Riding on the crest of a wave - Zimbali still the country's very best!
(19 November 2008) - Click to view Press Release
[29 September 2008, Durban] It is rare for a property development to be consistently acknowledged as one of the world’s best, but the North Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal has one such shining example - Zimbali Coastal Resort. For the 3rd consecutive year, Zimbali has been saluted at the CNBC Property Awards, Europe and Africa, for the exceptional 5-star residential and resort based lifestyle it provides. In addition, Zimbali was celebrated on a global level for having reached the very pinnacle of innovation in property marketing.
The glittering gala awards dinner was held at the Sheraton Park Lane Hotel in London on Saturday night. It was here that Zimbali garnered numerous top accolades for the North Coast’s ‘Jewel’. In total Zimbali was feted with two five star awards, these being in the categories of BEST PROPERTY MARKETING, SOUTH AFRICA and BEST GOLF DEVELOPMENT, SOUTH AFRICA and to add to this phenomenal achievement, Zimbali was awarded with three four star awards in the categories of BEST DEVELOPMENT, SOUTH AFRICA, BEST ARCHITECTURE, SINGLE UNIT, SOUTH AFRICA for the magnificent ‘Monk’s Manor’ [10 Lakewood Drive, Zimbali] and BEST DEVELOPER WEBSITE, SOUTH AFRICA.
To add to this string of illustrious achievements, Zimbali has been nominated for the third consecutive year in the category of BEST INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MARKETING, WORLDWIDE. Last year, the Resort was bestowed with the WORLD’S BEST INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MARKETING AWARD, at the World’s Best, CNBC International Property Awards in Las Vegas – this out of a field of 56 countries represented over 18 categories. In addition, Zimbali was the only South African company to receive an award at this level.
Many International Property Awards winners have proved to be a source of inspiration in terms of marketing and quality for developments and Zimbali has spearheaded this trend as a property innovator on a global scale.
The first-class reputation of the resort is to be further enhanced by the introduction of the Zimbali Lakes Resort, which will deliver an additional 300 hectares of mixed use residential property onto the market, as well as the R1, 8 billion Fairmont Zimbali Hotel & Resort. These new offerings are coupled with the only internationally branded and most exclusive Private Residence Club in South Africa, the Fairmont Heritage Place, Zimbali.
Chairing the Competition Entry Committee was the British Shadow Secretary of State for Communities & Local Government, Eric Pickles who was joined by an illustrious panel of 33 [thirty-three] leading international property, décor, architecture and design aficionados as judges. The highly credible awards selection panel included Helen Shield, Editor-in-Chief of ‘International Homes Magazine’, Peter Bolton King (CEO of the National Association of Estate Agents), presenter of ‘Location and Relocation’ Phil Spencer and Imitaz Faoorkhi in his capacity as Chief Executive of the National House Building Council. The past president of the National Association of Estate Agents, Christopher Hall and Thijis Stoffer of the International Consortium of Real Estate Agents Association (or ICREA) were also on the committee that judged Zimbali’s entry as superior in the competition.
The committee was rounded off by the expertise of the president of Berendes & Partner Consulting, Hans-Ulrich Berendes, Ed Binkley as National Design Director of the AIA, Kirkor Ajderhanyan from the French Real Estate Federation, internationally renowned property writer David Hoppit, editor Jill Keene of ‘International Homes Magazine’, Diana Yakely in her capacity as Chairperson of the British Interior Design Association and Tad Zurlinden of the Association of Relocation Professionals.
Other judges included Geoff Cohen and Raul Curiel of Aukett Fitzroy Robinson, MD of Starguard Developments Adrian Coolbergen, and Gillian Farr in her capacity as Design Manager of Laura Ashley. Sales Director of CNBC Africa, Omer Ghani and Mike Jordan of Cornish Stairways, as well as Neil Jefferson of Excellence in Housing and Dean Keyworth as Chairman of the British Interior Design Association were also on the panel. The remaining judges were Roy Chung Yee Ling (Vice President of JP Morgan CFA), Wilson Lim, Mark Mahoney from the Daily Mail, Guy Medd of Chosen Homes, Robin van Meeuwen, Sarah Purves, Jonathan Price (UK president of the FIABCI), Oliver Richards, Mark Taylor and Paul Taylor.
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