2010 FIFA World Cup

Indaba 2008 wins World Travel Award

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:38:00 +0200

Indaba 2008 has not only received the World Travel Award for being Africa's best travel show, it has shattered last year's attendance record with more than 13 200 delegates (with headcount for the final day still to come in) at this year's show, compared to last year's 12 340. This reportedly confirms Indaba's status as one of the top three in the world and Africa's top travel trade show. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Thanksgiving day for 2010 FIFA World Cup

Thu, 15 May 2008 08:39:00 +0200

SABC, official host broadcaster of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, is throwing a thanksgiving ceremony, to be held across the country today, Thursday, 15 May 2008, in honour of the anniversary of the 2004 announcement that South Africa would host the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Interactive 2010 website to update stakeholders

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:18:00 +0200

As part of an initiative to get 2010 FIFA World Cup stakeholders in touch and keep them as up-to-date with preparations and events as possible, South African Tourism (SAT) has launched the SAT Events Portal. Read full story... | Send to a friend

2010 transport roadshow begins

Wed, 14 May 2008 08:46:00 +0200

The first leg of the 2010 transport inspection roadshow, which will let the media witness first-hand the progress made so far on transport infrastructure preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, kicked off yesterday, Tuesday, 13 May 2008, in Johannesburg. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Tourism boss for IMFSA 2010 panel

Tue, 13 May 2008 09:05:00 +0200

In one of his first public appearances since his appointment as acting head of the International Marketing Council of South Africa (IMC), Moeketsi Mosola will be addressing questions regarding the 2010 FIFA World Cup at the upcoming International Media Forum South Africa (IMFSA) next week. Read full story... | Send to a friend

CNN anchor to moderate Indaba Global Media Face-Off

Thu, 08 May 2008 08:28:00 +0200

CNN anchor and news reporter Fionnuala Sweeney will moderate the Global Media Face-Off (GMFO) at Indaba 2008, themed “2010 - Readiness on all fronts.” The GMFO, taking place on Sunday 11 May from 11am, is one of South African Tourism's flagship annual media events and presents an opportunity for the organisation to engage with local and international media on issues affecting tourism in South Africa. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Why Santana's the right man for SA's soccer brand

Tue, 06 May 2008 09:00:00 +0200

When SAFA announced Joel Natalino Santana, the current head coach of Brazilian club Flamengo, to take over from Carlos Alberto Parreira, the local media was unanimous in questioning Santana's credentials and discarding his track record. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Joburg's R120m 2010 International Broadcasting Centre

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:02:00 +0200

It is official. Nasrec Expo Centre - south of Johannesburg and close to FNB Stadium - will be upgraded at a cost of R120 million to house the 2010 International Broadcasting Centre (IBC) - the nerve centre where more than 10 000 media will lay siege during the 2010 FIFA World Cup to deliver the event to more than 30 billion people across the globe. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Record-breaking year expected for tourism expo

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:23:00 +0200

This year's Tourism Indaba, perhaps more than any other, is especially crucial for the industry and destination South Africa. This is because it's the Indaba at which many of the buying decisions for the 2010 FIFA World Cup will be made. And with two months to go, South African Tourism's annual premier travel show has already attracted roughly 14% more visitors to the show than last year. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Focusing 2010 attention using community chat billboards

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:36:00 +0200

Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) recently incorporated Primedia@Home's Community Chat Billboards into its 2010 strategy. The campaign focuses on the opportunities individuals and businesses can explore around the 2010 FIFA World Cup, as well as the efforts made by Government to ensure the event's success. Read full story... | Send to a friend