Durban was recently rated by a US-based convention publication as amongst the world s 10 best conference destinations. During ICEM-15, the information desk at the ICC and your hotel s concierge will always be available to assist you with information on, for example, places to visit and appropriate means of transport, and most of the hotels provide safes in which to lock up your valuables while you are away from your room. In general the country enjoys a sunny climate all year round. Cape Town and the southernmost part of Western Cape has a Mediterranean-type climate, with mild, changeable winters, when most of the rainfall occurs, and a warm to hot summer. The winters in the interior are dry and warm, although it may get chilly at night.
Summers are hot with more frequent rain.
Casual clothing will be permitted for all conference sessions, with smart-casual attire being appreciated for the banquet. Shops open from 08.00 to 16.30 Mondays to Fridays and from 08.30 - 12.30 on Saturdays, although in the main centres, opening hours are likely to be longer. Hours may vary from province to province . Apart from international airlines, and domestic airlines that operate between the main cities, charter services are also available. Inter-city luxury coaches link the major centres with daily services throughout the country, while travel companies offer a variety of coach tours around the country.