There is cautious optimism in the travel and tourism industry, but there are concerns about short-term employment levels and ever-increasing input costs.

Domestic tourism contributed 76% of South Africa’s total tourism volume in 2011,  R20 billion to the country’s economy, and substantially to job creation and sustainability.

An impressive selection of leading experts, and local and international hoteliers will address delegates at the upcoming Hotel Investment Conference Africa.

Top local and international speakers have been confirmed for the SETE conference, which forms part of the Sports and Events Tourism Exchange 2012.

INDABA 2012 will be a crucial platform for sales and the forging of strong partnerships with all industry stakeholders to grow the sector.

Minister van Schalkwyk announces a 3.3% growth in 2011 international tourist arrival figures, despite tough global economy.

Cape Town Routes Unlimited and the Cape Town and Western Cape Convention Bureau were incorporated into WESGRO, the Western Cape’s investment and trade promotion agency on 1 April 2012.

The Cape Town Routes Unlimited Convention Bureau and its partners have secured 9 conferences in the past few months.

Arnaldo Nardone, president of the International Congress and Convention Association, will address delegates at the 2012 annual congress of the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry.