13th Annual Media Economics Workshop
November 6-7, 2015
Stellenbosch, South Africa
The Department of Economics at Stellenbosch University is proud to host the 13th Annual Media Economics Workshop.
Please address any queries to: mediaecon@sun.ac.za
Town
Founded in 1679, Stellenbosch is situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands and boasts a range of internationally-acclaimed restaurants and tourist attractions. The town is about 30 minutes from Cape Town and the international airport.
Venue
The workshop venue is in the state-of-the-art facilities of the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS).
When you enter STIAS at the main entrance, proceed through the main building towards the back. The workshop is hosted in the Manor House. If you have trouble finding it, ask any of the STIAS personnel, who will be happy to assist.
A map, showing the location of Stias, can be accessed here.
Programme
The final programme is now available.
Cultural Activity
A wine-tasting event in the Franschhoek/Stellenbosch region will take place at Anthonij Rupert Wyne on Thursday, November 5th, 11am-1pm. Shuttles will pick up guests at 10:30 in front of the STIAS main entrance (refer to the map above to find STIAS).
Workshop Dinner
The dinner will take place on Friday, November 6th at 7pm on the Lanzerac Wine Estate, bordering Stellenbosch. Shuttles will transport guests from STIAS to Lanzerac and back. Shuttle pick-up time is 6.30pm.
Accommodation
Stellenbosch is a very popular tourist destination in South Africa. November is at the start of the busy season and also a popular time for conferences. Please book your accommodation in advance. Also keep in mind that public transport in Stellenbosch is not easily accessible. Participants either have to book accommodation close enough to walk to STIAS or, alternatively, rent a car. Parking is available at STIAS.
Below we list some hotels and guest houses. More can be found on Booking.com or Tripadvisor.
For further assistance, you may also contact the Stellenbosch Information Bureau:
http://www.stellenbosch.travel
info@stellenbosch360.co.za
Accommodation closer to STIAS
Crofters Guest House http://www.crofters.co.za
The Stables Lodge http://www.safarinow.com/go/thestableslodge/
Evergreen Manor & Spa http://www.evergreenmanor.co.za
Albarosa Guest House http://www.albarosa.co.za
Middedorp Manor http://www.middedorp.com
Life & Leisure Luxury Guesthouse & Apartments http://www.lifeandleisure.co.za
De Hoek Manor (see Booking.com) http://tinyurl.com/nfa2dcu
Eendracht Hotel and Self-Catering http://www.eendracht-hotel.com/anneks.php
Hunneyball House http://hunneyballhouse.com
Eikelower Guesthouse http://www.eikelower.co.za
Beauclair Guest Cottage http://beauclair.co.za
22 Die Laan Self-Catering Accommodation http://www.22dielaan.co.za
Accommodation in greater Stellenbosch
Rustenbosch Guest House http://www.rustenbosch.com
Rivierbos Guest House http://rivierbos.co.za
Oak Village B&B http://www.oakvillage.co.za
107 Dorpstraat Boutique Hotel http://www.107dorp.co.za
Batavia Boutique Hotel http://www.batavia-stellenbosch.co.za
Marie B&B http://www.mariebnb.co.za
Twice Guest House http://twiceguesthouse.co.za
Protea Hotel Dorpshuis & Spa http://www.proteahotels.com/hotels/Pages/Protea-Hotel-DorpshuisSpa.aspx
Stellenbosch Hotel http://www.stellenboschhotel.co.za
Accommodation on farms outside Stellenbosch
Molenvliet (situated on a farm on the Helshoogte Pass outside of Stellenbosch)
Rozendal Guest farm (situated on a farm in the Jonkershoek Valley)
Accommodation that appears to be fully booked
Bonne Esperance +27 21 887-0225
Caledon Villa +27 21 883-8912
De Oude Meul +27 21 887-7085
Five Seasons +27 21 886 6159
Fynbos Villa +27 21 883-8670
Jonkerhuis +27 21 886-6000
Just Joey +27 21 887-1799
Millstream +27 21 886-4535
River Manor +27 21 887-9944
Roland +27 21 883-2897
Roosenwijn +27 21 883-3338
Rusthuiz +27 21 886-6948
Ryneveld Country Lodge +27 21 887-4469
Villa Grande +27 21 887-8454
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