VENUE PROFILE: BOARDWALK CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT WORLD
AN ALL-ROUNDER
Sun International’s Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World remains one of the group’s prime properties. Meetings explores this gem of a venue.
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oardwalk Casino and Entertainment World is an attractive meetings destination in so many ways. Situated in Summerstrand, in the heart of Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World is equidistant from South Africa’s main city centres – Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. It offers four-star luxury accommodation in the form of the Boardwalk Hotel and is just a few minutes away from Hobie Beach, a Blue Flag beach. The venue is also home to some of Gqeberha’s best restaurants, and it hosts the only licensed casino in the city. Also situated on the premises is the newly developed Boardwalk Mall, which houses several local and international brands and is certain to thrill those in need of a spot of retail therapy. The first phase was launched in March, with phase two scheduled to open on 22 September 2022. The full mall will comprise 93 tenants.
AN EVENT ORGANISER’S PARADISE With seven unique and versatile spaces to choose from, event planners and organisers are spoilt for choice at Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World! There are several smaller meeting spaces on the property in the form of the Ironwood, Redwood, Stinkwood and Yellowwood rooms 1 and 2. These spaces are suited to more intimate sessions and training, as each venue is able to seat between 8 and 30 people. At 2 000 m2, the Tsitsikamma Room is a much larger space that can be repurposed and is divisible into four smaller venues. All venues are set up to adhere to Covid-19 regulations. The Boardwalk offers competitive half(R425 pp) and full-day (R495 pp) conference packages to suit your needs and budget. Guests at the Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World will also receive complimentary Wi-Fi and free parking. In addition, the venue provides state-of-the-art technology to give your event a professional, polished
look and feel, with a courteous banqueting team on standby to assist with your eventing requirements. And to ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible, all AV equipment is outsourced to a preferred supplier.
ADD-ONS AND ACTIVITIES Break out of the boardroom with a host of activities right on Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World’s doorstep. The award-winning Camelot Spa takes beauty treatment packages to the next level with a focus on holistic wellness experiences. Besides offering massage therapy as well as skin, body and beauty treatments, this relaxing spa in Port Elizabeth puts the spotlight on wellness and health. Adrenalin junkies can try their hand at sandboarding down one of the highest dunes in South Africa or take part in one of the mountain bike or trail runs on the Norm-Hudlin Trails. Those who have a love for nature and the outdoors will delight in the area’s flora and fauna. With its natural and unspoilt beauty, the Cape Recife Nature Reserve is not to be missed. For incredible views, Sardinia Bay is a must, while the Addo Elephant National Park offers close encounters with the world’s largest land mammal. For those hoping to relax on the green, the Humewood Links Golf Club is ideal. It is home to one of South Africa’s top golf courses, and just 10 minutes from the Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World.
A RESPONSIBLE VENUE Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World demonstrates environmentally responsible behaviour through: • Preventing pollution of the environment • Conserving the use of resources such as water and energy • Minimising waste generation • Preventing pollution of the environment • Conserving the use of resources such as water and energy • Minimising waste generation The venue demonstrates socially responsible behaviour through: • Supporting and applying the responsible gambling initiative • Getting involved in sustainable community projects that contribute to social upliftment • Creating business synergies that support local enterprises • Developing employees to maximise their potential through training • Protecting biodiversity and implementing a climate change response strategy
+27 (0)41 507 7777 Beach Road, Summerstrand,
conventions.boardwalk@suninternational.com
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, 6019
www.suninternational.com/boardwalk
www.theplanner.guru
MEETINGS l MAY/JUNE 2022 •
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