Premier Hotels & Resorts is redefining conferencing in South Africa with a portfolio that blends state-of-the-art facilities, prime locations, and authentic hospitality. From convention centres and airport hubs to coastal escapes, mountain retreats, and wildlife adventures, Premier offers venues that inspire collaboration and deliver unforgettable business events.
In today’s MICE (Meetings, Incentives,Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector, the venue is no longer just a physical space. It is an ecosystem where ideas take flight, strategies are forged, and collaboration thrives. It is also a stage where companies want their brand values and culture reflected back at their teams and clients.
This is where Premier Hotels & Resorts has found its niche. With a footprint that stretches across South Africa’s most iconic destinations — from airports to city centres, from mountains to coastlines — Premier has become a trusted name in business events. Their properties blend state-of-the-art conferencing facilities with authentic South African hospitality, positioning them as the partner of choice for organisers seeking both functionality and memorable delegate experiences.
The Premier Promise
What sets Premier apart is a simple but powerful philosophy: every conference is unique, and every event deserves precision, care, and a sense of place. Across their portfolio, four consistent pillars underpin their conferencing offer:
Strategic locations that ensure accessibility, whether for international arrivals at OR Tambo or intimate retreats at Sani Pass.
Versatile venues designed to accommodate everything from small executive meetings to multi-day conventions.
Experienced teams who manage logistics seamlessly, allowing organisers to focus on outcomes rather than details.
This philosophy resonates across each of their properties, giving event planners confidence that wherever they choose, the Premier standard remains consistent.
Flagship Conferencing Destinations
East London ICC + Premier Hotel East London
At the heart of the Eastern Cape’s business events sector lies the East London International Convention Centre (ELICC), managed in close collaboration with Premier. The facility offers expansive auditoriums, exhibition spaces, and breakaway rooms, making it the go-to destination for conventions, trade shows, and large-scale corporate gatherings.
The Premier Hotel East London complements this perfectly with on-site accommodation, smaller conference spaces, and a seamless integration of catering and service. Together, they provide a comprehensive solution for organisers who want the scale of a convention centre without losing the personalised service of a hotel team.
Premier Hotel Umhlanga
Perched above the Indian Ocean, Premier Hotel Umhlanga brings together coastal elegance and corporate sophistication. Its conference centre, with ocean views and natural light, sets a fresh tone for meetings. Just 20 minutes from King Shaka International Airport, this hotel is already proving a favourite for companies blending strategy sessions with team wellness.
Premier Resort Sani Pass
Sometimes the best ideas happen far away from boardrooms. Premier Resort Sani Pass, nestled in the Southern Drakensberg, offers conferencing facilities wrapped in mountain vistas. Delegates can step out of meetings and into nature, whether hiking, birdwatching, or enjoying the crisp air of
the highlands.
For leadership teams seeking focus, inspiration, and connection, Sani Pass offers something money cannot usually buy.
Premier Resort Cutty Sark, Scottburgh
On KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast, Premier Resort Cutty Sark brings the seaside to conferencing. With beach access, outdoor breakaway spaces, and relaxed interiors, it is tailor-made for year-end functions, incentive groups, and companies who want their meetings infused with coastal charm.
Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve
Few conferencing destinations in South Africa rival Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve. Situated near East London, this malaria-free reserve offers modern meeting rooms surrounded by wildlife. It is ideal for high-level strategy retreats, incentive trips, and events that demand exclusivity. Imagine ending a day of workshops with a sunset game drive, followed by a bush-themed gala dinner under the stars — that’s conferencing, reimagined.
Premier Hotel Cape Town
In Sea Point, just minutes from the CBD, Premier Hotel Cape Town offers event organisers the perfect balance between business and leisure. With multiple conference rooms, capacity for up to 120 guests, and sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, it is a venue that pairs professional infrastructure with Cape Town’s irresistible energy.
Premier Hotel OR Tambo & Premier Hotel Midrand
In Gauteng, Premier ensures convenience is king.
Premier Hotel OR Tambo sits just minutes from the airport and provides fully equipped meeting rooms for up to 720 delegates. Perfect for international guests flying in for quick meetings, it ensures global connections can happen with ease.
Premier Hotel Midrand bridges Johannesburg and Pretoria, offering convenient accessibility and modern conference spaces for up to 280 delegates.
Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna & Premier Hotel The Winkler, White River
Incentive travel and conferencing often overlap, and these two properties make that integration seamless.
The Moorings (Knysna), set on the banks of the beautiful Knysna lagoon, offers mid-sized conference capacity (around two hundred delegates), with opportunities for boat cruises and forest activities.
The Winkler (White River) sits near Kruger National Park, with space for three hundred delegates and easy access to safari excursions — a natural fit for incentive programmes and post-event tours.
More Than Meeting Rooms
Premier Hotels & Resorts understands that the modern delegate experience extends beyond presentations and agendas.
Catering with a local touch: Menus blend international favourites with South African flavours, creating a sense of connection with place.
Wellness & leisure: From rooftop pools to mountain trails, spa treatments to golf, Premier builds wellness into the event journey.
Custom packages: Flexible pricing and tailored event packages allow organisers to combine accommodation, catering, corporate events, team building and leisure into one seamless offering.
Future-Ready Conferencing
Looking ahead, Premier is investing in technology, sustainability, and wellness as key differentiators. Hybrid meeting capabilities are being enhanced across properties, ensuring events can connect with remote delegates effortlessly.
At the same time, Premier recognises that human connection remains at the heart of successful conferencing. By creating venues that foster collaboration and inspiration, the group is ensuring its facilities are not just places where people meet — they are places where
ideas thrive.
In an industry where the right venue can make or break an event, Premier Hotels & Resorts has carved out a reputation as one of South Africa’s most versatile and dependable conferencing partners. With properties that span the country’s most strategic and scenic destinations, they offer organisers not only the infrastructure and technology needed for professional events, but also the memorable settings that leave a lasting impression.
From the scale of East London ICC to the serenity of Mpongo’s bush, the ocean vistas of Umhlanga to the mountain retreat of Sani Pass, Premier proves that business events can be both productive and inspiring.
For planners seeking a trusted partner who understands the evolving needs of the MICE sector, Premier Hotels & Resorts is more than ready to take conferencing to the next level.
Fast Facts – Why Choose Premier?
Nationwide footprint across city, coast, mountain, and reserve.
Venues for 10 – 2100 delegates, from intimate boardrooms to convention centres.
Seamless packages combining accommodation, catering, team building and conferencing.
Incentive-ready with safari, coastal, and wellness add-ons.
Trusted partner with decades of hospitality expertise.
