucket list by playing The Links (1), Montagu (8) and Outeniqua (184). www.businesseventsafrica.com
