INDABA 2013 was a modern, cutting-edge event that significantly enhanced networking to stimulate tourism trading between buyers and exhibitors.

The Sandton Convention Centre has been reviewing its position in the South African and global markets with a view to pursuing new levels of excellence and remaining relevant in the global business-events environment.

South Africa’s business events industry held a frank discussion about subvention and what it means for South Africa’s business events industry, at Meetings Africa 2013.

By 1 April 2013 the Gauteng Convention Bureau will be fully operational, having implemented all the essential elements of its business events strategy.

It’s been a year since the South African National Convention Bureau started operations. During that time much has been achieved.

The Kruger National Park is hosting eminent scientists and researchers from around the world as they attend the Savanna Science Network Meeting.

The Travel Agents Federation of India has just completed its International Travel Convention, held at the Durban International Convention Centre from 24-27 February 2013.

Meetings Africa 2013 saw a record number of hosted buyers and brisk business, as well as regional cooperation to grow Africa’s share of the global business events market.

Business events industry stakeholders and associations in South Africa agree that a self-regulation mechanism for the industry must be developed as a matter of urgency.