KZN welcomes international buyers and delegates to experience its splendour

AFRICA’S Travel Indaba (ATI) 2025 not only showcases and boosts Africa's premium tourism offerings and destinations, it also emphasises KwaZulu-Natal’s ethereal beauty and places South Africa at the top of the global investment map.

- MARYANNE ISAAC

This intercontinental landmark event is of major significance to KZN, as it shines the spotlight on the province while also bringing a much needed boost to the province's gross domestic product.

KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority, in partnership with Durban Tourism, hosted a Business Breakfast at the Hilton Hotel yesterday to kick-start ATI. The theme was: “Durban, KwaZulu-Natal abound with investment opportunities”. Reverend Musa Zondi, KZN MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs welcomed tourism buyers, international media and key role-players in the tourism industry - and affirmed KZN as a premium destination for leisure and investment.

Exciting times

In his keynote address, MEC Zondi said that the era of Covid-19 was now long behind and that tourism was getting back to its pre-pandemic glory.

“The devastation of the Covid-era is behind us and tourism is making a big come back, as witnessed by the record number of delegates attending this year’s Africa's Travel Indaba,” said Zondi. “As the hosts of this prestigious Business Breakfast, we are delighted to welcome you back to our usual breakfast venue, the Hilton Hotel, which is now fully operational after having been forced to close during the Covid pandemic.