{"id":237370,"date":"2022-09-16T18:27:22","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T16:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=121529"},"modified":"2022-09-16T18:27:22","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T16:27:22","slug":"kzn-south-coast-to-host-the-conservation-symposium-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/kzn-south-coast-to-host-the-conservation-symposium-in-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"KZN South Coast to host The Conservation Symposium in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1 \">\n<aside id=\"republication_tracker_tool-2\" class=\"republication_tracker_tool clearfix\">\n<h5 class=\"adtitle\">Republish for Free<\/h5>\n<div class=\"license\">\n<p><button name=\"Republish This Story\" id=\"cc-btn\" class=\"republication-tracker-tool-button\">Republish This Story<\/button><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"license\" rel=\"noreferrer license noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/4.0\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kzn-south-coast-to-host-the-conservation-symposium-in-2022.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kzn-south-coast-to-host-the-conservation-symposium-in-2022.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"message\">\n<p>Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/aside>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=121530\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"199\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-121530 size-thumbnail lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kzn-south-coast-to-host-the-conservation-symposium-in-2022.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-121530 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kzn-south-coast-to-host-the-conservation-symposium-in-2022.jpg\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"199\">Home to rich biodiversity across land and sea, the KZN South Coast has been chosen for The Conservation Symposium which welcomes environmentally focused delegates from 31 October to 5 November. This is the first time the KZN South Coast has hosted the event, entrenching the region as a top MICE and events destination.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to announce the venues for this year\u2019s Conservation Symposium; Premier Resort Cutty Sark and Dream Hotel Blue Marlin in Scottburgh. Located just 1.4km from each other, these venues will be the centre of our Conservation Symposium, allowing our attendees to enjoy a slice of beautiful KZN South Coast before, during or after the symposium,\u201d commented event organiser, Freyni du Toit.<\/p>\n<p>The Conservation Symposium is hosted by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife in partnership with the University of KwaZulu-Natal, WildOceans, WildTrust, Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), CapeNature, Nature Environment and Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF) and the Environmental Law Association (ELA).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are so excited to be welcoming some 250 delegates to The Conservation Symposium which will be held at The Premier Resort Cutty Sark and Blue Marlin Hotel,\u201d commented Phelisa Mangcu, CEO of South Coast Tourism and Investment Enterprise (SCTIE). \u201cThis serves the dual purpose of highlighting the KZN South Coast as a key events destination, while celebrating the amazing conservation efforts and environmental significance of the region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Some of the KZN South Coast\u2019s ecologically significant sites and events include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Three Marine Protected Areas at Aliwal Shoal, Protea Banks and Trafalgar supporting a variety of marine species with Aliwal Shoal home to a number of the highly-endangered shortfin devil rays;<br \/>\u2022 Six Blue Flag beaches \u2013 the highest number in the province \u2013 with two honoured for 20 and 10 years of care;<br \/>\u2022 Several nature reserves and game reserves home to diverse wildlife and birdlife;<br \/>\u2022 Two gorges \u2013 Oribi Gorge and Umtamvuna Gorge \u2013 that create an expansive biome supporting sensitive natural life;<br \/>\u2022 The Red Desert, the world\u2019s smallest desert;<br \/>\u2022 The Mzamba Fossils and Petrified Forest \u2013 trees which were washed downriver and deposited in the area millions of years ago with marine fossil beds exposed along reefs near the Mzamba River;<br \/>\u2022 The annual Sardine Run which is the planet\u2019s greatest biomass migration; and<br \/>\u2022 The annual migration of Humpback whales.<\/p>\n<p>SCTIE, which is the tourism and investment arm of Ugu District Municipality in the KZN South Coast, is dedicated to promoting economic growth through innovation, investments and tourism. By hosting such high-profile events, SCTIE is welcoming new visitors to the area while also attracting new investment.<\/p>\n<p>To facilitate MICE events, SCTIE launched the innovative Meeting Planner Guide at the Meetings Africa exhibition in Johannesburg earlier this year. This comprehensive guide is a one-stop directory for all business conferences, meetings, team building and accommodation requirements. It consists of a detailed list of existing MICE venues, teambuilding activities on offer, and relevant contact information.<\/p>\n<p>The Conservation Symposium, which is a platform to facilitate the sharing of ideas and solutions to contemporary conservation issues in Africa, will open with a welcome ceremony at the Blue Marlin Hotel on Sunday, 30 October. In between networking and talks, delegates will also be hosted on various tours that showcase the KZN South Coast\u2019s many eco-friendly and sustainable initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>This will include a frogging tour of the wetlands from Crocworld Conservation Centre and guided walks in nature reserves including TC Robertson Nature Reserve and Vernon Crookes; snorkelling in a Marine Protected Area; a hike along part of the Umzumbe River Trail, a Green Flag Trail and viewing wild Cape Vultures at the Oribi Vulture Viewing Hide as well as a visit to Ntelezi Msani Heritage Centre.<\/p>\n<p>To find out more about The Conservation Symposium, visit www.conservationsymposium.com. Tickets are available at https:\/\/conservationsym2022.dryfta.com\/16274620761\/calendar\/register-to-attend. To book, visit https:\/\/conservationsym2022.dryfta.com\/16274620761\/accommodation.<\/p>\n<p>For more on other upcoming events, download the free \u2018Explore KZN South Coast\u2019 app from Google Play and Apple stores; visit the \u2018South Coast Tourism\u2019 on Facebook or YouTube; @infosouthcoast on Twitter or Instagram; \u2018Info Ugu South Coast Tourism\u2019 on LinkedIn; www.visitkznsouthcoast.co.za to check out the Events Calendar, the KZN South Coast Meeting Planner Guide and more!<\/p>\n<p>To access previous SCTIE press releases, visit: https:\/\/www.visitkznsouthcoast.co.za\/category\/press-release\/<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/contact\/featured\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <span class=\"post-views-icon dashicons dashicons-chart-bar\"><\/span> <span class=\"post-views-label\">Press Release Views since 1 July 2022:<\/span> <span class=\"post-views-count\">39<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/kzn-south-coast-to-host-the-conservation-symposium-in-2022\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\">Source: MyPR.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. 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