Expo: African Travel Expo 2009 set for September in Toronto
If you are looking to invest in Africa’s burgeoning travel, tourism and real estate industries, then mark your calendar for the African Travel Expo 2009 to be held in Toronto this September.
According to the press release, “the purpose of the show is to promote tourism and real estate in Africa by bringing together African-based businesses and tourism officials with Canadian and American consumers.”
The full press release follows:
MEDIA RELEASE
July 1, 2009OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE CONTINENT OF AFRICA TO THE CANADIAN AND AMERICAN MARKET
Toronto, ON – The African Travel & Real Estate Expo will take place at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto, Canada on September 1 to September 3, 2009 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm each day. The Expo will feature exhibitors promoting travel, tourism and real estate products from Africa.
The three day expo expects over 100 exhibitors and 5,000 visitors. Exhibitors will include members from travel and tourism, real estate, government and corporate sectors. “The purpose of the show is to promote tourism and real estate in Africa by bringing together African-based businesses and tourism officials with Canadian and American consumers. Africa, to a large extent, has bucked the global slowdown and has shown growth in travel, branding opportunities, and investment” says Patience Chirisa, event organizer and president of African Travel Expo.
Sponsors for the show include South African Airways, Fedex, and CTV as well as many others. The Expo will effectively market to consumers by offering complimentary seminars on African travel and real estate products. A cocktail evening is planned for exhibitors, media, and government officials on the first night of the expo to promote networking opportunities. Admission to the expo is free and numerous prizes will be awarded including two round-trip tickets to South Africa.
Please visit our site: http://www.africantravelexpo.com
Special Discount
As of July 1, 2009 we are offering a 10% discount off the price of any registered booth. This special offer applies to anyone that reserves a booth using the promotional code provided on this announcement.Promotional Code: MKIRK
For further information, please contact us:
phone: 1-905-912-5806
email: sales@africantravelexpo.com.
web: www.africantravelexpo.com
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I did not get the chance to attend this event so I am expecting that their will be news about this here in this site. I hope you post some. Thanks.
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Effective tourism can be a gateway to addressing many other challenges in Africa. A postitive experience on holiday in Africa can lead to increased tourism, business development, and investment on the continent. Tourism also generates may related jobs that support the tourism industry. These jobs include people that provide food for the resorts and hotels, taxi drivers, shop owners, souvenier and craft makers, restaurants, and internet cafes.