CNN Marketplace Africa
SHOW #16
Our Robyn Curnow is in Cape Town, South Africa - at the One and Only hotel. This exclusive hotel at the moment is hosting many of the world's most influential people from the ranks of government, business and entertainment. Now, contrary to what you might think - these major figures aren't here for the World Cup, though you can expect a few of them will take in a match or two during their time here. The real reason for their visit is the 2010 Global Forum - which, although it maybe overshadowed by all the football - could prove to make a much larger imprint on the future of the continent.
When you talk about living in luxury -- this is what it's all about. One of three penthouses here at the One and Only hotel sold last year for a staggering 115 million rand ... or a little more than 15 million U.S. dollars. It's quite an accomplishment given the current state of the global economy. Robyn Curnow recently sat down for some face time with Sol Kerzner - owner of this luxury hotel … to talk over both the problems and also the perks - of running a business like his - during an economic maelstrom.
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