Discover Three Leading Venues in South Africa: From Luxury to Historic Charm
South Africa’s diverse landscape offers some of the finest destinations for MICE (meetings, incentives, conferencing, and exhibitions) tourism. From the breathtaking scenic views at Angels View in Mpumalanga to the historic charm and responsible tourism of Ghost Mountain Inn in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, and the unparalleled bleisure experience at the Radisson Safari Hotel in Hoedspruit, these properties set a new standard for excellence in the MICE industry. Whether it’s a high-stakes conference, a team-building retreat, or an incentive trip to reward top performers, these three venues promise to deliver beyond expectations.
Angel's View
Mpumalanga
Located a mere five kilometers from the beautiful village of Graskop in Mpumalanga, Angels View – a luxury hotel in the Lowveld – has recently won three coveted accolades at the 2023 World Luxury Hotel Awards. With experiential travel forming such an integral part of any trip – be it business or leisure – these awards go to show that South Africa’s got what it takes. Angels View was recognised for their scenic views, bringing home the Luxury Scenic View Hotel Award under the continental category, as well as the Luxury Country Hotel Award under the regional category. In addition, they also walked away with the Luxury Conference & Event Hotel Award under the country category, proving that this is a destination worth jotting down for your next business conference. With top-notch conferencing and event facilities, Angels View caters to both business and leisure travellers, with a clever blend of luxury and convenience.
Ghost Mountain Inn
Kwa Zulu-Natal
The Mkuze-based Ghost Mountain Inn exudes history and a love for Africa and now, they can also tell the story of doing tourism in a responsible and Fair Trade way. The intimate hotel is the ideal destination to explore the coastal reserves of Zululand and the Elephant Coast in Northern KwaZulu-Natal from. Family-owned and operated since 1962, there is also a strong thread of family values running though the property, with a renewed pride since receiving its Fair Trade Tourism certification at the end of last year. Craig Rutherford, Managing Director of Ghost Mountain Inn, says: “We were, and will remain challenged to think differently, discuss differently and behave differently – on both a company and a personal level. When work and meaning align, magic truly happens.” Ghost Mountain Inn is the first newly FTT-Certified business since the Covid-19 pandemic. While it is a popular family destination, the property also features conferencing, event and wedding venues, with lovely gardens, lawns and terraces for coffee breaks, aperitifs and cocktails.
Leading Venues: Mind the MICE
As the world has clearly been returning to normal, so various leading venues have been contemplating, brainstorming, planning and implementing new ideas for their post-Covid events environment.
Radisson Safari Hotel, Hoedspruit
Limpopo
Known as one of the major MICE hotel groups in the country and around the globe, Radisson recently announced its first safari hotel, located in Hoedspruit just around the corner from the Kruger National Park. The hotel’s versatile meetings and events spaces include five different venues, featuring comfortable boardrooms, meeting rooms and a main banquet hall that can accommodate up to 200 guests. In addition to this, the hotel offers garden and mountain views, with Premium Suites that have their own private pools and relaxing outdoor seating areas. The property comes with three restaurants and a spa and promises the ultimate bleisure experience which the hospitality brand has become so well known for over the years.
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