Phillip de Sylva, Vice-President of IFA Hotels & Resorts Operations (Africa & Indian Ocean) and Wessel Witthuhn, President of IFA Hotels & Resorts (Africa & Indian Ocean) with the KZN Top Business Award certificate and trophy they received from MEC Economic Development Mike Mabuyikulu.
The prestigious KZN TOP BUSINESS AWARDS gala dinner took place at the Durban ICC on 23 July 2009 and Zimbali Coastal Resort took top honours in the category "TOURISM". (Other Finalist nominees in this category included Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife and Sibaya Casino and Entertainment World).
The awards are in their third year and highlight business success stories that make KZN a winning province. Nomineeswere judged on best business practices while contributing to the socio-economic growth of KwaZulu Natal and at the same time promoting the region as a favourable business and investment destination.