"We are delighted at the grading, not only because of the commitment to service excellence but which underpins our commitment as an independent hotel group to the sustainability of the Tourism Industry in South Africa," says Premier Hotel Group MD Samuel Nassimov. Premier Hotels, which has 10 hotels throughout South Africa, manages the ELICC.
Positioned on East London's Esplanade the ELICC is only a 15 minute drive from the East London Airport, the Industrial Development Zone and all major industries, and offers a fresh Eastern Cape alternative to the Business Tourism sector, both locally and internationally.
Within less than a year, the ELICC has won an award as Best Conference Venue in the Eastern Cape, has hosted a boxing world title fight and various conferences. Facilities at the ELICC include a 650-seater auditorium, an exhibition floor and a major hall capable of seating 850 ball-room style and 2 200 cinema-style as well as boardrooms, restaurants and kitchens.
The ELICC's specialised services incorporate audio visual equipment, drop down screens, crestron touch panel interfaces, IT services and digital signage while top flight accommodation is located at the adjacent Premier Hotel ELICC and Premier Hotel Regent.
