Majestic mountains, gorgeous sunset-hued vineyards, myriad sandy beaches and some of the best whale-watching on the planet  makes the Western Cape a domestic and international business and leisure tourism magnet. It is a place of legendary hospitality and, after a vote of 45 million travelers, it is also home to TripAdvisor’s 2011 best global destination, Cape Town. Add world-class hotels and conferencing facilities to the mix, and the region easily claims the MICE crown of South Africa.

Nicholas Barenblatt is the Group Marketing and Advertising Manager for the Protea Hospitality Group, which is the largest hospitality company on the African continent with more than 130 hotels in eight countries.