Destinations and Drinks Fair 2011

Planning that perfect getaway? Destinations Expo takes on new format this August

Cape Town’s Holiday & Travel show, the Destinations Expo is scheduled to take place one week later than originally planned. This change is due to the show taking on a new and exciting format as the Destinations & Drinks Fair. The event will take place at the Cape Sun Hotel on the evenings of 24th and 25th August from 18:00 to 22:00 daily.

Visitors will be able to discover and gather more information on top holiday destinations while tasting premium drinks ranging from wine to whisky as well as non-alcoholic beverages.

The organisers stated that the revised format was a strategic business decision in the looming tough economic times. “The tourism and leisure industry now need cost effective marketing opportunities to reach their markets. They need to offer good deals to local holiday makers and the Destinations & Drinks Fair now offer them this platform,” said organiser Chris de Klerk from CADEK Media.

Tickets include a tasting glass, goodie bag, canapé’s and tastings. Tickets are available from www.drinksfair.co.za but hurry only a limited number of tickets are available per evening.

The TourismBiz Conference will be presented alongside the Destinations & Drinks Fair during day time on 24 to 26 August.  The first two days are hosted at the Cape Sun Hotel and is scheduled for conference presentations by industry experts on the growth and marketing of destinations and tourism businesses.

The last day, 26 August, is earmarked for the TourismBiz Networking and Product Education breakfast for tour operators, travel agents and industry role players.

Tickets for the TourismBiz Conference are priced at R1500p/p for both days or R950p/p for a single day. The TourismBiz Breakfast on Friday 26 August is priced at R350p/p Tickets to both these events are available from www.tourismbiz.net