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Sandton Conference Venues

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Jun 032013

The upmarket suburb of Sandton has become Gauteng’s conference destination of choice and Johannesburg’s most esteemed corporate address. World class conference venues have been established in Sandton to accommodate the increase of conferencing activity in this fast growing city.

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The shift of the Gauteng’s economic focus from the Johannesburg CBD to Sandton has caused it to become the new premier business hub of the province. Most of the A-grade office space previously reserved for the Johannesburg city centre can now be found in Sandton. In the late 1990’s, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange relocated to Sandton.

Being only 25 km from Gauteng’s OR Tambo International Airport, Sandton is ideally located for business travellers, government or international delegates alike. The new Gautrain has made life easy for conference and event organisers in Gauteng, with delegates safely and quickly transported to and from the airport.

Sandton has a truly cosmopolitan feel to it which permeates through its international hotels, conference venues, exhibition centres and leisure destination. Facilities are available for small to large business meetings, seminars, corporate events, team building events and functions. Sandton is home to some of the largest conference centres in Africa hosting trade shows, exhibitions and international conferences. Many of the conference venues provide their own accommodation, but if not, there are bound to be an accommodation venue within walking distance of any conference venue in Sandton.

Here are some popular conference venues in Sandton:

A combination of rustic style, modern facilities and exceptional service makes Stillpoint Country Manor the perfect conferencing venue. The hotel offers five different venues, catering for a variety of functions from leading trade and corporate conferences, audio-visual presentations and exhibitions, formal banquets and weddings, to smaller board meetings and intimate cocktail parties. The function coordinators at the venue are highly experienced in assisting the organization of events, with minimum fuss and maximum service. All-inclusive packages can be created to suit your conference, including AV equipment, refreshment breaks and accommodation if required.

Close to main highways and the Gautrain station, Faircity Quatermain Hotel is a welcome retreat. The Falstaff Superior Boutique Hotel is a superbly appointed and intimate Country-Style hotel located in the heart of Sandton. The Falstaff is well equipped for conferences and business meetings, offering 2 conferencing venues with the capacity to seat 25 delegates school-room style, and 30 delegates cinema-style. Both venues are air-conditioned, with plentiful natural light.

The conference facilities at Southern Sun Sandton are endorsed by the hotel’s Signature Conference status and offer 15 superb on-site meeting rooms. The event facilities at the venue can cater for intimate board meetings of 4 delegates to a cocktail function for 1200 guests. Conference arrangements are managed by an efficient banqueting team that can assist in theming your function, planning specialised menus and managing your event from start to finish without a glitch. For larger venues, the Sandton Sun offers direct access to the world renowned Sandton Convention Centre, via a skywalk.

Original art, ergonomically designed furniture and high-tech facilities make the Melrose Arch Hotel Business Centre the perfect world-class setting for highly effective executive meetings and conferences. The centre offers modern boardrooms, full secretarial and business services, a PC with printer, ISDN lines and two Internet kiosks. The pool area is on the same level as the conference floor, making it the perfect setting for tea breaks. The Business Centre is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The extensive conferencing, banqueting and events facilities at the Saxon Hotel are all designed with the latest state-of-the-art electronics built in to cater for both corporate and private functions. Conferences are held in the Convention Lounge, which caters for a large number of delegates, as well as in the 30-seater tiered Auditorium, which is fully equipped with cutting-edge technology for high quality presentations and video conferencing. Boardroom-style conferencing is hosted in the dining library, and two additional boardrooms provide ample accommodation for executive conferencing for up to thirty delegates. Delegates are furnished with the finest conferencing accessories.

Set in tranquil gardens, the Cedar Park Hotel & Conference Centre offers a superb venue for conferencing, training programmes, weddings and functions, with accommodation in air-conditioned townhouse styled apartments. They have eight conference facilities that can accommodate from 10 to 700 delegates. Equipment available include Overhead Projector, Screen, Flipchart, White Board & Koki Pens, Pens, Notepaper and Name Place, Mineral Water, Cordials and Mints, Free Parking & Wireless Internet Connection.

These are just a small selection of the conference venues in Sandton and you will easily find many more quality venues. Although you are in the center of South Africa’s business hub, you will find that most of the venues here have a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere to enhance your business conferencing experience.

Venues with Conferencing Facilities in Johannesburg

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May 202013

Johannesburg has no shortage of world class conference venues, boasting with some of the world’s premier conference centres. Johannesburg is a popular destination for conferences as it is the financial and economic hub of South Africa. The city produces over 15% of South Africa’s gross domestic product and accounts for 40% of Gauteng’s economic activity. A variety of manufacturing industries and various banking and commercial companies are located in the city.

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Numerous academic conferences are hosted in Johannesburg each year. It is home to some of the leading private and public universities in South Africa including the University of the Witwatersrand and the University of Johannesburg. The most notable private university in Johannesburg is Monash University which has campuses in South Africa, Australia and Malaysia.

One of the 50 largest metropolitan regions in the world, Johannesburg is the world’s largest city not situated on a river, lake, or coastline. The city’s manufacturing industries extend across a variety of areas such as steel and cement plants, IT, real estate, transport, broadcast and print media, private health care, transport and a vibrant leisure and consumer retail market. Johannesburg is home to the JSE, Africa’s largest stock exchange which has relocated from the central business district to Sandton.

Johannesburg has a terrific deal of conferencing activity, and there are many venues capable of hosting conferences in and around the city. These venues offer conferencing facilities for small to large meetings, seminars, corporate events, functions, training sessions and team building retreats.

Here are some recommended conference venues in Johannesburg:

Tucked away in Johannesburg’s oldest and most elegant suburb, AstroTech Conference Centre is a preferred venue for exclusive weddings, elegant cocktail parties or banquets, top-level negotiations, seminars, leadership coaching and staff training. The AstroTech Conference Centre is situated in Parktown, close to the Johannebsurg CBD, major highways, fashionable shopping districts, cultural areas, leading broadcast organisations and the airport. The conference centre has facilities for 300 delegates including wireless facilities. It offers state of the art conferencing at exceptionally attractive rates. AstroTech is one of South Africa’s chief executive leadership training and business support skills development groups with a reputation for excellent, courteous and highly professional service.

Conferencing@Softline’s 6 training rooms create an ideal space for informal, hands on practical sessions from 10 – 20 seated delegates. The auditorium, with presentation facilities for up to 150 delegates, is the perfect venue for your conferencing needs. The street scape at the venue offers a free flowing modern and elegant space that provides the perfect outdoor setting indoors. It is perfect for any function, corporate breakfast and lunch, sophisticated dinner, product launch or wine tasting event. With state-of-the-art technology, Conferencing@Softline is a conference and event centre designed for the meeting of minds. Flowing around an open street scape, Conferencing@Softline is a modern, elegant and exquisitely finished centre delivering on quality, exceptional food and décor that is simple and clean.

The conferencing facilities at Delta Environmental Centre include an auditorium which is cosy enough for 40 delegates and seats 186 in raked. The venue offers theatre-style comfort and has a small carpeted stage and large-screen projection facilities (Thompson VHS video projector). The versatile, 20m x 11m Function Room can seat 160 and has been used for cocktail parties, product launches, breakfasts, dinners, seminars, workshops, training sessions and plays. There are two breakaway rooms: the Indaba Room which seats approximately 50 delegates and the Boardroom which seats twelve. Standard audio-visual equipment such as an overhead projector, direct image projector, flipchart, 35mm slide projector, white board and TV screen and video are available. The Centre is conveniently situated only 15 minutes from either the Johannesburg city centre or Sandton and offers ample, free parking. There are also several comfortable hotels conveniently located in proximity to the Centre.

The Exclusive and executive Emoyeni Conference Centre is situated on one of Johannesburg’s prime estates. It is perched on the highest ridge in Parktown, offering sweeping and breathtaking views extending as far as Magaliesberg. Emoyeni Conference Centre offers warm, private, multi-functional rooms and facilities which are convertible into meeting rooms, boardrooms, lounges, private dining rooms and press rooms. The venue has a charming garden which can be transformed into the ideal wedding or party venue.

The Oppenheimer Conference and Banqueting Centre is located within the Gold Reef City Theme Park and was originally a venue for The Chamber of Mines. With an addition of another two venues, their reputation for excellence has been carefully built over the last 20 years. Their locality within the Gold Reef City Theme Park means that they can provide an atmosphere that others find hard to beat. Here, you will find South African history and culture and the first 4D theatre in South Africa, as well as an operating gold mine, minting press and a number of shops and restaurants

The Protea Hotel Parktonian offers service levels and warmth which will make your stay an extraordinary experience, whether you are staying for leisure, business or hosting a conference. The hotel has 300 modern suites allowing for a true “Jozi” experience. All suites are one bedroomed units with a separate lounge, bathroom, work desk, leather seat and service area which includes a granite counter, mini-bar fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. Together with their 5 Conference venues and 7 Boardrooms, this property has the capacity to accommodate functions in excess of 450 delegates. Four of the hotel’s conference venues are accessible to wheelchair users. 5 Boardrooms ideal for small meetings of between 2 and 10 people with 2 executive boardrooms which can seat up to 18 people.

The home of horse racing in Gauteng, Phumelela Turffontein Racecourse ranks among the leading horseracing venues in the world. Turffontein is, however, much more than just a racecourse. With a wide variety of cuisine available, their trackside rooms with spectacular views of the Johannesburg skyline are popular venues for all types of functions ranging from weddings and parties to conferences, exhibitions, rallies, corporate relay races and extreme sports. Only 3 km from the Johannesburg CBD with easy access to the motorways, it is paradoxically set in secure and tranquil surroundings with immaculate gardens. Secure parking is available at all times, accommodating up to 3000 motor vehicles. A function at Turffontein is a fantastic, refreshing change from more traditional venues and is suitable for both business and leisure!

Situated in the heartbeat of the corporate mecca, The Wanderers Club provides a beautiful, stylish and elegant atmosphere for any function. Their facilities offer everything in the finest style providing 12 versatile function rooms available for Conferences, Banquets, Cocktail and Weddings. They have ample field space to host corporate events, fun days, team building events and sufficient space to erect marques. The Wanderers Club embodies warm hospitality and service excellence.

Misty Hills Country Hotel Conference Centre Winter Special

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May 132013

In rustic serenity, only 15min from Lanseria airport, Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa in Muldersdrift lies nestled at the foothills of the Swartkop Mountains, on the threshold of the beautiful Kromdraai valley – a World Heritage site known as The Cradle of Humankind.

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Misty Hills Country Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa will be running an Autum / Winter special valid from 1 May to 31 August 2013.

Rates range from
Day conference package @ R 445.00 per person (Full day)

24 Hour package rates
Single rooms from R 1 698.00 per room, per night
Twin bedded rooms from R 1 296.00 per person sharing, per night

Package rate includes the following
Accommodation x 1 night
Breakfast the following morning
Full day conference with either a Summerhouse conference buffet lunch or a Carnivore conference buffet lunch x 1 day
Dinner in the Summerhouse or Carnivore x 1 night

Focus Rooms Conferencing Venue in Sandton Specials

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May 032013

Focus Rooms conference centre in Sandton has kicked off the new year, with so many new and exciting offerings.

It is thus my pleasure to share these with you.

Focus Rooms now have the following COMPLIMENTARY additional value added services available to all their delegates:

On Site dedicated Coordinator
On Site dedicated IT Technician
24 Security
Free and Secure Parking
Free and Secure Parking
Free and Secure Parking
Neck/Hand Massage
Live Jazz musician
Brain juices to stimulate and ignite your client’s/delegates’ creative minds

In addition, they are launching their new Focus Rooms conferencing section; which boasts with the following new venues:

Endeavour with a capacity of 15 delegates
Millenium with a capacity of 25 delegates
Atlantis with a capacity of 40 delegates
Atmosphere Discovery with a capacity of 60 delegates
Atmosphere Enterprise with a capacity of 60 delegates
Meteor with a capacity of 15 delegates
Milky Way (Boardroom) with a capacity of 10 delegates
Comet with a capacity of 4 delegates

Muldersdrift Area Review

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Apr 222013

Situated less than an hour’s drive from the city centre of Johannesburg, Muldersdrift offers its visitors respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. With the Magaliesberg Mountain Range as your backdrop, the tranquillity of the area is sure to refresh your soul and provide ideal conditions to get the creative juices flowing at your next business meeting or conference.

Although one gets the feeling of being far from civilization, Muldersdrift is, in fact, situated within easy access of various popular suburbs in Gauteng such as Fourways, Sandton, Randburg and is less than an hour’s drive from Pretoria. The Lanseria Airport, which has flights to and from Cape Town, is also only 15 minutes away from Muldersdrift. The town itself no longer consist only of small farms and smallholdings but has developed into a village in its own right. Its borders slowly merging into the suburbs around Northgate.

The country atmosphere of Muldersdrift, combined with its easy access from most of the major centres in Johannesburg, makes it ideal for conferences, business meetings, brainstorming sessions and team building events. Although the area is well known for its over 40 wedding venues, it is also home to some of the province’s leading conference venues. Some recommended venues in the Muldersdrift area include Valverde Country Hotel, Glenburn Lodge, Avianto, Kloofzicht Lodge, Ingwenya Conference Centre, Misty Hills Country Hotel Conference Centre & Spa, Heia Safari Ranch, Moon & Sixpence, Apricot Hill Farm and Silverstar Casino.

Situated in the heart of the Kromdraai Valley, Muldersdrift is home to the Cradle of Humankind which has been proclaimed a World Heritage Site. The area is world renowned for its archaeological discoveries and houses the third largest cave in South Africa. The Wondercave consists of only one chamber, but this chamber is large enough to fit in an entire football field. The cave goes down 40 meters and can be accessed by the public through an open lift or, for the adventurous, one can abseil down into the cave. The inside of the Wondercave is truly spectacular with cave pearls, pools and 15 meter high stalagmites.

In this area of Muldersdrift, you will also find the Cradle Private Nature Reserve. The reserve offers you nature at its pristine best with indigenous forests and tranquil streams inhabited by a variety of wildlife such as Antelope, Giraffes and Zebras. For the wildlife enthusiast, the 1200 hectares of the Rhino and Lion Game Reserve in Muldersdrift is a must visit. The game reserve offers the visitor an opportunity to see the big game such as Rhino, Lion, Buffalo and Hippo up-close. Plan your visit around feeding time and you will see these magnificent animals feeding on carcasses provided for them, a truly unique experience providing excellent photographic opportunities.

Another highlight of a visit to the Rhino and Lion Game Reserve is the lion cubs. The cubs are part of the reserves breeding programme which include other species such as Cape Wild Dogs, Bengal Tigers, Siberian Tigers and White Lion. At the Vulture Restaurant carcasses donated by local farmers are fed to the Vultures in the area. The process can make spectacular viewing as up to 200 vultures can be seen feeding together.

Another popular place to visit in Muldersdrift is the Ngwenya Glass Village. Here, one can see a demonstration of the ancient art of glass blowing, and there is also plenty of fascinating things to see and buy in the village’s 12 shops. There are also numerous other arts and crafts shops and roadside stalls throughout Muldersdrift.

Muldersdrift has not only an prominent place in world history, but it also has significance in the history of South Africa. It was in this area that Dr Jameson was caught by the Boer Republics and arrested as a prisoner of war. Dr Jameson headed up the failed Jameson Raid which was intended to trigger an uprising by the predominantly British expatriate workers in the Transvaal.

If you are looking for a place near Johannesburg in which to hold your next conference, corporate event or business meeting, Muldersdrift is the ideal place. It is in proximity to all the leading centres in Gauteng but still offers delegates the experience of a getaway in the countryside. There is no shortage of venues in Muldersdrift to choose from to host your event.

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Conference Venue in Muldersdrift – Valverde Country Hotel

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Apr 152013

Situated in the Muldersdrift area of Gauteng, Valverde is a country style hotel where visitors can get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This conference venue has a distinct Spanish ambience and is distinguished by the personal treatment that guests experience. The word “Valverde” means “green village” in Spanish and Italian.

Conference Facilities
The conference facilities at the venue consist of five fully equipped conference and function rooms that can accommodate anywhere from five up to 150 delegates. The layout and decor of the conference rooms create an exceptional ambiance which is backed up by the professional and reliable conference events services offered by the venue. Additional services offered by Valverde include team building, corporate functions, free Wi-Fi, airport transfers and event co-ordinating. An English breakfast is served from 7h00 to 10h00 and dinner may be booked at the Palm Restaurant.

Valverde offers a variety of affordable conferencing options at its four conference rooms. For smaller business meetings, the Lavender Board Room is ideal. Overlooking the swimming pool and situated next to the lovely lavender garden, this conference room has a relaxed atmosphere which promotes creative thinking.

Large and informal groups are usually hosted in the covered outdoor lapa called the Olive Lapa. The adjustable blinds of the lapa offer superb control over the lighting conditions within the venue. If you desire privacy, The Rose Room is recommended as it is separated from the other rooms in the venue. It is perfect for presentations and has a 2 meter x 2 meter built in screen as well as plenty of wall space. For formal functions and conferences, Valverde uses the Kings Hall situated within the main building.

Accommodation
The country theme of Valverde is extended through to the four accommodation suites with their country styled furniture and decor. The Bird Suites consists of fourteen rooms, each 20sqm in size. The rooms are southwest and south facing and have en-suite bathrooms with showers. The rooms can be equipped with either one double bed or two separate single beds. A maximum amount of one extra single bed can be added to the rooms.

The Flower Suites face north and northwest and consists of nine rooms each 40sqm in size. Each of the rooms has a king size bed, which can be replaced by two single beds, and an en-suite bathroom with shower. A maximum of two additional single beds can be added to the rooms. The Lily Suite is also 40sqm in size, but it has a four poster king size bed and a lounge area. The en-suite bathroom is equipped with a bath and a shower. The Lily Suite is southwest facing. Also facing southwest, the Mahogany suite has beautiful mahogany furniture and a four poster king size extra length bed. The suite has a lounge area and the bathroom is also equipped with a bath and a shower.

Valverde goes green
“Valverde” is Spanish and Italian for “green village”, so it is no surprise that Valverde is embracing the trend to go green. The venue has already put in place and is working on a range of measures to make its operations more environmentally friendly.

Waste water at Valverde is treated through a natural filtering process at its grey water recycling plant and collected in two dams. The recycled water is then used for irrigation. The dams create an ecosystem of its own with a variety of fish, aquatic plants, frogs and birds inhabiting the dams. The guestrooms and the kitchen are supplied of hot water through solar geysers and kitchen waste is recycled as fertilizer for the gardens. Worm farms and Bokashi composters are used to recycle organic kitchen waste into compost and worm tea. Waste is further reduced by sending paper, glass and cans to recycling plants.

Valverde has also implemented a variety of water saving devices such as low-flow showerheads and toilet flush diverters. They also use only echo-friendly chemicals in the washing powders and cleaning products used at the venue. Valverde supports local farming and in particular organic farming when it comes to purchasing their fresh produce. Energy efficient light bulbs have already been installed on all outside floodlights and security lights. Valverde Country Hotel has further plans to install energy efficient lamps in all their rooms and conference venues. There are also plans in place for an organic vegetable farm.

Johannesburg Conference Venue – The Forum | Turbine Hall

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Apr 082013

The Forum | Turbine Hall conference venue is situated in Newton’s arts and culture precinct in Johannesburg. The building started out as a power station and took two years to remake into a choice location for corporate functions and conferences in Johannesburg. The building has managed to retain its industrial heritage as well as a degree of personality, warmth and unique style which is clear, fresh and modern, complementing the industrial nature of the building without being cold.

Delegates are able to take the Gautrain to and from conferences and events at the The Forum | Turbine Hall with the newly opened Gautrain Park Station and the nearest bus stop only a block away. The Forum | Turbine Hall conference venue offers the usual five-star service, state-of-the-art technology, exceptional food, décor and style expected from the forum company. The Forum is the company of choice in Johannesburg for upmarket, stylish and sophisticated conferences and events. All the venue and function rooms feature a uniquely South African blend of fine art, style, heritage and architectural features. The Forum Company takes pride in delivering every project with professionalism and attention to detail no matter the size of the function or event.

The four conference rooms and eight function venues have the capacity to hosts from 10 to 500 people. The venue has facilities to host dinners for up to 320 people and cocktail parties for up to 800 people. It also features a trendy up market bar, private dining area, Chefs Table and Champagne Cellar. Connected underground parking at The Forum | Turbine Hall conference venue offers parking for up to 125 vehicles during the day and 650 vehicles for evening functions. New WI-Fi internet hotspots offers high quality secure internet throughout the venue.

The Forum | Turbine Hall conference venue offers visitors a glimpse into Johannesburg’s architectural style of the 1920’s. The atmosphere created by the décor is eclectic, with the focus on creating a personalised, versatile and functional space. The Turbine Hall development team received The Colosseum Award, at the Johannesburg Development Agency’s Halala Awards for the restoration and preservation of the building. These awards give recognition to regeneration efforts and celebrate inner-city change.

The Westcliff Conference Venue in Sandton

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Mar 182013

Today we are reviewing The Westcliff Conference Venue in Sandton. Situated on a cliffside in the tranquil area of historic Westcliff, this conference venue offers visitors a rural atmosphere right in the middle of Sandton, Johannesburg’s new business hub. The venue’s swimming pool and private terraces looks out over the adjacent zoological gardens where animals can often be spotted.

The venue is situated on a Cliffside, allowing for resort-style design with stunning panoramic views of Johannesburg’s tree-filled northern suburbs. The Westcliff Conference Venue is conveniently located only 22km from the O.R.Tambo International Airport and within easy reach of several shopping malls. A team of resident gardeners maintain the magnificently manicured gardens of The Westcliff Conference Venue. The gardens abound with beautiful roses, flowerbeds and lush greenery interspersed with cobbled pathways, courtyards and water features.

The events team at The Westcliff will ensure that your function, conference or business meeting at the venue runs smoothly. There is a variety of venues which can be tailored according to your need. Each of the venues is equipped to handle a wide variety of events. The Jacaranda Hill Conference Centre is a self-contained, multi-tiered building with state-of-the-art catering facilities that can seat up 120 people in a banquet set up and up to 200 people for a cocktail reception. The venue also has several smaller rooms for business meetings.

The Jacaranda Hill Conference Centre at The Westcliff features a ramp that gives vehicles access to the conference hall, making it ideal for product launches and spectacular events. The conference centre features modern audio visual and IT equipment alongside elegant interior finishes and furnishings. It is positioned next the Business Wing of The Westcliff, which offers delegates full access to the executive services offered by the fully equipped Business Centre. The Business wing has 30 guest rooms catering specifically for conference delegates and business travellers. The Business Centre Lounge is located within the Business Wing. This facility offers office convenience away from the office, with highly trained staff at hand to assist.

The Westcliff Hotel is currently actively involved in three local charities, The Hope School for Physically Disabled Children, The Princess Alice Adoption Home and the Zoo Lake Users Committee. They also support the Hotels Housing Trust which loans money donated by hotel guests to housing projects for the homeless. This trust currently supports the Habitat for Humanity project which enables local and international volunteers to help build houses for South Africans who have previously lacked adequate shelter for their families.

In 2008, The Westcliff started its own Worm Farm, with all leftover food scraps and organic matter fed to special earthworms. The food scraps and organic matter are processed by the earthworms turning it into fertiliser. The conference venue replaced all candescent globes with energy-saving bulbs and has also upgraded the heater pumps for all four swimming pools on the estate with the latest technology.

Conferencing@Softline Conference Venue in Gallo Manor, Johannesburg

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Feb 252013

The Conferencing@Softline conference venue is situated in Gallo Manor, an upmarket suburb of Johannesburg with a park like atmosphere, and many tree lined streets. This conference centre is modern and stylish, delivering on quality and exceptional cuisine.

Conferencing@Softline’s training rooms provide an ideal space for informal, hands on practical sessions from 10 – 20 seated delegates. The auditorium with presentation facilities for up to 150 delegates is the perfect venue for hosting small to large conferences in Johannesburg. Furthermore, the street scape provides a modern and elegant space that provides the perfect outdoor setting with indoor convenience. This area is perfect for corporate breakfast and lunch functions to elegant dinners, product launches or wine tasting events.

With state-of-the-art technology, Conferencing@Softline is a conference and event centre designed for the gathering of minds. Flowing around an open street scape, the venue is modern, elegant and exquisitely finished delivering on quality, exceptional food and decor that is uncomplicated and fresh. Conferencing facilities include 6 training rooms, 1 auditorium and 2 function venues with a capacity to host a confidential discussion, the training of small groups, a 150-delegate conference and cocktail parties for up to 300.

Gham Gourmet, a 5 star catering company provides in-house catering at Conferencing@Softline’s. The catering service provides anything from snacks to a full menu. Clients can meet with the catering company beforehand to discuss their needs, and look forward to a world-class meal prepared from the venue’s kitchen.

Conferencing@Softline is equipped with modern technology, and a team of technical experts, monitor and provide technical assistance to each venue.

The Nicol Hotel Conference Centre

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Feb 052013

Located in the leafy suburb of Bedfordview, The Nicol Hotel Conference Centre promises delegates a luxurious, comfortable and convenient conferencing experience. The Nicol Hotel Conference Centre is located a mere 20 minute drive from OR Tambo International Airport, the Johannesburg CBD or Sandton and is ideal for both global or local corporate conferences, presentations or business meetings.

Facilities that delegates can enjoy at this Johannesburg conference venue are the impressive heated out-door swimming pool, the fully equipped gymnasium and secure undercover basement parking. Conference facilities include a 140 seated conference room, two boardrooms ideal for smaller conferences or business meetings and Wi-Fi internet access in all public areas. The on-site coffee shop Lulu’s provide exceptional prepared meals & frothy cappuccinos. Delegates are presented with high tech modern conveniences in a clutter free environment.

Conference accommodation at The Nicol Hotel Conference Centre consists of modern designer studio, 1 & 3 bedroom hotel apartments. Conference delegates are presented with high tech modern conveniences in a clutter free environment. The Studio, 1 and 3 bedroom hotel apartments, offer, fully fitted kitchens, a work station with Wi-Fi internet access, designer lounge with plasma TV screen, Satellite television, and en-suite bathrooms. The Studio offers a plasma TV screen, Satellite television, coffee/tea station and en-suite bathroom.

Other facilities at the venue include:

Concierge services
Heated Swimming Pool
In-house Coffee Shop
Gymnasium
Wi-Fi Internet Access
Secure Basement Parking

All Suites Offer:

Designer Furnishings
Plasma TV Screen
Satellite Television (DSTV)
Fully fitted Kitchen
Work Station

Other Facilities Close-by:

Restaurants
Wide variety of shops and shopping centres
Casino
Easy access to highways
20 minute drive to OR Tambo International Airport

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