Durban to host Africa Travel Indaba


Durban to host Africa Travel Indaba


By Teboho Masakala


Durban will once again host the Africa Travel Indaba which is set to be held from 2-4 May at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Conference Centre (known as Durban ICC). The media launch was held on 3 April at Planet Avenue in Durban. The Indaba is held by SA Tourism in partnership with Tourism-KZN.
The Indaba promotes African products and services. It is where African exhibitors and international buyers meet to buy African products and network.
Last year 1000 exhibitors from 19 African states took part in the Indaba and international buyers from the United States of America, Australia, Belgium and other parts of the world descended on Ethekwini (as Durban is dubbed). International media also formed part of the Indaba.


Amanda Kotze-Nhlapo, Chief Bureau Officer for SA Tourism said the Indaba aims to shift the negative perception that is there about Africa and to focus on what Africa can offer the world.
819 exhibitors have already confirmed that they will form part of the Indaba and 1058 buyers from all over the globe have confirmed their attendance. The Indaba is also open to exhibitors from all over South Africa, Bloemfontein as well as the Eastern Free State. Ehibitors/ SMME’s who want to showcase their products to international visitors are invited to take advantage of this opportunity to showcase their products to the world. Register on www.indaba-southafrica.co.za
The Free State Liquor and Tourism Authority (FSTA) has in the past participated at the Indaba showcasing what the Free State has to offer. 


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