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3 Welcome Thank you for joining us for this year s Southern Africa Showcase presented by South African Airways and On Show. This is the fourth annual edition of the popular trade workshops and we are pleased to be opening new opportunities in five major U.S. cities. The showcase brings Southern Africa specialists the latest updates on the region s products and services, enabling you to increase your sales in this lucrative and specialized travel market. Presenting our participating suppliers... 1 South African Airways 2 SAA Vacations 3 Airlink 4 African Sun Hotels 5 An African Anthology 6 Botswana Tourism 7 Lalibela Game Reserve / Winchester Mansions Hotel 8 Namibia Tourism Board 9 Newmark Hotels 10 Okavango Expeditions / Sunway Safaris 11 One & Only Cape Town 12 Shamwari Group 13 Shenton Safaris 14 South African Tourism 15 Sun International 16 Taj Cape Town 17 The Pepper Club Luxury Hotel & Spa 18 Tourism KwaZulu-Natal 19 Vineyard Hotel & Spa 20 Zimbabwe Tourism Authority

4 1 Inside Sales (800) South African Airways features daily nonstop service from the U.S. to South Africa with morning departures from New York JFK and afternoon direct service from Washington Dulles (with a stop in Dakar, Senegal) that offer travel convenience and award-winning service. Travellers in Premium Business Class enjoy 180 fully flat-bed seats, and in Eonomy Class enjoy the most legroom versus competitiors. Every seat on board offers an individual ondemand entertainment system, plush pillow, warm blanket and amenity kit. SAA s unrivalled network, featuring seamless connections to nearly 20 destinations within South Africa, and more than 25 cities across the rest of the continent, makes the airline the savvy traveller s gateway to Africa. To compliment this network, a world of privileges awaits those who join Voyager, South African Airways premier mileage program. To sign up, visit com, and link to the Voyager icon. As a Star Alliance member, South African Airways is able to offer its customers 1,160 destinations in 181 countries and more than 21,000 flights daily, including convenient connections from more than 25 cities in the U.S. through code share service with Star Alliance member United Airlines. Members of United s, US Airways and Air Canada s frequent traveller programs are able to earn and redeem miles on all SAA flights. For more information on South African Airways, please call (800) or visit where travellers can sign up to be notified of other great travel deals and vacation packages. For information about South Africa, visit

5 2 Cheryle Schumacher Velsor SAA Vacations offers a broad portfolio of over 80 air inclusive affordable luxury vacation packages to destinations throughout East and Southern Africa and its Islands, utilizing the extensive network of South African Airways. All packages can be tailored to meet the exact needs of the traveler. The packages to South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya and Tanzania include flights on South African Airways, luxury accommodations at four and five star hotel and game lodges, sightseeing and game drives, meals, ground transfers and a lifetime of memories. Our new Virtual Itinerary feature allows travelers to explore their trip on a day by day basis. All air-inclusive vacations are commissionable to the travel agency community. Register on our travel agent portal to view additional travel partner information.

6 3 Jason Werdmuller von Elgg Whether for business or leisure, fly Airlink. Airlink links the smaller towns, cities and regional centres throughout Southern Africa. Earn Voyager Miles and enjoy convenient connections with SAA, their Star Alliance Partners and other international carriers. Book your flights on our website, contact your Booking Agent or SAA Central Reservations.

7 4 Maxwel Moyo Born out of Africa with a portfolio created on pure performance, African Sun represents leading properties on the African continent - internationally recognised brands that rely on impeccable hospitality service levels. African Sun Limited owns, manages and develops select hotels of highest calibre such as The Victoria Falls Hotel.

8 5 Ruth Bassett An African Anthology is a hospitality management and representation company which was established in 2003 and is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is our pleasure to provide the exclusive marketing, sales, reservations and in some cases management services to a collection of hospitality establishments including game lodges, hotels and resorts. This collection is distinctly not a chain of properties but rather it is through their individual differences that each one forms a part of an exciting portfolio. Despite their differences all are single minded in their endeavour to exceed our guests expectations.

9 6 Leslee Hall The Botswana Tourism Organization (BTO), a statutory authority of the Botswana government, promotes Botswana as a premier tourist destination, grades and classifies accommodation facilities, oversees Botswana s national Ecotourism policy and promotes tourism sector investment. The BTO-USA office oversees North American trade and consumer marketing, pr, and representation services.

10 7 Vernon Wait Lalibela Game Reserve brings you the charm of authentic Africa. Situated 55 miles from the coastal city of Port Elizabeth in the malaria-free Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Lalibela offers warm and friendly service, luxury accommodation and unforgettable Big 5 game viewing. A unique African safari and bush experience. Nils Heckscher nheckscher@winchester.co.za Overlooking the Atlantic and the popular Seapoint Promenade, Winchester Mansions Hotel invites you to enjoy understated elegance & personalised service. The hotel has been completely refurbished, all rooms are air-conditioned and offer every comfort, many with sea views. The Waterfront and city are minutes away, making this the perfect location.

11 8 Giovanni Smith The Namibia Tourism Board has launched a concerted marketing campaign in the North American market designed to educate and inspire North American trade to promote Namibia to their clients. We have developed innovative tools to facilitate this process. Please visit our website for more information.

12 9 Lina Nel Newmark Hotels is the marketing and management company for a selection of luxury and boutique hotels which include three hotels in the V&A Waterfront: Queen Victoria Hotel, Victoria & Alfred Hotel and Dock House Boutique Hotel, Ambassador Hotel (Bantry Bay), La Splendida Hotel (Mouille Point) and Strandloper Ocean Lodge (Paternoster).

13 10 Clint Gielink Okavango Expeditions specialises in mid range to budget mobile safaris throughout central and northern Botswana. We have a safari to suit your needs starting from the Budget Botswana Adventurer Participation Safari to the mid range Matshwane Serviced Safari with ensuite bathrooms. Richard White sunway@icon.co.za Sunway Safaris operate safaris for the adventurous and young at heart, specialising in small group participation camping and accommodated adventures throughout Southern Africa. We strive to offer travel experiences full of adventure, incredible wildlife scenic beauty and cultural interaction. We pride ourselves in creating holidays of a lifetime.

14 11 Dianna Upton One&Only Cape Town is a destination unto itself an urban chic waterfront resort providing an unprecedented level of luxury in South Africa. In the heart of the picturesque V&A Waterfront with captivating views of Table Mountain, guests enjoy contemporary accommodation, unrivalled dining and a private Spa Island experience.

15 12 Tom Jäger The world renowned Shamwari Group has been a pioneering leader in wildlife safaris, conservation and hospitality for over 20 years. With far-sighted vision and unquenchable passion, the group has grown to include iconic wildlife reserves around Africa with unique lodges designed to complement their breathtaking surroundings.

16 13 Isabelle Defourny Derek Shenton, third generation conservationist, and his wife Juliet manage two small seasonal safari camps set deep in South Luangwa National Park: Kaingo Camp and Mwamba Bush Camp. The camps are located in one of the best game viewing areas and are renowned for their unique photographic hides.

17 14 South African Tourism USA South African Tourism is the national tourism agency behind the leading travel destination, South Africa. For more information on South Africa - the ideal place for both business and pleasure - contact South Africa Tourism at or info.us@southafrica.net.

18 15 Lorenzo Giani The makers of dreams. The creators of legends. For over 25 years, Sun International s dazzling array of hotels and resorts has set the benchmark across Southern Africa and beyond. With offerings ranging from sun-baked safari experiences to sub-tropical beach getaways, Sun International is, unquestionably, One Destination for it all.

19 16 Michelle van der Westhuizen Taj Cape Town is a luxury five-star hotel ideally located in the centre of historic Cape Town at the entrance to St George s Mall and is perfectly situated for those looking to discover authentic Cape Town; and its blend of fascinating history, exotic culture, lively entertainment and delectable cuisine.

20 17 Bruce Deneys The Pepperclub Hotel & Spa is located in the cosmopolitan city centre of Cape Town. The hotel s features include among others 210 suites, Sinatra s restaurant, Paparazzi Bar & Lounge, an intimate private cinema, a swimming pool with panoramic views, a fullyequipped gymnasium, spa and a private beach club.

21 18 Thabisile Mthethwa Tourism KwaZulu-Natal is responsible for promotion, development and marketing of tourism in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. We have world class facilities, well developed infrastructure, subtropical weather, warm beaches throughout the year. KwaZulu-Natal really has everything in one province - you are never more than three hours drive from key attractions. KwaZulu-Natal is home to two World Heritage sites, namely the isimangaliso Wetlands Park and the Drakensburg or Ukhahlamba (meaning barrier of spears).

22 19 Rosie Brossy The award-winning Vineyard Hotel & Spa Conference Centre, is centrally situated in the heart of the lush leafy suburb of Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa alongside the family owned deluxe 207 roomed Vineyard Hotel & Spa set on six acres of indigenous riverside parkland.

23 20 Tesa Chikaponya The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has been mandated by the Tourism Act of 1996, Chapter 14:20 gazeted by Government to promote Zimbabwe as a destination for tourists and promote the tourism industry in overseas, regional and domestic markets, through exhibitions, road shows, websites, public relations activities, educational tours for media and tour operators, to just mention a few.

24 The Southern Africa Showcase is organized by South African company ON SHOW in partnership with SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS North American office. USA facilitation is managed by UNDER AFRICAN SKIES. Contact details: