South Africa is a top contender as a destination. theplanner.guru understands why the world should consider the country for its next business event and travel experience.
If you’re looking to host a health conference, doesn’t it make sense to host it in the home country of one of the world’s most inspired thinkers in the fields of public health and infectious disease? Besides achievements, the country is much-loved for its cultural diversity, exceptional business events services, value-for-money, and rich unique experience offering. Added to that, all business event venues adhere to strict health protocols to ensure delegates interact safely together with peace of mind.
Impact of Covid-19 on business travel
The South African government effected measures on 26 March 2020 to protect its citizens from Covid-19, including restricting local and international travel. This introduced extensive challenges for tourism, and business travel was not spared. According to South African Tourism stats, of the 562 recorded business events scheduled between April and December 2020, 64% of conferences and 36% of tradeshows were postponed, cancelled or went hybrid.
An inspired destination
The world is now trusting enough to open its borders largely due to vaccination programmes rolled out globally. South Africa’s borders were opened to international travellers from 1 October 2020. South Africa is ready to welcome the world and rebuild chambers of industries. When you visit South Africa, it’s more than its doors that will be open. Eyes and minds will be open and though one might arrive intrigued, you will leave inspired!
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