sun interantional event - discover south africa presentation

21 January 2010 - Istanbul

Facts & Figures

• Population 49 millions

79 % Africans - 9 main ethnic groups

9 % Europeans

8 % Colored

3 % Indians/ Asian

• Area 1.220.000 km2 – nearly twice the size of Turkey

• Provinces 9

• Capitals Pretoria - Administrative

Cape Town - Legislative

Bloemfontein - Judicial

Johannesburg the Financial hub

Why propose and sell S.A.

• Relatively ‘New’ tourism destination

• World in one country – combinations of landscapes, people, history and culture offer the traveler a unique experience

• Ideal for all travellers and segments : individual travellers, honeymooners, families, leisure groups, incentives, conventions and congresses

• Easy air access : only 9 – 11 hours flight and no jet lag

• First rate infrastructures, combined with African experience and atmosphere

Facts & Figures

• Coastline 3.000 km

• Oceans Atlantic and Indian

• Languages 11 official – English is mostly spoken

• Currency Rand (ZAR) TRY 1.00 = R 5.07USD 1.00 = R 7.38EURO 1.00 = R 10.63

• International Airports : - Johannesburg- Durban- Cape Town

Why propose and sell S.A.

• Opposite seasons and favourable climate all year round

• Good value for money – great shopping and entertainment

• Excellent cuisine and renowned South African wine

• Limited Formalities - valid passport: 2 blank pages 30 day visa

• Malaria restricted to Kruger Park and Kwa Zulu Natal

• South Africans renown for their hospitality and friendliness

• 2010 World Cup will generate awareness to visit

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Sun International

• Leader in the Hospitality industry, founded in 1978 and quoted in the JSE

• 17 Hotels and 17 casino’s in Southern Africa

• 6,500 employees

• Ideal for all segments of travelers

• Over 35 Convention / meeting venues – capacities from 10 up to 6,000 people

• Price / quality ratio

Sun International

• 4 important elements that our properties are renown for:

- Position

- Atmosphere

- Luxury

- Service

Turkish Arrivals – S.A.

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Turkish arrivals 5.017 4.199 4.836 5.629 6.748 8.945

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S.I. - Turkey

• Sun International Italy has been responsible for this market : 1° July 2008 - committed to grow and support this market

• Revenue :

- FY 08 / 09 : + 45 % on previous FY- FY 09 / 10 : + 8 % (July-December)

• Main segments : Leisure groups & MICE

• Main travel areas : Cape Town, Sun City & Johannesburg - Zambia visa issue

• EMITT – present on S.A. stand organised by Embassy

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Cape Town - Western Cape

Cape Town

• Cape Town, the "Mother City", Considered as one of the most beautiful cities in the world

• 2° biggest city of South Africa

• Famous for 3 landmarks : Table Mountain, Robben Island and Cape Point

• The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in the heart of Cape Town's working harbor has become South Africa's most visited locality

• Recommended duration : 4 days +

The Table Bay Hotel 5*

• The best address in Cape Town, heart of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

• 329 rooms - All with views of either Table Mountain or the Bay of Cape Town

• 2 restaurants of which the famous Atlantic Restaurant

• Convention Centre with 4 venues, high-technological equipment

• Health Spa, sauna, gym and beauty centre, Swimming Pool (heated during the winter)

• Leading Hotels of the World

Do & See

• Cape of Good Hope Peninsula tour

• City Tour of Cape Town, visit up Table Mountain - by cableway

• Excursion to Robben Island

• Helicopter trip around Cape Town and Cape Point

• Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

• Beaches – Clifton, Camps Bay + Muizenberg

• Wine lands : Stellenbosch + Franschoek - some of the world's best wines are produced

• Shopping

Cape Town → Port Elizabeth750 km

Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

• The Garden Route

• Highlights- Hermanus : Whales (July to Nov)

- Knysna & Plettenberg bay : miles of sweeping, un spoilt golden beaches

- Oudsthoorn : Cango carves and ostriches

- Tsitzikama Forest

- Addo Elephant park + selection of Private Game Reserves – all Malaria Free

• Recommended duration: 3 to 5 days

Port Elizabeth → Durban40 minutes flight

Durban - KwaZulu-Natal

• Durban is South Africa’s 3° most populous city

• Major centre of tourism due to the city's warm subtropical climate and beaches – referred to as the Miami of S.A.

• Do & See : - City tour of Durban- uShaka Marine World- Botantical Gardens- Indian market- Beachfront stalls sell traditional arts and crafts

• Recommended duration: 1 to 2 days

Wild Coast Sun 3*

• 160 km south of Durban

• 336 rooms : ocean or garden view

• Choice of bars and restaurants

• Championship golf course

• Variety of sporting + leisure options

• Unique sea view casino

• Entire complex to undergo refurbishment – new facilities: completion early 2012

Sibaya Lodge 3*

• 12 km north of Durban

• 118 rooms

• Pool facilities with ocean views

• Casino in walking distance

• Extensive Convention & banqueting facilities

• 2° hotel to be developed

Do & See

• Drakensberg mountains – highest mountain range in S.A.

• Safari - Hluhluwe / Umfolozi Park - renowned for its white rhino conservation

• Shakaland – Zulu cultural village

• Diving along the Sodwana and Rocktail Bay coast

• Recommended duration : 2 to 3 days

Drakensberg

Durban → Nelspruit470 km

Swaziland

Swaziland

• The Kingdom of Swaziland, is a landlocked country

• Bordered by South Africa and to the east by Mozambique

• Swaziland is a small country, no more than 200 km north to south and 130 km east to west

• Visa’s get issued at Border

• Recommended stay : 1 night stop over

Royal Swazi Resort

• 3 hotels: - The Royal Swazi Spa : 4 star

149 rooms

- Ezulwini Sun : 3 star60 rooms

- Lugogo Sun : 3 star199 rooms

• Each with restaurants and respective swimming spools

• The Spa overlooks the Championship golf course

• Casino

National Park in S.A. + private game reserves

National Parks &Private Game Reserves

NATIONAL PARKS

• 2 Government organisations :

- S.A. National parks - 19 parks

- Kwa ZuluNatal parks -24 parks

• Travel with own car, organised tours - entrance fee

• Accommodation in rest camps – various options

PRIVATE GAME RESERVES

• Privately owned +- over 500 in S.A.

• Normally neighbouring National parks or inside the parks

• Capacity at each lodge limited

• Safaris on open land drovers, Luxurious and more expensive

Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park

• Kruger National Park, established 1898 to protect the wildlife of S.A. - offers an experience that ranks the best in Africa

• 350 km north-south & 60 km east-west

• The Big Five – Buffalo, Elephant, Leopard, Lion and Rhino

• 22 rest camps – camps have restaurants, shops etc

• Safaris : cars, open jeeps, coaches, day and night safaris, walking trails, etc

Private Game Reserves

• 15 concessions given to private game reserves within Kruger

• Majority bordering with the Kruger

• Lodges are small + luxurious offering a personalized service and attention

• All safaris are done in open jeeps accompanied by rangers

• Rates are higher: all meals & 2 game drives are included in daily rate

• Recommended stay : 2 to 4 days – ideal mix: Kruger and a private game reserve

Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga

• KMIA Airport – flights linked from Cape Town and Johannesburg

• Mpumalanga is one of South Africa’s top tourist destinations.

• Known as "Paradise Country": Mountains, panoramic passes, valleys, rivers, waterfalls and forests characterize the landscape.

• Do & See : - Bylde River Canyon : 3° largest canyon in the world- Pilgrims Rest : 1873 alluvial gold was discovered- God’s Window- Bourkes Luck Potholes- Three Rondavels – and numerous waterfalls

• Recommended stay : 1 or 2 nights

Kruger → Johannesburg360 km

Johannesburg - Gauteng

• Biggest & most populated city of S.A. - 2° biggest in Africa after Lagos

• The financial and economic heart of South Africa

• Do & See : - Apartheid Museum- Gold reef city- Soweto and Nelson Mandela museum- And not to miss the Shopping malls

• Recommended stay : 1 or 2 nights

Pretoria – Tswane Council

Pretoria – Tswane Council

• Administrative Capital of South Africa

• 40 km from Johannesburg

• Pretoria is also well known for its jacaranda trees that flower in spring

• Do & See : - Union Buildings –South African presidency- Cullinan Diamond mine- Voortrekker Monument

• Recommended stay : ½ or 1 day or stop over en route to Sun City

Johannesburg → Sun City170 km

Sun City Resort

• Africa’s Kingdom to pleasure & premier holiday resort - offering a multitude of activities & unique stay

• 4 world-class hotels:

The PALACE 5* deluxe 338 roomThe CASCADES 5* 243 roomsThe SUN CITY MAIN 4* 340 roomsThe CABANAS 3* 380 rooms

• Ideal for all types of travellers : individual clients, families, golfers, leisure groups to large Incentive groups or Conventions

• The Palace Hotel – Leading Hotels of the World

Do & See

• Valley of the Waves with selection of sport + fun activities

• 2 world famous golf courses : Gary Player and Lost City

• Safari Pilansberg & hot air ballooning (Malaria Free)

• Elephant back Safaris and Interaction with the Elephants

• Cultural Village + Kwena Crocodile Farm + Botanical gardens

• Tennis, horse riding, quad bikes, cycling, health spa and gym

• Relax and tanning at swimming pools

• Shopping - gambling at the Casino

Convention Facilities

• 28 Convention Venues at the Resort

• State-of-the-art audio & visual equipment available

• Team of expertise to assist and support each event

• Team building activities / events : personalised to suite client

• Gala and Theme evenings – can cater for any requests

Zambia :Victoria Falls

Zambia: Victoria Falls

• 1 hour and 20 min flight from Johannesburg to Livingstone – daily flights SAA + BA

• The Victoria Falls - one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the world

• A spectacular sight on the Zambezi River, bordering Zambia and Zimbabwe

• Largest Waterfall in the world : 1,708 m wide & 108 m high,

• In 1855 David Livingstone, was first European explorer to see the Victoria Falls

• Visa required by Turkish citizens: 30 days

The Falls Resort

• 10 Km from Livingstone airport

• The resort is composed of 2 hotels:

The ROYAL LIVINGSTONE 5* deluxe 173 roomThe ZAMBESI SUN 4* 212 rooms

• The Hotels which closest to the Falls

• Giraffes, zebras and monkeys are permanent guests

• S.I. guests have free access to visit the Falls

• Conference Centre with selection of venues

The Royal Livingstone 5*

• 173 Rooms : 17 edifices along the Zambesi River - all face the gardens and the majestic river

• Guests have a butler service from 7h00 to 23h00

• Floating platform ideal for afternoon tea or cocktails

• A la carte restaurant

• Swimming pool with spectacular view

• The Royal Spa, massages in private gazebo along the Zambesi

• Unique “Out of Africa” atmosphere and experience

Zambesi Sun 4*

• The Zambezi Sun, located on the edge of the eastern cataract of the Victoria Falls

• 210 rooms – ethnic architecture, bright mosaics : afro chic style

• 3 restaurants and live music in evening

• Swimming pool

• Ideal for clients looking for a more informal ambience

Do & See

• Flight over the Falls in helicopter or micro light

• Activities on the Zambezi River: - Rafting- Extreme Jet Boating- Kayaking, canoeing and fishing- Cruise on the Zambezi River

• Elephant back Safaris

• Visit to Livingstone Island, water level permitting

• Journey and dinner on The Royal Livingstone Express Train

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Conclusion

• Other Sun International properties

- Botswana, Gaborone: Gaborone Sun 4*

- Namibia, Windhoek: Kalahari Sands 4*

- Nigeria, Lagos: Federal Palace 5*

Conclusion

• Advantageous periods:

- The Table Bay : 08 Jan to 21 Jan 01 May to 31 Aug

(2010 : Excluding 25 May to 17 Jul)01 Dec to 17 Dec

- Sun City Resort : 03 Jan to 17 Dec – Mid Week01 Dec to 17 Dec(Excluding days of Nedbank

Golf)

• Interline Rates available

Via Meravigli, 1620123 Milano

Tel : +39 02 80583096

E-mail : marketing@suninternational.it

Lidia MartinuzziLucrezia Fisher

2010 FIFA World Cup

SOUTH AFRICA

11 June to 11 July

Match Schedule

• 11 June: Opening – Johannesburg Soccer City

• 11-25 June: Group Matches

• 26-29 June: Round of 16

• 2 & 3 July: Quarter finals

• 6 & 7 July: Semi finals

• 10 July: 3° e 4° Place

• 11 July: Final – Johannesburg Soccer City