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One of the most famous sites in the Cape Winelands, the Spier estate near
Stellenbosch proudly offers world-class accommodation and conference facilities
in the beautiful setting of an historic 1000-hectare wine estate.
All of this is underscored by a serious commitment to sustainable business
practices and investment in South African arts and culture, making it the perfect
setting for Global South 2010. Spier is regarded as one of the world's top
responsible tourism destinations and through the hosting of wildlife awareness
projects on their estate, Spier has donated the use of land, water and electricity
to the Cheetah Outreach Project and to Eagle Encounters, a raptor rehabilitation programme.
The Spier Hotel was also the first luxury hotel in South Africa to win Fair
Trade in Tourism (South Africa) certification and Spier Wines are certified by
the Wine Industry Ethical Trade Association.
Spier's world class-four star hotel and conference venues, some of which are housed
in meticulously restored Cape Dutch buildings, are complemented by one of South Africa's
most comprehensive contemporary art collections. The luxurious hotel overlooks the
Helderberg Mountain range and lies besides the calming waters of the Eerste River.
A renowned conference venue, with a variety of options available - including a series
of eco-friendly bomas (semi-enclosed outdoor structures) for green conferencing - Spier
is a premier destination for business tourists looking for superb facilities, good
food and wine on an estate that offers rejuvenating rest and relaxation and inspiring
South African art.
Business tourism is a primary economic growth area for the Western Cape, and
Spier is perfectly situated to satisfy this sector of the market. Set in the shadows
of the Helderberg mountain range, and surrounded by vineyards and indigenous gardens,
Spier's conference centre is only 20 minutes from Cape Town International Airport
and 30 minutes from Cape Town.
For more information, please visit www.spier.co.za
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