{"id":966,"date":"2019-06-26T00:05:29","date_gmt":"2019-06-26T00:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zimwonders.co.zw\/?p=966"},"modified":"2019-06-26T00:11:55","modified_gmt":"2019-06-26T00:11:55","slug":"soth-africa-to-host-world-tourism-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zimwonders.co.zw\/index.php\/2019\/06\/26\/soth-africa-to-host-world-tourism-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa to Host World Tourism Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u00a0<\/em>The Africa Tourism Association (ATA) will be hosting\u00a0the World Tourism Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa from 22 \u2013 26 July 2019, and will highlight the opportunities tourism can bring to African economies.<\/p>\n

In less than 15 years Africa\u2019s travel and hospitality sectors have quadrupled in size, and according to the World Tourism Organization, remains one of the world\u2019s fastest-growing tourist destinations, second only to Southeast Asia. The sector\u2019s growth presents enormous opportunities and represents 8.5% of the continent\u2019s GDP and contributes to 6.7% of total employment.<\/p>\n

The conference, hosted by ATA in partnership with South Africa Tourism,\u00a0will focus on innovative business models, best practices, creative industries, and strategic partnerships growing the tourism sector.<\/p>\n

The Conference will bring together government leaders, international investors, industry stakeholders, and travel professionals from across the globe and recognise\u00a0the countries and businesses leading the way in sustainable tourism.<\/p>\n

Programming throughout the conference has been designed to encourage discussions around tourism as a platform for resiliency, an engine for economic growth and\u00a0job creation.<\/p>\n

This year ATA has partnered with Jacobs Media Group (JMG) through the Global Travel and Tourism Resilience Council.\u00a0 The Resilience Council, formerly the ITCMS, is deeply engaged in providing thought leadership for the travel and tourism sector in every corner of the globe.\u00a0 JMG is honoured to join ATA in their annual travel and tourism trade initiatives taking place this year in Johannesburg.<\/p>\n

Aside from being a glorious travel destination, South Africa copes with challenges derived from societal issues, yet the country is always striving to find new ways to address and manage the unique concerns of both country and continent.<\/p>\n

Taking place on the 24th<\/sup>, the day will focus on recovery and resilience initiatives, the critical nature of crisis communications and planning for, during and after a crisis to ensure resiliency in the travel and tourism sector.<\/p>\n

The decision to host this year\u2019s conference in South Africa was an easy one; South Africa\u2019s infrastructure combined with magnificent scenic beauty, cultural diversity and reputation for delivering value-for-money experiences, have made it one of the world\u2019s fastest growing tourism destinations.<\/p>\n

According to the World Travel & Tourism Council\u2019s (WTTC) 2018 annual review of economic impact, South Africa\u2019s 1.5 million jobs and a ZAR 425.8 billion contribution to the economy was the largest of any African nation. South Africa is among the top 15 long-haul business events destinations globally and is the premier business events destination in Africa.<\/p>\n

About Africa Tourism Association<\/h4>\n

The Africa Tourism Association (ATA) is the leading global trade association promoting travel and tourism to Africa and strengthening intra-Africa partnerships.<\/p>\n

ATA serves both the public and private sectors of the international\u00a0 travel and tourism industry. ATA membership is comprised of African governments, their tourism ministers, tourism bureaus and boards, airlines, cruise lines, hotels, resorts, front-line travel sellers and providers, tour operators and travel agents, and affiliate industries. ATA partners with the African Union Commission (AU) to promote the sustainable development of tourism to and across Africa. ATA\u2019s annual events in Africa and the United States bring together industry leaders to shape Africa\u2019s tourism agenda.<\/p>\n

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