INDABA - Programme of Events

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20 Apr 2023
25 Apr 2023
3 May 2023
6 May 2023
7 May 2023
8 May 2023
9 May 2023
10 May 2023
11 May 2023
25 Jul 2023
15 Aug 2023
17 Aug 2023
22 Aug 2023
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Thursday, 20 Apr 2023
Time Schedule
08h30 - 12h00
Africa’s Travel Indaba 2023 Exhibitor Briefing Session - Durban - Onomo Hotel
08:30 - 09:00 - Registration
09:00 - 12:00 - Briefing session
12:00 - Lunch
Onomo Hotel
Exhibitors
Tuesday, 25 Apr 2023
Time Schedule
08h30 - 12h00
Africa’s Travel Indaba 2023 Exhibitor Briefing Session - Cape Town - Double tree by Hilton Hotel
08:30 - 09:00 - Registration
09:00 - 12:00 - Briefing session
12:00 - Lunch
Double Tree by Hilton Cape Town
Exhibitors
Wednesday, 3 May 2023
Time Schedule
09h00 - 13h00
Africa’s Travel Indaba 2023 Exhibitor Briefing Session - Online
A session designed to prepare exhibitors for participation.
Online
Exhibitors
Saturday, 6 May 2023
Time Schedule
08h30 - 17h00
SATSA Conference - Day 1
This conference allows delegates to participate in discussing the inbound industry’s key issues in one setting, where everyone leaves with an increased understanding of the full range of pertinent issues and opportunities, and an increased ability to be change agents in our industry. SATSA Members Only.
Auditorium - Hall 6
By Invite Only
Sunday, 7 May 2023
Time Schedule
08h30 - 17h00
SATSA Conference - Day 2
This conference allows delegates to participate in discussing the inbound industry’s key issues in one setting, where everyone leaves with an increased understanding of the full range of pertinent issues and opportunities, and an increased ability to be change agents in our industry. SATSA Members Only.
Auditorium - Hall 6
By Invite Only
Monday, 8 May 2023
Time Schedule
09h00 - 13h40
BONDay Educational Sessions
The Africa's Travel Indaba Business Opportunity Networking Day is a carefully curated selection of educational sessions, informative current trends and topical issues being discussed with the business events industry in a meaningful way. The aim is to empower businesses with the latest in global business events developments and encourage robust conversations towards innovative solutions.
Auditorium Hall 6 & South Foyer, ICC
All Delegates
13h00 - 14h00
BONDay Lunch
Partake in a wide array of authentic South African and African cuisine whilst enjoying lunchtime entertainment.
Designated Venues
All Delegates
14h00 - 16h00
CEO’s & CMO's Forum
Meeting Room 12, ICC
By Invite Only
14h30 - 16h00
The Exhibitor - Buyer Business Exchange
This is the first speed networking being held at Africa's Travel Indaba where exhibitors can share a quick exchange of their offering with as many attending buyers during the allotted time.
Durban International Convention Centre – Meeting Room 21
Exhibitors and Buyers
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16h00 - 17h00
Exhibitor - Exhibitor Meetings
The opportunity for exhibitors to engage with other exhibitors to explore partnership and collaboration opportunities. Meetings are held at exhibition stands.
Exhibition Stands
Exhibitors
16h00 - 18h00
African Ministerial Formal Programme
Elangeni Maharani
By Invite Only
18h00 - 22h00
African Ministerial Dinner
Elangeni Maharani
By Invite Only
Tuesday, 9 May 2023
Time Schedule
07h00 - 09h00
TKZN Buyer Breakfast
Elangeni Hotel
By Invitation - Hosted Buyers & Stakeholders
08h30 - 10h00
Africa's Travel Indaba 2023 Trade Floor Opening
The Official opening ceremony of Africa's Travel Indaba 2023.
Auditorium - Hall 6
All Delegates (Limited entry due to capacity)
08h30 - 10h00
Speed Marketing - See with a mind’s eye (Scenic Beauty)
The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa hosts its first Speed Marketing Session geared towards showcasing eminent business events product to buyers and media. Each session profiles a specific category of products and is themed accordingly.
Meeting Room 21, ICC
By Invitation - Hosted Buyers & Stakeholders
10h00 - 18h00
Exhibition Starts / Diary Meetings
Pre-scheduled appointments between hosted buyers and exhibitors
Exhibition Areas
All Delegates
10h30 - 12h00
Minister’s Walk-About
The Minister of Tourism conducts the official walk-about of the Africa's Travel Indaba exhibition floor. Exhibitors have the opportunity to engage the stakeholder in an intimate way.
ICC, DEC & Walnut Road
All Delegates
11h00 - 11h30
Shaping Sustainability: Carbon off-setting for Responsible Tourism
Business Opportunity Meetings Aspirations - intimate conversations between delegates.

Butterfly Wall - ICC Outdoor
All Delegates
11h00 - 12h00
TGCSA Grading Criteria Panel Discussion
The review of the grading criteria is imperative to stay relevant, to align with visitor expectations and to identify the gaps and opportunities that sits within our collective value chain. As part of the grading criteria review currently underway, the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa will host the panel discussion with industry roleplayers to ensure alignment with the industry.
SAT Stand
All Delegates (Limited entry due to capacity)
12h00 - 13h30
Global Media Face-off
A compelling editorial session focussing on global tourism issues towards the sector recovery.
Auditorium - Hall 6
All Delegates
13h00 - 14h00
Lunch
Partake in a wide array of authentic South African and African cuisine whilst enjoying lunchtime entertainment.
Designated Venues
All Delegates
14h00 - 14h30
Connection Session: Tourism Investment Forum Africa
Media Launch
Media Centre
Media & selected guests
15h00 - 15h30
Future Forward: Humanising Digitalisation
Business Opportunity Meetings Aspirations - intimate conversations between delegates.
Future Wheel - ICC Concourse
All Delegates
15h15 - 16h00
TGCSA Benchmark Property Showcase
The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) will be showcasing its exceptional array of graded tourism establishments and these sessions will enable the benchmarked properties to share their exceptional product and service offerings.
SAT Stand
All Delegates (Limited entry due to capacity)
16h00 - 17h00
Biodiversity Conservation: South Africa's Competitive Advangate in Tourism
Join South African National Parks for a stimulating discussion on the role of biodiversity conservation in the success of South Africa's Tourism sector.
Maharani Tower, 2nd Floor,Durban.
By Invite Only
Wednesday, 10 May 2023
Time Schedule
06h00 - 08h00
Africa's Travel Indaba Annual Fun Run
An Africa's Travel Indaba Community-Building fun outdoor activity that attracts fitness fundis of every level. Join us for a great start to the day as we explore the sights and sounds of the host city.
Beachfront Promenade
All Delegates
08h30 - 10h00
Speed Marketing - Local is Lekker (Township and Nightlife)
The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa hosts its first Speed Marketing Session geared towards showcasing eminent business events product to buyers and media. Each session profiles a specific category of products and is themed accordingly.
Meeting Room 21, ICC
By Invite Only
09h00 - 10h00
Basic Quality Verification Panel Discussion
TGCSA’s Basic Quality Verification Programme will host panel discussion with Department of Tourism's Enterprise Development, Tourism KwaZulu-Natal, Economic Development Tourism, Environmental Affairs, and BQV product. The programme helps small tourism establishments in under-resourced areas reach their full potential by giving unemployed youth access to training. During this session, an announcement on new quality-verified tourism products in KZN will be made showcasing the wide variety of products South Africa has to offer.
SAT Stand
All Delegates (Limited entry due to capacity)
10h00 - 11h00
Inclusivity in Tourism: Panel Discussion
The purpose of this panel would be to discuss matters that affect the tourism and hospitality sector regarding issues of discrimination, racism and other exclusionary practices aligned to the principles of South Africa’s constitution. The panel facilitator would share the Inclusivity Pledge and garner inputs to  further develop the Inclusivity Code of Conduct through an inclusive experience and contribution from key diverse players. The Inclusivity Pledge would be launched at the SATSA annual Conference.
SAT Stand
All Delegates (Limited entry due to capacity)
10h00 - 13h00
Indaba Tourism Investment Seminar
Hosted by Department of Tourism
Meeting Room 12, ICC
By Invite Only
10h00 - 13h00
NTCE Business Networking Session
Hosted by Department of Tourism
South Foyer
By Invite Only
10h00 - 18h00
Exhibition Starts / Diary Meetings
Pre-scheduled appointments between hosted buyers and exhibitors
Exhibition Areas
All Delegates
11h00 - 11h30
Shaping Sustainability: Poaching & Animal Interactions - An African Sentiment
Business Opportunity Meetings Aspirations - intimate conversations between delegates.
Butterfly Wall - ICC Outdoor
All Delegates
11h00 - 12h30
USA Market Access Workshop
Presented by SA Tourism’s North America Hub, this 90-minute workshop will offer valuable insights into both the USA traveler and travel trade landscape.  With presentations by guest experts, attendees will leave armed with research and best practices on how to break into this fast-growing market by engaging with the USA travel trade to reach consumers.
Meeting Room 21, ICC
By Invite Only
12h00 - 13h00
Connection Sessions: Editorial Media Session
An update on South Africa's tourism performance and economic impact.
Auditorium, Hall 6
Media & selected guests
12h00 - 13h00
Sustainability Product Showcase
Brand Experience Entering the Global 100 Sustainable Story competition in 2024 and showcase Sustainable product in collaboration with Fair Trade and Tourism. Programme will host panel discussion with Department of Tourism's Green Tourism Incentive Programme, Fair Trade and Tourism Association, Economic Development Tourism, Environmental Affairs, CEO Sandparks, The converstation open what is South Africa stance currently showcasing Sustainable product and experiences that will help us grow into a globally recognised Green destination and how we forsee we fulfill more Green economic investment.
SAT Stand
All Delegates (Limited entry due to capacity)
12h30 - 13h00
Groundbreakers: Thought-Leadership Sessions
Business Events Meets Leisure: A showcase of a variety of Thought Leaders as we leverage fields experts to enhance the knowledge economy.
Media Centre
Media & selected guests
13h00 - 14h00
Lunch
Partake in a wide array of authentic South African and African cuisine whilst enjoying lunchtime entertainment.
Designated Venues
All Delegates
14h00 - 15h00
Tour Operator Graduation
Graduation Ceremony hosted by the Department of Tourism
Meeting Room 21, ICC
By Invite Only
15h00 - 15h30
Future Forward: FFW 2030 - How do we envisage the Tourism Industry?
Business Opportunity Meetings Aspirations - intimate conversations between delegates.
Future Wheel - ICC Concourse
All Delegates
15h15 - 16h00
TGCSA Benchmark Property Showcase
The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) will be showcasing its exceptional array of graded tourism establishments and these sessions will enable the benchmarked properties to share their exceptional product and service offerings.
SAT Stand
All Delegates (Limited entry due to capacity)
15h30 - 16h00
Groundbreakers: Thought-Leadership Sessions
Business Events Meets Leisure: A showcase of a variety of Thought Leaders as we leverage fields experts to enhance the knowledge economy.
Media Centre
Media & selected guests
16h00 - 17h00
TGSCA Activation: Networking
SAT Stand
All Delegates (Limited entry due to capacity)
18h00 - 23h55
Africa's Travel Indaba Official Welcome Networking Event
The Africa's Travel Indaba Welcome Networking Event seeks to immerse delegates in an authentic Durban experience.
North Plaza, Durban DEC, Outdoor Area
Exhibitors, Buyers and Stakeholders
18h00 - 23h55
City Immersion Experience
Florida Road / Umhlanga
All Delegates
18h00 - 23h55
Kwa Max +27 - Gagazi FM Brand Activation
Gagazi FM Brand Activation
Max Lifestyle Umlazi
Open Entry
Thursday, 11 May 2023
Time Schedule
07h00 - 09h00
Women In Tourism Breakfast
Hosted by Department of Tourism
South Foyer
By Invite Only
08h30 - 10h00
Speed Marketing - Wild n Out in SA (Wildlife and Safari)
The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa hosts its first Speed Marketing Session geared towards showcasing eminent business events product to buyers and media. Each session profiles a specific category of products and is themed accordingly.
Meeting Room 21, ICC
By Invite Only
09h00 - 10h00
Connection Sessions: Basic Quality Verification Media Launch
The Basic Quality Verification Programme for the KwaZulu-Natal rollout will be officially launched by the Deputy Minister of Tourism. The programme helps small tourism establishments in under-resourced areas reach their full potential by giving unemployed youth access to training. During this session, an announcement on new quality-verified tourism products in KZN will be made showcasing the wide variety of products South Africa has to offer.
Media Centre
By Invitation Only
09h00 - 10h00
TGCSA Benchmark Property Showcase
The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) will be showcasing its exceptional array of graded tourism establishments and these sessions will enable the benchmarked properties to share their exceptional product and service offerings.
SAT Stand
All Delegates (Limited entry due to capacity)
10h00 - 11h00
Assessor vs Evaluator Panel Discussion
Assessors are critical and one of the most valuable components of the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa. Getting Access to them is such a great opportunity to for establishments to not only get educated but to get real insights from our tourism experts.
SAT Stand
All Delegates (Limited entry due to capacity)
10h00 - 14h00
Tourism MinMEC Meeting
Hosted by Department of Tourism
Meeting Room 12, ICC
By Invite Only
10h00 - 17h00
Exhibition Starts / Diary Meetings
Pre-scheduled appointments between hosted buyers and exhibitors
Exhibition Areas
All Delegates
11h00 - 11h30
Groundbreakers: Thought-Leadership Sessions
Business Events Meets Leisure: A showcase of a variety of Thought Leaders as we leverage fields experts to enhance the knowledge economy.
Media Centre
Media & selected guests
11h00 - 11h30
Shaping Sustainability: Agility & Adaptation in the time of a Global Energy Crisis
Business Opportunity Meetings Aspirations - intimate conversations between delegates.
Butterfly Wall - ICC Outdoor
All Delegates
11h00 - 15h00
Tourism, Trade, Investment & Security Committee
Meeting Room 21, ICC
By Invite Only
12h00 - 13h00
Media Conference - Bid Party Wrap Up
Media centre
Media; Bid Parties, SAT
13h00 - 14h00
Lunch
Partake in a wide array of authentic South African and African cuisine whilst enjoying lunchtime entertainment.
Designated Venues
All Delegates
14h00 - 15h00
The Africa's Travel Indaba Awards
Africa's Travel Indaba recognises its valued exhibitors for demonstrating excellence in the various awards categories.
Media Centre Presentation Room
Media and Exhibitors
15h00 - 15h30
Future Forward: Learning, Unlearning & Relearning - a journey towards building a compelling brand
Business Opportunity Meetings Aspirations - intimate conversations between delegates.
Future Wheel - ICC Concourse
All Delegates
15h00 - 16h00
Media-agenda Driven Briefing
Auditorium, Hall 6
Media and Exhibitors
17h00 - 17h05
Show Closes
A celebratory culmination of Africa's Travel Indaba 2023! Join the team as we say thank you for a great show. See you next year!
Exhibition Areas
All Delegates
18h00 - 23h55
City Immersion Experience
Florida Road / Umhlanga
All Delegates
Tuesday, 25 Jul 2023
Time Schedule
Tuesday, 15 Aug 2023
Time Schedule
13h00 - 16h00
Africa's Travel Indaba 2023 Debrief Session - Kwa-Zulu Natal
Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel, 63 Snell Parade, Durban
Thursday, 17 Aug 2023
Time Schedule
13h00 - 16h00
Africa's Travel Indaba 2023 Debrief Session - Western Cape
Southern Sun The Cullinan, 1 Cullinan St, Cape Town City Centre
Tuesday, 22 Aug 2023
Time Schedule
12h45 - 16h00
Africa's Travel Indaba - Debrief Session - Online
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83542090676?pwd=ZC9IVTBrVTgwS01UaFZ2QU9IQjFEZz09

Meeting ID: 835 4209 0676
Passcode: 479183
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83542090676?pwd=ZC9IVTBrVTgwS01UaFZ2QU9IQjFEZz09
All Delegates