Legend Hospitality Group is one of the many African tourism companies exhibiting at this year’s Tourism Indaba. The group, formerly named Legend Lodges is using the annual tourism event to announce its highly anticipated rebrand to Legend Hospitality Group. The Legend portfolio, world renowned for its diverse luxury destinations, set in various pristine locations in Southern African, originally launched in 2000.

South African Tourism has confirmed Indaba, the flagship travel event in Africa, will be revamped to ensure it remains the premier platform to capitalise on resilient global travel interest. After extensive consultation with the tourism industry, SAT has taken the decision to reduce Indaba from the usual four days to three days next year, with Indaba 2013 taking place from May 11th-13th.

Acknowledged as the leading travel show in Africa, Breaking Travel News has today been reporting from Indaba during the second day of the event in Durban. Here we meet some of the key players in the regional tourism sector and get their thoughts on developments in 2011 and what the future holds.

Travel and tourism between London and Durban has received a shot in the arm with news of a new direct flight between the two cities, unveiled at Tourism Indaba today. The Comair direct fly will run between London Gatwick and King Shaka International Airport, Durban.

Delegates have been gathering at the Indaba travel and tourism show in Durban for the second day of the annual event. This year the theme is “Playing globally, winning locally”, which encapsulates the ideals of shared and inclusive growth and job creation in the South African tourism sector, to be achieved by establishing a strong international presence in support of becoming a global player.

BTN talks to Julian Katz, Director of Sales and Marketing for Fairmont Zimbali Resort @ Indaba 2011