We all love a good competition. So, if you need to rejuvenate your team at your next conference, why not add some fun team building activities? Not only do these activities add a fun element to any conference, but they bring out the creativity in your team.

We recently chatted to Royal Palm general manager, Simon Bailey, who commented – “As a city-based hotel and due to our location, we are uniquely positioned to compile a host of team building activities for our conferencing clients that really flip the traditional conference vibe on its head.”

Located directly across from Gateway Theatre of Shopping, in the heart of the Umhlanga New Town Centre, Royal Palm’s location allows for some of the following team building activities:

1. An Amazing Race: This race-around, action packed team building activity can be really great for larger groups as they select a team member to complete the task at hand to secure their next clue. Given Royal Palm Hotel’s location, this can easily be activated on foot with activities such as wave riding, bowling, arcade games and shopping, to name just a few.
2. Be the chef: Whether you like cooking or have zero skills in the kitchen, teams of three or four find themselves on the chopping block. They have to either prepare one course or one of the courses of a meal, for their colleagues. Under the watchful eye of executive chef, Guy Gorrie, and embracing their wine knowledge, “be the chef,” includes selecting an appropriate wine to accompany the dish.
3. Room Escape: This amazingly fun activity will find each team locked in a room where they will have to solve a number of clues, within a set period of time, to unlock the door. They will need to use all of their intellectual and lateral thinking to make it out before the clock runs out.
4. Green team building: Given the hotel’s proximity to the beach, your team can take part in a beach clean-up, helping to remove some the debris that constantly washes up on our beautiful beaches. Not only will this bond your team, but it will add a real sense of purpose to your next conference.

These are only some of the ideas that are available to you when you book your next conference at Royal Palm Hotel, so contact the team today on (031) 581 8000 or email events@royal-palm.co.za

We can all agree that weddings can be a rather stressful time. From the big elements down to the smallest detail, every bridal couple wants their day to be picture perfect. So why not choose a venue that will cater to your every need, and leave the details to the professionals at Royal Palm Hotel.

We recently chatted to Royal Palm Hotel Event Coordinator, Shireen Karamchand, and asked her for her top five reasons to host your wedding reception at Royal Palm Hotel…

1. Location: According to Karamchand, many brides want the convenience of being in the city, as this is easier for their guests, and cuts down on travel costs for those who come in from out of town. With Royal Palm’s location in the heart of the Umhlanga New Town Centre, and not far from King Shaka International Airport, it’s the perfect choice for a city wedding reception.
2. Accommodation: The Hotel itself offers a host of accommodation options, making sure that your out-of-town guests won’t have to drive on the night of your wedding, but simply take the elevator up to their rooms once the festivities are over.
3. The venue: Royal Palm Hotel is able to accommodate between 70 – 80 guests, and the neutral tones of the venue allows you to transform the space into the wedding you’ve always dreamt of!
4. On-site Team: Royal Palm Hotel has an on-site team ready and waiting to assist you with every detail of your wedding reception, from the décor set up, to the Executive Chef’s culinary prowess, and everything in-between, allowing you to truly enjoy your day.
5. Photographic sites: Whether you want a park setting or a beach setting to capture your wedding day memories, Royal Palm Hotel is close to Chris Saunders Park, The Umhlanga Beach promenade and The Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve, offering a host of stunning image backdrops.

Make sure Royal Palm Hotel is on your wedding venue shopping list, and allow their team to bring your dream wedding to life.