Village and township tourism makes its mark at travel indaba

By Simon Nare

The SA Township and Village Tourism Association is going up a notch at the Africa’s Travel Indaba underway in Durban, by creating a platform for its members to interact directly with international buyers and businesses at the exhibition.

SATOVITO executive director Lusanda Fibi told Inside Travel that the organisation invited businesses from villages and townships who normally do not exhibit, to attend the indaba and share their stories directly with buyers.

Fibi said this provided them with an opportunity to learn invaluable lessons.

He said they were prepared to meet the buyers, so they knew how to behave professionally and execute their tasks.

“One of the highlights of the indaba from our view is that Africa is able to showcase people’s culture, the heritage of the continent and not only be seen as a safari destination.

“People need information, and with the face-to-face, people are able to