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EVENTS Durban 08-10 May Be Part of Africa’s Travel Indaba An impressive array of tourism destinations and products await visitors at the show for African travel fanatics. A treasure chest of small “gems” offering the modern traveller unforgettable African experiences, plus plush luxury establishments that redefine the meaning of five-star travel – that’s just a taste of the variety that’s on offer at this year’s Africa’s Travel Indaba, which will shine a spotlight on the continent’s finest tourism products and services from 8 to 10 May 2018. The 2018 edition of the continent’s largest and longest-running travel showcase, brought to you by South African Tourism, is expected to see about 7 000 exhibitors, travel buyers, journalists and tourism industry professionals converging on the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. There, they will explore the vast array of opportunities being offered by the rapidly growing African tourism economy, which is riding high after recording 8% average growth in international arrivals in 2017. The three jam-packed tradeshow days will be preceded by a day of workshops and talks on 7 May 2018, known as the Business Opportunity Networking Day (BONDay). This year, there will also be a special focus on Nelson Mandela to mark the centenary of the global icon’s birth. With this year’s theme of Africa’s Stories, Your Success echoing South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s inspiring “send me” call to action, Africa’s Travel Indaba is gearing up for another lively trade show with a refreshed look and feel and a renewed impetus, says South African Tourism’s Chief Executive Officer, Sisa Ntshona. “The modern traveller is looking for a travel experience that is distinctive and authentic, and travel in Africa offers exactly that: an unforgettable experience that leaves you with stories to tell. It is these real, incredible African stories that inspire our continent’s world-class tourism products and drive their business forward,” says Ntshona, elaborating on the theme. The exhibition has undergone a complete brand transformation, launched at last year’s show. Ntshona says that the new look for Africa’s Travel Indaba was not just about updating and modernising the brand; it was also designed to refresh the trade show and maximise business success for participants over the three days of the exhibition. “The Indaba was originally a typical exhibition show, with a few presentations and events scheduled in between, but we have now developed a more robust African conference, workshop and event schedule for this year’s event,” explains Ntshona. “This will provide the latest insights and intelligence to help businesses to not only buy and sell travel, but also to inspire them to innovate and take advantage of global trends and opportunities arising from the fourth industrial revolution.” According to Ntshona, participants have many enhancements to look forward to at Africa’s Travel Indaba 2018, including an impressive speaker line-up of African thought leaders, 45 new first-time exhibiting small businesses and a celebration of the centenary of Nelson Mandela’s birth. Africa’s Travel Indaba comes hot on the heels of South African Tourism’s Meetings Africa trade show. The exhibition recently concluded its 13th edition at the Sandon Convention Centre, attracting some 3 000 global and African delegates to explore Africa as a business events destination. Exhibitors, buyers and media are invited to register by visiting www.indaba-southafrica.co.za. 22 Tourism Tattler Trade Journal Quarter 1 2018 Jan/Feb/Mar
EVENTS Jozi set to Attract Thousands of Africa’s Hospitality Professionals this June Johannesburg 24-26 June Africa Hospitality Week 2018 brings three exciting exhibitions and two conferences under one roof to serve sub-Saharan Africa’s growing hotel, restaurant and catering sectors This event is set to bring together the suppliers, buyers and thought leaders to Johannesburg, South Africa from June 24-26. With 63 million international arrivals in Africa last year, up 8 per cent year on year and larger than the world average, the hospitality sector is one of the continent’s biggest commercial successes – and it’s set to continue. Global brands are opening new hotels in unprecedented numbers and 2017’s big hitters were Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, Hilton Worldwide, Pearl of Africa Hotel, Dubai-based luxury resort company One&Only, and America’s luxury chain Marriot. And that investment and growth is continuing in 2018. African Hospitality Week 2018 brings together the world’s leading suppliers with more than 15,000 decision makers at Africa’s three key exhibitions: • The Hotel Show Africa brings global exhibitors showcasing products across interiors, lighting and design, technology, security, catering equipment and more. • Africa’s Big 7 is the continent’s leading food & beverage event since 2001 where visitors source new ingredients, finished products, processing, packaging and logistics solutions. • And new for 2018, iHost is the showcase for suppliers of the innovative technologies and equipment for foodservice, catering and back of house operations. Christine Davidson. “Hotel room numbers has been growing strongly thanks to increased investment, visitor numbers are up with a more than 70-percent occupancy across East, West and Southern Africa this year,” said Christine Davidson, Vice President of dmg events, organiser of Africa Hospitality Week 2018. But the growth is not solely in the luxury sector, says Davidson: “Alongside new four and five-star hotels, investors are turning their attention to mid-scale market development opportunities.” Africa Hospitality Week 2018 includes two conferences which run over the three days bringing expert speakers and panelists from around the world to The Hospitality Leadership Forum and The Food Leadership Forum. Africa Hospitality Week is supported by host partner South African Tourism and leading tourism industry associations including: • Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa. • Restaurant Association of South Africa • World Association of Chefs’ Societies. • Guest House Accommodation of South Africa • National Accommodation Association of South Africa. For more information visit www.africahospitalityweek.com Jan/Feb/Mar Quarter 1 2018 Proud Media Partner to The Hotel Show Africa 2018 Tourism Tattler Trade Journal 23
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