‘Visa issues, agents contact us’

After the recently-concluded INDABA 2014, got in touch with Hanneli Slabber, Country Manager, India, South Africa Tourism. She shares how and why India continues to be one of the biggest source markets for South African Tourism board.

How many Indian agents attended INDABA 2014 in Durban?

This year, we hosted a group of 17 travel agents from varied cities in India.

What are you doing to make the South African visa facilitation easier in India. Have the number of visa officers been increased?

confident that a resumption of the normal flow of travel documents will resume shortly by the High Commission. Travel agents are welcome to contact South African Tourism office if they have any problems.

How do you anticipate outbound tourism from India to South Africa with the new government in the forefront In India?

months, fuelling outbound travel.

A greater number of airlines offer daily flights to South Africa, thus increasing the connectivity and offering more options, flexibility and convenience to the Indian travelers. South African Airways fly daily to Johannesburg from Mumbai while Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways connect key Indian cities to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.

Kindly elaborate on digital tourism products and services that are unique to Africa, showcased at INDABA.