The tourism and hospitality industries are amongst the world's most exciting and vibrant places to work, and nowhere more so than here in Africa. Outdoor adventure provides a great context in which to explore the ways landscape, peoples and more-than-human communities interact – in forests, in the sea and on the plains.
We want to share cutting edge scholarship dealing with experiences in tourism and hospitality – from the adventure of gastronomy and wonderful local foods to that of music, dance and body movement. South Africa provides an extraordinary stage or this significant conference – the first in Africa, as we consider how to develop the tourist resource with respect – for people, for the planet, and for the places they meet.
Agenda
The full conference programme will be made available as soon as the abstract submission and review process has been concluded.
Accommodation
TRAVEL NOTICE:
Should you require any assistance with travel arrangements and bookings, these include flight bookings, accommodation reservations, VISA letters, pre- and/or post- conference tours or even additional activities for yourself and/or should your partner or spouse be joining you, our friendly team would gladly assist you in facilitating these bookings and they can tailor make any extended stay packages to your requirements to fully explore the Garden Route, the Western Cape or even the whole of South Africa!
Why not take this opportunity to immerse yourself in the adventure tourism beauty offered in South Africa by extending your stay and even brining your partner or spouse with to experience the magic of South Africa?
Please contact our team directly on info@weareevents.co.za
Accommodation can be booked at the resort: https://www.premierhotels.co.za/hotels/western-cape/knysna/the-moorings/
There are also various other accommodation suppliers in close proximity to the conference venue.
Some options include:
The Royal Hotel Knysna: https://rhk.co.za
The Russel: https://therussel.co.za/index.php/knysna-accommodation
Various Guesthouses: https://www.visitknysna.co.za/stay/guest-house/
Various Self-Catering options: https://www.visitknysna.co.za/stay/self-catering/
PLEASE NOTE:
The conference venue is wheelchair friendly but the Premier Resort The Moorings does NOT have any wheelchair friendly rooms.
Wheelchair -friendly accommodation near the Premier Hotel:
Pearl View Guest House: https://www.pearlviewguesthouse.co.za/
Protea by Marriott Hotel Knysna Quays: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/grjqu-protea-hotel-knysna-quays/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0
Bergsig B&B: https://bergsigbb.co.za/
aha The Rex Hotel: https://www.rexhotel.co.za/
The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa: https://www.turbinehotel.co.za/
Isola Bella Guest House: https://isolabella.co.za/
Head over Hills: https://www.headoverhills.co.za/
Activities/Excursions
Return transport is included from and to Premier Resort The Moorings for each of these included excursions / activities as per the scheduled event programme.
Should you wish to book any of these activities/excursions on the alternate day of your included activity you can contact our team on info@weareevents.co.za and they would gladly assist you with these bookings. These additional bookings would be for your own account and not included in the conference registration fee.
Knysna Zip Line
Welcome to the Knysna Ziplines – an adrenaline-filled experience that has you gliding over the treetops and giving you a spectacular view of the surrounding forest and natural landscapes. At a relative speed!
Our Knysna Zipline has especially been designed and installed to enhance the natural beauty of the Kranshoek Sanparks picnic site. The ziplines are some of the longest you will experience and definitely not for someone with a fear of heights. Extremely long cables crisscross the gorge at the picnic site and with heights of +- 200 meters it will certainly be a memorable experience.
Scootours (guided forest tour)
Knysna Forests unforgettable natural and real. This is a unique and true forest experience. Enjoy an exhilarating downhill on the Monster Mountain Scooter, descent through indigenous forest, sweepy bends and single track. A scenic minibus ride takes you into the heart of the forest to the best hills to start your descent in the Garden Route National Park. All of this while on the lookout for the our local wild life, the majestic Knysna loerie, the shy bushbuck and wild boar.
More about the monster Scooter: Scooters are non motorized making this eco friendly. These Swiss designed scooters are used in the Alps during the summer season on the ski slopes when the snow is gone. All trips are guided by professional qualified guides.
Quad Biking (guided forest tour)
Knysna Forests unforgettable natural and real. This is a unique and true forest experience. Discover the amazing 2 hour Quad biking excursion through the Knysna pine and indigenous forests . Share this incredible quad biking experience with your loved ones .The overall tour is an unforgettable memory to take home with you in your heart. Photos will be taken for memory purposes.
The 2-hour trip includes a scenic drive to the starting point, where you will enjoy your quad biking excursion. Following the exhilarating excursion, you will be driven back to the original pick-up spot
Kayaking
Head off to explore our pristine channels of Thesen Island. Knysna Kayaking is great fun for the whole family, provided you can swim!
For first time kayakers or SUP'ers, don't be nervous - the kayaks and SUP's are stable and easy to manoeuvre, and you're guaranteed to create some funny, adventurous memories. Kayak and SUP rental rates are based on a per person, per hour basis. No previous experience is necessary. Time to soak up the sun and have some fun.
Remember to apply sunblock before heading out, and a sunhat is a must. Life jackets and paddles are provided. Bringing along your phones or camera's is not advised.
Tickets
Academics Full Attendance
R 8,695.65
Early Bird Price
Buy TicketIncluded:
Morning coffee/tea
Mid-morning refreshment break (light catering)
Lunch
Light finger food dinner on night 1
Gala Dinner
1 excursion/activity on either Day 2 or Day 3
Return transport to Premier Resort The Moorings for each included excursion/activity
Not included:
Breakfast
Dinner night 2
Should you wish to book any of these activities/excursions on the alternate day of your included activity you can contact our team on info@weareevents.co.za and they will gladly assist you with these bookings.
These additional bookings would be for your own account and not included in the conference registration fee.
Accommodation can be booked at the resort.
PLEASE NOTE:
The conference venue is wheelchair friendly but the Premier Resort The Moorings does NOT have any wheelchair friendly rooms.
EARLY BIRD PRICE ends 31 May 2024
Ticket price EXCLUDES VAT - VAT will be included on the final invoicePhD Students Full Attendance
R 5,217.39
Early Bird Price
Buy TicketIncluded:
Morning coffee/tea
Mid-morning refreshment break (light catering)
Lunch
Light finger food dinner on night 1
Gala Dinner
1 excursion/activity on either Day 2 or Day 3
Return transport to Premier Resort The Moorings for each included excursion/activity
Not included:
Breakfast
Dinner night 2
Should you wish to book any of these activities/excursions on the alternate day of your included activity you can contact our team on info@weareevents.co.za and they will gladly assist you with these bookings.
These additional bookings would be for your own account and not included in the conference registration fee.
Accommodation can be booked at the resort.
PLEASE NOTE:
The conference venue is wheelchair friendly but the Premier Resort The Moorings does NOT have any wheelchair friendly rooms.
EARLY BIRD PRICE ends 31 May 2024
Ticket price EXCLUDES VAT - VAT will be included on the final invoiceOther Students Full Attendance
R 5,217.39
Standard Price
Buy TicketIncluded:
Morning coffee/tea
Mid-morning refreshment break (light catering)
Lunch
Light finger food dinner on night 1
Gala Dinner
1 excursion/activity on either Day 2 or Day 3
Return transport to Premier Resort The Moorings for each included excursion/activity
Not included:
Breakfast
Dinner night 2
Should you wish to book any of these activities/excursions on the alternate day of your included activity you can contact our team on info@weareevents.co.za and they will gladly assist you with these bookings.
These additional bookings would be for your own account and not included in the conference registration fee.
Accommodation can be booked at the resort.
PLEASE NOTE:
The conference venue is wheelchair friendly but the Premier Resort The Moorings does NOT have any wheelchair friendly rooms.
Ticket price EXCLUDES VAT - VAT will be included on the final invoiceIndustry Practitioners/Professionals Full Attendance
R 6,956.52
Early Bird Price
Buy TicketIncluded:
Morning coffee/tea
Mid-morning refreshment break (light catering)
Lunch
Light finger food dinner on night 1
Gala Dinner
1 excursion/activity on either Day 2 or Day 3
Return transport to Premier Resort The Moorings for each included excursion/activity
Not included:
Breakfast
Dinner night 2
Should you wish to book any of these activities/excursions on the alternate day of your included activity you can contact our team on info@weareevents.co.za and they will gladly assist you with these bookings.
These additional bookings would be for your own account and not included in the conference registration fee.
Accommodation can be booked at the resort.
PLEASE NOTE:
The conference venue is wheelchair friendly but the Premier Resort The Moorings does NOT have any wheelchair friendly rooms.
EARLY BIRD PRICE ends 31 May 2024
Ticket price EXCLUDES VAT - VAT will be included on the final invoiceIndustry Practitioners/Professionals Per Day - Day 1
R 1,956.52
Standard Price
Buy TicketConference Only
Does not include any excursions/activity and/or gala dinner evening
Ticket price EXCLUDES VAT - VAT will be included on the final invoiceIndustry Practitioners/Professionals Per Day - Day 2
R 1,956.52
Standard Price
Buy TicketConference Only
Does not include any excursions/activities and/or gala dinner evening
Ticket price EXCLUDES VAT - VAT will be included on the final invoiceIndustry Practitioners/Professionals Per Day - Day 3
R 1,956.52
Standard Price
Buy TicketConference Only
Does not include any excursions/activities and/or gala dinner evening
Ticket price EXCLUDES VAT - VAT will be included on the final invoice
Speakers
David Frost
CEO of Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
An economist by training, David Frost worked for the COSATU trade union movement, prior to joining The Premier Group in 1994. David ended
up as head of Corporate Strategy, as well serving as a director on the boards of Premier Food Industries and Sodexho. He was seconded as
Special Advisor on Tourism to Ministers Jordan and Moosa by the Business Trust. He joined Tourvest in 1999 and was promoted to Managing
Director of the Inbound Division. David established his own bespoke consultancy – the Tourism Strategy Company in 2001 and has consulted
widely to leading private sector companies, as well as developed destination strategies, for a number of SADC countries. The most successful of
these was for Namibia, where David was retained by the Namibian Tourism Board to execute the strategy he had developed from 2003 – 2007.
He is a former Advisor – Africa to the World Travel & Tourism Council. David serves as a director on the board of the Tourism Business Council
of South Africa and is a former Board member of South African Tourism. He has been at the helm at SATSA since September 2013.
Marina
Novelli
University of Nottingham (UK)
Prof Marina Novelli (FASC, Leverhulme International Fellow) is Professor of Marketing and Tourism at the University of Nottingham Business
School in the UK. She is a globally renowned expert in tourism for sustainable development, with extensive experience in advising organisations
such as the World Bank, the EU, the UN, the Commonwealth Secretariat, the British Council, National Tourism Boards, Regional Development
Agencies, private sector and NGOs. She writes about international tourism, policy, planning and development globally, she is an Africa
specialist, and she is behind the conceptualisation of niche tourism as a field of enquiry amongst many other things. As a particularly active
member of the global tourism community, she distinguishes herself for her inclusive research leadership practice and excellence in collaborating
with multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholders and multi-cultural teams in some of the most vulnerable and complex settings around the world and
in Africa particularly where she has worked in 28 countries. She is Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, Fellow of the International
Academy for the Study of Tourism, Member of the World Economic Forum Global Future Council for Sustainable Tourism and Alternate Member
of the UN Tourism – World Committee for Tourism Ethics.
Alewijn
Dippenaar
Owner at Adventures Garden Route
Active involvement in the Adventure Tourism Industry since 2014. Owner of Adventures Garden Route with the focus on marketing adventure tourism of the Garden Route on international platforms. Exhibitor at tourism trade shows in Spain, Nederlands, Germany and Russia. Exhibitor at the Adventure Travel World Summit in Japan. Currently a member of the International Adventure Travel Trade Association. Have arranged two adventure conferences / expos for the Garden Route. Done extensive research on the adventure industry in the Garden Route including type of adventure products, new product development, responsible tourism, green tourism, sustainability, marketing of adventure industry and better understanding of the adventure tourist.
