5 Reasons to Visit Africa’s Travel Indaba:
By Fred Felton | 2 May 2022
This year Africa’s Travel Indaba returns to Durban after a long absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic. There are many reasons to attend this travel and trade show in 2022.
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| BONDay held on 2 May 2022 was full of insightful talks. | Photo: Fred Felton |
Here are 5 reasons why you should attend Africa’s Travel Indaba:
Networking
There are many events and workshops held during Africa’s Travel Indaba. These include Speed Networking events, talks and workshops about travel and tourism. At these events you might just find yourself bumping into someone who can help you with your tourism business. With around 3 700 delegates attending the travel and trade show you might even get a big booking for your accommodation venue.
Exhibition Stands
Africa’s Travel Indaba is the perfect location to set up a stand for your tourism business. It is also the premier place for buyers to visit and find out about the many tourism experiences on offer. Some accommodation stands have received huge bookings through this route.
Business Talks
There will be a variety of talks on offer at Africa’s Travel Indaba. The show will be on from 2 to 5 May 2022 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre. Talks include ‘Bleisure Travel’ which will unpack what is important for tourism stakeholders and business owners in a Covid-19 environment. There will also be an insightful talk on ‘Reimagining localism and regionalism in tourism, it will look at the business case for Intra Africa Travel.
Fun Run
There will also be a fun run for Indaba delegates on the 4th of May early in the morning. Delegates can walk or run along the Durban promenade and enjoy the beauty of Durban and the sea as they enjoy the early morning air and all that Africa has to offer.
Tourism Opportunities
With so many tourists descending on Durban there will be plenty of opportunities for tourism operators to showcase all that Durban and KwaZulu-Natal have to offer. These include the Florida Road experience, Umhlanga, the Durban promenade and so much more.
‘’The show will contribute immensely to the KZN’s tourism recovery. This translates to a much needed economic boost for the province,’’ said Acting CEO of Tourism KwaZulu-Natal, Phindile Makwakwa.
For more information on Africa’s Travel Indaba visit: www.indaba-southafrica.co.za
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