Updated: South Africa, Saturday 13th April 2013 03:20:38

Guide to Conference and Meeting Rooms in South Africa

Popular layouts for hotel meeting room facilities and conference venues

U-Shape

  • Seating around three sides of the room - good for small conference presentations from front
  • Square layout conducive to discussion meetings
  • Presentation space in the middle of the meeting room

Boardroom style

  • Centrally located table
  • Classic layout ideal for debate and discussion
  • Popular for smaller business meetings

Theatre style

  • Used for venues hosting product launches, presentations, displays
  • Use to present to large numbers of delegates
  • Ideal for conferences
  • Allows for optimal venue room occupancy

Classroom style

  • Used to present to small to medium meeting groups
  • Delegates (in ones or twos) have own venue workspace
  • Ideal for testing and individual training or smaller conference needs

Herringbone classroom style

  • Tables angled towards centre
  • Allows more discussion than ordinary classroom layout
  • More intimate conference environment

Cabaret style (also known as cafe or bistro style)

  • All delegates facing front-centre on round tables
  • Large space in the middle of the venue
  • Ideal for small group work or informal conferencing

Dinner dance layout

  • Tables around the outside of the room
  • Dancefloor in central area
  • Used mostly for weddings and evening entertainment
  • Post-conference socialising opportunity for delegates

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