Cape Town is about to experience an influx of the most stylish and sophisticated people in South Africa. That’s because Design Indaba 2011, the must-attend event for the country’s style elite, and for anyone  with an interest in design and innovation, is taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in February.

Design enthusiasts who are looking for accommodation in Cape Town during the 2011 Design Indaba will be pleased to know that the Taj Cape Town is located in the city centre, close to the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The Taj is a wonderful design destination, as the beautifully restored architecture represents an innovative twist on timeless elegance.

The Design Indaba is a focal point for creative thinkers and designers, assembling innovative thinkers and creative visionaries to share their ideas with the public.

The Design Indaba Conference is a three day event, held from the 23^rd till the 25^th of February 2011. The conference always attracts heavyweight speakers, and this year is no different. Speakers include Alberto Alessi, president of the world famous Italian product design firm Alessi, South Africa technology pioneer Mark Shuttleworth, as well as a host of designers and thinkers.

The Design Indaba Expo will be held from the 25^th till the27^th February 2011 at the CTICC. Billing itself as a ‘100% local-is-lekker celebration of South Africa’s ingrained creativity’ the Design Indaba Expo showcases the best new advertising, fashion, décor, jewellery and other creative design work.

Tickets for the Design Indaba Expo can be purchased online and are priced at R60, with discounts for students and pensioners and you can register for the Design Indaba Conference online as well.

The Taj Cape Town offers stylish accommodation in Cape Town in the city centre. The Taj Cape Town, situated close to the CTICC, venue for the Design Indaba, and other Cape Town attractions, boasts fine restaurants and the exquisite Jiva Spa.