Events Calendar

Thu
08
14:00 - 19:30
Southern Africa Sustainable Tourism Network Meeting by Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa
Technical workshop with representatives from all SADC countries; this event is by invitation only to national-level intermediary organisations in southern Africa.
Venue: Room 22
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Loes Weijers - 0765132871
Fri
09
09:00 - 14:00
INDABA GOLF DAY
Registration @ 09:00 Tee off is @ 12:00
Venue: Durban Country Club
Invites: Invite Only
Contact: Paul - itrgolf@mweb.co.za
09:00 - 15:00
TEP SMME Workshop in partnership with DEAT
Open for all Small to Medium Tourism Entrepreneurs
Venue: Room 22
Invites: All INDABA Delegates
Contact: Hannelie du Toit - 083 600 3555
14:00 - 16:00
KZN EXHIBITOR BRIEFING BY TKZN CEO
Open to KZN products, exhibiting at INDABA 2008
Venue: Olwandle Guest Hotel
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Lizette - -
19:00 - 23:30
TKZN UK Indaba Superfam
Venue: Sun Coast Beach
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Boni - 0833888829
Sat
10
07:00 - 09:00
Ministerial launch of TFCA brand by Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
The nine ministries of environment and tourism from South Africa,Namibia,Botswana,Zimbabwe,Mozambique,Swaziland and Lesotho will be launching the TFCA brand at Indaba.
Venue: Room 22
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Leonore Buekes - 0829211126
07:00 - 09:30
Tourism KZN CEO's breakfast
Venue: ICC South Arena
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Boni - 0833888829
12:30 - 14:00
Cape Town & Western Cape Trade & Media Lunch
Venue: Hilton Hotel - Ballroom 1 & 2
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Radiefa Williams & Minette Smit - 021 487 4866
13:30 - 14:00
Breakthrough Research Launch by Blue IQ Projects
Launch
Venue: Room 22
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Adrian Amod - 0113551227
14:00 - 15:30
Press Conference by African Sun
Venue: Hilton Durban
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Stephanie Huysamen - 0114638195
16:00 - 18:00
OPENING CEREMONY
Venue: ICC Auditorium
Invites: All INDABA Delegates
Contact: Tsholo - tsholo@southafrica.net
18:00 - 19:00
AA COH Map Launch by Blue IQ Projects
Cocktail
Venue: Gauteng Stand
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Adrian Amod - 0843213024
19:30 - 23:55
BEACH PARTY
Venue: New Beach
Invites: All INDABA Delegates
Contact: May Moodley/Prabashni Reddy - 0313044934
Sun
11
07:30 - 09:45
Zambia Tourism Trade and Media Breakfast Presentation
Networking function for trade and media. Breakfast presentation by Zambia Tourism Board.
Venue: Hilton Hotel Ballroom 1&2
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Solistor Cheelo - 0829556192
08:00 - 15:30
Theta Seminar
This seminar will discuss the core business of Theta, highlighting the Sector Skills Planning consultation process, the chamber committee decisions, the solutions that emanate from these decisions and the projects that flow from these. Quality Assurance matters will also be discussed. Email:lindam@theta.org.za
Venue: Hilton Hotel
Invites: All INDABA Delegates
Contact: Linda Mayekiso - lindam@theta.org.za
09:00 - 13:00
The Department of Trade and Industry - Workshop
1. BBSDP - BLACK BUSINESS SUPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - This is the grant which it can assist the SMME's to market their businesses in terms of business card, and the website. 2. B-BBEE - BROAD BASED BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT - How to familiarise with the BROAD BASED BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT. 3. SEDA - SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY - Mainly provides business development and skills training products and services. 4. KHULA - Development Finance Institution 5. NEF - NATIONAL EMPOWERMENT FUND
Venue: Hall 6
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Mathapelo Mokadi - 0725278317
10:30 - 12:00
GLOBAL MEDIA FACE OFF
Media Only
Venue: ICC Auditorium
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Ntsiki - ntsiki@southafrica.net
12:00 - 13:00
GLOBAL MEDIA FACE- OFF LUNCH
Invite only - Media
Venue: ICC New Arena Foyer- 1st Floor
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Mathakane - 011 8953000
12:00 - 15:00
Launch of the Zambezi Brochure
The aim of the event is to Launch the Zambezi Brochure. The participating countries/destinations are as follows: Limpopo Province, Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Zambia. The Brochure will contain an introduction of the regions, a map and key attractions, towns and cities. Email:fulufhelo@golimpopo.com
Venue: Hilton Hotel( Mkhwanazi 1&2)
Invites: Invite Only
Contact: Fulufhelo Simerone - 0152907324
12:30 - 15:00
Discover the briallnce of Namibia…Soulful, Liberating, Natural, Rugged by Namibia Tourism Board
This press conference will be to highlight the brand values of Namibia, re-iterate the importance of the SA market for Namibia as well as discussions regarding the celebrations around the discovery of the first diamond in Luderitz 100 years ago\ Email:Namibia@lloydorr.com
Venue: Hilton Hotel, Polo Room
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Chantal Matthee - 0117854626
16:00 - 17:00
WELCOME AWARDS
Venue: ICC Auditorium
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Mabeka - mabeka@southafrica.net
16:00 - 18:00
Malawi Cocktail Function
Malawi Tourism will hold a low key networking cocktail with invited delagates.
Venue: Malawi Stand DEC011
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Noah Nansongole - 0828012015
18:00 - 19:00
African Romance-Launches South Africa's Premier Diamond Tour
Venue: DECD009
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Daphne Neethling - 0832800233
18:00 - 22:00
Johannesburg Tourism Company Product Launch
Product launch
Venue: Society Club
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Tebogo Tsoku - 0825203033
18:00 - 23:00
Theta Industry Leader's Boat Cruise
Theta plans to host a boat cruise on the 11 of May 2008. We plan to host 80 selected guests, that consist of top CEO's and government officials in the Tourism sector. The idea is to create an ambiance that will facilitate meaningful networking, while facilitating socializing and advancement of skills development agenda. The cruise is to be executed and experienced as a luxurious 5-star affair. Email:lindam@theta.org.za
Venue: Isiponono (small craft basin R-shed Durban Harbour)
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Linda Mayekiso - 082 759 1113
18:30 - 19:30
Launch of Mpumalanga Brand
Launch of the Mpumalanga growth strategy.
Venue: Meeting Room 22
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Kholofelo Khwinana - 0824512548
18:30 - 22:00
Fairest Cape Meander
Venue: Aloha Self Catering Bluff
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Sharon Minnie - 0825446968
19:00 - 22:00
Free State Tourism Brand and Website Launch
Website and Brand launch. Email: nomvula@fsta.co.za
Venue: The Royal Hotel
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Nomvula Tlatsi - 0798743783
19:00 - 23:00
SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM BUYER'S NETWORKING COCKTAIL EVENING
Venue: Elangeni
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Mapule - mapule@southafrica.net
19:30 - 23:00
AA Travel Guides American Express Accommodation Awards
Awards
Venue: Sibaya
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Vannessa Shapiro - 0836251665
Mon
12
07:30 - 09:30
Breakfast Launch by African Sun Hotel
Venue: Hilton Durban
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Stephanie Huysamen - 0114638195
08:30 - 10:30
Indaba media briefing and site visit
Media launch and tour of the stadium. Email:Lindsay.thompson@tbwa.co.za
Venue: Moses Mabhida visitor's center
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Lindsay Thompson - 0835628613
08:45 - 10:30
City of Durban 2010 readiness tour and presentation
Venue: ICC
Invites: Invite only
Contact: - -
09:00 - 14:00
SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM / DFA - Workshop
Venue: Elangeni
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Bulelani - 0118953141
09:00 - 15:00
Department of Trade and Industry- Workshop Day 2
1. BBSDP - BLACK BUSINESS SUPLIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - This is the grant which it can assist the SMME's to market their businesses in terms of business card, and the website. 2. B-BBEE - BROAD BASED BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT - How to familiarise with the BROAD BASED BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT. 3. SEDA - SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY - Mainly provides business development and skills training products and services. 4. KHULA - Development Finance Institution 5. NEF - NATIONAL EMPOWERMENT FUND 6
Venue: Hall 6
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Mathapelo Mokadi - 0725278317
09:00 - 17:30
SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM E-BUSINESS SEMINAR
Venue: Room 22
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Nicci - 0836270500
10:00 - 16:00
NEPAD Tourism Session by Ethekwini Municipality
NEPAD with Ethekwini Municipality will be hosting its first Tourism conference as a NEPAD flagship project. Email:MkhizeB@durban.gov.za
Venue: Elangeni
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Bongiwe Mkhize - 0837459640
12:00 - 14:00
INDABA Soccer Challenge
Tourism Industry team takes on the African Soccer Ambassadors Clash of the titans – Not to be missed All Indaba delegates are welcome to come and watch the game.
Venue: Durban ICC
Invites: All INDABA Delegates
Contact: Phumulani Hlatshwayo - Phumulani@southafrica.net
12:00 - 15:00
Johannesburg 2010 Media Brief by Johannesburg Tourism Company
Media briefing Email:tebogo@joburgtourism.com
Venue: Hilton Hotel
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Tebogo Tsoku - 0112140700
13:00 - 14:30
Tourism Crisis Management by Satib
Educational presentation by Dr Simon King on the Tourism Crisis Management service provided by Satib. Email: des@satib.co.za
Venue: Hilton Hotel
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Des Langkilde - 0315621880
14:00 - 16:00
USA SA Tourism- ASTA Forum
ASTA (American Association of Travel Agents) will host its annual IDE (International Destination Expo) in South African in March 2009. The IDE will bring around 1000 US travel Agents to South African where they will be able to be immersed in the country through pre and post tours as well as see the product at a 4 day trade show and seminars.
Venue: Upper Arena East Foyer
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Debbie Parker - debbie@us.southafrica.net
15:00 - 16:30
Tourism Crisis Management by Satib
Educational presentation by Dr Simon King on the Tourism Crisis Management service provided by Satib. Email: des@satib.co.za
Venue: Hilton Hotel
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Des Langkilde - 0315621880
18:00 - 19:00
TOMSA Cocktail
Email:tumi@tbcsa.travel
Venue: TOMSA stand (DEC D011)
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Boitumelo Moleleki - 012 654 7525
18:00 - 20:00
Cocktail/Media briefing by South African National Parks
Cocktail function hosted by SANPARKS for clients, media and stakeholders to provide an update on our product perfomance,new developments and to thank all of these for their continued support. Email:thuliles@sanparks.org.za
Venue: DEC020
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Thulile Skosana - 0720851271
18:00 - 20:00
Launch and Opening of the City of Tshwane Stand
Cit of Tshwane is hosting some invited guest to celebrate the opening of Tshwane's stand and to announce some exciting products and services provided by Tourism in Tshwane. Tshwane Award winners Hop on Hop off bus ect.
Venue: DEC
Invites: Invite only
Contact: Irene Volschenk - 0834451676
18:00 - 20:00
African Paradise Buyer's Cocktail
Selected buyers and colleagues invited for drinks and networking purpose. Email: zta@telkomsa.net