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Africa's Travel INDABA 2017 hailed as a 'Resounding Success'18 May 2017DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA – Thursday 18 May: Africa’s Travel Indaba 2017 has been deemed an outstanding success as the show saw high-quality buyers from across the world meeting high-quality exhibitors from across the African continent, showcasing a variety of tourism products and services.
Tourism Minister meets with Industry Leaders17 May 2017INDABA – Minister Tokozile Xasa today met and engaged with industry leaders at a breakfast event held at Southern Sun Elangeni in Durban.
South Africans reminded to “Do Tourism”16 May 2017South African Tourism has used INDABA as a platform to launch I Do Tourism (IDT) – an initiative that seeks to remind South Africans of the importance of the tourism industry and the role they can play as advocates for South Africa and for tourism.
President's speech at INDABA opening16 May 2017On behalf of the people of South Africa, and our country’s tourism sector, it is a great privilege to welcome you to Africa’s Travel Indaba 2017. It is a wonderful way to celebrate Africa Month, by hosting all of you as we showcase the beauty of our country and of the African continent.
Ministers meet on Advancing Small Business Development in Tourism16 May 2017AFRICA’S TRAVEL INDABA - “Tourism is overarching and cuts across many sectors. We need to work together with various government departments, as enablers and influencers of tourism destination competitiveness, to grow and transform our sector and economy,” said Minister Xasa.
Tourism KwaZulu-Natal wins bid to host Africa’s Travel INDABA until 202216 May 2017South African Tourism board has selected Tourism KwaZulu-Natal as the successful bidder to host the newly rebranded Africa’s Travel INDABA for the next five years following a comprehensive bidding process which started with an expression of interest to all provinces.
Good Times in a Box set to boost Domestic Tourism16 May 2017South African Tourism is set to launch a revolutionary, world-first product – called Good Times in a Box – to stimulate domestic tourism. Good Times in a Box will soon be available online.
INDABA kicks off with Conversations, speed marketing and a galaxy of stellar exhibits15 May 2017INDABA 2017 is set to begin with a bang on Tuesday, 16 May, with thousands of exhibitors, travel buyers, visitors and media from all over the world expected to converge on the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban to experience the dynamic African travel industry in all its diverse glory.
President Jacob Zuma to open INDABA 201713 May 2017South African Tourism, led by the President, His Excellency Mr. Jacob Zuma will officially open INDABA at the Chief Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban on 16 May 2017.
INDABA introduces Business Networking Day for Exhibitors12 May 2017In response to exhibitor feedback, INDABA this year will have a day dedicated exclusively to exhibitors. The Business Opportunity Networking Day (BONDay) will take place on Monday, 15 May, at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre in Durban, ahead of INDABA’s public show days from 16 to 18 May.
Ninety ‘Hidden Gems’ chosen to dazzle at INDABA3 May 2017A total of 90 small businesses or "Hidden Gems" from around South Africa have been selected to receive expert coaching ahead of their sponsored debut at INDABA in Durban in May, courtesy of the National SME Market Access project.
INDABA countdown kicks off: 40 days until Africa’s biggest travel show opens5 April 2017As the 40-day countdown to INDABA 2017 begins, South African Tourism is putting the final touches on an event that will foster closer collaboration and targeted business interactions than ever before. This will result in a more productive trade show for buyers, exhibitors and media alike.
African travel poised for take-off, says SA Tourism CEO at INDABA 2017 launch3 April 2017Johannesburg, 28 March 2017: INDABA 2017 will see more than 7 000 delegates from around the world meeting in Durban to grow the African tourism economy through constructive conversations, dynamic partnerships and a strong focus on doing business, South African Tourism chief executive Sisa Ntshona said at the Killarney Country Club today.
SA Tourism hits the road to brief current and would-be INDABA 2017 exhibitors3 April 2017To help new, confirmed and potential exhibitors prepare for this year’s INDABA, South African Tourism will host a series of briefing sessions around the country between 4 and 20 April 2017.
Media registrations open for INDABA 201726 January 2017Members of the media can now apply online for accreditation to INDABA 2017, taking place from Tuesday 16th to Thursday 18 May 2017 at the ICC in Durban, South Africa.
Speech by the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Tokozile Xasa, at the Hidden Gems Networking Session INDABA 20169 May 2016Ladies and gentlemen, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 37th edition of INDABA, Africa’s biggest travel show hosted by the beautiful City of Durban. As always, eThekwini is such a welcoming city- known not only for its breath taking sea views but its warm people as well.
Hidden gems - the future of tourism9 May 2016Another first at this year’s INDABA, the Hidden Gems Zone, is built to showcase products and services from South African Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises (SMMEs).
A wave of African tourism8 May 2016South Africa is intrinsically linked to the continent and if tourism succeeds then the continent succeeds.
A Must See Tech Talk at INDABA!7 May 2016Sam Mensah, Founder and CEO of KISUA applies lessons from using digital technology to build a global African fashion business to small businesses in the tourism sector.
Tourism INDABA key to Africa’s growth7 May 2016Tourism INDABA is an important opportunity for stakeholders in the sector to meet and discuss opportunities and common challenges at a policy level and it all kicked off at the INDABA Trade Floor opening, which took place on 7 May, Saturday at 9h20 in the auditorium of the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre (Durban ICC).
Opening address by Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom7 May 2016The Opening address by Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom for INDABA 2016 at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Center in Durban on 7 May 2016
Rise africa rise7 May 2016If tourism is a sector of progress for the people of Africa, then the tourism INDABA is its embodiment.
A warm welcome to all INDABA 2016 delegates - Africa’s Top Travel Trade show6 May 2016Over the next three days Tourism INDABA, owned and hosted in conjunction with Tourism KwaZulu-Natal and Durban Tourism, will once again cement its position as Africa’s top travel show.
A warm welcome to all INDABA 2016 delegates - Africa’s Top Travel Trade show6 May 2016Over the next three days Tourism INDABA, owned and hosted in conjunction with Tourism KwaZulu-Natal and Durban Tourism, will once again cement its position as Africa’s top travel show.
SMME focus at this year’s INDABA4 May 2016Tourism INDABA will put a firm focus on and have a special showcase of the sector’s Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) this year.
Tourism INDABA Speed marketing sessions give exhibitors an opportunity to showcase and shine!26 April 2016South African Tourism, the owner and host of Tourism INDABA, is serious about giving South African tourism products and services lucrative platforms and opportunities to grow their businesses.
Download the INDABA 2016 App today22 April 2016If you are gearing up for Africa’s biggest travel trade show from 7-9 May, get the most out of your INDABA 2016 experience by tapping into the official INDABA App.
INDABA 2016: Over 900 meetings scheduled for Africa’s Top Travel Show6 April 2016With just 30 days to INDABA 2016, over 9 000 meetings have already been scheduled and 3 000 meetings have been confirmed. This is up by 1 000 when compared to just over 2 000 last year, which equates to 5.3 meetings scheduled per participant; also up from last year’s 3.2.
INDABA to deliver a spirited and business focused programme for exhibitors14 March 2016Owners of tourism businesses looking to use this year's Tourism INDABA to grow their enterprises should prepare to be blown away , as this year's offering includes more quality networking opportunities, more industry experts behind the microphone, and a renewed focus and perspective on creating future growth through tourism.
Make your way to INDABA 2016 – Africa’s top travel trade show26 February 2016The annual travel and tourism INDABA that takes place in Durban each year is Africa’s premier business platform for tourism exhibitors from the continent, and top-rated tourism buyers from all over the world looking to do business.
INDABA 2016: pre and post tours a valuable marketing platform for provinces26 February 2016TOP global buyers are preparing to visit South Africa in a few months’ time to attend the annual INDABA taking place in Durban.
100 Days to go before Africa’s Top Travel Show27 January 2016In exactly one hundred days’ time, South Africa and the coastal city of Durban will play host to Africa’s biggest gathering of tourism exhibitors, buyers and industry stakeholders, for the annual INDABA travel and trade show.
INDABA 2016: Registrations for online diary and match making system will open on 27 January, 201622 January 2016Get ready to secure your meeting with buyers.
INDABA 2016 represents Africa’s tourism premium shopping ground for buyers looking for superior tourism products8 January 2016A well-considered and stringent selection benchmark for buyer participation at INDABA ensures the renowned trade show attracts only the best global buyers.
Exhibitor Newsflash7 January 2016More than 140 exhibitors have registered for INDABA 2016.

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