Tourism Tattler Issue 1 of 2018
The first issue of TourismTattler’s quarterly magazine features the Magic of Kenya, the Secret Season of South Africa’s Whale Coast, the rehabilitation of Pendjari National Park in Benin, and a whole lot more about travel and business tourism in Africa.
The first issue of TourismTattler’s quarterly magazine features the Magic of Kenya, the Secret Season of South Africa’s Whale Coast, the rehabilitation of Pendjari National Park in Benin, and a whole lot more about travel and business tourism in Africa.
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EVENTS<br />
Cape Town 19-20 April<br />
WTM Africa <strong>2018</strong>: Bigger, Better & Bolder<br />
The Cape Town International Convention Centre will once again open its floor to over 600 exhibitors and a<br />
host <strong>of</strong> quality influential buyers from key source markets around the globe from 19 to 20 April <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
WTM Africa <strong>2018</strong> will once again show growth across the number<br />
<strong>of</strong> exhibitors on its floor, the number <strong>of</strong> buyers in attendance, a<br />
large global media contingent and stakeholders from both the<br />
inbound and outbound travel trade.<br />
“Africa has long been identified as a continent bursting with<br />
potential within the the tourism and travel sectors. WTM Africa<br />
is further recognition <strong>of</strong> this potential and in <strong>2018</strong>, we’re ready<br />
to welcome more exhibitors from Africa than ever before,” says<br />
Chardonnay Marchesi, South Africa Portfolio Director for Reed<br />
Exhibitions’ Travel, <strong>Tourism</strong> & Sports Portfolio.<br />
Global media too have confirmed their attendance at WTM Africa<br />
<strong>2018</strong>, including <strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Tattler</strong>.<br />
“WTM Africa would like to thank its generous sponsors, including<br />
AKTV, the Mauritius <strong>Tourism</strong> Board, MaMere, The Westin Cape<br />
Town, OmniTech Solutions, Mother City Hikers, City Sightseeing<br />
and Go Turkey <strong>Tourism</strong>,” says Marchesi.<br />
Don’t miss out on all the latest details and the opportunity to<br />
attend this year’s show in Cape Town: Register free <strong>of</strong> charge<br />
online by visiting www.africa.wtm.com<br />
Thus far, we are on track to exceed our 2017 buyer registration<br />
applications, including hosted buyers and Buyer’s Club members.<br />
We have seen a significant increase in exhibitors and have as<br />
such, opted to expand the floor space used for stands at the<br />
Cape Town ICC for WTM Africa in April <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
“We’re in for multiple new initiatives at WTM Africa <strong>2018</strong>,<br />
including the ultimate opportunity, WTM Africa Festivals,”<br />
explains Marchesi. “WTM Africa Festivals will give everyone<br />
the opportunity to socialise after the traditional working hours<br />
in a fun and vibrant atmosphere. All attendees will experience<br />
the culture, hospitality and cuisine with each hosting exhibitor<br />
<strong>of</strong>fering something unique.”<br />
WTM Africa Festivals will kick <strong>of</strong>f from 4:30pm on Wednesday 18<br />
April. All destinations or exhibiting companies should celebrate<br />
festivals during WTM Africa.<br />
A wide range <strong>of</strong> prizes, valued at over R100 000, are also up for<br />
grabs, including those from Legend Lodges, Aquila Private Game<br />
Reserve, Cape Sidecar Adventures, Marine Dynamics, and Zulu<br />
Nyala.<br />
Jan/Feb/Mar<br />
Quarter 1 <strong>2018</strong><br />
<strong>Tourism</strong> <strong>Tattler</strong> Trade Journal 21
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