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The allure of Knysna
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Knysna has always been the darling of the Garden Route. As proof of the town’s
popularity, visitors recently nominated it as one of the Top 100 Destinations in the World
and one of the Top 25 in Africa in the Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Destinations Awards.
he town nestles between the impressive “The town’s economy is dependent on tourism, and
Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean, as a result, we are geared towards offering visitors
with the world renowned forests encircling it the best experience possible. Knysna experienced
like a protective mantle. The 21 hectares estuary tremendous growth and development over the
is protected from the sea by the monolithic last 10 years and the tourism offering developed
sandstone “Heads” – silent sentinels down the with it. The town now boasts an array of 5-star
centuries of the rich history of this unique part of establishments to complement its accommodation
“paradise on earth”.
variety and offers an excellent range of activities in
Surrounding Knysna are the towns of Sedgefield, and around the town.”
Brenton, Noetzie, Rheenendal and Buffalo Bay. He said that Knysna has everything to make it
Indigenous forests, fynbos, lakes, rivers and mountains a top class incentive destination. “The area offers
and beautiful coastlines combined with a moderate sophisticated and contemporary venues, stunning
climate, make the Knysna area a natural eden hotel options, cultural entertainment, extremely
all through the year.
Knysna Tourism chief executive officer Shaun van Eck
said that tourism is the economy’s main driving force.
Knysna, nestled between the
impressive Outeniqua Mountains
and the Indian Ocean, has always
been the darling of the Garden
Route. As proof of the town’s
popularity, visitors recently
nominated it as one of the top
100 destinations in a the world
and one of the top 25 in Africa
in the Trip Advisor Travellers’
Choice Destinations Awards.
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on every cruise
ruising gives the client the freedom and can visit as many as five different destinations on a
choice to say “why not?” to countless new cruise. Now, imagine trying to do that on a land based
onboard experiences. If you can imagine it, tour? It would require endless packing and unpacking;
climb it, ice skate it, golf it, or swim it, you can find waking up at ridiculously early hours so that you can
it on board any of Royal Caribbean International’s make it to border posts; standing in lengthy queues as
21 magnificent ships.
you wait to have visas and documents checked – no
Add to that 290 ports and destinations, and you small task when you’re dealing with a large group.
have incredible adventures waiting for you in every Plus, there’s the hassle of trying to keep tabs on
part of the world.
everyone in your group.”
With outstanding onboard entertainment options Another plus, observes Ms Joubert, is that this five-
and itineraries that will please even the most star entertainment comes at a very reasonable price.
adventurous, cruising undoubtedly has something “Every detail is included in the price of the cruise, from
for everyone. More than that, it’s probably one of the travel itself to documents, food (including seven
the easiest and convenient group and incentive scrumptious meals each day), and entertainment
holidays you can take.
options. Some cruise lines even include all alcoholic
Dalene Joubert, groups and incentives consultant beverages as well.”
at Cruises International, puts it into perspective: “You That’s an enormous advantage for incentives
In this issue, incentiveworld.
com takes a look at cruising,
which is probably one of the
easiest and most convenient
group or incentive holidays.
With outstanding onboard
entertainment options and
itineraries designed to please
even the most adventurous,
cruising undoubtedly has
something for everyone. They
say that if you can imagine it,
climb it, ice skate it, or swim it,
you will find in on board.
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Mauritius ...
a leading
MICE destination
ome time ago Mark Twain wrote: “You gather CONFERENCES
that Mauritius was made first, and then heaven, New five-star accommodation options and the
and that heaven was copied after Mauritius”. Indian Ocean’s largest convention centre, coupled
By reading this, one cannot help think that Mauritius with a huge variety of incentive options, continue to
must be an extraordinary place, a place unlike any make this paradise island a buyer’s favourite. When
other in the world! While Mauritius offers lush white compared with other Indian Ocean destinations,
sandy beaches, warm turquoise waters, fine food Mauritius has a vastly superior conference offering.
and exceptional hospitality, this island also provides The capital, Port Louis, boasts the largest purpose-built
business travellers the opportunity to break away for a convention centre in the Indian Ocean – the Swami
conference or incentive trip in world-class style. Vivekanada International Convention Centre – which
For many conference organisers and event planners, has hosted a number of blue-chip companies and can
Mauritius is only a dream, but organising or attending accommodate 20 to 5 000 delegates. Other impressive
an event in paradise, is much easier than you think. With venues include the International Conference Centre in
so many luxury venues on the island, it’s no wonder Grand Bay which can accommodate 600 people, and
Mauritius has become such a popular MICE (Meetings, the Freeport Exhibition Centre in Mer Rouge that can
Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) destination. comfortably cater for up to 1 000 delegates, definitely
Especially for South Africans Mauritius is the ideal large enough for most businesses considering a
MICE destination, with no visas required (just a valid corporate event in Mauritius. In addition, many of
passport), frequent flight schedules and close proximity Mauritius’ hotels have the facilities to cater for up to
– you won’t find any better reasons to choose Mauritius 800 delegates.
as your next meetings venue.
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Mauritius plays host to many international trade shows
Create a memory-making event for employees by and exhibitions every year. Some of the well-known
choosing a meetings venue in Mauritius. Many ones include the Indian Ocean Ports and Logistics;
hotel resorts around the island offer unprecedented the WEM (Wedding Exhibitions Mauritius); the FEM
meeting packages, which will ensure more productivity (Food Exhibitions Mauritius); and the Exhibition
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no matter how big or small.
of hotel accommodation, Mauritius is becoming even
more accessible to many businesses for this type of
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Perhaps the number one reason to choose Mauritius So, go ahead, book your next conference or incentive
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activities can range from a sailing tour to the coral reefs to discover a friendly face and behind each smile lies
of the west, hiking-canyoneering and rock climbing in the promise of a distinctive experience. Mauritius is
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Mauritius offers lush white
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Mauritius offers business
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style. And especially for South
Africans, it is an ideal incentive
destination – with no visas
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Victoria Falls and Zambia are
very popular as an incentive
destination. Zambia, described
as the “real Africa”, is less than
a two-hour flight from South
Africa, which makes it an ideal
destination of distinction for
incentive groups; and Victoria
Falls offers an incentive
package that would challenge
anyone and everyone.
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