A MAJESTIC CENTRE for business events

Heritage Site, to experience the coast’s rich marine life.

Across the province, a host of conference and events facilities are set against the backdrop of majestic mountains, sun-kissed beaches or bush retreats.

The Convention Bureau – supported by the Department of Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs and eThekwini Municipality – has successfully hosted over 120 significant business events since 2013.

The province has state-of-the-art convention centres and meeting venues across its breadth. Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre is the flagship host of these events, boasting the largest area of column-free, flatfloor, multipurpose space in Africa.

Conference or event facilities are also provided by Olive Convention Centre, Tsogo Sun, through Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani, Zimbali Fairmont, Coastlands Hotel, as well as the Hilton Durban, Greyville Conference Centre, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Royal Show Grounds, Champagne Sports Resort, Alpine Heath, Mfolozi Conference Centre and many others.

When work is done, a few hours’ drive from Durban, the majestic and serene uKhahlambaDrakensberg Park World Heritage Site beckons. See the hinterland’s Big Five or visit iSimangaliso Wetland Park, another World

For those in search of insight into the history of the Zulu Kingdom, the province features a number of battle sites, including the site of Cetshwayo’s epic triumph of Isandlwana, or visit Mandela’s capture site in the KZN Midlands.

KwaZulu-Natal also offers seaside golf courses featuring lush, tropical vegetation and championship courses rich in tradition and history – making for a true golfer’s paradise.

Durban, the busiest port in Southern Africa, has started constructing a R200 million cruise terminal, which will host world-class facilities to augment its already-booming cruise ship tourism offering.

With regular flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town, and a growing list of direct international flights, including Durban to London, KZN is becoming more accessible to the world.

SITUATED ALONG ONE of the most unspoilt beaches in Southern Africa, the Wild Coast Sun is a family-friendly resort that attracts visitors with its natural beauty and numerous activities.

Less than a two-and-a-half-hour drive, along the South Coast, from Durban’s King Shaka International Airport, the resort sits on 750 hectares overlooking the Indian Ocean between the Mtamvuna and Mzamba rivers.

Plan your conference, function or team-building event with ease at Wild Coast Sun’s conference venues and facilities aided by highly skilled and dedicated staff. The conference centre provides you with a variety of exceptional venues, supported by an experienced team.

All conference rooms are equipped with wall-to-wall carpeting, air conditioning and independently controlled lights with dimming capabilities. Should your function require it, access to necessary audiovisual equipment can be made available.

With 12 venues, two preassembly areas, vast lawn areas and the 670-seater Tropical Nights Auditorium, you can be assured that your function will be expertly managed and catered for, with the level of service and experience you can expect from a Sun International resort.

Relax in four-star beachfront hotel accommodation in Mzamba Beach at the Wild Coast Sun. Each of the 396 rooms and suites enjoys the tranquil views where you can soak up the vista of the Indian Ocean from your sea-facing suite.

The banqueting department can arrange custom menus, catering and decor – all tailored to suit your budget – for events up to 900 guests.

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MAX PAX 900

ACCOMMODATION 396 ROOMS

INCORPORATING THE DURBAN International Convention Centre (Durban ICC), the Durban ICC Arena and Durban Exhibition Centre, the 112 000 m2 Durban ICC is renowned for its fivestar service facilities, state-of-the-art technology, mouth-watering African cuisine, and of course its unique location on Durban’s sun-drenched shores. Durban ICC prides itself on delivering an experience with innovative solutions geared to delivering on its clients’ objectives and expectations in a sustainable and proudly African way.

Durban ICC is located in Durban Central, only 30 minutes away from King Shaka International Airport, which acts as a gateway to a broad range of international routes. Both the airport and Durban ICC are easily accessible via high-speed road links.

Durban ICC offers the largest flat-floor, columnfree, multipurpose event space in Africa.

The Durban ICC Arena has full technical capacity for live broadcasts as well as house lighting suitable for TV production filming. The Centre is fully Wi-Fi enabled and offers connectivity to 8 000 users concurrently.

The Durban ICC complex has six on-site generators, which can fully power the centre in the event of power disruptions.

The five-star graded facility has been voted Africa's Leading Meetings and Conference Centre 17 times by the World Travel Awards and is ISO 9001, 14001, 22000 and 45001 certified.

As a cosmopolitan city and major conferencing destination, Durban offers a broad range of

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ACCOMMODATION OFF-SITE hotels to suit every budget. With some 3 600 hotel rooms within a short walking distance of Durban ICC and a Hilton Hotel on its doorstep, your delegate accommodation requirements are sure to be met.

Durban ICC’s in-house catering team offers you culinary flavours that have captured local and international tastes of the world. With capacities ranging from 10 to 5 000 pax, no event is too small or too big for the venue’s experienced team. Additionally, Durban offers a wide choice of restaurants and is an excellent destination to sample a tantalising array of fresh seafood, offering delectable prawns, calamari and the catch of the day, in addition to many other dishes that will tempt the taste buds.

The cuisine is as varied as the shopping in Durban, from fast-food outlets and roadside vendors offering everything – including the legendary bunny chow, a half loaf of bread crammed with curry – through to sushi bars, pavement cafes, friendly pubs to the traditional South African braai.

The Centre is offers a range of innovative solutions such as Live-streaming events, remotepresentation events, hybrid events, and videoon-demand. For the uninitiated, a hybrid event is simply the combination of a traditional faceto-face event with an online component, which extends the reach of the conference to a wider audience using technology like live-streaming. Virtual and hybrid event services include:

• live streaming

• video-on-demand

• remote presentation

• video conferencing

• channel rental.

SET IN THE LUSH, green hills of KwaZulu-Natal, with picturesque views of the Indian Ocean, Sibaya invites guests in with a royal welcome and graces them with the rejuvenating power of the African sun.

LOCATION

Located just a short drive away from King Shaka International Airport, Sibaya makes a modern statement with its unique Zulu-inspired architecture – a contemporary interpretation of African tribal designs based on traditional Zulu kraal imagery.

MEETING AND EVENT SPACES

Imbizo Conference Centre provides for a wide variety of functions. This Afro-chic multi-purpose venue can seat 450 people banquet style; all rooms are air-conditioned with toilet facilities nearby. The Boma can seat 100 people buffet style and is authentically crafted in traditional South African style, offering guests an opportunity to dine under the stars. The Boma is equipped with a bar and has access to all the catering services from the conference centre. With extensive experience and a keen eye on your budget, the coordination team is sure to create an unforgettable event for you at this unique venue, which will help bring your brand to life.

ACCOMMODATION

Sibaya possesses the ability to make you forget your troubles and encourages you to live in the moment. The resort is home to the Sibaya Lodge and the luxury Royal Sibaya Hotel, each offering beautiful ocean or garden views, with genuine African hospitality aimed at exceeding your expectations.

DINING

Sibaya boasts a variety of restaurants, providing options for every taste and budget. Whether you're a devoted foodie or just looking for a quick bite to eat, Sibaya has whatever you're looking for.

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MAX PAX 450

ACCOMMODATION 154 ROOMS

THE INVITING SILVER sands and sparkling blue waters of ATKV Natalia beach resort can be found south of Durban – a tropical paradise with balmy, blissful weather year-round.

LOCATION

Just 40 km south of Durban lie the inviting silver sands and sparkling blue waters of ATKV Natalia beachfront resort.

MEETING AND EVENT SPACES

Boasting a tropical paradise with balmy and blissful weather year-round, Natalia is a top destination for your business needs. This relaxing environment creates the perfect setting for serious business as well as a wealth of recreational activities.

We offer modern facilities for groups of up to 600 persons, and can create custom packages designed specifically for you and your event to suit your budget and heart’s desires. With an experienced business-events team ensuring that nothing goes wrong and that all your needs are met, you’re able to devote all your energy to creative and innovative thinking.

Accommodation options at ATKV Natalia include spacious, comfortable self-catering apartments, in various sizes, and a lush green caravan park with top-class facilities.

Our Koswerf restaurant is readily available for all guests. It has a relaxing and informal atmosphere and delivers mouth-watering meals that will leave clients wanting seconds.

TEAM BUILDING

The resort has numerous facilities and amenities that cater for social and corporate team-building groups. We also have in-house entertainment coordinators that can put together memorable packages for your team.

NEAR THE FOOTHILLS of the Drakensberg Amphitheatre, a Unesco World Heritage Site, lies the ATKV Drakensville resort. Boasting a variety of accommodation, adventure activities and recreational facilities, Drakensville offers an excellent location for business events.

ATKV Drakensville lies among the beautiful Drakensberg mountains, a short three-hour drive from Johannesburg and Bloemfontein, and just 2.5 hours from Durban.

Nobody wants to go to an event that won’t be memorable. ATKV Resorts offers unique packages that ensure your event will be memorable and that you’ll have peace of mind that the most skilled staff are making sure everything runs smoothly.

Our experienced business-events team will ensure that your conference runs smoothly, with tailor-made packages and five conference venues to choose from to guarantee the perfect balance between business and pleasure.

With a variety of accommodation types to provide spectacular views, guests can choose from two-sleeper bed and breakfast room types, four- and six-sleeper rooms, as well as hostel rooms for school and social groups.

Drakensville has a beautifully located restaurant and pizza outlet to provide delicious meals that will leave even the toughest taste buds longing for more.

We offer the services of an experienced business-events team, an environment centre that organises exciting development and teambuilding programmes, and modern facilities (including indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools as well as water slide). Conference and wedding packages can be tailored to your needs.

SITUATED RIGHT ON THE doorstep of the Midlands Meander just outside of Pietermaritzburg, this hotel combines oldworld charm with highly rated friendly and efficient service.

The four-star architectural showpiece that is ANEW Hotel Hilton, with its imposing Tudor lines, is a must-stay for the meandering country charm seeker and offers eight conference rooms to accommodate your next event, seminar, wedding or group gathering.

Originally established in 1936, the elegant and upmarket hotel consisting of 97 recently renovated rooms now boasts all the modern amenities expected from vacationing families and businessmen alike, making it the first choice for Pietermaritzburg accommodation.

The Midlands Meander, only five hours from Johannesburg, is perfect to rekindle romance while you enjoy a private dinner on a floodlit pool deck with cascading water.

ANEW Hotel Hilton is located in a unique area with easy access to the Hilton and Pietermaritzburg areas, as well as being on the doorstep of the Midlands Meander. Explore this iconic tourist route that showcases the beautiful culture of the region.

ANEW Hotel Hilton offers seven fully equipped conference venues, with the largest venue seating up to 200 people. A variety of conference and wedding packages are available to suit your requirements. Our Banqueting Team is here to assist you to ensure that your event in Pietermaritzburg is a successful one.

ANEW Hotel Hilton has 97 classic and charming rooms all with modern amenities. Situated on the doorstep of the Midlands, our unique hotel offers a countryside charm with its stunning historical

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@anewhotels @AnewHotels facade. A variety of room types are available to suit family holidays, government officials and corporate clients.

ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg can provide the skills and services of our expert Banqueting Team to assist you with your event needs. Enjoy delicious food and beverage options from our hotel chefs and world-class service during your event.

ANEW Hotel Hilton offers seven venues perfect for presentations and indoor team-building activities. Our hotel also has a stunning outdoor space and our location allows teams to explore the iconic Midlands Meander and Hilton area.

PUMULA BEACH HOTEL, with its stunning views of the Indian Ocean, provides one of the best seaside locations on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast.

Charming and intimate, it provides the highest levels of personal service and excellent cuisine.

Besides the obvious attractions of never-ending golden beaches, protected bathing, rock pools and excellent fishing opportunities, nearby amenities include a selection of well-known golf courses, tennis courts, deep-sea fishing charters, ocean safaris, hiking trails and much more.

LOCATION

Situated 100 km south of Durban and surrounded by indigenous coastal vegetation, Pumula Beach Hotel is an ideal venue for relaxed, stress-free conferences.

MEETING AND EVENT SPACES

Conference rooms at Pumula are fully airconditioned with fixed screens. Available equipment includes overhead and data projectors, flip charts (with paper and pens) and a podium. Notepads and pens for delegates are also included.

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MAX PAX 130

ACCOMMODATION 63 ROOMS

Pumula Beach Hotel has 34 family rooms, of which 25 are interleading. In addition, it has 29 double or twin rooms with sea or garden views. All rooms come standard with a TV and guests have access to an ocean-facing saltwater swimming and paddling pool, beach sand volleyball court, nine-hole adventure golf course, table tennis, trampolines, ladies’ bar, original pub, and a TV and games room.

Pumula Beach Hotel can tailor menus to give your conference, event or team-building experience that special touch. It can also provide catering for gala dinners, spit braais and traditional potjiekos.

TEAM BUILDING

Pumula can help you arrange specialist product launches or exotic themed evenings to complement your event. Extras such as competitions, pub evenings, discos, magicians, bands, comedians and just about anything your heart desires can be arranged with the assistance of Pumula’s dedicated team.

OVER THE YEARS, the Champagne Sports Resort team has crafted offerings to create an award-winning resort, ideal for both work and play. Champagne Sports Resort has been developed into a truly unique destination that caters for every getaway need.

Nestled in the picturesque Central Drakensberg, Champagne Sports Resort provides exceptional conferencing, leisure, timeshare, wellness and golfing offerings that cater for every getaway need – all set in spectacular natural surroundings.

Champagne Sports Resort has its own Conference and Exhibition Centre with a floor space of 1 200 m2 and seating for up to 1 400 pax, banqueting for 950 pax at round tables, as well as four new boardrooms.

Other venues include the Sentinel Room, which seats up to 1 000 pax; the Monks Cowl Centre, seating up to 550 pax; the Summit Room, seating up to 400 pax; and the more intimate venues suitable for between 20 to 150 pax. State-of-the-art conferencing equipment, internet access and a convenient business centre complete the package.

The resort offers a variety of superb, fully serviced accommodation. The 152 hotel bedrooms are made up of double/twin rooms, family rooms and various suites, all with wellappointed bedrooms and either mountain or garden views. A further 91 chalets on the estate are used for hotel accommodation, subject to availability.

The hotel has wheelchair access throughout and all bedrooms are linked to the main hotel buildings by way of thatch-covered walkways.

Champagne Sports Resort has an extended dining room and expanded buffet area, which comfortably feeds up to 700 pax with little queuing, complemented by an outstanding food offering.

Champagne Sports Resort’s Wellness Centre features an upmarket spa, a gym that has been upgraded with new equipment and a training programme. The spa has five treatment rooms, a comfortable change room and a relaxing rest area with cane loungers looking up at the Champagne and Cathkin peaks. Champagne Sports Resort’s 18-hole championship golf course has been rated as South Africa’s most beautiful golf course in recent years, with the clubhouse rated among the top five 19th holes in South Africa.

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MAX PAX 1 400

ACCOMMODATION 152 HOTEL ROOMS + 91 CHALETS

SITUATED RIGHT ON THE Zinkwazi beachfront in KwaZulu-Natal, ANEW Hotel Ocean Reef is a comfortable four-star hotel that offers guests a variety of hotel room and self-catering accommodation options with gorgeous views.

LOCATION

ANEW Hotel Ocean Reef is a stunning beachfront property in the peaceful suburb of Zinkwazi. Our hotel provides incredible ocean views and direct beach access via our very own private walkway. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Dolphin Coast.

MEETING AND EVENT SPACES

ANEW Hotel Ocean Reef offers two conference and event venues that can seat up to 120 delegates. Our beachfront property, with its unique outdoor breakaway rooms, offers delegates the opportunity to meet in style while enjoying spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. We offer venues for corporate events and conferences, as well as private functions such as weddings and other celebrations.

ACCOMMODATION

ANEW Hotel Ocean Reef offers guests a selection of 56 luxury hotel rooms and self-catering apartments. Choose between sea- and gardenfacing units.

All rooms offer guests complimentary Wi-Fi access and private balconies from which to enjoy the spectacular views of the natural surrounds of the Zinkwazi village. A variety of room types are available to holidaymakers, corporate and conferencing guests.

CATERING

ANEW Hotel Ocean Reef can provide the skills and services of our expert Banqueting Team to

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ACCOMMODATION 56 ROOMS www.facebook.com/ANEWHotelOceanReef assist you with your event needs. Enjoy delicious food and beverage options from our hotel chefs and world-class service during your event.

TEAM BUILDING

ANEW Hotel Ocean Reef’s unique location makes it perfect for team building. Enjoy direct beach access, via our private boardwalk. Our venues offer the perfect indoor space for presentations and indoor activities while the entire beach is at your fingertips for more fun and active team building!

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