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A peek inside the new-look Balalaika

1 Oct 2013 - By Tourism Update
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Our sister publication, Meet enlisted the help of a meetings expert to inspect the facilities of the newly refurbished Protea Hotel Balalaika in Sandton.


After detailed walkthroughs and interviews with key staff, she provided us with her completely independent assessment of the venue. Will this popular Sandton venue live up to its reputation? Click here to read the full story. 


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