As the countdown to Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025 intensifies, South African Tourism has established an industry-led Advisory Committee to ensure the seamless execution of this premier travel trade event.
Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025 will take place from the 12th to the 15th of May in Durban, located in Kwa Zulu-Natal Province. The event takes place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre.
AFRICA’S TRAVEL INDABA 2025 ADVISORY PANEL
Comprising key industry representatives, this dedicated panel will meet weekly to address critical aspects of the show, working collaboratively to enhance its impact and deliver an even better experience for exhibitors and buyers.
This initiative reinforces our commitment to partnership and collaboration as we drive decisions that represent and benefit the greater tourism sector, ensuring that Africa’s Travel Indaba remains a world-class business platform that drives real value for all participants.
Focusing on key elements such exhibitor and buyer engagement; logistical efficiencies; programme enhancements; and overall event quality, the Advisory Committee is comprised of the following members:
David Frost – SATSA
Suzanne Bayly – Classic Portfolio
Kgomotso Ramothea – ATTA
Andrew Camp – Sun International
Dorcas Dlamini – Marriott
Martin Botha – Tourvest
ADVISORY PANEL CONTRIBUTIONS
The feedback, insights, and strategic guidance from these professionals will be instrumental in shaping a world-class event, ensuring Africa’s Travel Indaba continues to be a leading global trade platform.
Some of the members of the advisory committee expressed their excitement at this initiative.
“It is a privilege to be part of the Africa’s Travel Indaba (ATI) Advisory Panel, representing the SATSA membership. This is a significant and visionary step towards deeper collaboration, ensuring that the voices of key private-sector stakeholders can be considered. By channelling industry concerns cohesively and constructively, we can make ATI a world-class event. Kudos to SAT COO, Darryl Erasmus and his team for pulling a good panel together and let’s all work to make ATI hum.” David Frost, SATSA CEO said.
“Africa’s Travel Indaba has stood the test of time as an important annual show for our continent and will continue to do so! We are committed in our support as regular annual Exhibitors and as South African Tourism partners. It is our duty and privilege to ensure that we are present to showcase our award-winning products, services and destinations to the global buyers. We’ll see you there!” Andrew Camp, Head of Sales, Sun International said.
“For 2025, Classic Portfolio is looking forward to another positive and productive Africa Travel Indaba. Our Classics stand is fully booked, and once again, we are proud to host all our members along with a few select partners. Together, they represent some of the finest privately owned camps and lodges from 11 African countries.” Suzanne Bayly, Managing Director, Classic Portfolio said.
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