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This page is being updated. We invite your news releases Mailto:africa@dowco.com   For ATA members and guests seeking accommodation in advance of, or for an extended stay following the Congress, here is an overview courtesy of the Cape Town Tourism. Much more by way of detail is on their web site (below). Scroll for a partial listing of hotels and guest homes; more will be added as information arrives. R3,000,000 TURNAROUND FOR 'CAPE TOWN HOTELS' GROUP The Tulbagh & Palm Garden Hotels, part of the Cape Town Hotels Group, have recently undertaken to completely refurbish both Hotels due to the increase in tourism in Cape Town, people returning to the CBD and to pre-empt the opening of the Cape Town Convention Centre. Set in the heart of the CBD, The Tulbagh Hotel started Phase 1 of the upgrade in 2002. This consisted of upgrading the rooms, creating an open plan lounge & bar leading onto the sidewalk terrace & turning the duplex Suites into self-catering apartments, ideal for long staying guests. Phase 2 will include a pool and recreation area that will involve turning the entire ground floor on its axle. All this is part of the Groups R3,000,000 project. "Cape Town Council & Tourism bodies have done a tremendous job to bring people back to the City Centre & indeed Cape Town itself & we are in the process of upgrading our own Hotels to fall in line with the City's restoration." comments Sagren Naicker, Group Operations Manager.  Add to that the fact that the Hotel is +- 5 minutes stroll to the Cape Town International Convention Centre and it makes sense to inject this investment. As part of the new Staff team, David van Wyk has recently been appointed as Rooms Division Manager for The Tulbagh.  The Palm Garden Hotel in Sea Point has already completed its 'mock-up' room for its own R1,000,000 refurbishment. Shawn Mc Taggart, General Manager, assures the industry & guests that the Palm Garden will not lose any of its charm in the refurbishment. "It will simply be lighter, brighter and more in keeping with Cape Towns 'seaside ambience." states Mc Taggart. Not only will the Hotel itself be upgraded but so has the Palms facilities. The nightly entertainment presently ranges from Blues Evenings, Piano Concertos to Calypso & African music. Following in line with the new look, the Executive Chef has created a Sunday Lunch buffet, "East meets West" to challenge the most hardened food critic by introducing specialities not seen before at The Palm. Guests will be invited to complimentary after lunch Tea, Coffee and scones in the Palms Victorian style lounge should they book the Sunday lunch as from the 27th April.   The choice is yours... A myriad of welcoming places await you on your arrival in Cape Town - to suit all your accommodation needs or preferences, or, simply, your heart's desires. Hotels abound, from large, well-known international names, situated in the heart of the city, to more exclusive, personalised establishments hidden far from the madding crowd. The city's growth into one of the world's most popular destinations has given birth to a culture of hospitality and service, sensed in both esteemed Five Star favourites and in smaller bed & breakfasts. Your budget won't be a limitation, because the city offers a range of choices to please both soul and pocket. Cape Town has also gained a glowing reputation for backpacker accommodation and services, offering dozens of comfortable, but affordable, self-catering or fully-catered youth hostels. You can also choose the convenience of renting "a place of your own" during your stay in Cape Town. The city's many holiday accommodation specialists - for short or long term rentals - have a comprehensive range of homes on their books, from family-sized houses to stylish city lofts and modern, sea-facing apartments. Cape Sun Inter-Continental Hotel The Cape Sun Inter-Continental is conveniently located in the heart of Cape Town, within walking distance to art galleries, shopping centers and places of historical interest. The hotel is a short 3 minute drive away from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, with a free Imperial shuttle service. The Cape Sun Inter-Continental hotel is approximately half an hour's drive from the Cape Town International Airport, and less than 45 minutes to all of the major wine routes. The Cape Sun Inter-Continental hotel is the proud recipient of the Professional Management Review (PMR) 1998 Golden Arrow Award for best conference and exhibition venue, as well as the PMR 1998, as well as the PMR 1998 Silver Arrow Award for Best Corporate Hotel. Brief description Soaring 32 floors into the African skies, with majestic views of Table Mountain, or the bustling harbor and Robben Island, the Cape Sun Inter-Continental Hotel offers traditional Cape hospitality of the highest standard. The Hotel not only offers you superb deluxe service, but also offers exceptional banqueting and conference facilities. More than 1000 square m of meeting space is available with eight individual rooms ranging in size from 30 square m to 624 square m. Other special features include a projection room, a pull-down cinemascope, health club with sauna, a fully equipped gym and plunge pool, valet, a laundry and a dry-cleaning service. Accommodation consists of large elegantly furnished bedrooms and attractive lounge areas with breathtaking views of Table Mountain or the harbor. Elegantly furnished bedrooms overlook the majestic Table Mountain or Cape Town's fascinating harbor. All rooms have private bathrooms, refreshments centers, telephones, radios, color television sets with local channels, M-near and pay per view movie channels, tea and coffee making facilities and individually controlled climate control. Bedroom configuration 334 Elegant standard bedrooms 14 Beautifully refurbished executive rooms 16 Luxurious Suites 4 Presidential Suites Facilities . International Business Center . Valet , laundry and dry cleaning service . Imperial Car rental and VIP Limousine service . Complimentary shuttle service to Waterfront . Health club, complete with spa baths, saunas, gym and plunge pool . Access to shopping complex via the Hotel's basement concourse Food and Beverage: The hotel offers superb food & beverage facilities, comprised of the following: Palm Court Lounge- This coffee Lounge is situated on the ground floor of the Hotel. It serves light lunches as well as cakes and delicacies. The lounge is the center of attraction on the ground floor, with its relaxed atmosphere and pleasant decor. Riempies Restaurant- The restaurant is also situated on the ground floor and boasts various popular Cape Malay dishes, a type of cuisine renowned within Cape town. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and offers a buffet. A delectable a 'la carte menu is also available as an alternative. Noon Gun Bar - This cocktail bar is open from 11h00 until late, and offers excellent cocktails as well as international and local beers and wines. Room Service. We offer a 24 hour service and a menu comprised of quality meals prepared with extra time and care. Cape Sun Inter-Continental Cape Town Strand Street 8001 Cape Town, South Africa Tel: +27 21 488 5100 Fax: +27 21 423 8875 E-mail: capesun@interconti.com Cape Town Tourism: http://www.cape-town.org Cape Town Luxury Hotels Alphen Hotel 985 - 1535 ZAR Best Western Cape Suites Hotel 510 - 1070 ZAR, Foot of Table Mountain. Cape Grace Hotel - Waterfront 27-21-410 7100 Hotel, Fax 27-21-419 7622 cghres@iafrica.com. Voted as top world hotel by Conde Nast (certain classes) Cape Sun Inter-Continental Congress Headquarters hotel. City Center Colona Castle Manor House Congress Special Perched on the mountainside above the lake district of Sandvlei, Colona Castle has sweeping views of False Bay, from Table Mountain to Gordon's Bay and beyond. This intimate and comfortably elegant manor house of rare distinction, offers the discerning visitor a tranquil and luxurious retreat from which to explore the magnificent Cape Peninsula and the winelands." Situated: Lakeside. Fax: 021 788 6577, Tel: 021 788 8235 e-mail: colona@link.co.za , website: www.colonacastle.co.za Rates: ZAR580 - ZAR1295 (pppn sharing) French, English, German and Swahili is spoken Commodore Hotel - Waterfront. 27-21-415 1000 Hotel, 27-21-415 1100 Fax hrportsw@legacyhotels.co.za Dolphin Beach Hotel 495 - 965 ZAR Ellerman House 2400 - 3900 ZAR Golden Tulip Lord Charles Hotel 665 - 1485 ZA Holiday Inn Cape Town-Waterfront 538 - 1100 ZAR Marine Hermanus 1195 - 1650 ZAR Movenpick Hotel Arthur´s Seat 290 - 905 ZAR Peninsula All-suite Hotel 700 - 1210 ZAR Mount Nelson Hotel 3050 - 3895 ZAR President Hotel 888 - 1050 ZAR Table Bay Hotel 1517 - 3795 ZAR The Penthouse 3000 ZAR Victoria and Alfred - Waterfront 27-21-419 6677 Hotel, 27-21-419 8955 Fax res@vahotel.co.za Victoria Junction - Cape Town 27-21-418 1234 Hotel, 27-21-418 5678 Fax vicjunct@icon.co.za Vineyard Hotel - Claremont. 27-21-683 3044 Hotel, 27-21-683 3365 Fax hotel@vineyard.co.za Much more detail to come on this page and on the web site during our countdown to Congress week.   Don't miss "Love notes from Cape Town" by Selwyn Davidowitz   Guesthouses recommended by Mr. Davidowitz: Camps Bay Terrace - Camps Bay http://home.intekom.com/cbt/ Bluegum Hill Guesthouse, Green Point - http://www.bluegumhill.co.za/ Avanti Guesthouse - Sea Point http://www.avanti.co.za/ 30 Fiskaal Road, Camps Bay (see Portfolio Collection- below) Olafs Guesthouse, Sea Point http://www.olafs.co.za/ Glen Avon Lodge, Constantia http://www.glenavon.co.za/ The Portfolio Collection has been recommended as a sources of accomodation, not only in Cape Town, but in most of Southern Africa. http://www.portfoliocollection.co.za/country/subindex.htm     Relais Hotels South Africa Tel: (021) 423 1426 Fax: (021) 423 1439, E-mail:reception@relais.co.za, http://www.relaishotels.com Melanie van der Merwe, Sales & Marketing,