Making Global Connections TOURISM CALENDAR 2019
AFRICA SHOWCASE : SOUTHERN EUROPE 28-31 JANUARY 2019 In January 2019, Africa Showcase is breaking ground in a new region, meeting key travel trade selling Africa in these prime source markets. Blitz the major capitals in one week, saving you time and travel expense while creating a database of real contacts. Madrid, Spain Paris, France Milan, Italy Product rotation with exhibitors moving, ensuring you meet all attendees Networking breakfast / dinner / cocktails FACILITATOR - 3SIXTY LUXURY MARKETING 3Sixty Luxury Marketing is a team of passionate individuals with experience in the luxury hospitality sector, in sales and marketing roles. Our market facilitator responsible for delivering great buyers at our events is a familiar face in the industry and a strong supporter of Africa Showcase. We are working closely with Lidia Martinuzzi for guidance on the Southern European market to handpick the right buyers for you. Attract more arrivals from Southern Europe MADRID PARIS brought to you by MILAN
AFRICA SHOWCASE : NORDICS 25-28 FEBRUARY 2019 The trade in this region know exactly what they want from African partners, with many of our attendees having worked with Africa for many years. These countries produce a mix of good 3 5 star travellers, but it s in the capitals and surrounding communities that you find the majority of the very high-end clients who travel to long haul destinations. Stockholm, Sweden Oslo, Norway Copenhagen, Denmark Presentations to the room with high impact AV production Structured networking encouraging buyers to complete a competition card Networking dinner FACILITATOR - EVA STENMARCK TRAVEL MARKETING All the countries have strong economies and the Scandinavians are travelling like never before. In fact, travel to long haul destinations is at an all-time high. Consumer optimism and increased private spend on travel have been a strong feature across Scandinavia for 2017 and 2018. Meet over 100 of the best African specialists across the Nordic region in association with
AFRICA SHOWCASE : RUSSIA 18-21 MARCH 2019 On Show Solutions and Travel Advance have been hosting this Russian roadshow since 2010, so our expertise becomes your advantage. It s encouraging to see the support from the market which is grateful for our repeat visits all these years. Over this time, we ve engaged with many dynamic buyers who are passionate about promoting Africa, and we ve been able to closely monitor and track the industry trends. St Petersburg, Russia Moscow, Russia Presentations to the room Free flow meetings at exhibitor tables and networking lunch VIP Dinner in Moscow FACILITATOR - TRAVEL ADVANCE Our 2018 Africa Showcase in Russia was the best ever in terms of buyer quality. We welcomed some of Russia s strongest agencies focusing on exotic destinations to upmarket clientele. The Moscow operators especially were well-informed about Africa and motivated to sell it. There is plenty of interest in Kenya and Tanzania, and Kenya s impressive arrival increase is evidence of that. With visa-free travel to South Africa, Russian travellers are now showing a significant increase and potential. Invest with the people who have refined the market brought to you by
AFRICA SHOWCASE : EAST AFRICA 01 04 APRIL 2019 Our roadshow in East Africa continues to show how much business is being done in Africa and how much intra-regional travel there is on our continent. Africa Showcase is designed to boost your share of this travel, foster partnerships and educate the travel trade on ideas and opportunities for their clients. We know that business in Africa is built on loyalty, trust and relationships which come from face-to-face interactions. Kampala, Uganda Nairobi, Kenya Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Product rotation with exhibitors moving, ensuring you meet all attendees Networking lunch FACILITATOR - TWIGA TOURS We are excited to bring you a host of buyers in the region who specialise in leisure and/ or corporate travel. Outbound travel from East Africa has and will continue to grow as the economic climate continues to grow and as travelers look to explore new destinations or revisit others, travel within Africa will see growth as airlines offer better connectivity and more competition. The 2019 Africa Showcase promises to be as exciting as the previous years as we bring you the best of East Africa s travel buyers all under one roof. Africa meets Africa! brought to you by
AFRICA SHOWCASE : UK 17 21 JUNE 2019 Join On Show Solutions, Orbital Communications and Atta as we take our annual showcase across the UK. This partnership is a winning formula and the events are always well received by the UK trade. Africa will descend on key gateways and catchment areas to meet top Africa specialists selling our destinations. Buyer feedback from our 2018 roadshow has been phenomenal! The format was well received and the exhibitor interactions were of great value for the buyers and their clients. Manchester, UK Cirencester, UK London, UK Presentations to the room with high impact AV production Structured networking encouraging buyers to complete a competition card Networking dinner FACILITATOR - ORBITAL COMMUNICATIONS The UK travel industry is a tough market, one that knows the Africa market inside out and it s all about relationships and trust. Our 2018 roadshow allowed the exhibitors to access the best operators and agents in the UK, enabling new connections to be formed and strengthening existing relationships. 2019 will most certainly be a very exciting event after the success of the 2018 events. Access the best buyers across the UK brought to you by
AFRICA SHOWCASE : AUSTRALIA 23-31 JULY 2019 Africa remains an exotic dream destination for Australian travellers. Tourist arrivals show steady growth supported by long-standing Africa experts in the market as well as new sellers tapping into this business. There is growing popularity of emerging African destinations among repeat visitors, such as Zambia, Ethiopia and Madagascar as the trade looks for new opportunities and ideas for their clients. Perth, Australia Adelaide, Australia Melbourne, Australia Sydney, Australia Brisbane, Australia One-on-one meetings with wholesalers Presentations to the room with high impact AV production Structured networking encouraging retailers to complete a competition card Networking dinner FACILITATOR - LUXURY TRAVEL MANAGEMENT Australia has experienced a shift in travel style over the past two years, and as travellers are time rich, this allows long haul destinations to take advantage of this trend. Experiential, bespoke, diversified and niche travel itineraries are the popular choice for the majority of the outbound leisure market. As such, Africa ticks all the boxes, and is therefore well poised to continue enjoying market share growth from the Australian market. It has never been more important for the marketing teams of Africa product to have a voice in the market that can be heard. Meet wholesalers and retailers across 5 capital cities in association with
AFRICA SHOWCASE : NORTH AMERICA 03-11 SEPTEMBER 2019 Africa Showcase offers in-depth product knowledge and resources to travel partners across North America to effectively sell travel to this highly-lucrative and specialised market. Be part of the leading travel trade show in North America focusing exclusively on Africa. Toronto, Canada Connecticut, USA Fort Lauderdale, USA Denver, USA Tourism board presentations Pre-scheduled meetings matching you to top buyers Maximum networking opportunities FACILITATOR - UNDER AFRICAN SKIES, supported by SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS The North American market is stronger than ever before. Tour operators are looking for new and innovated experiences to enhance their offerings. As millennial travellers grow in numbers, they are looking for hand on experiences - they want to connect with people and contribute to conservation. Luxury is a word that has been oversold and overused - think of authenticity, think of sustainability, think of adventure. People want more Africa, feeling like Africa. Boost your North American business. presented by
AFRICA SHOWCASE : SOUTHEAST ASIA 21 25 OCTOBER 2019 This emerging market shows huge growth potential driven by increased air access and an interest in our destination - safari, culture and luxury experiences are highly sought after. Africa is also gaining traction amongst MICE Buyers and incentive numbers from Southeast Asia are on an upward trend. Bangkok, Thailand Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Manila, Philippines MICE meetings on appointment basis Leisure trade evenings with presentations, meetings and networking FACILITATOR - SG LUXE COLLECTION The Southeast Asian market promoting travel to Africa has continued to evolve over the years with more interest in lifestyle experiences. There is growing interest in the African continent by the Southeast Asian market, which is constantly looking to enhance their combination product offerings. In recent years travel partners have started to promote more cross-country itineraries expanding their traditional focus on South Africa to include Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda for very pure special experiences. Building trust and loyalty for our African partners in association with
AFRICA SHOWCASE : MITTELEUROPA 11 15 NOVEMBER 2019 Mitteleuropa, that s Germany, Switzerland and Austria, continues to be the economic powerhouse of the European continent and the appeal of Sub-Saharan Africa as a pure holiday shows no sign of abating. Munich, Germany Cologne, Germany Frankfurt, Germany Pre-scheduled meetings matching you to top buyers Networking lunches VIP dinner FACILITATOR - TRAVEL ADVANCE Key facts and tips to consider when looking at the German-speaking markets: Germany has the fourth strongest GDP in the world, and with 2.5% growth in 2018 on the previous year, is currently the fastest growing economy in the western world. Germany has overtaken the UK to be the number one source market from Europe to South Africa. Germany is the second largest origin of visitors to Kenya from Europe. Germans spent a total of 65 billion EUR on travel via travel companies in 2018, that s an 8,2 per cent increase on the previous year. Develop your business across major German hubs brought to you by
ITB BERLIN: AFRICA ON SHOW ITB ASIA: AFRICA PAVILION 06 10 MARCH 2019 Berlin, Germany Europe delivers more visitors to Africa than any other market, and ITB is the essential platform to meet the big players in Germany, the leader of tourist arrivals to our destination. ITB is a gathering place to also meet smaller, niche operators and buyers from other important European markets; to forge new business or contract opportunities; or simply to connect with existing clients. 16 18 OCTOBER 2019 Singapore Over 1,000 Exhibitors from 127 countries/territories meet over 1,000 quality MICE, corporate and leisure buyers resulting in more than 25,000 confirmed business meetings at the show. These are impressive statistics, creating opportunities for you to grow your business across the Pan-Pacific region. Be part of the Africa Pavilion at ITB Asia.