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Conference &
Destination Guide
CAPE TOWN
S O U T H A F R I C A
an inspiring place to meet
a division of
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Contents
HOST DESTINATION 5 ACCOMMODATION 71
- Cape Town, an Inspiring Place to Meet - Overview
- 10 Reasons to Select Cape Town - Estimated Costs
- Congresses
- Fast Facts
SOCIAL EVENTS 77
- Key Visitor Attractions - Suggested Themes
- Global Ranking - Suggested Venues
- Business Overview
- Culture & People
TOURS 83
- South Africa - Day Tours
- Pre & Post Tours in Southern Africa
TRAVEL INFORMATION 31
- Getting There
CONFERENCE SUPPORT 95
- Travel & Transport - Convention Bureau
- Visa Information - Services
- Industry Associations
CONVENTION VENUE 45 - Wesgro
- Cape Town International Convention
Centre (CTICC)
Century City Conference Centre (CCCC)
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THE
BEST
CITY
IN THE
WORLD
2015/2016 TELEGRAPH
TRAVEL AWARDS
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ONE OF THE
TOP 10
CHEAPEST Cape Town,
GLOBAL
TRAVEL CITIES an inspiring
2013 place to meet
C ape Town is one of the leading cities
in Africa, the second-most populated
city in South Africa and the legislative
capital of the Country.
fast-track logistics is positioning Cape Town as
a business hub that consistently outperforms
the rest of the Country in terms of economic
growth. With arguably the best infrastructure on
It is an economic powerhouse with a good the continent, there is no better place to think
climate, spectacular natural beauty, a fine about, and dialogue, your African strategy.
academic legacy and an impressive portfolio The city is set within the unique Cape
of history-makers. Professor Chris Barnard floral kingdom and is surrounded by the
performed the world’s first successful heart historic winelands of the Western Cape
transplant in Cape Town and Nelson Mandela that have earned the city its reputation as
made his first public appearance here after a gastronomic destination. Iconic Table
being released from prison. It is inspiring Mountain forms the backdrop of the CBD
leaders like this that have helped to carve out the that runs down to its famous harbor and
knowledge economy that has made Cape Town Table Bay. Add to this natural beauty an
an ideas centre for Africa and beyond. Here, at interesting cultural diversity and a creative
the crossroads of most important trade routes, spirit and you discover why Cape Town is
situated at the gateway to Africa, an innovative Africa’s most popular tourist destination and
local government initiative to slash red tape and the #1 Convention City in Africa.
Perhaps it was history that ordained that it be here, at the
Cape of Good Hope, that we should lay the foundation
stone of our new nation. For it was here at this Cape, over three
centuries ago, that there began the fateful convergence of the
peoples of Africa, Europe and Asia on these shores.
Former President Nelson Mandela, during his inauguration speech on May 9, 1994
Bo-Kaap - traditional Cape Malay area
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CONDÉ NAST’S
HIGHLY
ACCLAIMED
10 Reasons READER’S
CHOICE
to select AWARDS
Cape Town
2016
T here are hundreds of reasons why Cape
Town was voted as the #1 Convention
City in Africa and why it was voted
by The Daily Telegraph as their Favourite
World City. With all the charm and ingenuity
of a developing nation, yet underscored by
sophistication and technological prowess to
rival any modern city in the world, Cape Town
just may be the best-kept secret of experienced
travellers.
Every year Cape Town hosts two mega
international events that attract over 35 000
participants each – the Cape Town Cycle Tour,
the world’s largest timed cycle race, and the
Cape Town International Jazz Festival, the 4th
largest jazz festival in the world and the largest
jazz festival in Africa. There are a number of
factors that contribute to Cape Town’s ability
to successfully host events – plenty of first-
class accommodation, English as the primary
business medium, world-class, multi-purpose
venues and easy access via excellent transport
systems. Add to that an exciting, diverse
culture and the fact that it is one of the world’s
favourite tourist destinations.
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ESTIMATED
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Modern Infrastructure Business Hub Value for Money TRANSPORT
Cape Town has arguably the most advanced Many companies choose to base themselves in Cape Town is known as one of the most
Taxi from airport R 300 / $ 18
infrastructure on the continent of Africa. This the Western Cape where they can work within affordable business tourism and incentive travel
Public transport from airport R 90 / $ 6
is one of the main reasons why statistics show an enabling environment. As a result, the city is destinations in the world, with an exchange rate
Week pass on public transport R 250 / $ 16
that businesses prefer to set up shop in the a business hub for Africa. that favours the dollar, pound and Euro.
FOOD & BEVERAGES
Western Cape.
3 course meal (excl beverages) R 250 / $ 16
6 10 Wine (mid range) R 100 / $ 6.50
2 Local beer R 30 / $ 1.50
Cosmopolitan Professional Support Services Coffee R 20 / $ 1
Easy Access Cape Town is an exciting and diverse cultural Professional infrastructure for congresses Fast food burger R 30 / $ 1.50
Cape Town International Airport is just 20 minutes experience. The local population is diverse includes an established Convention Bureau to ATTRACTIONS & TOURING
from the city centre. On arrival, access to ground and culturally unique and Cape Town is also deliver quality services for, amongst others, bid Entrance to top attraction R 240 / $ 15
transport is simple and convenient with taxis, the a cosmopolitan city where immigrants from production. Trained professionals and logistical Half day scheduled tour R 690 / $ 44
MyCiti bus service and a rail network. Europe and other parts of Africa have chosen support abounds for meeting planners, travel Full day scheduled tour R 950 / $ 60
to make their homes. Culture and creativity is agents and corporations. Hop-on hop-off bus R 170 / $ 11
an important way of life here.
3 Above estimated rates are as per May 2016 and
exchange rate is based on $1:R16
Safe and Secure 7
Cape Town is one of the safest cities in the
world. Due to focused efforts, crime has been Climate, Scenery & Activities
reduced by 85% since 2000. Cape Town enjoys a moderate Mediterranean
climate. The region offers not one, but two,
World Heritage Sites; idyllic beaches, soaring
4 mountains and iconic natural landmarks, like
Table Mountain. The region offers a wide variety
Centre of Learning of tours and activities to suit all visitors’ tastes.
Cape Town and the Western Cape is an intellectual .
magnet, with four world-class universities and
other research institutions in fields as diverse as 8
astronomy, science, medicine and social politics.
As a result, the destination is fertile ground for Global Appeal
intellectual dialogue and the exchange of ideas. Cape Town has consistently been voted as one Visit Cape Town and history is never far from your grasp. It
of the world’s favourite tourist destinations
lingers in the air, a scent on the breeze, an explanation of
and the city’s global profile as a modern and
convenient city secures high delegate numbers circumstance that shaped the Rainbow People.
year after year. Tahir Shah
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Congresses •
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19th World Congress of the International Federation of Automatic Control -IFAC, 3000 delegates
World Small Animal Veterinary Conference 2014, 4000 delegates
4th UNI Global Union Congress 2014, 4000 delegates
Third Global Symposium on Health Systems Research 2014, 1200 delegates
World Congress of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy 2014, 1500 delegates
• World Congress of Nephrology 2015, 3500 delegates
1 – 1000 DELEGATES • 47th Congress of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology, 2000 delegates
• World Library and Information Congress: IFLA General Conference and Council, 3000 delegates
• World Economic Forum on Africa hosted from 2005 to 2013, 800 delegates • 46th Union World Conference on Lung Health, 2500 delegates
• Aviation Security World Conference – International Air Transport Association 2009, 600 delegates
• International Conference on Software Engineering 2010, 1000 delegates
• World Congress of The World Federation for Mental Health 2011, 800 delegates < 4000 DELEGATES
• Congress of the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology,
1000 delegates
• Congress of World Association for Infant Mental Health 2012 (WAIMH), 600 delegates • 19th World Diabetes Congress 2006, 12 300 delegates
• World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia 2012, 800 delegates • World Congress of Anaesthesiologists 2008, 5500 delegates
• International Federation of Dental Hygienist 2013, 1000 delegates • 5th IAS Conference On HIV Pathogenesis Treatment & Prevention 2009, 5900 delegates
• AAGL International Conference of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2013, 600 delegates • 19th FIGO World Congress of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 2009, 7000 delegates
• Congress of the International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons 2013, • Cape Town 2010: The 3rd Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization, 5000 delegates
1000 delegates • International Congress of Psychology 2012, 6000 delegates
• International World Congress of the Labour and Employment Relations Association 2015, • 17th International Conference on Aids and STI’s (ICASA 2013), 6500 delegates
1000 delegates • South Africa’s International Renewable Energy Conference 2015, 6000 delegates
• World Veterinary Poultry Congress 2015, 1000 delegates 2016
• IEA International Research Conference 2015, 500 delegates • International Conference on Emergency Medicine (ICEM) 2016, 1500 delegates
• International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA) 2016, 1500 delegates
• 35th International Geological Congress 2016, 6000 delegates
1000 – 4000 DELEGATES • 9th IFEA – World Congress of Endodontics, 1500 delegates
• World Plumbing Conference, 400 delegates
• Gartner Symposium/ ITxpo hosted annually since 2006, 1200 delegates • World Council of Enterostomal Therapists Congress, 1500 delegates
• Investing In African Mining Conference Indaba hosted annually since 2004, 4000 delegates • International Urogynecological Association, 2000 delegates
• 118th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly 2008, 2000 delegates • 17th World Congress on Psychiatry, 3000 delegates
• Final Draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa (tm), 2000 delegates 2017
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Communications Society 2010, • 16th International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics World Congress, 1500 delegates
1500 delegates • Annual Meeting of the World Aquaculture Society, 4000 delegates
• 13th World Congress on Medical Informatics 2010, 2000 delegates • Conference of the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population, 2000 delegates
• 10th World Congress of Nuclear Medicine 2010, 3000 delegates 2018
• 62nd International Astronautical Congress, 2000 delegates • World Congress of Internal Medicine, 6000 delegates
• World Veterinary Congress 2011, 3000 delegates • World Congress of Audiology, 1500 delegates
• International Academy of Pathology 2012, 1500 delegates • Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, 2500 delegates
• International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit, 1500 delegates • 18th International Congress of Endocrinology, 5500 delegates 2020
• World Congress of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery 2013, 3000 delegates • International Confederation of Dietetics Association Congress, 2000 delegates
• Control of Influenza VIII Conference, 1600 delegates • World Congress of Neurorehabilitation, 2000 delegates
• World Congress of Paediatric Infectious Diseases 2013, 2500 delegates 2020
• International Association for Dental Research (IADR), 2013, 2200 delegates • International Confederation of Dietetics Association Congress, 2000 delegates
• 17th IUPHAR World Congress of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, 2013, 1600 delegates • World Congress of Neurorehabilitation, 2000 delegates
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Fast Facts Tax
The majority of goods sold
Time &
Measurement
in South Africa are subject South African Time is
to a 14% Value Added Tax GMT +2. There are no time
(VAT). Visitors are not differences within South
Population Visas Health exempt from paying VAT Africa and no daylight
There are approximately Visas are issued by the There are 2 private emergency although they can claim saving. Shopping hours
53 million people in South South African missions units within 5 minutes of back if the value of the vary but shops are typically
Africa and 5.8 million people abroad and must be affixed CTICC and 9 emergency goods bought exceeds open from Monday to
in the Western Cape. in the applicant’s passport centres, 2 trauma centres R250. To claim the VAT, the Sunday, 9am – 5.30pm. The
before departing for South and 4 ambulance services in goods must be taken out of V & A Waterfront and Canal
Africa. Visas are not issued the City. Cape Town is not a the country within 90 days Walk shopping centres are
on arrival at South African malaria region and there are no from the date of purchase. open until 9pm.
ports on entry. Many tropical diseases to be aware of Visitors who wish to claim Distances are measured
Language nationalities do not require and no vaccine requirements VAT should go to the VAT in kilometres and metres.
English is the main a visa to enter South Africa, for visitors although visitors refund administration office Weight is indicated
business and academic it is best to check with the are requested to have the or customs official at the by grams and
language; although there South African mission or relevant yellow fever injections port of exit. kilograms. Temperature
are 11 official languages travel agents if this should they have travelled from For more is mainly measured in
in South Africa. The main is required. or visited an affected area prior information, please visit: degrees Celsius.
local languages spoken For further information, to entering South Africa. http://www.taxrefunds.co.za/
are English, Afrikaans and please visit:
Xhosa. With large numbers www.services.gov.za/
of foreign residents, services/content/Home/
Cape Town also has ServicesforForeign Currency
significant German, Dutch, NationalsTemporary Water Connectivity The Rand is the official
French, Chinese and residence/Applicationfor It is safe to drink the tap South Africa offers a currency in South Africa
Spanish communities avisa/en_ZA water in South Africa sophisticated internet and foreign currency can
with the available although bottled water is network and Wi-Fi is readily be exchanged at the Cape
language skills to assist readily available as well. available throughout the Town International airport,
during an international City. There are a number of at commercial banks and
business event. mobile networks available at Bureaux de Change. The
Climate and Sim cards can be bought exchange rate is extremely
Cape Town enjoys a typical Driving at airports and shopping favourable for visitors:
Mediterranean climate with In South Africa, motorists drive centres. The electric current US$ 15.89
a dry, hot summer (max on the left. An international is 240 volts AC so visitors € 17.83
temperature 27° C) and driver’s license will be required should bring a plug adaptor £ 23.20
a wet, mild winter (min if a visitor wishes to drive while for three-pin sockets for Currency exchange as
temperature 7° C). in South Africa. small appliances. per May 2016.
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3 MOUNTAIN
Key Visitor Kirstenbosch Botanical
Gardens
Established in 1913, on the southeastern
NEW 7TH
WONDER OF
THE WORLD
Attractions
slopes of Table Mountain, the Gardens cover
528 hectares and are the best place to view
the Cape Floral Kingdom; known locally as
fynbos, it offers more floral diversity than
the whole of Europe combined.
4
T hese key attractions all lie within close
proximity to the city centre. Constantia Wine Valley
The Western Cape is a historic wine-
producing region and it all started in
1 Constantia in 1695. Featured in novels by
1 Jane Austen and preferred by Napoleon,
the wines of Constantia are legendary.
Cape Point
The Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point 4
form part of the Cape Peninsula National
3 5
Park. A rocky promontory that juts out into
the sea and was once thought to be the
southernmost point of Africa, Cape Point V&A Waterfront
is home to 7 750 hectares of indigenous This unique working harbor with scenic
flora and fauna, 150 bird species and the
only shellfish-eating baboons in the world.
2 views of Table Mountain combines high-
end shopping with entertainment, fine
Visitors can also travel by funicular to a dining, boat trips and a world-class
viewing point to see where the Benguela aquarium. Some of the City’s finest hotels
and Aghulas currents converge. are situated here.
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2 Robben Island
For those who followed the political history
Table Mountain of South Africa and feel an affinity with
Iconic Table Mountain was afforded 5 Nobel Laureate, Nelson Mandela, a visit
National Park status in 1998. The Park to Robben Island is a must. One of South
offers walks, magnificent views, cable car Africa’s 4 World Heritage Sites, Robben
rides in a modern cable car with revolving Island is a moving tribute to the late
floor, hiking, rock climbing – even abseiling President Mandela’s dreams of freedom.
and paragliding.
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#1
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CONVENTION
CITY IN
AFRICA Global Ranking
2012 – 2015
A ccording to ICCA (International
Congress and Convention Association),
Cape Town is rated as the #1 Convention
City in Africa.
World
ranking
1
City
Berlin
2015:
Number of
meetings
195
ICCA is the global community for the 2 Paris 186
3 Barcelona 180
meetings industry, enabling its members to
10 Copenhagen 138
generate and maintain significant competitive
20 Beijing 95
advantage. ICCA now is one of the most
30 Vancouver 78
prominent organisations in the world of
40 Warsaw 62
international meetings. It is the only association
54 CAPE TOWN 48
that comprises a membership representing
73 Abu Dhabi 35
the main specialists in handling, transporting
132 Doha 19
and accommodating international events.
148 Johannesburg 17
ICCA’s network of over 950 suppliers to
148 Nairobi 17
the international meetings industry spans the
148 Marrakesh 17
globe, with members in 88 countries.
191 Cairo 13
191 Durban 13
230 Accra 10
230 Addis Ababa 10
As an emerging economy, South Africa has not remained
completely unaffected by the turmoil in other emerging
economies world-wide, especially in Asia, and lately also in Russia.
This negatively affected investor confidence in these countries. The
fact, however, that we were able to weather this storm so successfully,
including an assault on our currency, reflects positively on the inherent
strength of our economy; on the soundness of our economic and fiscal
policies; and above all, on the political stability in South Africa.
H.E. David Jacobs, South African Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic.
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Business
ONE OF THE TOP
AFRICAN CITIES
IN THE CATEGORY
TOP 10
Overview
CITIES IN AFRICA
& THE MIDDLE EAST
CONDÉ NAST
TRAVELER READERS’
CHOICE AWARDS
FOR 2013
Project Khulisa namely, the UCT’s Graduate School of Business
The Western Cape government has taken a critical (UCTGSB) and Stellenbosch Business School.
policy decision aimed at prioritizing economic The UCTGSB is regarded and has accreditation
growth and job creation in the region. Under from the European Foundation for Management
Project Khulisa there is a focus on the Oil & Gas, Development in 2010.
Tourism and Agri-processing sectors. The Oil &
Gas sector is a powerful economic catalyst for Priority Sectors
the region. It already provides 35 000 formal job The high growth sectors in the Western Cape
opportunities, with a goal of adding 60 000 more. are finance and insurance (Cape Town being
Tourism is the second largest contributor to the the headquarters of several national concerns),
GDP. R1,5 million visitors arrive in the Western construction, communication, furniture, film,
Cape every year. Project Khulisa aims to add a design, ICT and various marine sectors. Other
further 100 000 jobs to this sector over the next priority sectors are human medical, animal
5 years. Project Khulisa hopes to add thousands medical, engineering and infrastructure.
of new jobs and further economic growth in the South Africa as a whole has a well-developed
already lucrative agri-processing sector through pharmaceutical industry, which consists of
creating agri-parks throughout the region. manufacturers, distributors and dispensers
forming the supply-chain. It is characterised
Research & Education by having a high proportion of patented
The Western Cape boasts excellent education medicines. In addition, the Western Cape hosts
facilities. Innovative schools such as STEM one of the highest concentrations of medical
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), device and biotechnology companies, research
the Cape Academy for Maths, Science and institutes and research groups in South Africa.
Technology (Tokai) and the Centre of Science This provides an ideal opportunity for further
and Technology (Khayelitsha) have been improving the sector’s competitiveness and
established to track the maths and science international attractiveness. Cape Town boasts
backlog. The Western Cape has some of the some of the worlds’ top technology companies
best schools in the country and is often praised in medical devices, with products that are
for its achievements. The Western Cape has considered top of their class, and unique.
four tertiary institutions namely University Agriculture and agribusiness is one of
of Stellenbosch, University of Western Cape, the most important sectors in the Western
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, and Cape, and involves all the different activities
Africa’s number one University - the University that link the entire value chain from the farm/
of Cape Town. There are two graduate schools forest/fishery to the consumer. This includes
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inputs, production, processing, marketing improved air access, this region is positioned
and distribution of agricultural, forestry and as a hub for doing business in Africa or thinking
fishing products. through Africa strategies. With this in mind, the Industry & association strength
Oil and gas is the Western Cape’s fastest province is working hard at boosting connectivity
growing sector. Africa produces 8 million with the rest of Africa. The Western Cape is also Priority within governmental economic development plan
CONVENTION
barrels of crude oil per day, some 10% of the indisputably the gateway to doing business in REVIEW
world production. The market for offshore oil South Africa and the rest of Africa. The province Potential for legacy programmes and development of economy
and gas platforms and components, services is well served with infrastructure, with three
and repairs to support these operations is large ports at Saldanha, Cape Town and Mossel Bay Funding of requirements and potential sources
and growing. The Western Cape and Cape Town serving different markets. Fully modernised
OUR CONVENTION HOSTING APPROACH
is ideally placed to service this growing demand harbour facilities and well-connected railway
Direct economic impact
– it is geographically close to West Africa, and networks plus modern and well-established to destination
offers well-developed infrastructure as well as cold storage, freight and shipment facilities
cost-efficient engineering capabilities. Most enable effective transportation and protection
international exploration and oil refining firms of goods. The province also has world class IT
Identify clear value
have a presence in the City of Cape Town. infrastructure linked to the world via submarine BIDDING proposition
The main facilities are located in Cape cables and satellite.
Town, Saldanha Bay and Mossel Bay. Saldanha
Bay is the site of the country’s largest oil- Safety & Stability
storage facility. Excitingly, the Western Cape Visitors can relax in Cape Town, knowing
is also leading the way in alternative energy. that they are in one of the safest cities in the
world. Highly visible policing, mobile vehicles
Technology & Innovation and a 24-hour bicycle squad and a total of 200 Contract suitable venues and suppliers
Cape Town has a sophisticated and well- security officers keep the streets of the CBD
established ICT and electronics sector, with safe, day and night, for those who work in, Cape Town and Western Cape experiences to delegates
many of its approximately 1,500 companies live in or visit the city. Since 2000, the CBD CONFIRMED
competing successfully in global markets. has experienced an astounding 85 percent CONVENTION Creating networking business oportunities
The ICT sector in the Western Cape is decrease in crime. South Africa’s peaceful and
dominated by small companies providing ICT stable transition to democracy is universally Identify potential educational opportunities
services including software development, recognised as one of the major achievements
web development and consulting. The smaller of the 20th Century. It is no co-incidence that
electronics sector is characterised by a handful the most politically stable Country on the
of generalist companies with strong capabilities continent of Africa also boasts the largest
in professional electronics, while small to economy. Ranked by the World Bank as an ALIGN WITH
medium enterprises specialise in security “upper middle-income country”, ASSOCIATION Delegate promotion
systems and electricity pre-payment meters. South Africa was admitted to the BRIC MARKETING
The sector is supported by excellent group of countries of Brazil, Russia, India and PLAN
technical skills and world-class fixed and China (known as BRICS) in 2011. South Africa
mobile communications infrastructure. exhibits a diverse economy with key sectors
roughly contributing to GDP* as follows:
Gateway to Africa • Agriculture: 2.2%
LEGACY
Growth of knowledge economy
Economic growth in the Western Cape is • Mining: 10%
Increase trade
consistently higher than in the rest of South • Manufacturing: 12.3%
Africa. Thanks to its advanced infrastructure • Electricity and water: 2.6%
and technology, plus economic incentives and • Construction: 3.9%
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Culture & People
C ape Town is known as the ‘Mother City’ because it was the first city to emerge in South
Africa. It is a complex, multicultural city with a fascinating history that owes its diversity
to everyone; from slaves from Malaysia, Indonesia, Madagascar and Mozambique to
Dutch, English and French explorers; from indigenous Khoi and San people to local African
tribes. The mixing of peoples and cultures over the centuries, along with a painful history of racial
segregation during apartheid and efforts to reintegrate and reunite post-apartheid, has led to a
diverse metropolis with a wealth of cultural attractions and heritage sites.
Bo Kaap & District Six
Many coloured people in Cape Town have suits, faces painted white, march from
roots in Malaysia and are referred to as the Grand Parade to Green Point stadium,
Cape Malays. They reside in Cape Town’s singing and dancing. The carnival, originating
Bo Kaap quarter, which hugs the lower from the 19th century, was introduced by
slopes of Signal Hill, and has retained its Muslim slaves, the first citizens of District
unique character despite the area’s upmarket Six, who celebrated their only day off work
transformation due to its proximity to the in the whole year on 1 January.
The majority
City Bowl.
Tourists can take a guided tour of of the District Six inhabitants were forcibly
the Bo Kaap. Walk down cobbled streets, visit removed from their homes during apartheid.
colourful houses, and take in the aroma of To honour the victims and their heritage, the
spices and the sound of the call to prayer. You District Six Museum was established at 25a
might even like to visit the Bo-Kaap Museum Buitenkant St.
or go on a Cape Malay Cooking Safari.
From
the Cape Malay influence comes the unique
Cape Jazz style, epitomised by musicians
like Abdullah Ibrahim and Basil ‘Manenberg’
Coetzee, as well as the street parade known
as the ‘Kaapse Klopse’ or Minstrel Carnival,
held around New Year when hundreds of
At Carnival time, the minstrels come out to play
musicians and dancers in colourful, shiny
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The Townships
the arts through theatre, live music, dance,
To ignore the throng of shacks seen as you comedy and the visual arts.
drive into Cape Town from the airport would Both day and night offer an exciting
be to ignore a large part of what makes range of cultural activities. To enjoy Cape
Cape Town what it is, and South Africa as a Town during the day, visit its galleries and
whole. The effect of Apartheid is still heavily museum districts or look out for exciting
felt in the city, with the majority of locals, local designers. In the evening, attend one of
predominantly black, living in the townships the many performances taking place or kick
on the outskirts. Township tourism is big back and party the night away at one of many
and tours are now available, taking tourists local live music venues.
into the womb of the shantytowns, such as While visiting Cape Town, learn about its
Langa, South Africa’s oldest township, or complex, layered and unique history, that
Khayelitsha, the second largest, to experience includes Khoi and San peoples, South East
a cultural shock of note. This is a moving Asian and African slaves, Nguni tribes and
experience and one that visually showcases migrants who settled here.
Cape Town’s past and present. We don’t With its broad range of influences
recommend visiting the townships on your from numerous cultures – historical and
own, especially at night. You should rather contemporary – Cape Town has a dynamic
go with an experienced guide.
population and rich cultural tapestry today.
Music
Whether attributed to the inspiring presence
of Table Mountain at the heart of Cape Town
or the fact that Cape Town has the most
cultural diversity in the country, there is no
denying the creative energy that flourishes in
this vibrant city. Creative people, places and
exhibitions are plentiful. There is no shortage
of live music from jazz to rock, in and around
the city. Suffice to say Cape Town is a city
with a creative pulse!
Art
Cape Town has a bustling art culture with world-
class galleries and exhibitions happening all the
time. Talented painters, sculptors, photographers
and printmakers are continuously experimenting
and offering new work. There are hundreds of
galleries in and around Cape Town.
A diverse city, constantly on the cutting
edge, it has a vibrant arts and culture scene.
You can appreciate the city’s history and
heritage through its museums, and explore
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SOUTH AFRICA
IS THE ONLY
AFRICAN
COUNTRY
THAT IS A
South Africa
W
MEMBER OF THE
G20
elcome to the Republic of South two-thirds of Africa’s electricity is generated
Africa. South Africa is the powerhouse here. Around 40% percent of the continent’s
of Africa, the most advanced, phones are here. Over half the world’s platinum
broad-based economy on the continent, with and 10% of its gold is mined here. And almost
infrastructure to match any first-world country. everyone who visits is astonished at how far a
dollar, euro or pound will stretch.
Demographical Introduction
South Africa is a nation of 51.77-million Geographical Introduction
people of diverse origins, cultures, languages The country straddles 1.2-million square
and beliefs. Around 79% are black (or kilometres, as big as several European countries
African), 8.9% “coloured” – the local label put together and is an eighth the size of the US.
for people of mixed African, Asian and white Still, it’s more than a day’s drive down the highway
descent – 8.9% white, and 2.5% Indian or from Johannesburg in the north to Cape Town
Asian. The majority of South Africans are in the south (if you’re driving sensibly), with the
Christian, although other significant religions topography ranging across the spectrum from
are Islam, Hinduism and Judaism. lush green valleys to semi-desert.
South Africa has nine provinces. Gauteng,
Political & the smallest and most densely populated, adjoins
Economical Introduction Limpopo, North West and Mpumalanga in the
South Africa is a vigorous multiparty democracy north. The Northern Cape, the largest province
with an independent judiciary and a free and with the smallest population, is in the west. The
diverse press. One of the world’s youngest Free State is in the middle of the country. And the
and most progressive constitutions protects coastal provinces of KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern
both citizens and visitors. Up until 1994, South Cape and the Western Cape lie to the south.
Africa was known for apartheid, or white- South Africa has two capitals. Cape Town,
minority rule. The country’s remarkable ability the oldest city, is the legislative capital, where
to put centuries of racial hatred behind it in Parliament sits. Pretoria, 1 500 kilometres to
favour of reconciliation was widely considered the north, is the executive capital, where the
a social miracle. Post-apartheid South Africa government administration is housed. Next
has a government comprising all races, and is door to Pretoria, and close enough that the
often referred to as the rainbow nation, a phrase outer suburbs merge, is the commercial centre
coined by Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond of Johannesburg, once the world’s greatest gold
Tutu. The country offers an investor-friendly mining centre, now increasingly dominated
environment in which 100% foreign ownership by modern financial and service sectors. The
is allowed. Repatriation of profits is liberal. And second-biggest city is Durban, a fast-growing
if you’re doing businesses anywhere in Africa, port on the eastern coast, and the supply route
this is the gateway to the continent. About for most goods to the interior.
28 Destination Guide 29BEST
ACCOMMODATION
AIRPORT
IN AFRICA
AND AIRPORT
STAFF SERVICE
EXCELLENCE
2010 – 2015
30 31TRAVEL INFORMATION
Getting There
C ape Town International Airport (CTIA)
is Africa’s most award-winning airport.
As Africa’s 3rd largest airport it
processes over 8 million passengers annually
with over 50 % of the country’s air passengers
passing through the airport. It is the primary
airport serving the city of Cape Town.
Located approximately 20 kilometres
(12 mi) from the city centre, the airport has
domestic and international terminals, linked
by a common central terminal.
The airport offers direct flights from
South Africa’s other two main urban areas,
Johannesburg and Durban, as well as flights
to smaller centres in South Africa.
Internationally, it offers direct flights
to several destinations in Africa, Asia and
Europe and many more via Johannesburg.
Wesgro’s new Air Access division is
currently in negotiation with several airlines
based in Africa and Europe around new
routes that will make it even more convenient
to travel and trade with the Western Cape.
This Cape is the most stately thing and the fairest Cape we
saw in the whole circumference of the earth.
From the journal of Sir Francis Drake, on seeing the Cape for the first time, 1580.
32 Destination Guide 3334
an inspiring place to meet
PARIS
11h15min AMSTERDAM
11h15min
LONDON FRANKFURT / MUNICH
NEW YORK 11h30min 10h30min
16h15min ZURICH BEIJING
WASHINGTON 11h25min ISTANBUL 14h20min
18h25min 09h40min
DOHA ABU DHABI
08h00min 08h20min
ATLANTA CAIRO
17h00min DUBAI
07h55min 09h25min HONG KONG
13h40min
DAKAR MUMBAI
06h20min 09h15min
ADDIS ABABA
LAGOS 09h20min (CPT) 0530min (JHB)
06h10min SINGAPORE
NAIROBI 13h25min
04h00min
LUSAKA
LUANDA 01h55min
04h20min
VICTORIA FALLS
WINDHOEK 02h55min
02h00min
PERTH
MAUN 09h20min
SAO PAOLO 02h25min JOHANNESBURG
10h45min 1h50min
CAPE TOWN SYDNEY
1h50min 11h55min
TOWN WEEKLY
TRAVELLING BY AIR
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
EXPANSION AND RUNWAY
72 INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS
LEAVING AND ENTERING CAPE
REALIGNMENT AT CAPE TOWN
R3.2 BILLION INVESTED IN THE
8 MILLION ANNUAL PASSENGERS
3RD LARGEST AIRPORT IN AFRICA
Destination Guide
Cape Town International Airport
35
TRAVEL INFORMATIONTravel &
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Transport
AIR TRAVEL
Travel to and within Cape Town Executive Lounges
& Western Cape International Departures
Delegates to Cape Town mostly arrive and • South African Airways (Star Alliance)
depart by air. Johannesburg, Durban and • British Airways – Terraces (One World)
Cape Town have modern airports with • The Premier Lounge
facilities to match. Apart from shops and
restaurants, international arrival halls have The Premier Lounge is an executive lounge
banks and foreign exchange outlets. Lounges that is open to any passenger, no matter the Domestic Carriers
are available for business-class travellers. All airline or ticket class. You can pay per visit Cape Town International Airport has
of the airports offer wireless Internet (WIFI) or buy a pre-paid card for six or more visits. won numerous awards during the past
access throughout the building or designated decade, including the World Travel Award
‘hot spots’ where coverage exists. for Africa’s Leading Airport, seven years
Cape Town International Airport offers direct in a row between 2008-2015.
flights to a number of centres in Africa, Asia and
www.worldtravelawards.com
Europe but the bulk of international carriers fly George Airport
into Johannesburg. Cape Town is a two-hour Servicing the Cape Garden Route and Klein Cape Town International took the awards
domestic flight from Johannesburg and on Karoo, George Airport is conveniently located International Airlines Flying for Best Airport in Africa, Best Airport Staff
average there are flights every half hour between within a 10-minute drive from the Cape Garden into Cape Town in Africa and Best Airport for 5-10 million
the two cities with a variety of domestic carriers. Route’s principle town of George, and within an passengers during the recent Skytrax
hour’s drive of the popular tourist and incentive 2016 Award Ceremony. The 2016 World
destinations of Mossel Bay, Knysna, Plettenberg Airports Awards, are a measurement of
Bay and Oudtshoorn. George airport is serviced customer satisfaction across airports
by regular scheduled flights from Cape globally. As the benchmark for the
Departure Check-In Town, Port Elizabeth, East London, Durban aviation industry, the World Airport
Departing passengers should allow at least two and Johannesburg. Awards are voted by customers in the
and a half hours checkin time for all international largest, independent annual global airport
flights. An hour and a half is normally adequate customer satisfaction survey.
for domestic check-in and this will allow for
www.worldairlineawards.com
sufficient time for parking and check processes.
36 an inspiring place to meet Destination Guide 37TRAVEL INFORMATION
GROUND TRAVEL
Taxi Or Coach
Walking Luxury air-conditioned coaches and shuttle
The city is ideal to explore on foot and this is buses usually transport delegates between
MyCiti Bus Service the perfect way to experience the energy and the airport, hotels, the CTICC and their
The new Integrated Rapid Transit (IRT) System to explore some of the destinations Cape Town vibrancy of the city. functions. Metered taxis are also available.
offers international visitors a scheduled has to offer. MyCiTi operates up to 18 hours The online travel service, Uber, is also a very
bus service between the city centre, the a day, depending on the route. The MyCiti popular and convenient way to travel around
airport and select suburbs in Cape Town. By airport-to-city service runs between the Cape Cape Town.
consolidating existing rail, bus, minibus and Town International Airport and the Civic Centre
metered taxi services, the IRT provides an bus stations via the N2 and Nelson Mandela Train
efficient and robust transport network. CCTV Boulevard at a cost of around R80. The MyCiti Cape Town Station is situated within walking
surveillance cameras and security personnel inner-city bus service provides convenient distance of most of the city centre hotels. The Scheduled Tours
ensure commuter safety and infrastructure is transport to hotels, accommodation nodes, Metro Rail system connects the city centre The bright red “Hop-on Hop-off” city sightseeing
wheelchair friendly. restaurants, entertainment areas, parking with the northern suburbs, southern suburbs bus service comes complete with nine multilingual
MyCiTi is Cape Town’s safe, reliable, areas and places of interest. Prices vary and Cape Flats. commentary channels, plus a “kiddie’s” channel.
convenient bus system. It is the perfect way from point to point and can be calculated at Tickets can be bought on board the bus or online
to connect with the city from the airport and myciti.org.za. by visiting www. citysightseeing.co.za or from
the Cape Town Tourism Visitor Information
Car Rental Centre in Burg Street.
Cape Town offers a wide selection of car
rental companies with good road systems. An Should a tourist group want to visit any
international driver’s license is required and area that is not on a normal bus route, a bus
driving is on the left hand side of the road. or coach may be chartered to drive the group
to and from the destination. This should be
planned well in advance.
Cycling
The City of Cape Town is working to develop
its bicycle infrastructure, and there are a
growing number of safe cycling routes and
places to ride in the city and surrounds as
well as a number of bicycle hire shops. Cape
Town’s natural environment is also abundant
with tarmac roads, single tracks, switch
backs and jeep tracks to suit everyone from
the leisure cyclist to the technical rider.
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TRAVEL INFORMATION
Visa Information
NEW YORK TIMES
52 PLACES
TO GO IN
2014 I nternational travellers who have permanent residence outside South Africa may apply for a
visa to visit the country for tourism or business purposes for 90 days or less. Requirements
for visitor’s visas differ from country to country so enquiries should be made at the nearest
South African mission or consulate abroad or any office of the Department of Home Affairs to
CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER see whether or not a visa is required.
READERS’ CHOICE
AWARDS FOR 2013
Documents required to apply for a visa: • In person at a South African foreign
• A passport or travel document valid for mission (embassy or consulate) in all
no less than 30 days after the expiry of countries where VFS centres are
intended visit not available
• The passport must have at least • In person at the nearest South
TWO unused pages for entry / African foreign mission in another
departure endorsements country if South Africa does not
• A completed Form BI-84 (application have a mission in the traveller’s
for a visa) home country
• Payment of the prescribed fee • Please note that visas are not issued at
• Statement and/or documentation South African ports of entry.
confirming the purpose and duration
of visit
SOUTH AFRICA DOES NOT
• Two colour passport photographs
• A return or onward ticket if travelling HAVE ANY VISA EXCLUSIONS
by air AND DELEGATES FROM ALL
• Proof of financial means to pay for living
expenses while in South Africa in the COUNTRIES ARE WELCOME.
form of:
• Bank statements For more information, please visit:
• Salary advances http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/
• Undertakings by the host(s) in immigration-services/apply-for-a-south-
South Africa african-visa
• Bursary
• Medical cover or
• Cash available (including credit cards
and travellers’ cheques)
An application for a South African visa can
be made:
• Online by securing a personal
appointment at a VFS centre
42 Destination Guide 43CTICC
VOTED BEST
CONFERENCE
& EVENTS
VENUE IN
SOUTH AFRICA
2015 – 2016
44 45CONVENTION VENUE
AFRICA’S
LEADING MEETINGS
& CONFERENCE
DESTINATION
WORLD TRAVEL
Cape Town
AWARDS 2013
International
Convention
Centre
S ituated on the outskirts of the Central
Business District (CBD), the Cape
Town International Convention Centre
(CTICC) is close to the vibrant beat of the
hosted since inception, 450 have been
international association conferences across
a broad spectrum of sectors including agri-
processing, medical, property, the green
city’s heart. At its official opening, former economy and ICT.
President Thabo Mbeki called the development With the opening of the CTICC, the reclaimed
‘a symbol of hope, a symbol of our glorious Foreshore area of the city has blossomed and
past, a symbol of modernity and a symbol of now forms a lively link between the CBD and
future prosperity’. the city’s harbor, including the Country’s most
It is a notion that is as true today as it visited venue, the V&A Waterfront with its
was then because the CTICC has proved mesmerizing list of restaurants, boutiques,
hugely successful as a place where ideas malls and creative characters.
become reality. Since it was built it has Many of the city’s other landmarks – shops,
injected R28,8 billion into the Gross buildings, cultural attractions – and top hotels,
Domestic Product, sustained 91 000 jobs are within a few minutes’ walking distance
up to 2015 and contributed greatly to the of the Cape Town International Convention
knowledge economy that already flourishes Centre – and it is a short 20-minute drive from
in the Western Cape. Of the 5000 events the Cape Town International Airport.
46 an inspiring place to meet Destination Guide 47CONVENTION VENUE
TOP CITY
IN AFRICA
AND THE
MIDDLE EAST
TRAVEL & LEISURE’S
ANNUAL ONLINE POLL
2015
Superb Design Flexible Facilities
Like a brightly-lit, luxury liner, the Cape The CTICC was built to meet and fulfill the
Town International Convention Centre adds varied needs of the delegates and visitors. Its
architectural grandeur to the Foreshore precinct. sub-divisible, multi-use facilities create an
The interior is just as welcoming. Modern and environment that allows for any number of
tranquil this floating space creates an atmosphere events and functions, simultaneously. From
of ‘African Zen’. Generous conservatories are major medical and scientific conventions
flooded with natural light and surrounded by hosting thousands of delegates, to consumer
indigenous flora. These relaxing, less formal exhibitions and trade shows, as well as
settings are perfect for viewing of exhibits, intimate meetings and events, the CTICC
cocktails, light lunches or just a moment of quiet accommodates them all.
reflection in the course of a busy conference
schedule. The CTICC is linked via a picturesque
canal to the V & A Waterfront.
Sustainability
The CTICC has a dedicated environmental
task team that advises management on trends
Service and Quality and issues in environmental management. It
The CTICC is supported by the qualified was one of the first convention centres in
expertise of professional, preferred suppliers Africa to obtain its ISO 14001 accreditation
who complement the core services of the – the international standard for a sound
centre. These incorporate a full range of environmental management system.
services from audiovisual and IT solutions, The CTICC ‘green’ team is able to assist
to rigging and security. The CTICC’s kitchen in planning and hosting an event that
facilities are the largest and most advanced supports an organisation’s environmental
in the Western Cape. Catering is managed values, meets sustainability objectives and
by a team of talented, internationally trained demonstrates environmental commitment to
chefs who can customize any menu required. those attending the event.
Cape Town International Convention Centre
48 Destination Guide 49CONVENTION VENUE
Located at the entrance to the city’s central business district, Cape Town Harbour and The CTICC have preferred suppliers for the following:
Location within close proximity to the well-known V&A Waterfront. • Audio Visual
• Décor
• Stand & Exhibition Management
Airport
• Security
The CTICC is located 20 kilometres (13 miles) from the Cape Town International
Airport with multiple international connections as well as regular flights to
Clients are allowed to contract their own suppliers, subject to approval
Johannesburg for more connections.
Local recommendations for these support services (amongst others) can be
Public Transport Support provided via the conference organizers or the Cape Town & Western Cape
Access The MyCiTi busses stop outside the CTICC and this system is easy to use to connect Services Convention Bureau:
• Courier & Clearance agents
to the airport and most parts of the city.
• Printing and design
• Staffing
Taxis • IT Equipment
Taxis are always available outside the CTICC and from the surrounding hotels. • Entertainment and event management services
• Transport
The CTICC currently offers over 1300 undercover parking bays with an additional 220
Parking available from the beginning of 2017.
• Accommodation & Housing Bureau
• Professional Conference Organizers
Approximately 4500 hotel bedrooms are available within walking distance with a Onsite:
Accommodation total of 20 000 available within a 30 minute radius. Cape Town also offers about • Disabled Access
10 000 bedrooms via AirBnb. • Business Service Centre
• Medi-Clinic
Total of 62 meeting spaces in CTICC East and West. • Prayer Room
4 Exhibition Halls in CTICC West with a total floor space of 11 399 m2 (122 698 f2) • Security
6 Exhibition Halls in CTICC East with a total floor space of 9 819m2 (105690 f2) – • Tourism Information Desk
to be completed beginning 2017, as well as 3000m2 formal and informal Facilities
Conference meeting space. Within 10 minute walking distance:
• Gym
Venues Auditorium 1 - seating 1500 delegates
• Convenience stores and other shopping
Auditorium 2 - seating 612 delegates
• Restaurants & fast food outlets
Ballroom seating 1980 delegates • Chemist
33 meeting rooms in CTICC West • Doctors
11 meeting rooms in CTICC East (to be completed beginning 2017) • Hospitals
Cuisine offering
The CTICC offers full service onsite catering and caters for all types of events. No
outside caterers are allowed. Per prior arrangement, the CTICC can arrange catering
Food & for different religious and dietary food requirements.
Beverage
Restaurants
There are 2 onsite restaurants.
A sophisticated IT network with fibre optic backbone, including 2000 CAT5e data
points, is located across the exhibition halls, meeting rooms and public spaces.
This infrastructure is used to offer a host of technology services, which include
secure broadband internet. For more detailed information, please find the detailed CTICC documents via
Every corner of the CTICC is also covered by separate wireless networks. Remote
http://www.cticc.co.za/downloads
Technology control touch panels in certain venues allow event organisers to control light levels, Contact details:
blinds, and projection screens. Web www.cticc.co.za
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the buildings. Tel +27 21 410 5000
Should a power failure occur, emergency back-up generators guarantee an Email info@cticc.co.za
uninterrupted power supply.
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