INDABA - Programme of Events

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23 Apr 2025
12 May 2025
13 May 2025
14 May 2025
15 May 2025
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Wednesday, 23 Apr 2025
Time Schedule
09h00 - 12h00
Africa's Travel Indaba 2025 Media Launch
The official launch of Africa's Travel Indaba 2025
Durban (TBC)
Monday, 12 May 2025
Time Schedule
09h00 - 13h00
BONDay Educational Sessions
Africa's Travel Indaba Business Opportunity Networking Day is a carefully curated selection of educational sessions, informative current trends and topical issues being discussed with the business events industry in a meaningful way. The aim is to empower businesses with the latest in global business events developments and encourage robust conversations towards innovative solutions.
South Foyer & Designated Breakaway Rooms / Zones, Durban ICC
Registered Exhibitors, Buyers, Media and Stakeholders
13h00 - 14h00
Lunch (Registered BONDay Guests Only)
Partake in a wide array of authentic South African and African cuisine whilst enjoying lunchtime entertainment.
Designated Venues
All Registered Attendees
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
Time Schedule
07h00 - 08h30
TKZN Buyer Breakfast
Annual breakfast hosted by Tourism KwaZulu Natal as the Host Province of Africa's Travel Indaba.
TBC
By Invitation Only - Hosted Buyers and Stakeholders
08h00 - 09h30
Speed Marketing Session 1
The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa hosts its Speed Marketing Session geared towards showcasing eminent business events product to buyers and media. Each session profiles a specific category of products and is themed accordingly.
Meeting Room 21, ICC
By Invitation Only - Products, Hosted Buyers and Media
09h00 - 10h00
Africa's Travel Indaba 2025 Trade Floor Opening
The Official opening ceremony of Africa's Travel Indaba 2025. Guests are to be seated at 8.30am for a 9am start.
South Foyer, ICC
Ministry, NDT, Bid Parties, SAT, VIP's, Media, Exhibitors and Buyers
10h00 - 18h00
Exhibition Starts / Diary Meetings
Pre-scheduled appointments between hosted buyers and exhibitors
Exhibition Areas
Online Diary System / Exhibition Areas
10h30 - 12h00
Minister’s Walk-About
The Minister of Tourism conducts the official walk-about of the Africa's Travel Indaba exhibition floor. Exhibitors have the opportunity to engage the stakeholder in an intimate way.
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N/A
11h00 - 11h30
BOMA Talks: Shaping Sustainability - Session 1
Topic TBC
Butterfly Wall - ICC Outdoor
Open Entry
13h00 - 14h00
Lunch - Vendors Trade from 12h00
Partake in a wide array of authentic South African and African cuisine whilst enjoying lunchtime entertainment.
Designated Venues
All Delegates
15h00 - 15h30
BOMA Talks: Future Forward - Session 1
Topic TBC
Future Wheel - ICC Concourse
Open Entry
18h00 - 23h55
Africa's Travel Indaba Official Welcome Networking Event
The Africa's Travel Indaba Welcome Networking Event seeks to immerse delegates in an authentic Durban experience.
TBC
Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Time Schedule
06h00 - 08h00
Africa's Travel Indaba Annual Fun Run / Beach Yoga
An Africa's Travel Indaba Community-Building fun outdoor activity that attracts fitness fundis of every level. Join us for a great start to the day as we explore the sights and sounds of the host city.
Beachfront Promenade
By Registration Only
08h00 - 09h30
Speed Marketing - Session 2
The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa hosts its Speed Marketing Session geared towards showcasing eminent business events product to buyers and media. Each session profiles a specific category of products and is themed accordingly.
Meeting Room 21, ICC
By Invitation Only
10h00 - 18h00
Exhibition Starts / Diary Meetings
Pre-scheduled appointments between hosted buyers and exhibitors
Exhibition Areas
Online Diary System / Exhibition Areas
11h00 - 11h30
BOMA Talks: Shaping Sustainability - Session 2
Topic TBC
Butterfly Wall - ICC Outdoor
Open Entry
13h00 - 14h00
Lunch - Vendors Trade from 12h00
Partake in a wide array of authentic South African and African cuisine whilst enjoying lunchtime entertainment.
Designated Venues
All Delegates
15h00 - 15h30
BOMA Talks: Future Forward - Session 2
Future Wheel - ICC Concourse
Open Entry
18h00 - 23h55
City Immersion Experience
Florida Road / Umhlanga
Open Entry
Thursday, 15 May 2025
Time Schedule
08h00 - 09h30
Speed Marketing Session 3
The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa hosts its Speed Marketing Session geared towards showcasing eminent business events product to buyers and media. Each session profiles a specific category of products and is themed accordingly.
Meeting Room 21, ICC
By Invitation Only
10h00 - 17h00
Exhibition Starts / Diary Meetings
related industries - to support and nurture innovation.
Exhibition Areas
Online Diary System / Exhibition Areas
11h00 - 11h30
BOMA Talks: Shaping Sustainability - Session 3
Butterfly Wall - ICC Outdoor
Open Entry
12h00 - 13h00
Media Conference - Bid Party Wrap Up
A wrap-up of key highlights of this year's Africa's Travel Indaba.
Media centre
Media, Bid Parties and SAT
13h00 - 14h00
Lunch - Vendors Trade from 12h00
Partake in a wide array of authentic South African and African cuisine whilst enjoying lunchtime entertainment.
Designated Venues
All Delegates
14h00 - 15h00
The Africa's Travel Indaba Awards
Africa's Travel Indaba recognises its valued exhibitors for demonstrating excellence in the various awards categories.
Media Centre Presentation Room
Media and Exhibitors
15h00 - 15h30
BOMA Talks: Future Forward - Session 3
Gearing Towards a Competitive, Sustainable and Integrated Tourism Industry in Africa.
Future Wheel - ICC Concourse
Open Entry
17h00 - 17h00
Show Closes
A celebratory culmination of Africa's Travel Indaba 2025! Join the team as we say thank you for a great show. See you next year!
Exhibition Areas
All Delegates
18h00 - 23h55
City Immersion Experience
Florida Road / Umhlanga
Open Entry