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B M & T ••• July/August 2015 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 23 F R O M T H E M O T H E R L A N D SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS BRINGS THE 2015 AFRICA SHOWCASE TO THE U.S. AND CANADA Educational Travel Trade Show to Visit Five Major North American Cities South African Airways' (SAA), the national flag carrier of South Africa and Africa's most awarded airline, has announced the tour dates for the Africa Showcase in 2015(. From September 29th to October 7th, the annual educational travel trade show will visit Los Angeles, CA, Dallas, TX, Boston, MA and for the first time Toronto, Canada. The Africa Showcase is the largest travel trade event in North America featuring exclusively African suppliers that represent hotels, safari lodges, destination tourism organizations and other attractions that are popular with North American travelers. The show brings Africa trav- el specialists the latest trends on the region's products and services, enabling those who participate to boo st their sales to the increasingly popular destinations throughout Africa. The Africa Showcase is hosted in collaboration with On Show Solutions, a South Africa based event organizer. "We are proud to see the Africa Showcase getting bigger and more popular every year," said Todd Neuman, vice president Commercial for South African Airways in North America. "We are also very excited to bring our show and suppliers to the Canadian travel specialists for the first time. It is a strategic and growing market for SAA and we look for- ward to a very successful first edition." "The Africa Showcase in the U.S. - our highlight on the global road- show calendar – is again well supported by a phenomenal line up of 30 suppliers," said Jacqui Reynolds, managing partner of On Show Solutions. "We're anticipating representation and product experiences from more than 12 African countries, providing a good cross-section of what this dynamic destination has to offer the North American travel- ers." In addition to its traditional format, South African Airways and On Show Solutions will also introduce VIP buyer encounters. These dedi- cated sessions create an additional opportunity for top African travel spe- cialists to meet suppliers through scheduled one-on-one appointments. T HE DATES AND VENUES FOR THE 2015 AFRICA SHOWCASE ARE: September 29th: Los Angeles, CA October 1st: Dallas, TX October 5th: Boston, MA October 7th: Toronto, ON H+I ADVENTURES' NAMIBIA MOUNTAIN BIKING SAFARI AWARDED 'TOUR OF A LIFE- TIME' BY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER Sunsets, Sand Dunes and Zebras Share the Spotlight During This Dynamic Twelve-Day Journey National Geographic Traveler revealed its distinguished '50 Tours of Lifetime' collection featuring H+I Adventures' Namibia Mountain Biking Safari. The curated list presents the world's best guided adventures that connect international travellers with destinations and local cultures in a positive and immersive way. Crush sand beneath fat tires, spot elephant, rhino, lion and leopard, and take a breather by an inland watering hole, there is nothing like experiencing an award-winning African safari on two- wheels. The active journey features Namibia's less-travelled corners, as well as hotspots, such as Windhoek, Swakopmund, Etosha National Park, and Sossusvlie. The twelve–day tour of a lifetime departs December 5, 2015, April 2, 2016 and September 17, 2016. "It is an honor to be handpicked by National Geographic Traveler and included in this year's impressive collection of trips,'" said Euan Wilson, director, H+I Adventures. "Namibia is a wild destination for the curious adventurer. Our riders tackle the country's red dirt tracks, sleep under the stars, search for black rhinos and meet Himba tribesman, making it one of the most diverse biking holidays available." Lead by knowledgeable Namibian guides, guests explore the Southwest African landscape and connect with wildlife and indigenous communities like the Riemvasmakers cultural group. Trip highlights include climbing to the top of Big Daddy, the highest sand dune in the world, indulging in bar- becued kudu steaks, and pedalling from the starkly beautiful Skeleton Coast to the Huab river, home to desert elephants and lions. For more information, visit mountainbikeworldwide.com or call (888) 228-5035.

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