The Township and Village Tourism Expo 2026 is set to take place on 06–07 March 2026 at Giant Stadium and Soshanguve Hotel, bringing together tourism entrepreneurs, government leaders, industry experts, and consumers under one powerful objective — strengthening township and village tourism enterprises for sustainable growth.

Hosted by SATOVITO, the Expo is designed as a practical, market-driven platform that moves beyond discussion and into implementation.

DAY 1: Business Development & B2B Engagements

Date: Friday, 06 March 2026
Venue: Soshanguve Hotel
Theme: Building Market-Ready Township & Village Tourism Enterprises

Day one focuses on equipping entrepreneurs with tools, knowledge, and direct industry access.

Programme Highlights Include:

• Official Opening & Welcome by SATOVITO

• City of Tshwane Opening Address by the Executive Mayor

• Keynote Address on Township & Village Tourism Market Opportunities

• Enterprise Development Programmes presented by the National Department of Tourism

• Business Development Workshops covering:

  • Market Readiness & Product Packaging

  • Pricing, Branding & Digital Visibility

• Speed Marketing “Elevator Pitch” Sessions

• Grading Compliance Session by Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA)

• Funding, Procurement & Market Access Opportunities

The day concludes with reflections and key takeaways, ensuring businesses leave with actionable insights and real connections.

DAY 2: B2C Expo, Market Access & Networking

Date: Saturday, 07 March 2026
Venue: Giant Stadium & Soshanguve Hotel
Theme: Connecting Township & Village Tourism to the Market

Day two shifts the focus toward direct consumer engagement and public participation.

Daytime Public Expo at Giant Stadium:

• Official Opening of the Public Expo

• B2C Exhibitions & Consumer Engagement

• Cultural Performances & Destination Showcases

• Product Sales, Activations & Live Marketing

This creates a vibrant platform where township and village tourism businesses can directly connect with travelers, buyers, and the broader public.

Evening Networking Session: Converting Connections into Business

The Expo concludes with a structured Evening Networking Session at Soshanguve Hotel under the theme:

“Partnerships, Collaboration & Market Conversion.”

This session includes:

• Welcome Drinks & Formal Introductions

• Structured Networking Facilitation

• Dinner & Informal Business Conversations

• Closing Remarks & Next Steps

The goal is clear — move from exposure to actual business partnerships and long-term collaboration.

Driving Inclusive Growth Through Township and Village Tourism

The Township and Village Tourism Expo 2026 is more than an event. It is a strategic intervention designed to:

• Strengthen SMMEs

• Improve market readiness

• Increase compliance and grading participation

• Expand access to funding and procurement

• Connect township and village enterprises to mainstream tourism markets

By aligning enterprise development with real buyer access and public engagement, SATOVITO continues to position township and village tourism as a key driver of inclusive economic transformation.

Soshanguve becomes the meeting point where policy, opportunity, culture, and entrepreneurship converge. Register here to attent the event.