With more than 4.95 million inhabitants, Johannesburg is one of the major cities on the African continent. The City of Johannesburg has a rich, unique multicultural heritage, and is a melting pot of people with many different languages, cultures and origins.
With 9,300 hotel rooms and 8,000 restaurants, the city has the capacity to host major events in top-quality conditions. Combining business and history, Johannesburg provides an ideal setting for high-profile, forward-looking events. The city offers many leisure and tourist activities, within the city itself or in the unique natural environment of the surrounding area.
Officially founded in 1886, Johannesburg grew very quickly due to the presence of many gold mines, which earned the city the nickname "Egoli" (which means place of gold). Today, the city hosts major events and has a key role to play in the development of the continent. Some 75% of the companies in South Africa have their headquarters in Johannesburg, making it a major business destination.
Most visited city in Africa, Johannesburg has hosted high-profile events such as COP17, the 5th BRICS Summit and the World Economic Forum.
KEY INFORMATION
A wide variety of languages, cultures and ethnic origins
4.95 million inhabitants in 2016
9,300 hotel rooms
8, 000 restaurants
Serviced by 55 airlines
75% of the companies in South Africa have their headquarters in Johannesburg
OUR VENUES
Discover Johannesburg Expo Centre
With more than 4.95 million inhabitants, Johannesburg is one of the major cities on the African continent. The City of Johannesburg has a rich, unique multicultural heritage, and is a melting pot of people with many different languages, cultures and origins.
With 9,300 hotel rooms and 8,000 restaurants, the city has the capacity to host major events in top-quality conditions. Combining business and history, Johannesburg provides an ideal setting for high-profile, forward-looking events. The city offers many leisure and tourist activities, within the city itself or in the unique natural environment of the surrounding area.
Officially founded in 1886, Johannesburg grew very quickly due to the presence of many gold mines, which earned the city the nickname "Egoli" (which means place of gold). Today, the city hosts major events and has a key role to play in the development of the continent. Some 75% of the companies in South Africa have their headquarters in Johannesburg, making it a major business destination.
Most visited city in Africa, Johannesburg has hosted high-profile events such as COP17, the 5th BRICS Summit and the World Economic Forum.
KEY INFORMATION
A wide variety of languages, cultures and ethnic origins
4.95 million inhabitants in 2016
9,300 hotel rooms
8, 000 restaurants
Serviced by 55 airlines
75% of the companies in South Africa have their headquarters in Johannesburg
OUR VENUES
Discover Johannesburg Expo Centre
