Organised by Zimbabwe Tourism, the 2017 edition of the annual Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo will showcase the widest variety of Africa’s best tourism products to international visitors and media from across the world.
The Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo (SHWTE) is the successor of Shanyai/Vakatshani, the Zimbabwe International Travel Expo (ZITE) that was held annually at the Harare International Conference Centre. ZITE started as a small expo in 1982 and grew over the years to become one of Africa’s leading tourism showcases by 2007.
The past nine editions of the SHWTE were a resounding success and attracted leading African destinations and major world tourism markets such as South Africa, Botswana, Malaysia, China, Zambia, Malawi, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Indonesia, India, Italy and many others. The editions have seen the whole world converging in Zimbabwe in the form of high calibre international buyers as well as exhibitors.
The 2017 edition will be held in the country’s second largest city, Bulawayo, and is expected to ride on the successes gained by the previous editions and is an opportunity not to be missed.
The Expo targets among other exhibitors the following:
- National Tourism Boards
- Embassies
- International Airlines
- Tourism destinations
- Leading Tour Wholesalers, Tour Operators, and Travel Agents
- Leading Hotel Chains of the world
- Car Hire and Transport Operators
- Suppliers of goods and services to the tourism industry
- Investors
- Government Ministries
- Parastatals
DATES AND TIMES:
SHWTE 2017 will run for five days starting on Wednesday 27 September and ending on Sunday 01 October. The event is closed to the public in trade days but opens to the public on the last day:
- 27 – 30 September trade days
- 01 October public day.
Opening times are:
- 0900 – 1700 hrs
THE HOST COUNTRY
Zimbabwe – A World of Wonders
Zimbabwe is a wonderful, friendly and welcoming destination, situated on a high plateau in Southern Africa and lies between the Zambezi and the Limpopo rivers. such as its Wonderful People and Culture, Rich History and heritage, the Great Zimbabwe – the grand Medieval Palace, the Majestic Victoria Falls – Mosi-oa-Tunya, Pristine Wildlife and Nature, the Mystique of the Eastern Highlands and the Mythical Lake Kariba & the Mighty Zambezi. It is a landlocked country, bordered by Zambia, Mozambique, South Africa and Botswana. The climate is generally warm, with a daily sunshine average of seven hours all year round. Zimbabwe is a plural society where people of different races live in harmony. Zimbabweans living in urban areas have a westernized lifestyle, while in the country areas many African traditions have been preserved.
THE HOST CITY
Bulawayo – The City of Kings
Bulawayo – candidly known as the “City of Kings” – is the host city for the 2017 Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo. The city is rich in culture and history and is a must visit for anyone touring Zimbabwe. Bulawayo was the home of King Lobengula. It is located within easy reach of Hwange National Park, The Victoria Falls (one of the wonders of the world), The Matobo Hills where Cecil John Rhodes and King Mzilikazi are buried. Also situated near Bulawayo are the two UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Matobo National Park and the Khame Ruins.
THE VENUE
Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre (ZIEC).
Situated within the city of Bulawayo, the Zimbabwe International Exhibition (ZIEC) also known as the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Grounds Centre has excellent facilities and is easily accessible from all areas of the city. ZIEC plays host to some of the leading international exhibitions such as the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), Mine Entra and many others.
THE BENEFITS
Benefits Of Attending #Sanganai2017
- Meet and network with (Sanganai/Hlanganani) exhibitors, visiting buyers, investors, and suppliers of services to the tourism sector from all over the world.
- Establish strategic business partnerships with world tourism players
- Showcase your destination, products, and services
- Acquire knowledge about different source markets
- Derive value from well structured, themed and informative International tourism conferences and workshops
- Interact with Travel Media from all corners of the world
- Establish strategic partnerships with other destinations/Cities,
- Network across Ministerial divides.
For more information visit www.sanganaitourismexpo.com
