South African tourism minister launches Travel Indaba in Durban

Thursday, May 10, 2018

South African minister of tourism Derek Hanekom has launched Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban.

 
Hanekom said to delegates during the launch ceremony, “This is going to be the greatest Indaba of all time, and it is all because of you.” He referred to the 1,747 buyers from all over the world attending the show.

 
All these buyers will be joined by 1,120 exhibitors showcasing a range and diversity of products from the continent and around 22 African countries and 80 countries globally represented at this year’s travel trade show.

 
Hanekom further said, “The African continent is one of warmth and diversity. We are one as humanity and we will express it on the continent. While only five percent of global travel is to Africa, this is an opportunity to grow. Buyers – you are in a place of growth and opportunity. Do business but also forge permanent friendships while you are here.”

 
The chief executive of South African Tourism, Sisa Ntshona, called the trade show the leading travel exhibition in the world.

 
“Over the next three days, we look forward to hosting you and ensuring that we provide the necessary platforms to grow your business and create opportunities for Africa to shine in the travel and tourism industry,” Ntshona concluded.

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