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Africa Travel Week 2027

Trade-orientedLarge-scaleIn-personInternational draw
📅 4 April 2027 – 9 April 📍 Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, ZA ↗ 🏢 RX Africa 🔁 annual

781

Exhibitors

8,000

Attendees

Africa Travel Week is the continent's umbrella business-to-business travel exhibition, combining inbound and outbound events including WTM Africa and ILTM Africa to drive connection, tourism growth, and economic commercial partnerships.

Exhibitor mix: Organized primarily by geographic destination country, regional tourism board pavilions, and specific product sectors like DMCs, inbound operators, luxury boutique accommodation, and aviation.

Travel TourismB2b Trade Sourcing tourismtravelhospitalityluxury traveldestinationsleisure travel

Africa Travel Week is held annually. This page tracks the next confirmed edition — Africa Travel Week 2028 dates will be added here once announced.

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Venue

Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC 2)

Convention centre · 10,000 m² · 6 halls · ~1,386 people

CTICC 2 is a state-of-the-art expansion of the Cape Town International Convention Centre, opened in 2017. It features specialized exhibition halls, versatile meeting suites, and open-air terraces, focusing on conferences, exhibitions, and corporate events in Cape Town's foreshore area.

📍 Corner of Heerengracht & Rua Bartholomeu Dias, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001, ZA

Operated by Cape Town International Convention Centre Company (SOC) Ltd

37 events tracked at this venue → Venue website ↗

Organizer

RX Global

Subsidiary · Richmond, United Kingdom · Founded 1968

Organizes trade shows, exhibitions, and events globally across multiple industries.

Runs 197 events → LinkedIn ↗ Full portfolio ↗

Why people attend

International travel agents and tour operators attend to source new accommodation products, secure exclusive contracts with DMCs, and analyze outbound/inbound tourism trends across the African continent.

Who attends

Inbound and outbound travel agentstour operatorshospitality brand executivesluxury travel curatorstourism boardsdestination managersand corporate travel planners.

Exhibitor categories

Destination Management CompaniesHotels & ResortsSafari Lodges & CampsAirlines & AviationTourism Boards

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Speakers

58 speakers at Africa Travel Week

M

Megan De Jager

Portfolio Director – Travel, Tourism · RX Africa

tourism growthbusiness developmenttravel industry
H

Harold Goodwin

Global Travel Hall of Fame Academy inductee

"Responsible Tourism Conference and Awards ceremony"

responsible tourismsustainability
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event hostingmaster of ceremonies
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Katie King

CEO · AI in Business

Bio

Katie King is the CEO of AI in Business, a company that provides training and consulting services in artificial intelligence. She has more than three decades of experience in the industry and has advised numerous well-known brands and executives.

AI in travelbusiness intelligencecustomer experience

Also speaking at Marketing AI Conference (MAICON) 2026

J

Julie Cheetham

Sustainability Consultant

sustainability consultingeco-friendly practicesenvironmental impact

Also speaking at WTM Spotlight Riyadh, PURE Life Experiences, Arabian Travel Market

M

Michael Gladwin

Owner · Afrigay Travel

Bio

This inspiring recipient of an IGLTA Foundation grant for the LGBTQ+ Tourism Scholarship used the opportunity to make travel in Africa a safe and comfortable experience for this community.

LGBTQ+ travelinclusive tourismAfrica travel
H

Hannelie du Toit

Chief Operating Officer · SATSA

Bio

Meet one of the 100 Most Powerful People in Africa Hospitality, awarded by the International Hospitality Institute.

hospitalitytourism managementAfrica hospitality
L

Lucy Bloom

Executive Director · Inspiring Rare Birds

"10 secrets to make the most of professional speakers"

Bio

Lucy Bloom ran a successful boutique ad agency for 20 years before taking on the start-up challenge as founding CEO of a brand-new women’s health charity. She later led a Cambodian children’s charity and served as Executive Director of Inspiring Rare Birds, supporting female entrepreneurs. She is an expert in building high-performance teams and communicating tricky subjects.

event managementprofessional speakingconference strategy

Also speaking at The Meetings Show Asia Pacific

G

Geordin Hill-Lewis

Executive Mayor · City of Cape Town

responsible tourismeconomic development
M

Melissa Foley

Founder · All About Africa

sustainable businesstourism resources

Also speaking at GEOINT Symposium, WTM Spotlight Riyadh, Arabian Travel Market

D

Davis Ndungu

Founder · Recycled Flip Flop Sculptures Studio (RFFSS)

upcyclingsustainable art
A

Alexis Cronin

Founder · Dunia Designs

eco-conscious designwaste managementhospitality supply chain
A

Albertine Brandon

style and beauty influencer

Bio

Albertine Brandon is a style and beauty influencer with expertise in social media, influencer marketing and content strategy. She has created content for her own channels for close to a decade and has interviewed some of the UK's top social media talent, including Suzie Bonaldi (Hello October), Dodie, Stephanie Yeboah and Emma Blackery.

social mediainfluencer marketingcontent strategy
O

Olivia Gradidge

Marketing Manager · Africa Travel Week

tourismevent marketing
T

Tim Cordon

Area Senior Vice President, Middle East & Africa · Radisson Hotel Group

"Rebuilding African Tourism"

African tourism recoverypost-COVID traveleconomic trends
F

Francois Conradie

Senior Political Economist · NKC African Economics

"Rebuilding African Tourism"

African tourism recoverypost-COVID traveleconomic trends

+ 42 more speakers at this event.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Africa Travel Week?+
Africa Travel Week takes place on 4 April 2027 to 9 April 2027.
Where is Africa Travel Week held?+
Africa Travel Week is held at Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, ZA.
Who organises Africa Travel Week?+
Africa Travel Week is organised by RX Africa.
How many exhibitors attend Africa Travel Week?+
Africa Travel Week typically hosts approximately 781 exhibitors.
How often is Africa Travel Week held?+
Africa Travel Week is held annual.

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