Indaba News

Indaba 2013 cut to three days
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.

African markets identified as key to tourism in South Africa
A research presentation released by South African Tourism at the annual INDABA travel show has reiterated the growing importance of African markets to drive future tourism growth in the country. SAT went on to outlined key strategies to ensure tourism potential on the continent remains key on the national tourism agenda.

Indaba 2011: Breaking Travel News video highlights
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.

Zimbabwe comes good at Indaba 2011
Indaba 2011 is proving a successful show for Zimbabwean tourism, with stakeholders reporting that they have sealed a number of deals. The development has raised hopes that the country’s tourism sector is on the road to recovery after years in the wilderness.

Indaba 2011: New Durban to London direct service
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.

Major SA cities sign joint tourism pact
The tourism bodies of three major cities in South Africa have signed a joint tourism marketing initiative in a bid to increase the length of stay of travellers who are visiting the destinations.

Indaba 2011: Playing globally, winning locally
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.

Theo Cromhout-Director of Sales and Marketing- The Taj Cape Town @ Indaba 2011
BTN talks to Theo Cromhout-Director of Sales and Marketing- The Taj Cape Town @ Indaba 2011

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

Karikoga Kaseke Chief Executive of Zimbawe Tourism @ Indaba 2011
BTN talks to Karikoga Kaseke Chief Executive of Zimbawe Tourism @ Indaba 2011

Reuben Louw from SOJO @ Indaba 2011
BTN talks to Reuben Louw from SOJO @ Indaba 2011

Paul Gardiner, Sales and Marketing Director of Mantis @ Indaba 2011
BTN talks to Paul Gardiner, Sales and Marketing Director of Mantis @ Indaba 2011