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Indaba to become pan-African from 2014 on back of record tourism growth

Indaba to become pan-African from 2014 on back of record tourism growth

by Roderick Eime in Durban South Africa is riding a tourism wave, confirmed by National Tourism Minister, Mr Marthinus van Schalkwyk at the opening ceremony for Indaba 2013 last night. The travel show, first held in 1979, is one of the most important tourism marketing events in the world and being held in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal […]

INDABA 2013 Opening Ceremony – Minister’s welcome speech

Speech by National Tourism Minister, Mr Marthinus van Schalkwyk Inspired and inspiring, diverse and united, we gather here today in this great province of KwaZulu-Natal this legendary kingdom of dreams and opportunities. We gather here between the ocean and the mountains, between our heritage and our tomorrow, to celebrate the power and the prospects of […]

Indaba 2013 Opening Ceremony – Minister’s Welcome Speech

Indaba 2013 Opening Ceremony – Minister’s Welcome Speech

Opening ceremony performers (R Eime) Speech by National Tourism Minister, Mr Marthinus van Schalkwyk (View original document in PDF) (See the ceremony and speeches on YouTube)  “It is time to modernise and expand Indaba. Our vision as government and South African Tourism is that Indaba must be the platform for exhibitors and buyers, not […]

Indaba 2013 Opening Ceremony – Minister’s Welcome Speech

Indaba 2013 Opening Ceremony – Minister’s Welcome Speech

Opening ceremony performers (R Eime) Speech by National Tourism Minister, Mr Marthinus van Schalkwyk (View original document in PDF) (See the ceremony and speeches on YouTube)  “It is time to modernise and expand Indaba. Our vision as government and South African Tourism is that Indaba must be the platform for exhibitors and buyers, not […]

South Africa and Seychelles ministers back Africa tourism

South Africa and Seychelles ministers back Africa tourism

South Africa and Seychelles Ministers of Tourism on thepopular SABC2 Morning Live TV program asINDABA Tourism Trade Fair opens in Durban (Forimmediaterelease.net) South Africa’s Tourism Minister, Mr. Marthinus van Schalkwyk, and his Seychelles counterpart, Mr. Alain St.Ange, the island’s Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture, were both on the popular SABC2 Morning Live TV program […]

South Africa and Seychelles ministers back Africa tourism

South Africa and Seychelles ministers back Africa tourism

South Africa and Seychelles Ministers of Tourism on thepopular SABC2 Morning Live TV program asINDABA Tourism Trade Fair opens in Durban (Forimmediaterelease.net) South Africa’s Tourism Minister, Mr. Marthinus van Schalkwyk, and his Seychelles counterpart, Mr. Alain St.Ange, the island’s Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture, were both on the popular SABC2 Morning Live TV program […]

South Africa’s top nine emerging tourism entrepreneurs named

  SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM and the Tourism Enterprise Partnership (TEP) today announced the names of the nine provincial finalists for the 2013 Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year Awards (ETEYA) competition.   ETEYA is a nationwide tourism industry competition which recognises and honours South Africa’s best, most promising and most innovative emerging tourism business owners. […]

South Africa’s top nine emerging tourism entrepreneurs named

  SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM and the Tourism Enterprise Partnership (TEP) today announced the names of the nine provincial finalists for the 2013 Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year Awards (ETEYA) competition.   ETEYA is a nationwide tourism industry competition which recognises and honours South Africa’s best, most promising and most innovative emerging tourism business owners. […]

The Cederberg Mountains – a natural playground in the Western Cape

The Cederberg Mountains – a natural playground in the Western Cape

The Cederberg Mountains, Western Cape The Cederberg Mountains are home to dramatic sandstone formations like the Maltese Cross and rich plant and animal life. These mountains also enchant visitors with their San rock paintings, and are an excellent destination for rock climbing and hiking. The Cederberg Mountains are noted for their dramatic, wind-carved sandstone formations […]

The Cederberg Mountains – a natural playground in the Western Cape

The Cederberg Mountains – a natural playground in the Western Cape

The Cederberg Mountains, Western Cape The Cederberg Mountains are home to dramatic sandstone formations like the Maltese Cross and rich plant and animal life. These mountains also enchant visitors with their San rock paintings, and are an excellent destination for rock climbing and hiking. The Cederberg Mountains are noted for their dramatic, wind-carved sandstone formations […]