The Gauteng Pavilion at Durban’s ICC, where Tourism Indaba 2011 is currently underway, will this afternoon be transformed into a veritable fashion show as the Gauteng Tourism Authority presents the grand finale of the world’s third largest annual tourism and leisure trade show.
Led by Gauteng top fashion designers David Tlale, Thula Sindi and Stoned Cherrie, the fashion show features David Tlale’s Nelson Mandela Bridge show pieces and other products from leading Gauteng designers.

WHICH STRENGTHENS THE FINANCIAL SOLVENCY OF NH HOTELES AND CONSOLIDATES THE COMPANY’S PROCESS OF INTERNATIONALISATION

HNA Group will become a strategic shareholder of NH Hoteles by subscribing to a 20% increase in the capital amounting €431.6M at a price of €7 per share. HNA will have two members on the Company’s Board of Directors. HNA Group and NH Hoteles will pursue forming a joint venture for managing hotels in China which will enable NH Hoteles to enter one of the largest markets in the world, in partnership alongside a major local partner in the Chinese tourism industry

Even for a company whose activities are often described in superlatives, The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel has outdone themselves with Ice World, a spectacular wonderland of sculptured, coloured ice that opens to the public from May 14 to September 18, 2011. Following months of preparation and exchanges with the world renowned Heilongjiang Provincial Ice and Snow Art Development Co. Ltd., The Venetian Macao has transformed 1,700sq.m. CotaiExpo™ Hall F into literally the coolest place in town

The BTC 2011 educational programme is divided into five tracks that cover the most topical themes for the sector, including marketing, communication and corporate training. Italian and international speakers will deliver key professional content. Highlight: the new events market survey promoted by BTC and conducted by the Piepoli Institute. Rich and varied educational and information content, designed to meet the needs for professional updating and debate of all stakeholders in the meetings and events industry

A research presentation released today by South African Tourism at this year’s INDABA has reiterated the growing importance of African markets to drive future tourism growth, and outlined key strategies to ensure the continent’s tourism potential remains key on the country’s tourism agenda. SA Tourism’s Regional Director: Africa, Phumi Dhlomo, gave a compelling rundown of the strategy, resources and budgets which will ensure SA Tourism does not simply pay lip-service to African prospects, but backs it up with achievable targets and resources which will see measurable results in tourist arrivals to South Africa from the African continent.

EIBTM 2011 (www.eibtm.com) is once again seeking to find truly innovative technological breakthroughs for the meetings and events industry.  The EIBTM Technology Watch is the most high profile and longest running technology recognition scheme for innovation in the meetings and events industry.  EIBTM Technology Watch acts as a major opportunity for companies to demonstrate new and innovative technology solutions that make a real difference to the meeting and event planner’s business.  It is free to enter and the most recognised company for technological innovation, voted by the judges, gets a stand within the Technology Village @ EIBTM 2011.