2010 SOUTH AFRICAN FOOTBALL WORLD CUP
As the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ approaches, there’s a growing sense of anticipation in Cape Town – an almost tangible excitement as the city and the people who call it home prepare to welcome the world to its beautiful shores.
As one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations and a top global cultural centre, Cape Town is certainly no stranger to diversity, and now the Mother City is getting ready to welcome its guests from all over the world to host the biggest show on Earth.
Cape Town will be throwing the ‘mother’ of all parties in 2010 … and everyone is invited.
ROOMS WITH A VIEW …
Atlantic Marina has a variety of properties in the V&A Marina Residential, V&A Waterfront. These properties are in the prime location for easy access to the stadium and other attractions that will be going on before, during and after the matches. The Green Point Stadium is a mere 10 minute walk from the apartments.
The V&A Marina Residential is a high-end luxury development in the heart of the V&A Waterfront and offers the discerning visitor world class accommodation, excellent service, and 24/7 access controlled security. It offers easy access to some of the top restaurants in the country, it is the central point for tours and making the most of your visit to our peace of paradise.
The security in the V&A Marina Residential extends itself to its surrounds. It is perfectly safe to walk from the marina, to the waterfront during the day and night.
Atlantic Marina’s properties have been put through the South African Tourism Grading process and for the third year running we have maintained our grading between four and five stars! Each property has been individually graded, from our one bedrooms, to our three bedroom penthouses.
Our properties are the world in style, luxury, convenience. You can literally see the Green Point Stadium from a fair number of positions in the V&A Marina Residential.
Everything is taken care of in these holiday apartments. We service our apartments daily, Monday – Friday, our staff is on call 24/7 to assist you with any needs you may have, you are secure in the knowledge that you have put yourself in the prime position to enjoy every minute of the 2010 World Cup event!
You cannot beat the convenience of a mere 10 minute walk to the Stadium to see the games! A 5 minute walk to shops, bars, restaurants, tours, boat trips, the list is endless!
There is no better place to base yourself!
RATES:
One Bedroom - R 2 800.00 per night - R 3 500.0 per night, per apartment
Two Bedroom - R 5 500.00 per night - R 6 500.00 per night, per apartment
Three bedroom - R 7 500.00 per night per apartment
INFORMATION COURTESY OF CAPE TOWN TOURISM
READY TO WELCOME THE WORLD
Since the award of the World Cup to South Africa on 15 May 2004, Cape Town has been preparing itself for your arrival. Whether you’re a soccer fan or one of the players, a FIFA Executive or a Sponsor’s representative, a match official or a member of the press, there’s a plan in place to get you to and from your match – not to mention anywhere else in and around Cape Town and South Africa you’d like to be.
GIVING YOU THE WINGS TO SOAR
As one of the world’s most visited tourist cities, Cape Town is directly connected, an extensive flight connections, to major cities in Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. Cape Town International Airport has been gearing up for your arrival with the implementation of an extensive upgrade project that will see the airport more than adequately prepared to play its role as the central transport hub for the city throughout the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ event. Voted Africa’s leading airport at the World Travel Awards for seven consecutive years, Cape Town International Airport is connected to the rest of the city via a well-oiled infrastructure comprising rail, bus, taxi, shuttle and car routes.
To ensure that you get to where you want to be, when you want to be, a Transport Plaza is being developed where visitors can access their preferred mode of transport from the airport. In addition, the parking, baggage handling, retail and relaxation facilities are being enhanced to ensure that being at Cape Town International Airport, no matter how brief, is memorable for all the right reasons.
GETTING TO THE CITY
Getting into Cape Town is going to be quick and easy with the implementation of transport enhancements worth more than R3-billion already underway.
A point-to-point rapid transit system is planned, with dedicated routes to facilitate fast travel. The city is already in the process of bolstering its fleets of buses, taxis and coaches to ensure that there's always a way for you to get where you're going.
Six railway stations around Cape Town, including Cape Town Central Station, are undergoing visitor experience enhancement upgrades covering everything from signalling and fare management to more streamlined schedules and the development of 'Park and Ride' venues. And it's all to make sure that your visit to Cape Town – whether to watch a match or visit some of the city's world renowned attractions – goes exactly as planned.
ON THE MOVE
Once in the city, getting around is simple and convenient, and can be achieved using a variety of options including taxi, coach, train, bus, hire car or even canal boat. In fact, once you’re in Cape Town’s Central Business District, the close proximity of stadia and Fan Parks, as well as dedicated Fan Routes, makes it possible to soak up the Cape Town atmosphere by walking to your destination.
STAYING CONNECTED
As a leading national and international destination, Cape Town enjoys an excellent transport infrastructure that links it to outlying areas and attractions as efficiently as other host cities. Johannesburg, Durban and other major South African centres are a short one- or two-hour domestic flight away. Or, if you prefer to visit one of the many places and towns of interest that border on the Cape Town city centre, there are a number of comfortable and convenient ways of getting there – from taxis, buses or luxury coaches, to trains and, in some cases, even canal boat.
VISITOR INFORMATION NETWORK
Cape Town Tourism’s Visitor Information Network is being enhanced to include numerous information kiosks will that incorporate touch-screen technology for convenient access to tourist and match venue information.
When it comes to staging an international sporting event with the prestige and magnitude of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, only the very best will do.
With a brand-new, state-of-the-art , multi-purpose stadium under construction and a plan to give fans the ultimate African experience at the World Cup, Fan Parks will be set up around the city. Cape Town is ready to show the world a fantastic time.
THE STADIUM
With more than 2 000 construction workers on site, the new Green Point Stadium in Cape Town is well underway – and on schedule for completion by December 2009. The 68 000 seat stadium will be ready for inspection by FIFA executives by the end of October 2009 and meets all FIFA and Environmental Impact Assessment requirements. Tenders for Facility Operations and Naming Rights for the state-of-the-art venue are currently being received and the stadium will be officially commissioned in December 2009. It will then host preparatory events between February and April 2010, including a ‘Grand Opening’ function.
Set in an 85-hectare urban sports park that caters for seven different sports codes and includes a golf course and a public recreation precinct, the new stadium lies virtually at the foot of majestic Table Mountain, and is only a few hundred metres from the famous Sea Point seafront promenade. This world-class venue has been designed not only to offer football fans an unforgettable experience, but also with a view towards giving the people of Cape Town a beautiful and versatile location for a variety of sporting and other events for decades after the final whistle has been blown in the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
In addition to the regular seats, the stadium can accommodate up to 150 corporate suites and 2 000 premium business club seats, making this the perfect venue for companies to host their clients. It’s also within easy walking distance of the city centre and the major road and rail transport hub. A dedicated pedestrian Fan Route will ensure that ticket holders have easy access to the event and can begin to soak up the electric atmosphere and African culture before they even reach the stadium.
The signature saddle-back design provides a floating-style roof that includes a ring of fire effect. Plenty of parking, much of it under cover, and careful attention to security and access control rounds off the picture of Cape Town’s newest and most prestigious addition.
The stadium, which is being built at a cost of just under R4-billion, will host eight FIFA World Cup™ matches, one of which will be a semi-final. There is no doubt that this new stadium is also set to become the premier destination in South Africa for sports, cultural, music, entertainment and community events, with the potential to attract millions of international and domestic visitors to Cape Town for decades to come.
OFFICIAL FAN PARK & PUBLIC VIEWING AREAS
Whether you manage to get a ticket or not, Cape Town will ensure that you will experience the thrill of being right there, where the action is, throughout each and every match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™– thanks to the development of a FIFA Fan Park and three dedicated public viewing areas. The Grand Parade, in front of the Cape Town City Hall, with views of Table Mountain, will be the official Fan Park. Three more Fan Parks will be located at the all-weather Bellville Velodrome, Athlone Stadium and the Swartklip Sports Complex – so there’s enough room for both residents and visitors to enjoy all the action.
Pre- and post-match entertainment will be the order of the event with Cape Town’s best artists and international performers keeping your spirits high, regardless of how your team performs on the day. If you are travelling, Fan Parks will also be set up in the Western Cape, and you’re also sure to find a television tuned to the latest match in every restaurant, bar and shopping mall in the region. So, whether you’re lucky enough to have a ticket to a match or you’re watching the game with thousands of other supporters at the Cape Town Fan Park, the stage truly is set for an unforgettable 2010 FIFA World Cup™.
SAFETY & SECURITY
The South African Police Services, disaster management teams, traffic law enforcement, emergency services , fire and rescue services and metropolitan police services are all implementing carefully prepared plans to ensure the safety of fans, so you can rest easy while enjoying the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ festivities in Cape Town. The city is even investing in new traffic vehicles and fire engines and employing additional staff and volunteers to ensure your safety and security.
AN AFRICAN WORLD CUP
As we welcome the world to Cape Town, we are making every effort to ensure that your experience of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ is a truly unforgettable African adventure. During this adventure you will experience African hospitality, entertainment expressions, natural scenery, wildlife, crafts and the best football in the most scenic stadium in the world!
EXPERIENCE CAPE TOWN
While football will be the main attraction during June and July 2010, we’d like to remind you that Cape Town offers visitors to the city far more than just a great way to enjoy the beautiful game. This is a city of experiences. A city designed to delight your senses, stimulate your mind, and satisfy your thirst for fun and adventure. See the rest of this guide for detailed information on the myriad experiences this one-of-a-kind destination has to offer.
