ACCOMMODATION
The conference will be hosted at the Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre, Swakopmund, Namibia.
- Standard Single room @ N$ 1,729-57 per room per night BB. The rate includes a Full English breakfast, 15% VAT and a 2% Tourism levy
- Standard Twin/Double room @ N$ 2,136-52 per room per night BB. The rate includes a Full English breakfast, 15% VAT and a 2% Tourism levy
Contact person for booking accommodation at the Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre:
- Brigitte Cloete (Reservationist) Email: swakres@legacyhotels.co.za Tel: +264 64 410 5200
The closest airport to the resort is Walvis Bay Airport (Rooikop). Airport transfers from Walvis Bay airport are available and can be arranged directly with the hotel (N$ 400-00 p/Person per trip).
Take note: The IBC is not involved in delegates’ travel and accommodation arrangements, and delegates are responsible for their travel and accommodation arrangements at their hotel and airline.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RESORT
The old Swakopmund Station Building was declared a National Monument in 1972. It came back to life in 1994 when the Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre was built, combining history with fine Namibian hospitality, luxury and comfort.
This centrally situated, beautiful hotel features a Casino, hairdresser, gym, car rental and cinema to ensure a memorable stay.
Most of the hotel’s 90 rooms and suites overlook the garden courtyard, and the conferencing facilities can accommodate up to 350 delegates.
The elegant Platform One Restaurant offers a wonderful selection of A La Carte dishes and a speciality Buffet with an array of mouth-watering choices and an extensive wine list.
The Mermaid Casino also features state-of-the-art slot machines, poker, blackjack, and roulette tables.
THINGS TO DO
Swakopmund has numerous activities that delegates and partners can book. Some of the more popular activities are:
- Quad Biking
- Casino on complex
- Gymnasium on complex
- Dune Boarding
- Living Desert Tour
- Camel Rides
- Cultural and Township Tours
- Marine Cruise
- Fishing