South African Tourism to Host Trade Delegation from India at Africa’s Travel Indaba 2023

Commemorating the 30-year milestone of bilateral relations between India and South Africa, South African Tourism is set to host a 30-member trade delegation from India at Africa’s Travel Indaba 2023. Indaba is set to take place in Durban from 09th May to 11th May.

The Indian trade delegation will be accompanied and led by the High Commissioner of South Africa to India; Joel Sibusiso Ndebele and Neliswa Nkani, Hub Head, South African Tourism (MEISEA). This marks the first time ever for the High Commissioner to be leading a delegation of this size from India.

Talking about Africa’s Travel Indaba 2023, Joel Sibusiso Ndebele High Commissioner of South Africa to India said, “It is a distinct pleasure to be welcoming our trade partners and the largest ever trade delegation hosted from India to Africa’s Travel Indaba 2023. In line with our strategic roadmap, this year we have extended our welcome to trade partners from tier II and tier III cities along with our existing target markets. We hope this initiative will result in further deepening our ties with the Indian buyers and help establish a wider reach in the country.”

Neliswa Nkani said, “This year, we complete 30 years of bilateral relations between India-South Africa, and it is my honour to share this milestone with my trade family. The Indian travel trade fraternity is the backbone of our strategies and plays a crucial role in channelizing efforts to promote the destination South Africa amongst Indian travellers.”

“We are ever grateful for their unwavering support and partnership which has been instrumental in propelling our growth trajectory over the years. I am privileged to lead this year’s trade delegation along with the Hon’ble High Commissioner of South Africa to Africa’s Travel Indaba. We hope to continue this collaboration and reach greater heights every year”, she continued.