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Countdown to the 2024 edition of Africa's Travel INDABA is on! 24 April 2024
IMEX Frankfurt - a rewarding mission for team South Africa! 08 June 2023 South Africa's mission at this year’s IMEX Frankfurt is already promising great returns. During the three-day trade fair, the South Africa stand in Hall 8 at Messe Frankfurt, has been bustling with activity as hosted buyers engaged with the South African exhibitors discussing potential opportunities for hosting meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) in the country.
Africa’s Travel Indaba 2023 - “Electric” 15 May 2023 Africa’s Travel Indaba 2023 - “Electric”
Daily News #3: Tourism numbers tell a story of rapid recovery! 11 May 2023 Daily News #3: Tourism numbers tell a story of rapid recovery!
Daily News #2: African Tourism set for take-off after covid-19! 10 May 2023 Daily News #2: African Tourism set for take-off after Covid-19!
Sho't Left Travel Week open for registration 10 May 2023 During her opening speech at the Africa’s Travel Indaba (ATI) the Minister of Tourism Honourable Patricia de Lille has called for tourism businesses to register for the Sho’t Left Travel week which is now open for registrations. The campaign is an important part of ATI, offering South Africans a seven-day promotion of discounted travel related deals and packages. Commonly referred to as the GREAT SOUTH AFRICAN SALE, tourism businesses from around the country pledges to support tourism recovery and growth of the industry by packaging and offering their services and products at an affordable price to consumers.
Daily News #1: Welcome to Africa's Travel Indaba! 09 May 2023 Daily News #1: Welcome to Africa's Travel Indaba!
Minister Patricia de Lille to Open Africa's Travel Indaba, Focusing on Tourism Recovery 08 May 2023 Minister Patricia de Lille to Open Africa's Travel Indaba, Focusing on Tourism Recovery
A packed Africa's Travel Indaba to propel the African tourism sector forward! 20 April 2023 From a sustainable product showcase to new authentic and lesser-known products and experiences; to established tourism and aviation industry brands, this year's Africa's Travel Indaba is packed. Whether it is compelling editorial discussions on global tourism issues or new brand and product launches or even the exciting lifestyle, cuisine and art-inspired events; the trade show is set to buzz with new energy this year.
New study reveals Africa's potential in hosting Business Events 30 March 2023 A new study conducted by the South Africa National Convention Bureau (SANCB) has provided valuable insights into Africa's potential as a major business events destination. While the primary objective of the exercise was to measure the brand equity of South Africa as a business events destination across various markets and MICE segments, the research findings could be beneficial to other African destinations aiming to position themselves as ideal business event destinations.
Africa's Travel Indaba 2023: towards Africa's tourism sector growth! 29 March 2023 A new look Africa’s Travel Indaba is set to re-energise delegates from across the world when the show takes place in Durban from the 8th to the 11th of May.
Registration for Africa’s Travel Indaba 2023 is open! 11 December 2022 South Africa’s doors are open and ready to welcome delegates from all over the world!
Africa’s Travel Indaba 2022 a boon for the tourism sector 11 May 2022 Africa’s Travel Indaba 2022 was a boon for the continent’s tourism sector as well as the host city of Durban, province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). This is as hundreds of buyers and exhibitors from 55 countries descended on Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC) from 2-5 May, to trade on the continent’s best tourism products and experiences. Of the 55 countries, 19 were from the African continent, including South Africa.
#INDABA 2022 Africa's time has come 04 May 2022 African exhibitors and ministers of tourism have called for more regional collaboration to revitalise the tourism sector, following two years of the devastation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Africa collaboration to drive tourism growth and recovery 03 May 2022 Africa’s Travel Indaba officially opened today with a call for the continent to work collaboratively to drive tourism growth, so as to accelerate the sector’s recovery.
All Systems Go for Africa's Travel Indaba 2022 30 April 2022 DURBAN, 30 April 2022: It is a few days to go until Africa’s Travel Indaba. Taking place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre & Durban Exhibition Centre from 2 to 5 May 2022, the trade show will once again bring the continent’s finest tourism products and experiences under one roof for the world to experience.
Organisers Office New Location - Mystrals DEC Area 30 April 2022 With three days to go to Africa's Travel Indaba 2022, we hope that you are ready, and just as excited as we are to participate and contribute to Africa's largest travel trade show.
Covid-19 Protocols Explained 25 April 2022 South African Tourism is committed to hosting a Covid-safe Africa's Travel Indaba 2022 for all delegates attending the trade show at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre, in Durban by abiding to strict Covid-19 regulations.
‘Wonderful to meet under one roof again' say exhibitors 21 April 2022 Carla Antoniazzi, the co-founder of hospitality sales and marketing representation group Unlimited Destinations is one of the hundreds of exhibitors set to once again showcase at this year’s Africa’s Travel Indaba.
Holding Statement on Torrential Rains in Durban, South Africa 13 April 2022 South African Tourism has noted with concern the torrential rains in the Kwa-Zulu Natal province, and the devastation caused as a result. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the affected communities and families.
Gearing up to connect, do business and contribute to the African tourism sector recovery! 07 April 2022 After a two-year pause due to Covid-19, Africa’s Travel Indaba 2022 is ready to welcome delegates from across the world to connect and do business contributing to the African continent’s tourism sector recovery.

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