Don’t burst your (bio) bubble! The term ‘bio-bubble’ is one that we have heard much more frequently in the past year than ever before, and with good reason; creating a zone of safety that ensures any risks of contracting Covid-19 are mitigated as far as possible has provided the necessary means for business continuity for many venues and service providers. In this special instalment, Meetings hears from some of the top venues and destinations across South Africa on how they’re safeguarding their bio-bubbles: 09 Fancourt 10 Spier Hotel 11 Westin Cape Town
Located just outside George, in the foothills of the Outeniqua Mountains on South Africa’s Garden Route, Fancourt is a safe base for teams to meet, think and strategise.
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here’s no doubt that Covid-19 has dramatically changed the MICE space, with venues having to adapt and evolve at a staggering pace. Peter Dros, sales and marketing director of Fancourt, believes that the estate is well placed to meet the needs and requirements of MICE clients in 2021: “The days of spending eight hours indoors at a conference or event are over. Organisers are actively looking for venues that offer an indoor/outdoor flow, flexible configurations that meet social distancing requirements, and spacious grounds for al fresco events.” In fact, the Fancourt estate might be the perfect ‘bubble’ for your meeting or event. Strict safety protocols (such as masks, health screening and sanitising) are firmly in place;
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DISCOVER A SAFE BASE ON THE GARDEN ROUTE the extensive grounds offer plenty of scope for outdoor events, relaxation and fresh-air fun; and the spacious conference venues can deliver practical, seamless and socially distanced conferences (big or small) with ease. Even better? Delegates can explore the 613 ha estate, including nature trails, bike paths, an award-winning spa and a selection of restaurants – perfect for those who want to relax post-conference, or are ready to get
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out and explore. The Fancourt team is also on hand to book big five game drives, boat cruises on the Knysna lagoon, an unforgettable beach braai, and, of course, a challenging round of golf on one of the estate’s championship golf courses, Montagu and Outeniqua. Ticking all of the boxes for safety-conscious travellers, Fancourt feels a world away from the stresses and strain of everyday life. A beautiful, safe bubble on the Garden Route.
