According to an IANS report, with an aim to spread more awareness about the region, the South African Tourism Board will organise a programme- Learn South Africa for the Indian travel agents in July this year. The one-day programme will take place in 12 cities across the country starting with Mumbai (July 10); Kolkata (July 17); Delhi (July 24); Chennai, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad (July 31); Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Surat, Kochi, Nagpur and Pune (August 7).
The programme will have audio-video clips specially designed for the purpose which will help Indian travel agents get better knowledge about South Africa as a destination and all its tourist attractions. The session will also provide a brief overview of the region, history, cultural heritage, provincial distribution, local cuisine, award-winning wines, wildlife game reserves, city attractions, tourism offerings among others.
Medha Sampat, Country Manager- India, South African Tourism Board said, “There is a growing interest in South Africa as a destination from many new trade partners in different cities across the country, and this programme will help us reach out to each of them. |