On March 19, 2008 the Radisson SAS Hotel was home to a crowd including tour operators and hospitality bodies. In aid of marking the farewell of Maarten van den Nieuwenhuijsen who has been appointed district director Southern Africa for the Rezidor Hotel Group. The spectacular event was not only hosted to wish Maarten farewell, but also to welcome the newly appointed general manager for Radisson SAS Cape Town, Christopher Pike.