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2025 Daily News

Stars, Stories, and Sustainability: Unlocking Astro Tourism in Southern AfricaIssue No.4 16 May 2025 Long before the term “Astro Tourism” entered the global travel lexicon, African communities had been reading the stars, mapping the skies, and using celestial knowledge to guide agriculture, rituals, and movement. Today, that deep-rooted relationship between humanity and the cosmos is being reawakened, this time as a powerful lever for tourism, education, and sustainable economic growth.

Fashion and wine bring South Africa’s joyful spirit to lifeIssue No.3 15 May 2025 As part of the newly launched global brand campaign, “South Africa Awaits - Come Find Your Joy!”, South African Tourism brought the campaign message to life through an immersive activations centred on fashion and wine, two signature pillars of the country’s cultural and destination expression.

Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025 Declares continent ‘unlimited’ and open for businessIssue No.2 14 May 2025 The African continent’s premier travel and tourism trade show, Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025 o cially opened its doors today at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Running from May 13-15 under the resonant theme “Unlimited Africa”, the event was o cially opened by South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile and South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, signalling a powerful, unifi ed drive to showcase the continent’s boundless tourism potential and declare Africa open for global business.

Welcome to Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025!Issue No.1 13 May 2025 Welcome to the 2025 edition of Africa’s Travel Indaba — once again hosted in the vibrant and hospitable city of Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal. This landmark event continues to serve as a powerful platform for unlocking Africa’s tourism potential, establishing meaningful partnerships and driving sustainable economic growth across the continent.

Siyanamukela, Welcome to Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025!Issue No.0 12 May 2025 We are honoured to welcome you to the vibrant city of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, the host of Africa’s Travel Indaba – where cultures converge and the spirit of Africa shines through. Your presence here affi rms our shared commitment to shaping a bold and inspiring future for tourism on the continent. Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025 is more than
2024 Daily News

Rural tourism and economic inclusivity on firm foundationIssue No.3 16 May 2024 Domestic travel has far exceeded the 2019 numbers, and at the same time, international arrivals in South Africa are inching closer to pre-pandemic levels as calls mount for the industry to redefi ne the travel experience and pull together to sustain the momentum of resurgence.

Africa’s Travel Indaba 2024 Launches with a buzzIssue No.2 15 May 2024 The 2024 instalment of the continent’s premier travel trade show, Africa’s Travel Indaba, kicked off on a high note at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre on Tuesday, with the Trade Floor opening that was attended by delegates ready to do business.

Welcome to Africa's Travel Indaba!Issue No.1 14 May 2024 Welcome to the 2024 edition of Africa’s Travel Indaba! I am so pleased you were able to join us this year.
2023 Daily News

Tourism numbers tell a story of rapid recovery!Issue No.3 11 May 2023 Domestic travel has far exceeded the 2019 numbers, and at the same time, international arrivals in South Africa are inching closer to pre-pandemic levels as calls mount for the industry to redefi ne the travel experience and pull together to sustain the momentum of resurgence.

African Tourism set for take-off after Covid-19!Issue No.2 10 May 2023 More than 6,000 delegates, including 1,000 international buyers and 1,000 exhibitors showcasing 350 products, were captivated as South Africa’s Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lille delivered her keynote address at the official opening of Africa’s Travel Indaba 2023.

Welcome to Africa's Travel Indaba!Issue No.1 9 May 2023 It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Africa’s Travel Indaba. This is my inaugural Africa’s Travel Indaba as the Minister of Tourism and I’m excited for us to gather here in Durban with the sole focus of advancing our beloved African continent.
2022 Daily News

West Africa: Innovation attracts buyers to Africa’s Travel Indaba!Issue No.3 5 May 2022 For many years tourism has become vital to African economies and Africa’s Travel Indaba (ATI) is home to building partnerships and collaborating within the African continent.

Africa collaboration to drive tourism growth and recoveryIssue No.2 4 May 2022 Africa’s Travel Indaba officially opened yesterday with a call for the continent to work collaboratively to drive tourism growth, so as to accelerate the sector’s recovery.

Welcome to Africa's Travel Indaba!Issue No.1 3 May 2022 "The tourism sector has experienced several challenges in the past two years during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. I am even more excited that we could all get together in person after not being able to do so for two years" says Lindiwe Sisulu, Minister of Tourism in South Africa.
2019 Daily News

Tourism prospects for 2019 looking greatIssue No.3 4 May 2019 In a panel that included the Minister of Tourism, Derek Hanekom, tourism initiatives and movements were unpacked in detail, with special attention given to ease of access to South Africa.

Africa Poised for Exponential GrowthIssue No.2 3 May 2019 Africa’s Travel Indaba opened to much pomp and excitement on Thursday, 2 May. Welcoming ministers, exhibitors, african and international buyers, and tourism stakeholders, the event began with a moment of silence for those lost to floods in the region and across South Africa over the last few days.

Welcome to Africa's Travel Indaba!Issue No.1 2 May 2019 Africa’s Travel Indaba opens its doors wide to welcome visitors, exhibitors, delegates and high-quality buyers from the African continent and across the world.
2018 Daily News

Thank you for helping us take Africa’s stories to the world!Issue No.3 10 May 2018 Africa’s Travel Indaba plays an integral role in shaping Africa’s stories, and the success of the continent in the future. Through this platform, people can share our culture, histories, tastes and vibrancy, and discover new and innovative ways of packaging our offerings.

This is going to be the greatest Indaba!Issue No.2 9 May 2018 “This is going to be the greatest Indaba of all time, and it is all because of you,” said the National Minister of Tourism, Derek Hanekom, at the opening of Africa’s Travel Indaba 2018.

Welcome!Issue No.1 8 May 2018 Creating new stories, Africa’s Travel Indaba, opens its doors today, welcoming visitors, exhibitors, delegates and buyers from across the continent and world.
2017 Daily News

SA's Goal: 30% Women Executives in Tourism by 2022Issue No.3 18 May 2017 Minister of Tourism Tokozile Xasa launched a campaign to increase the proportion of women in tourism management positions to 30% in the next five years, during the fourth annual Women in Tourism networking event at Africa's Travel INDABA last night.

Tourism is everyone’s business – so let’s all ‘do tourism’!Issue No.2 17 May 2017 Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa issued a rallying call to all South Africans to become tourism ambassadors for their own country, during the launch of the I Do Tourism domestic marketing campaign at INDABA last night.

It’s time for Africa!Issue No.1 16 May 2017 Welcome to Indaba 2017! This is where our continent’s dynamic travel and tourism industry proudly takes centre stage as the world flocks here to come and play, immersing themselves in all things authentically, brilliantly African.
2016 Daily News

Hidden gems - the future of tourismIssue No.3 9 May 2016 Tourism industry to benefit from Durban hosting Commonwealth Games. Tourism: the star of the show, The Pink R/$ - join our talk this morning, Empowering women in tourism. GAUTENG TOURISM showcases SMMEs, New Routes: CW Coast more accessible, City Sightseeing: New travel depot in CPT. Exports from international tourism rise. A wave of African tourismIssue No.2 8 May 2016 Tourism statistics – 15 percent YOY growth. All about the Kigali collection. Consultation will grow tourism in Africa Speed Marketing – World Heritage, Sites Digital trends in travel, Travel and tourism a driver of peace. Jozi woos Chinese market. Safari Tart blog re-launched, International flights to Africa rebound. Endangered species update. Enhancing the visitor experience – Tourism department. Rise Africa RiseIssue No.1 7 May 2016 Swiss hotel group enters East Africa. Let's make your INDABA memorable. How to navigate INDABA. Dining with elephants. Paradox of choice, Limpopo's kingdoms shrouded in myth 240 new rooms for Kruger National Park Putting Magalies Biosphere on the map New international representation for Africa Albida Tourism.
2015 Daily News

100 new establishments graded every monthIssue No.3 11 May 2015 “On average 100 new establishments join the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa’s grading system every month,” says South African Tourism Chief Executive Officer, Thulani Nzima. Only in Africa...Issue No.2 10 May 2015 “Technological innovation, disruptive business models and changing consumer preferences challenge Africa’s ingenuity and agility every single day - and we are responding.” - Hanekom Geared to listen - South African Tourism Minister welcomes the world to Indaba 2015Issue No.1 9 May 2015 South Africa’s National Minister of Tourism, Derek Hanekom, experiences his first Tourism Indaba this year. INDABA Daily News spoke to Hanekom about Africa’s biggest travel trade show.
2014 Daily News

Asking and answering the questions at global media face-offIssue No.3 12 May 2014 The reason I keep coming back here, and the reason I think that the world should visit South Africa, is that we can all sit here and have a frank and honest debate about the state of your tourism industry, as well as about the hard issues facing Africa. Tourism 20 years into democracy: plugging into Africa’s growthIssue No.2 11 May 2014 “In the life of a nation, 20 years are but a few steps on a much longer journey. However, when those 20 years mark the birth and growth of a new democracy, they are immensely important, as they determine the direction the nation takes,” said the South African Minister of Tourism Marthinus van Schalkwyk at the opening ceremony of the Tourism Indaba yesterday. Let the show beginIssue No.1 10 May 2014 “ Indaba 2014 is one of the largest tourism marketing events on the African calendar and one of the top three must-visit events of its kind on the global calendar.

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