The project manager for Township and Village Tourism today conducted an official site inspection at Giant Stadium as preparations intensify for the highly anticipated 2nd Township and Village Tourism Expo 2026.
The Expo will take place in the City of Tshwane on Friday, 6th and Saturday, 7th March 2026, positioning Soshanguve as a strategic hub for township and village tourism growth.
Purpose of the Expo
Hosted by South African Township and Village Tourism Organisation (SATOVITO), the Expo forms part of its national programme aimed at elevating township and village tourism enterprises. The initiative ensures that SMMEs are fully prepared, competitive, and market-ready for both domestic and international tourism platforms.
As SATOVITO’s flagship SME market readiness platform, the Township and Village Tourism Expo is designed to equip businesses with the tools, exposure, and networks required to access high-value opportunities such as:
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Meetings Africa
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Africa’s Travel Indaba
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Other local and international tourism market access platforms
The Expo focuses on capacity building, networking, promotion, and creating direct linkages between tourism enterprises, buyers, and consumers.
Strategic Partnerships Driving Inclusive Tourism
The event is strategically supported by the South African National Convention Bureau (SANCB), reinforcing its commitment to strengthening South Africa’s business events sector and inclusive tourism growth.
The Expo will convene:
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Tourism SMMEs
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Government agencies
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Private sector partners
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Buyers and investors
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Community stakeholders
Together, these stakeholders will collaborate to advance sustainable and inclusive tourism development in alignment with national Government of National Unity (GNU) objectives.
Key Objectives of the Expo
The 2nd Township and Village Tourism Expo 2026 aims to:
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Strengthen township and village tourism SMMEs through business development and capacity-building workshops
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Facilitate direct business-to-business (B2B) linkages between SMMEs and tourism buyers
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Provide a public-facing business-to-consumer (B2C) platform
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Promote inclusive tourism development
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Position Soshanguve and Tshwane as key nodes for township and village tourism growth
Call for Exhibitors and Delegates
Entrepreneurs in tourism and travel are encouraged to exhibit and showcase their products and services at this impactful platform.
Delegates are also invited to attend and participate in the Expo.
Register here:
👉 https://confspot.co.za/list/township-and-village-expo/
