Why visit South Africa on Business?
With a worldwide selection of destinations, why should the business tourist consider the option of South Africa? We have listed the 10 main reasons for visiting South Africa on business. Some of them are about practicality, others about sheer indulgence.

1) Good weather
2) World class accommodation
3) World class conference & events facilities
4) Excellent cuisine and wine
5) Value for money
6) Out of the ordinary conference venues
7) Lots to do for the non conferencing delegate
8) Friendly people
9) Safari and sport excursions
10) Active lifestyle

Time Differences
South Africa operates two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time throughout the year, making it an hour ahead of Central European Winter Time, seven hours ahead of Eastern Standard Winter Time and seven hours behind Australian Central Time.

Getting there
OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg International Airport) is the major airport in South Africa and is the hub for 45 airlines from all five continents. Flights from Europe are generally overnight and just a sleep away - an aperitif, dinner, sound sleep, and a good breakfast - and voila, you're in South Africa! The direct flights between the USA and Johannesburg or Cape Town are about 15 hours, and flights between London and Johannesburg take about 12 hours.