In its continued efforts to advance the quality of business events in South Africa and on the continent, the South African National Convention Bureau (SANCB) has announced its partnership with the International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC) to host the continent’s first AIPC Summit.

Partnerships and collaborations are key to propelling the global business events sector. This is the sentiment as the South African National Convention Bureau (SANCB) heads to showcase South Africa’s business events capabilities at IBTM World in Barcelona, Spain.

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Following the announcement by the Presidency, South African Tourism (SA Tourism) Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mzilikazi Themba Khumalo has welcomed the appointment of the new SA Tourism Board by the Minister of Tourism, Lindiwe Sisulu.

Las Vegas: USA: South Africa’s attendance at the 2022 IMEX America last week was a success, with over 500 meetings held at the South African Tourism stand, for potential business for the country. IMEX America is the largest trade show in the US for the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry. The 2022 show was 45 per cent bigger than last year’s, according to IMEX organizers. The show took place from 11 to October 13 2022, at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

Gradually, we are emerging from the brink of a catastrophic pandemic and therefore South Africa’s domestic tourism market is bouncing back with a renewed focus and determination. Tourism was one of the first economic sectors to be deeply impacted by the pandemic with measures to contain its spread, including restrictions on movement. Operations were halted under various phases of lockdown and tourism revenues were severely diminished. The sector is thus facing profound and simultaneous demand and supply shocks.

Las Vegas: USA: South Africa is geared up to host safe events with service excellence. This is the message that South African Tourism is taking to IMEX America. With 20 South African exhibitors in attendance and showcasing a variety of quality-assured business events products, IMEX America promises to be a great networking platform for doing business and reassuring the global business events industry that South Africa’s doors are indeed open for business.

According to the UNWTO, the tourism sector is highly vulnerable to climate change and at the same time contributes to the emission of greenhouse gases, which cause global warming. Accelerating climate action in tourism is therefore of utmost importance for the resilience of the sector as well as strengthening adaptive capacity.