South African Tourism has said it will reschedule this year’s Africa’s
Travel Indaba.
According to a statement front the agency, this follows the state of the
nation address by President Cyril Rampahosa, who confirmed that 08 May
2019 will be the date for the national election.
Indaba was schedules to take place from 06-09 May at the Inkosi Albert
Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC), in Durban.
The ICC also serves as the nerve centre for elections in the KwaZulu
Natal province and takes priority over all other events.
“We are currently exploring all viable alternative options in light of
the announcement of the election date,” said South African Tourism CEO,
Sisa Ntshona.
“We also need to consult with our various partners and stakeholders and
appreciate the understanding of our buyers, exhibitors and delegates who
will now await a new date to attend Indaba.”
“We knoe the importance of Indaba to the travel industry and want to
ensure that we are still able to provide a world class show despite
having to change the date,” added Ntshona.
The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA), also added their
voice.
“with dates confirmed upfront, buyers and exhibitors would’ve planned
around the original date. There are also other global shows during this
period, but we would like to re-assure the industry that despite the new
date, Indaba will still be a fantastic show to attend and would like to
encourage you to attend once the new date is confirmed,” explained TBCSA
CEO, Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa.
Indaba is Africa’s biggest travel and trade show with over 7,000
delegates from 80 countries attending last year’s event.
