Tourism Boost For Five Star Destination in Port Elizabeth - South Africa

Online, April 12, 2011 (Newswire.com) - The Radisson Blu Hotel PE recently had the privilege of hosting many national and international visitors over the last week, including participants from the Spec-Savers Ironman 2011 , the Grey Rugby Festival as well as SA swimming legend, Roland Schoeman - the current world record holder in the short course 50m freestyle - and international singing sensation, Neil Diamond.

Clive van Oudtshoorn, GM of Radisson Blu Hotel PE adds, "This past week's activities in Port Elizabeth has been exceptional for boosting our city's business and tourism levels. The Radisson Blu Hotel PE, an 18-storey building situated on the Summerstrand beachfront enjoyed occupancies in excess of 90% for the week. Events such as the Neil Diamond Concert, the Spec Savers Ironman 2011, the Grey Rugby Festival and many other on-going activities such as the Telkom SA National Championships, a trial event for the 14th FINAL Championships taking place in Shanghai, China this year, has contributed significantly to marketing of our friendly city as the ideal tourist, sporting and business destination."