Blog: Posts http://www.durbanexperience.co.za/Media/Blog/Lists/Posts/AllPosts.aspx RSS feed for the Posts list. Thu, 17 May 2012 21:15:40 GMT Microsoft SharePoint Foundation RSS Generator 60 en-US Blog: Posts http://www.durbanexperience.co.za/Media/Blog/_layouts/images/siteIcon.png http://www.durbanexperience.co.za/Media/Blog/Lists/Posts/AllPosts.aspx Durban Tourism Expanding and Revolving http://www.durbanexperience.co.za/Media/Blog/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=7 Body:

Through the Tourism Indaba, which commences today, 12 May 2012 and culminates on 15 May 2012, Durban Tourism aims to strengthen and strategically position itself as Africa’s leading tourist destination.

The Durban Tourism stand (DEC 1E07) will grasp your attention at a glance as it has been significantly expanded from 36m2 to 200m2. The stand design has encapsulated all the icons of Durban and has effectively created the warmth and essence of our City. The stand offers a dynamic platform for Community Tourism Officers (CTOs) from Durban and city entities to showcase their tourism products collectively.

When visiting the stand you will discover Durban’s Umhlanga known for its unique shopping experience, Sapphire Coast famous for Diving, Thousand Hills offers an adventurous experience, Inanda for its rich heritage offerings and Durban West for its impressive accommodation facilities.

The City of Durban as a consistently revolving tourism destination has enhanced its tourism products with new tourism corridors and township experiences, to this effect Durban Tourism has adopted a mentorship programme for developing CTOs and has created a viable opportunity for effective networking and marketing.

Durban Tourism will be hosting the Welcome Party for Indaba delegates and guests, which has become an enticing feature every year as delegates always look forward to vibrant and jovial Welcome Party. This year the Welcome Party will be held at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium’s Peoples Park on 12 May 2012. We have lined up wide-ranging entertainment featuring top artists which will ensure that this is a night to remember.

Durban Tourism CEO Phillip Sithole said the City of Durban always ensures that Indaba enjoys all the essential supporting mechanism and delegates, exhibitors and media enjoy the warm hospitality from Durban, as Durban is hosting Indaba for the 23rd unprecedented time.

Sithole said, “We are very proud and excited to be hosting Indaba once again, Indaba has become another significant traditional Durban event and we want to keep it in our City because of the huge spin-offs that we leverage from it.”

Accredited Indaba delegates, media and exhibitors will enjoy discounts for a City Tour on a Ricksha Bus, the discount is valid at selected times between 12 and 5 May 2012.

Delegates can also visit the Durban Tourism website – www.durbanexperience.co.za for more information about what is happening in and around Durban.

Published: 5/14/2012 7:50 AM
]]> System Account Mon, 14 May 2012 05:52:07 GMT http://www.durbanexperience.co.za/Media/Blog/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=7 Indaba fever is upon us http://www.durbanexperience.co.za/Media/Blog/Lists/Posts/ViewPost.aspx?ID=6 Body:

Once again the City of Durban is proud and excited to be hosting the Tourism Indaba taking place from 12 – 15 May 2012. Indaba is one of the key strategic events that we host as Durban, and it is also a key economic catalyst not only among tourism related businesses but it also greatly contributes to the broader economy of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal and the country at large.

Durban Tourism has planned a number of strategic events and programmes in order to take full advantage of marketing opportunities that are presented by Indaba, as this premier tourism and travel show is attended by the 198 international media. Indaba will be attended by 13000 delegates, 60% of which is expected to be international delegates.

This leading international tourism and travel show is expected to contribute about R250 to R300 million to the economy of Durban.

This year, Durban will be hosting Tourism Indaba for the 23nd time, and we will host it until 2015 but every year we come up with new innovations to ensure that indeed Indaba remains Africa’s premier travel and tourism show.

It has become an enticing feature that every year we officially welcome Indaba delegates with a vibrant and jovial Welcome Party. This year the Welcome Party will be held at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium’s Peoples Park on 12 May 2012.

Another significant milestone this year will be the historic three-city MOU signing ceremony between Durban, Johannesburg, and Cape Town which will take place during the hosting of the international media by South African Tourism on 13 May 2012 in Umlazi Max’s Lifestyle from 12.00 to 13.00.

The Durban Tourism stand (DEC1E07) at Indaba has been significantly expanded from 36m2 to 200m2, and it will now offer a platform to five regional tourism authorities within Durban to showcase their tourism products through the Durban Tourism stand.

We can guarantee delegates that they will enjoy the warm weather of Durban, unique cultural experiences, tours and world class attractions. Some of the exciting and unique tours include Inanda Heritage Route, Township Experience and Game Reserves.

Accredited Indaba delegates, media and exhibitors will enjoy discounts for a City Tour on a Ricksha Bus, the discount is valid at selected times between 12 and 15 May 2012. Welcome to the warmest place to be, and enjoy our warm hospitality!

The Durban Tourism stand (DEC1E07) at Indaba has been significantly expanded from 36m2 to 200m2, and it will now offer a platform to five regional tourism authorities within Durban to showcase their tourism products through the Durban Tourism stand.

We can guarantee delegates that they will enjoy the warm weather of Durban, unique cultural experiences, tours and world class attractions. Some of the exciting and unique tours include Inanda Heritage Route, Township Experience and Game Reserves.

Accredited Indaba delegates, media and exhibitors will enjoy discounts for a City Tour on a Ricksha Bus, the discount is valid at selected times between 12 and 15 May 2012. Welcome to the warmest place to be, and enjoy our warm hospitality!

Published: 5/11/2012 8:26 AM
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