Business Meeting Venues In Durban And Umhlanga Rocks
South Africa

Sunny Durban offers both formal and relaxed settings, a friendly atmosphere and diverse attractions to keep everyone stimulated. Business and seminar meeting venues in Durban and Umhlanga Rocks can cater for both large and small functions with ease.Durban is popular year round because of its great climate and facilities - it is also a short connecting flight from Johannesburg (1 hour) and other major centres in South Africa. The location of the sophisticated King Shaka International Airport allows for quick highway access to Umhlanga Rocks and Durban city.The Durban harbour is Africa's busiest and supports a myriad of industries - the city is also well connected by road and rail links. Greater Durban enjoys a spacious setting and a magnificent coastline. Business meeting and seminar venues in Durban and Umhlanga Rocks can be found right on the extensive beachfront, in the city or in the lush suburbs.Durban is a leading tourist destination and well positioned in the national and international market place to host a wide variety of business functions. Many venues can provide a complete package which includes accommodation.

The Right Durban Conference Venue

Finding the best venue for your company requirements is all important. High income earners and executives will need a luxury venue and there are plenty in this region. Umhlanga Rocks seminar venues are especially upmarket and situated in sought after areas and at nearby golf estates.Entrepreneur Magazine's Recessionary Growth Seminar in November 2010 was held at the Protea Umhlanga Ridge. Apart from a full list of business and seminar meeting venues in Durban and Umhlanga Rocks, there is a diverse selection of alternative options over a wide area.Excellent high-rise and classic hotels in Durban provide top facilities for all kinds of business functions. They offer comprehensive packages to suit a variety of corporate needs, whether it's a great training venue near transport, food outlets and parking or a 5-star executive boardroom with cutting edge audio / visual equipment.

The 5-star Royal Hotel in the city is on of the sites for seminars and screenings during the Durban International Film Festival which is an annual event held in July.

Venue Ideas

Business meeting venues in Durban or Umhlanga Rocks seminar venues vary considerably. Much will depend on the number of people attending, the aim of the meeting and the preferred setting. Ample parking facilities are important in both areas.

Durban City Conference Venues

A few conference venues in the Durban city centre provide shuttle transport for delegates to the beachfront and attractions like The Gateway Theatre in Umhlanga.

Durban Beach Conference Venues

Durban in Mpumalanga, South Africa, also offers beach conference venues.
They are located at the Golden Mile or in Durban North and South Beach.
Southern Sun Elangeni
Protea Hotel Durban Edward
Tropicana Hotel

Umhlanga Rocks Beachfront Conference Venues

The Promenade in Umhlanga Rocks is the most sought after destination for a beachfront seminar with amazing Indian Ocean views. Umhlanga is only a 10 minutes drive north of the Durban city centre.
Protea Umhlanga
The Beverly Hills

Resort Venues

These properties usually offer great business meeting venues in Durban as well as many recreational activities - well suited to spousal packages or pre and post travel packages, but probably not suitable for serious meetings. Good rates are usually available in the low or shoulder season periods. There are excellent resort type venues in Umhlanga Rocks and further afield in the Drakensberg Mountains.

Golf Estates

These beautiful venues tend to attract business executives who require excellent services and facilities, golf enthusiasts and those looking for a good all-round classy setting. Golf estates usually have a variety of recreational activities and a spa. There are at least 6 estates around Durban and Umhlanga alone.

Suburban Conference Centre

Often located in scenic settings or near local attractions, these venues generally have convenient parking at no cost on the premises and work well if delegates are driving to their business meeting venue in Durban. Popular areas include Glenwood, Durban North, Berea, Morningside, Westville, Kloof and Hillcrest.

City Conference Centre / Convention Centre

These centres offer fewer distractions and work well when delegates need access to conferencing facilities and services (audio & visual, secretarial, internet). Moses Mabhida stadium and the Durban Exhibition Centre offer flexible facilities.Durban has one of the most advanced convention centres in the world - the ICC. A convention centre is especially suited to really big business meetings where delegates stay at a variety of hotels in the vicinity.
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