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Speaking about the impact its first virtual roadshow has made, Sthembiso Dlamini, Acting CEO & COO, South African Tourism, says, “We are delighted at the response received from all stakeholders including suppliers, buyers and corporates at the VirtuallyYoursSouthAfrica show. India is a critical market for us as we look at travel recovery and we believe that the partnerships formed and relationships built here will hold us in good stead. We look forward to creating customised itineraries specifically for the evolved Indian traveller basis the insights and inputs we received from our trade partners.”

Sharing her expectations from the upcoming VirtuallyYoursSouthAfrica roadshow on October 20, Sma Dlamini, Acting Executive Manager – Tourism, Mpumalanga Tourism & Parks Agency, says, “We intend to meet with the Indian trade to showcase Mpumalanga’s diverse and unique product offerings, while also establishing joint marketing initiatives which will be mutually beneficial for both – our potential trade partners in India and us. We especially look forward to displaying the scenic beauty and abundant wildlife in Mpumalanga, as we look to attract increased tourist footfall from India.”

Neliswa Nkani, Hub Head (Middle East, India & South East Asia), South African Tourism, says, “With world-class safety and hygiene measures, screening techniques, unique accommodation establishments, off-beat socially distanced experiences and the warmest tourism service, we cannot wait to give the Indian trade fraternity a taste of our finest hospitality and luxury, as they get ready to sell travel. We look forward to mutually-beneficial and long term business partnerships as well as knowledge sharing between South African exhibitors and Indian buyers to stem from VirtuallyYoursSouthAfrica.”  

South African Tourism is all set to kick off the last quarter of 2021 with its maiden virtual roadshow. Titled ‘VirtuallyYoursSouthAfrica’ the roadshow aims to showcase unique offerings from South Africa starting from October 20 to 22, 2021. It will have a delegation of approximately 100 suppliers from South Africa who will meet 1,000 Indian buyers from across India. Neliswa Nkani, Hub Head – MEISEA, South African Tourism, said, “This roadshow is a testament of our unwavering commitment to the Indian market. We expect mutually beneficial partnerships and impactful business conversions between South African exhibitors and Indian buyers to stem from our first virtual roadshow.”