The Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa (APTA) has launched the registration for the first Global Forum, which will be hosted in Cape Town, South Africa September 26-30, 2023. The theme of the global forum is, “Africa: Where It Begins,” representing the first time this event has been hosted on the African continent. The APTA Global Forum is estimated to bring together 100-125 APTA members for two-days of networking and educational sessions on the latest products, services and tourism trends in Africa. The elegant Table Bay Hotel, conveniently located in the heart of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town will serve as the host hotel for the Global Forum.

APTA is inviting its members, along with other travel advisors in North America that are interested in joining APTA, to learn about selling Africa to profitably develop their clientele and business to the continent.

“This is exciting for APTA to be hosting its first Global Forum in the beautiful and iconic city of Cape Town,” said Cheryle Velsor, Executive Director for the Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa. “With APTA being the largest and leading travel trade organization in North America promoting tourism to Africa, this is a great opportunity for travel advisors to network with representatives from hotel, safari lodges, destination management companies and tourism officials to learn about the many experiences that Africa has to offer.”

Early registration for the APTA Global Forum for APTA active and corporate members is USD $200.00 through March 31, 2023. APTA is inviting travel advisors in North America that are non-APTA members to join the Global Forum for USD $250.00, which includes a one-year membership to APTA. After March 31, 2023, registration is $300.00 for APTA members and $350.00 for non-APTA members. Registration includes two days of educational sessions, one-on on meetings with tourism suppliers, hosted meals and network receptions. Special rates are offered for accommodations at The Table Bay Hotel and airfare discounts offered by United Airlines and Delta Air Lines for travel to/from Cape Town and Johannesburg. Optional sightseeing tours in Cape Town and throughout the Western Cape are also available for attendees.

APTA Global Forum, www.apta.biz