South Africa Destination Presentation
AFRICA NOW - RISE WITH US
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OFFICIAL LANGUAGES
MILLION BEAUTIFUL, WARM AND FRIENDLY PEOPLE
Afrikaans, English, isiNdebele, Pedi (officially Sesotho sa Leboa),
Sesotho, siSwati, Setswana, Xitsonga, Tshivenda, isiXhosa and isiZulu
NATURAL BEAUTY
South Africa is home to deserts, mountains, escarpments,
plateaus, grasslands, bush, wetlands and numerous
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
28°C
Summer
average
18°C
Winter
average
GMT +2.00
TIME ZONE
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RAND
$1=R10.59
OUR CURRENCY IS THE RAND
THE RATE OF EXCHANGE VARIES,
however above is an indication
BUREAU DE
CHANGE
£$¥
Some outlets stay open until 7pm and
the larger cities have ATMs which accept
international bank cards to withdraw
local currency.
14% VALUE-ADDED
TAX (VAT)
VISA, MASTERCARD
AND ATMs
Levy on purchases. Overseas visitors
taking these purchases home can
claim the VAT on these items.
These cards are acceptable everywhere
and credit cards are essential for car hire.
ATMs are open 24-hours a day.
QUICK FACTS GETTING AROUND
HIGH SPEED
TRAIN
that can travel from ORT
to JHB in 12 minutes
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LARGEST RAIL NETWORK
IN THE WORLD
OUR ROADS ARE
WORLD CLASS
OUR INFRASTRUCTURE
IS MODERN
Tourists are welcome to drive in
South Africa, provided they have a valid
driver’s licence in their own country
and well established
QUICK FACTS AIRLINE INFORMATION
20+
INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES OFFER
FLIGHTS TO SOUTH AFRICA
e.g. South African Airways, British Airways, Air France, American
Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Delta, Emirates, KLM, Lufthansa, Qantas,
Virgin Atlantic, etc.
THERE ARE MULTIPLE
DAILY FLIGHTS TO ALL
THE MAJOR AIRPORTS
within the country. Major cities
are easily accessible with short
in-country flights.
OR Tambo International Airport
in Johannesburg and Cape Town
International Airport are the
primary international destinations.
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ECONOMIC
POWERHOUSE
TRILLION
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of South Africa. (US $283bn)
South Africa is one of the economic
powerhouses of the African continent,
and the City of Johannesburg is the
2nd largest economic capital of
sub-Saharan Africa.
50% OF THE WORLD’S GOLD
Since the 1880s, South Africa has been producing about 50% of the world’s gold
supply. We are the world’s largest producer of gold, platinum and chromium.
WE ARE THE
SECOND LARGEST
EXPORTER OF FRUIT
GOLD, DIAMONDS...
BRICS MEMBER
We export gold, diamonds,
platinum, other metals and
mineral, machinery and equipment.
We are also the third largest coal
exporter in the world.
The World Bank rates South Africa as an uppermiddle income economy, and South Africa
is now a BRICS member, indicating its newly
industrialised economy, of which mining has
been the main driving force.
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BIG5
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
SOUTH AFRICA HAS THE BIG 5
is home of the greatest diversity of wildlife
species on the African continent, and counts as
one of the world’s principal conservation areas.
TABLE MOUNTAIN
Not only is Table Mountain believed to be one of the oldest mountains in the
world, it is also one of the New7Wonders of Nature. It is found in divine Cape
Town, which Condé Nast and other leading publications have rated to be one
of the best world travel destinations.
SAFE DRINKABLE TAP WATER
THE MAGNIFICENT TSITSIKAMMA
NATIONAL FOREST
You can be sure that our water is safe as South
Africa is rated 3rd in the world in supplying
drinkable tap water.
is one of the few remnants of primeval coastal
forest in the country. It is also a birding paradise
and home to a unique treetop canopy tour.
WINE ROUTE
South Africa has the longest
wine route in the world.
BUNGEE JUMP
Or you may dare to experience one of
the world’s highest commercial bungee
jumps on Bloukrans Bridge, of 708 feet.
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BIG MAC INDEX
GIVES US A VALUABLE TOOL TO COMPARE VALUE FOR MONEY IN SOUTH AFRICA AGAINST
WHAT YOU WOULD PAY AT HOME
SOUTH AFRICA
Big Mac (figures from the Big Mac Index, The Economist, October 2010)
USA
$3.18
$4.13
Cross-country flight (Johannesburg to New York City)
$225.00
$302.00
Three-course steak dinner, including wine
$38.00
$144.00
A pint of beer
$ 2.00
$7.00
Overnight accommodation in 3* establishment / B&B
$118.00
$180.00
Express Train Ticket to airport return (Joburg)
$16.00
$59.00
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PRE AND POST TOURS
Western Cape: Garden Route
The Western Cape is located at the south western tip of South Africa, and offers a variety of fascinating and unforgettable
destinations and attractions. These range from the beauty of the Garden Route, to the world famous Winelands that are ideal
for day tours when staying in Cape Town.
PRE AND POST TOURS
GARDEN ROUTE
Just a few hours’ drive from Cape Town lies South Africa’s worldfamous Garden Route, a sunny stretch of southern Cape coastline
featuring a wonderful mix of wide beaches, dappled forests,
peaceful lagoons and buzzing seaside towns.
Day 1
Arrival in George
Afternoon orientation excursion of Knysna, including cruise on
lagoon
Dinner at selected hotel restaurant
OVERNIGHT : At selected hotel en route (George or Knysna)
Day 2
Early morning departure for Game Lodge to enjoy a game drive
Continue to Hermanus
Dinner at selected hotel
OVERNIGHT : At selected hotel en route
Day 3
Morning at leisure
PRE AND POST TOURS
Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga lies in the east of South Africa, north of KwaZulu-Natal and bordering Swaziland and Mozambique. The province is considered to be
one of the most geographically diverse and unbelievably beautiful places in South Africa.
PRE AND POST TOURS
Nestled in the town of White River, gateway to the beautiful
Lowveld and world renowned Kruger National Park,
the Panorama Route and many other tourist attractions,
lies the spectacular Ingwenyama Conference and Sports Resort.
Induna Adventures, located in the Sabie River Valley, just outside
Hazyview and between Sabie and the Kruger National Park,
offers a variety of Adventure Activities, Teambuilding Packages
and Adventure Sport Training Camps. Rolling hills, gorges, rivers
and unspoilt indigenous forests create a “Natural Adventure
Park” right on the Panorma Route and only 20 minutes from the
Kruger National Park.
You can also enjoy a 2 hour Quad Bike adventure, followed by an
hour’s sunset cruise.
WHY ATTEND MEETINGS AFRICA 2015?
Meetings Africa is a pan-African business
events trade show where 13 African
destinations exhibited in 2014
262
(including SA):
Botswana
Ethiopia
Kenya
Malawi
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
South Africa
Swaziland
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Final-Year Tourism
and Hospitality
students took
part in the IMEXMPI-MCI Future
Leaders
Forum Africa
169
162
Exhibitors at Meetings
Africa 2014.
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262
500
13
32
839
17
30
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS:
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30
17
13
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India
USA + Canada
UK
Germany + Poland
France
169
International qualified hosted
buyer delegates
31
African Association hosted buyer delegates
500
Local corporate buyer delegates
839
Visitor delegates
262
Exhibitors
162
Journalists
3 295people, in total, had passed through
the Meetings Africa 2014 gates.
10 169 meetings
requested through the
electronic diary system,
2 000 more than last year.
‘We found this year’s Meetings Africa
very fruitful.’
Tourism Zimbabwe
Pauline Ndlovu
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FINAL ATTENDANCE NUMBERS
FINAL ATTENDANCE NUMBERS
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‘Hopefully I can come to Meetings
Africa again as I made several new
good contacts.’
Hosted buyer, England
Richard Latham
59%
59% qualified
hosted buyers had
never been to
South Africa.
“Meetings Africa is now
firmly established as the
biggest, best represented
and most valuable
business events trade
show in Africa.”
South African Tourism CEO
Thulani Nzima
MEETINGS AFRICA 2014
CATEGORIES
Meetings Africa offers relevant content to a range of buyers including:
• International Hosted Buyers
• Local Corporate Hosted Buyers
• African Association Hosted Buyers
MEETINGS AFRICA 2014
QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
Applicants (one person per organisation) must fall into one of the following
five (5) specific categories:
• Corporate Meeting Director/Senior Planner
• Incentive Travel House Executive/Senior Purchaser
• Event Management Company Executive/Senior Purchaser
• Association President/Executive Director/Director of Conferences
• Site/Venue Finder
MEETINGS AFRICA 2014
Meetings Africa is a 100% meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions hosted buyer programme.
To qualify as a hosted buyer, you must meet the following criteria set by Meetings Africa:
Recently placed regular meetings
and/or incentive travel programmes
outside your own geographic region
Have purchasing authority for these
overseas events
Seriously considering South Africa
for a meeting, incentive travel
programme, conference and/or an
exhibition in 2015 or 2016
Provide the identity and contact
details of the final decision-maker
Have never been to South Africa,
or have not been since 2009
You are authorised by your employer
to participate, should you qualify
All information submitted on your Invitation to APPLY will be thoroughly cross-checked by our global qualifier.
MEETINGS AFRICA 2014
HOW TO APPLY AS A HOSTED BUYER
To qualify as a hosted buyer, you must meet certain criteria set by Meetings Africa, which can be
found on our website. Then simply complete the online form:
www.meetingsafrica.co.za/#hosted-buyers
Access Code: ma2014-ihb
MEETINGS AFRICA 2014
BENEFITS OF A HOSTED BUYER
The hosted buyer programme makes it possible to meet and conduct
business with African meetings industry products and service
providers under one roof.
• Admission to Meetings Africa 2015
• Convenient registration process
• Access to our matchmaking system, with an individual online diary
where you can create an itinerary of appointments with your
choice of African exhibiting companies
• Access to exclusive Hosted Buyer networking functions and
educational events
• Complimentary travel* (flights, accommodation and transfers)
*terms & conditions apply
• Access to the Hosted Buyer lounge on the show floor with all-day
refreshments and snacks
• Meetings Africa pre- and post-event tours
• Meetings Africa dedicated support before and throughout the show
SANCB SERVICES
BID
SUPPORT
DESTINATION
EXPERTISE
BUILDING
ATTENDANCE
CONVENTION
PLANNING SUPPORT
ON-SITE
EVENT SERVICES
PRE AND POST
MEETING ITINERARIES
CONTACT
Merryl Fairfoot
Sales Manager: National Convention Bureau
T: +27 (0)11 895 3000
E: [email protected]
THE TIME TO RISE IS NOW, JOIN US.
For destination expertise and convention planning support,
contact the South Africa National Convention Bureau.
T: +27 (0)11 895 3000
E: [email protected]
W: www.businessevents.southafrica.net
Tshepo Maseko
Sales and Marketing Coordinator: National Convention Bureau
T: +27 (0)11 895 3074
E: [email protected]
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