WTM AfricaMeans business15 - 17 April 2015 / Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)

3091industry professionalsfrom over 60 countries and regions in 2014

part of:

inbound & outboundmarketstargeted at WTM Africa 2014

5353pre scheduled appointmentsfacilitated by WTM Africa in 2014

15-17 April 2015Cape Town

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WHO ATTENDSWTM AFRICAEXHIBITOR PROFILE

National, Regional & City Tourist Offices (NTO’s)Convention Bureau (CVB’s)Hotels and Hotel GroupsUnique Accommodation Providers – Safaris, SpasTour operatorsWholesalers / OTA’sAirlinesTransport companies such as trains, coaches, yachts, cruises and limosDestination Management Companies (DMC’S)Tourist Attractions & EntertainmentTravel TechnologyTravel AgenciesVenues

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‘It is a huge event and it certainly places Cape Town one step ahead to becoming the events capital of Africa.”

Roxanne Hoorn; City of Cape Town“

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HOSTED BUYER PROGRAMMEThe WTM Africa Hosted Buyer Programme will guarantee the attendance of top level decision makers to the event by providing their flights, accommodation and transfers. In return, Hosted Buyers commit to attending pre-scheduled appointments with exhibitors of their choice at the event.

The Hosted Buyer Programme offers exhibitors the opportunity to pre-arrange business appointments before even arriving at the event, providing maximum return on investment.

Hosted Buyers will attend for all 3 days of the event and will include those from key source markets, with proven business to place in Africa and Indian Ocean as well as African senior professionals, working inbound and outbound.

WTM BUYERS’ CLUBThe Buyers’ Club facilitates networking and business lead generation between members and WTM Africa’s exhibitors supporting both parties to meet, network and conclude deals. Buyers’ Club members will have access to the online diary.

The various ways you can connect with buyers at WTM Africa:

Events

Speed Networking

Hosted Buyers / Buyers Club

WTM Africa is the leading B2B exhibition for Africa’s leisure travel industry, bringing the world to Africa and promoting Africa to the world’s leading source markets.

WTM Africa is the only trade show of its kind to cater to inbound and outbound buyers and partners.

Only at WTM Africa can you simultaneously: generate sales leads launch new products enter new markets raise brand awareness develop and maintain relationships size up your competition conduct market research command press attention

ArgentinaEthiopiaNetherlandsZimbabweTanzaniaBotswanaGermanyNigeriaUgandaCanadaItalyNorway

United KingdomDenmarkKenyaSouth AfricaUnited StatesEgyptNamibiaSpainZambiaAustraliaBelgiumBrazil

ChinaFranceGreeceIndiaPhilippinesRomaniaRussian FederationSingaporeUnited Arab EmiratesVietnamThailandAngola

ORIGIN OF WTM AFRICA ATTENDEES

of exhibitors were satisfied to very satisfied with their experience at WTM Africa 2014

91%

of visitors to WTM Africa 2014 were very satisfied with the event

70%

of visitors who attended WTM Africa 2014 are very likely to attend WTM Africa 2015

87%

of senior international buyers who attended the 2014 event are very likely to attend WTM Africa 2015

89%

2014 KEY STATISTICS

‘Quite amazing, I was extremely happy with the whole organisation from start to finish. Expertly arranged plus everything ran very smoothly. I was very impressed with the speed networking session and found it very informative.”Kearns – Travels with Sara – US

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industry professionals

3091media

105

pre - scheduledappointments

5353days of speednetworking

3

VISITOR PROFILE(Pre-qualified Trade Visitors only)

Tour OperatorsTravel AgenciesIndependent Travel Companies (ITC) On-line Travel CompaniesGroup Travel OrganisersCorporate Travel Organiser

5%

9%

12%

6%

3%

2%

7%

3%

1%

3%

2%

4%

7%

4%

1%

3%

3%

5%

2%

2%

1%

2%

3%

3%

2%

3%

MAIN VISITOR INDUSTRY SECTORS

50+ Tourism

Activity Holidays

Adventure Travel

Business Travel

City Breaks

Cruise Holidays

Cultural & Heritage Tourism

Educational Tourism

Gay & Lesbian Travel

Golfing Holidays

Health Tourism

Incentive Travel

Luxury Travel

Meetings / Conferences

Music Tours

Online Travel

Responsible / Eco-Tourism

Safari Holidays

Shopping Experiences

Singles Travel

Special Needs Holidays

Sports Tourism

Sun & Beach Tourism

Weddings & Honeymoons

Youth Tourism

Other

WTM AFRICA EVENT PROGRAMMEWTM Africa in partnership with local and international organisations, provides a strong, professional event programme from Wednesday 15 April to Friday 17 April 2015. Focusing on the African region, the programme covers important industry topics and includes networking sessions, as well as providing visitors and exhibitors with additional opportunities to meet and make important business connections. WTM Africa 2014 saw various key, trending topics which covered; WTM Vision Conference, WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Programme and Environmental Responsibility just to name a few.

WTM PORTFOLIOThe leading global and regional events for the travel and tourism industry

CONTACTSDiscuss your stand and promotional opportunities for WTM Africa:

South Africa Sales

Penny FraserTel: +27 (0) 82 855 4377Penny@ThebeReed.co.za

International Sales

Deborah DeweTel: +44 (0) 208 910 7809M: +44 (0) 778 619 0306Deborah.Dewe@reedexpo.co.uk

Organised by:

Sub Saharan Sales

Penny SnodgrassTel: +27 (0) 11 549 8300M: +27 (0) 82 859 1349PennyS@ThebeReed.co.za

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Accommodation

Consulting Company

Destination Management Company

Educational Establishment

Event Management Company

Group Travel Organiser

IT / Technology Company

Marketing Services Agency

Press / Media

Private Game Reserver or Safaris

Professional Conference Organiser (PCO)

Tour Operator - Inbound

Tour Operator - Outbound

Tourism Organisation

Tourist Attraction / Entertainment Provider

Transport

Travel Agency

Venues

Wholesaler

Other

25%

2%

5%

2%

1%

1%

3%

2%

1%

2%

1%

20%

3%

4%

2%

3%

16%

2%

1%

5%

MAIN EXHIBITOR INDUSTRY SECTORS

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