Incredible India on INDABA’S agenda
In INDABA 2013, the message was loud and clear that India is the market of future for South Africa. It was clearly evident that the country is all set to accommodate more number of Indians in its tourist list. The owners of different resorts also shared t
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colours of the Rainbow Nation wooed one and all at INDABA this year which was held in Durban from May 11-14 at ICC Stadium. No matter whether the stalls were of NTOs or hoteliers, agents or airlines, all had set Indian travellers as their focus. Said Hanneli Slabber, Country Head, South African Tourism, said, “The high airfares are a big constraint in bringing Indian arrivals to South Africa.” However, she felt happy informing that Emirates has changed its schedule to cater to the Indian market. Slabber said that putting right information for Indian market is important for India market. She was proud of the fact that repeat business has been going up for South African market. “Leisure is a real big market for us, but MICE has
We had a target of 100,000 Indian visitors by 2014, but we already achieved it in a year itself
also come up in a big way,” she adds. According to the latest arrival figures of December 2012; 106,774 Indians visited South Africa between January to December 2012 which is an increase of 18.2 per cent to the corresponding period last year. “The month of December itself saw 9,110 Indians visiting South Africa which is an increase of 18.8 per cent from have seen 30 per cent rise in numbers from India. Due to many Bollywood movies being shot here, we have already garnered a great response. To ensure that we continue getting big numbers, we are making our visa system quick and easier for Indians.”
Besides these NTOs, even the Luxury Lodges and Hotels in South Africa look
We are doing everything to give Indian tourists a homely feeling in South Africa