WEDDINGS & HONEYMOONS: Indian Ocean INDABA INSIGHTS “INDABA IS ALWAYS VERY USEFUL FOR ME TO FIND OUT ABOUT


NEW PRODUCTS AND MEET OLD FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES” CLAIRE FARLEY, 2BY2 HOLIDAYS


KZN launches collateral for the trade


COMMUNICATING directly with travel agents is the message coming from KwZulu-Natal following the launch of its Exceptional Guide to packaging KwaZulu-Natal featuring six 'primary experiences' in the province. Said Tourism KwaZulu-Natal Chief


Executive Officer, Ndabo Khoza on the outline of the province’s 20-year tourism master plan: “The global tourism market is a highly competitive environment and we want to see our province being recognised as Africa’s top beach destination with the added attraction of wildlife,


scenic


heritage experiences.” The guides, designed for the trade as 'packaging tools',


features six sales


themes: Beaches, Adventure, Heritage, Trade Gateway, Zulu and Family. Thula Thula Private Game Reserve is the newest member of The Zulu Route (www.zuluroute.com),


joining Ghost


Mountain Inn, Cathedral Peak Hotel, Fordoun Spa Hotel, Isandlwana Lodge, Pakamisa Private


Game Reserve,


Amakhosi Safari Lodge and Makakatana Bay Lodge. Much like the popular Garden Route, The Zulu Route is an area dotted with numerous hotels, B&B’s


and game lodges that are ideally located for exploring this diverse province and its many attractions. The Zulu Route is both a branding initiative and training and information


UPGRADES FOR THE BLUE TRAIN


The luxury Blue Train that runs between Pretoria and Cape Town is seeing a number of upgrades to its interior, technology and safety. Free wifi is available throughout the train and the driver’s eye view camera has been adapted to enable guests to enjoy the view along the 27-hour journey. A complimentary night at the Taj Cape Town or 131 Herbert Baker in Pretoria are on offer at either end of the journey. bluetrain.co.za


tool that has been developed to help travel agents package up some of KwaZulu-Natal’s most authentic African experiences via its interactive website. zuluroute.co.za


zulu.org.za


All roads lead to northern Namibia


NAMIBIA Tourism is focusing on driving business to lesser-travelled areas


in the north of the country


following the introduction of three new tourism routes. Developing the routes is the job of


non-profit organisation, Open Africa and Grant Thornton, and they will include: The North West – running from Swakopmund to Epupa Falls through areas such as Spitzkoppe, Brandberg, Twyfelfontein, Sesfontein, Puros and Opuwo; The Royal Route – from Ruacana to Rundu, via Etosha's King Nehale Gate; and The North East – running from Victoria Falls to Etosha via the Caprivi


and Kavango regions.


Namibia will host the Adventure World Travel Summit in October this year. namibiatourism.com.na


14 June 2013 www.sellinglonghaul.com


INDABA NEWS From the show fl oor...


“AS always it was great to reconnect with our suppliers, – in


our business such and


personal contact is so important. However, from a contracting and negotiating perspective much of this is now done throughout the year and a number of exhibitors mentioned that INDABA had become a hugely expensive social event. "The general feeling was that INDABA this year was far more positive than expected and this certainly refl ects the increase in sales we have seen over the last six months. "For me, it was wonderful to see a positive Zimbabwean stand. "We have seen a rise in interest and bookings to the country and so it was very useful to spend time at Indaba meeting both old and new suppliers. ” Liz Hall, General Manager, African Pride


“WE have just celebrated our 10th anniversary and the fi rst four months of this year


have been our best ever, with the majority of our bookings going to South Africa, Kenya and South Lwanga in Zambia. "Zimbabwe is also making a comeback (challenging Zambia at Victoria Falls) and we are waiting for elections in Madagascar to see what will happen there. "Mozambique has been badly affected by


the lack of fl ights in from Kruger, Namibia is holding its own and Tanzania is buzzing! "INDABA is very useful for me in fi nding


new products and meeting industry friends and colleagues.” Claire Farley , Owner, 2BY2 Holidays


"BEING an African


specialist, INDABA is still the main show for us.


"The sheer breadth of African product we


can access across the board in one place makes it 'the show to go to.' "We would like to be able to pre-arrange more appointments and suggest hosted lunches would make a good networking events. A Pan-African show would be the ideal event for us. " James Westrip, Director, Africa Collection


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