ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CITY SHOWCASES MARINE TOURISM OFFERING AT AFRICA’S TRAVEL INDABA
Durban Tourism continues to position the City as a leading global tourism destination during Africa’s Travel Indaba, currently underway at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre.
During the trade show, Durban Tourism hosted a destination marketing presentation for delegates, trade partners, buyers, and tourism stakeholders, highlighting the City’s diverse tourism offerings, investment opportunities, and world-class events infrastructure.
Buyers visiting the Durban Tourism stand at Africa’s Travel Indaba today, 13 May, were treated to an engaging presentation by Isle of Capri, showcasing Durban’s exceptional ocean safari experiences, including dolphin and whale watching tours.
The presentation highlighted Durban as a premier coastal destination, offering visitors unforgettable marine adventures along its warm Indian Ocean coastline.
Buyers and tourism stakeholders were taken through the unique ocean experiences available in Durban, including seasonal whale watching tours and year-round dolphin viewing opportunities.
The session formed part of Durban Tourism’s ongoing efforts to market the City’s diverse tourism offerings and strengthen Durban’s position as a leading tourism destination.
The City reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing visitor experiences and positioning Durban as Africa’s preferred tourism and events destination.
Durban Tourism further highlighted the City’s readiness to host major international events, supported by world-class facilities, improved safety initiatives, cruise tourism growth, and expanding airline connectivity.
Africa’s Travel Indaba continues to provide Durban with an opportunity to engage directly with international buyers, media, exhibitors, and tourism professionals from across the globe, creating valuable networking and business opportunities for the local tourism industry.
Africa’s Travel Indaba concludes tomorrow, 14 May, following several days of exhibitions, business meetings, networking sessions, and tourism discussions focused on advancing the African tourism sector.
Durban Tourism has encouraged delegates and visitors attending the Indaba to explore the City’s tourism attractions and experience Durban’s vibrant atmosphere, warm weather, cuisine, and cultural diversity.
ENDS
Issued by eThekwini Municipality’s Marketing and Communications Directorate
