Fact Sheet
INDABA 2008, which was held at the International Convention Centre and the Durban
Exhibition Centre, has been deemed a success in every
sense of the word. The final statistics speak for themselves. Attendance has not
only been impressive, it has exceeded all expectations with a record-breaking 12,429
participants having visited INDABA this year.
Furthermore, INDABA 2008 has welcomed more first-time local and international visitors
than ever before, cementing its position as a ‘must-visit’ event on local, regional
and international travel trade calendars. The total number of visitors attending
the exhibition grew by 7.5%, from 4,161 to 4,437.
Venue:
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Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre (Durban ICC)
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Durban Exhibition Centre (DEC)
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Kwa Zulu Natal
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South Africa
Dates:
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Show Days: 9 - 12 May 2009
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International Trade Days: 9 - 12 May 2009
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Local Trade Days: 11 - 12 May 2009
Show Times:
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09h00 - 18h00, 9 - 11 May 2009
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09h00 - 16h00, 12 May 2009
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Exhibitors can enter the halls from 08h00.
Website:
Exhibitor Profile
INDABA brings together a showcase of Southern African tourism products and services for
the international travel trade. Exhibitors in the DEC (Durban Exhibition Centre) include
provincial authorities and provincial products. In the ICC (International Convention Centre),
exhibitor categories include accommodation, tour operators, game lodges, transport, online travel, media publications and industry associations. Outdoor exhibitors include transport, camping and safari companies.
Visitor Profile
- Adventure Travel
- Business Travel Agencies
- Conference Organisers
- Consulting Companies
- Ground Handlers
- Group Travel Agencies
- Incentive Agencies
- Marketing Services
- Online Travel
- Retail Travel Agencies
- Sports Tourism Eco Tourism
- Tour Operators
Media Profile
INDABA has a dedicated following of local and international media who provide extensive
coverage of the exhibition for the local and international markets through radio, television,
newspaper and dedicated travel publications.
Statistical Details 2005 - 2008
|
Sector
|
2005
|
2006
|
2007
|
2008 |
|
Overall Attendance
|
10,700 |
11,691
|
12,523
|
12,429 |
|
Exhibiting Companies |
1,548 |
1,682 |
1,755 |
1,725 |
|
Exhibiting Personnel |
6,546 |
7,408 |
7,908 |
7,992 |
|
Visitors |
4,145 |
4,272 |
4,161 |
4,437 |
|
Media |
531 |
515 |
454 |
559 |