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Destination and Tourism Marketing for African Markets

Tourism is a major source of jobs and foreign earnings across the continent, yet many destinations, lodges and operators market themselves inconsistently. This programme equips tourism marketers to position destinations, build compelling packages and reach both regional and international travellers. It addresses seasonality, digital distribution and the growing importance of domestic and intra African travel.

What you will be able to do

  • Position a destination or tourism product against regional and global competitors.
  • Develop packages and experiences that appeal to defined traveller segments.
  • Build a marketing mix spanning digital, trade and partnership channels.
  • Work effectively with online travel agents, tour operators and booking platforms.
  • Plan campaigns that manage seasonality and grow domestic and regional travel.
  • Measure enquiries, bookings and return on tourism marketing spend.

Course outline

  1. 01The African tourism market and traveller segments
  2. 02Destination positioning and brand story
  3. 03Designing packages and experiences
  4. 04Digital distribution and online travel channels
  5. 05Working with trade partners and operators
  6. 06Managing seasonality and domestic travel demand
  7. 07Campaign planning and promotion
  8. 08Measuring tourism marketing results

Who should attend

Tourism marketers, destination marketing staff, lodge and hotel sales teams, tour operators and travel entrepreneurs promoting African destinations and experiences.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Accra3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Kigali3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Durban3R13,000
21 to 23 Sep 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
5 to 7 Oct 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Dubai3US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026Lagos3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Harare3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Kampala3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Pretoria3R13,000
23 to 25 Nov 2026Cape Town3R13,000
7 to 9 Dec 2026Online3US$900
14 to 16 Dec 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026Cairo3US$1,500

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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