Share the experience
Restaurants and conference venues
“Avianto is an amazing venue, and coupled with amazing staff, it made for a really fun day in the sun.”Joanna Evans from InnStaff | Staff picnic held at Avianto on 18 November 2011
“The staff are exceptional. The food was mouth-watering, delicious, excellent. Well done, Avianto!”
Melissa Robberts from Intiem magazine | Function held at Avianto on 23 November 2011
“Thank you for the excellent service – all our expectations were exceeded. Be assured of our loyal support in future.”
PJ Smit from Performance Development Interactive | Conference held at Avianto on 8 and 9 December 2011
“Avianto is a very special place. We will definitely be returning whenever the opportunity arises! Our thanks to the chef for a very memorable dinner.”
Jill Collins (bride’s mom) | Wedding at Avianto on 2 December 2011
“Everything was excellent.”
Elsie from Nedbank | Conference held at Avianto on 30 November 2011
"The venue is stunning and the food and service excellent!"
Rudine Bekker | The Forum Underground Dinner in May 2011
A huge thank you for the highly professional service – from the day we started liaising with you until we parted last night, we only experienced service excellence. Compliments to the chefs and kitchen staff – the food was amazing and everyone enjoyed your fabulous venue."
Lien Duvenage | Citadel event at The Forum, Turbine Hall in October 2011
"Firstly, thank you SO MUCH for the stunning event last night! Turbine Hall was just awesome! The food superb, the service excellent. You and your team were SO accommodating and welcoming!
Maria Ryder | Effervescents event at The Forum, Turbine Hall in December 2011
Big events and concert venues
“From the electric crowd to the on-stage visuals, the concert was everything we expected but more. It was amazing! Thank you!”
Gary Gossman | Kings of Leon Concert @ FNB Stadium (Soccer City)
“Just a note of thanks for the very enjoyable tour the 30 members of Computershare were privileged to take. Simphiwe kept us laughing and entertained all the way!”
Bruce McDonald from Computershare | FNB Stadium (Soccer City) tour
“My wife, children and overseas guests had a fantastic experience. The lady who ran the tour was excellent, very knowledgeable and extremely attentive. The stadium was in spectacular condition and is a true credit to South Africa.”Craig
McRobert from Standard Bank | FNB Stadium (Soccer City) Tour
“Mercedes-Benz was extremely happy with the event. The overseas guests said that it was one of the best launches (if not the best) in the world. They said that the venue was excellent, and the basement was fantastic for the reveal. They said the 3D presentation, lounge and hospitality area upstairs were just perfect and the stadium tour was great. They were very complimentary about the overall venue, the catering and your commitment to making sure that everything ran smoothly!
Graham from Mercedes-Benz | Launch event at FNB Stadium (Soccer City)
“We would like to extend our thanks to you and your team for hosting our VIP event in the SMSA private suite at Soccer City. The venue provided an exquisite setting. Thank you for your polished professional service.”
Heidi Duminy from HeidiVine Communications and Events | VIP dinner event at FNB Stadium (Soccer City)
Seminar and meeting venues
"It has been a great pleasure working with The Forum this year. Your commitment, dedication and time are greatly appreciated."
Andrew Human | The Loerie Awards Judging Week and Seminar held at The Forum, Turbine Hall in July 2011
"I have just heard from my client [Microsoft] regarding the function held at your venue. They have advised that the food was great, as was the venue. Thank you so much for looking after them.”
Gugulethu Buthelezi | Microsoft event held The Campus, Turbine Hall in September 2011
Conference venues
“The venue was perfect, the food excellent, plenty of parking. We received help from everyone, even the guards outside were super.”
Carly Massimiani | 11th Annual Industrial Psychology Conference held at the CSIR International Convention Centre
“It was an absolute pleasure to hold our annual exhibition at CSIR ICC. From start to finish it was credit to your venue and smiling welcoming staff. Nothing was too much trouble for anyone. The food was out of this world…”
Allyson Williams | Africa Conference Directory exhibition | CSIR International Convention Centre
“Thank you for responding perfectly to the brief. Your attention to detail, and friendly, willing and capable attitude is notable. It was a pleasure to work with you.”
Berenice Lue| US Department of State and Joint Services visit| CSIR International Convention Centre
“The compliments for the food keep on coming in. Please convey my appreciation and compliments to all the relevant people on an excellent menu and great food served. And, of course, as always, the very best and friendly service!”
Geraldine Schoeman | Defence, Peace, Safety and Security Excellence Awards Gala Dinner | CSIR International Convention Centre
“You have the best staff you could ever ask for! Your front-desk ladies were so amazingly helpful, you just had to look at them and it was done. Your AV team was excellent. Everyone was raving about the food, compliments to your chefs!”
Nomsa Mahlangu | Armscor Military Information and Communication Symposium of South Africa | CSIR International Convention Centre