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Meetings Africa 2026 generates R619m economic impact, supports 2,600 jobs

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1 Meetings Africa's contribution to the South African economy doubled over three years, rising from R375 million three years ago to R619 million in the previous year.
2 The 2026 event facilitated 6,400 confirmed meetings between 375 international buyers from 53 countries and 325 exhibiting companies across 21 African nations.
3 South Africa's tourism minister received an award from the International Congress and Conventions Association (ICCA), while the 2027 ICCA Congress will be hosted in Rwanda, marking the first African hosting in several years.
4 Business event attendees typically possess disposable income and extend their stays to visit restaurants, hotels, and recreational facilities, generating additional tourism revenue.
5 South African Tourism organised post-conference tours to further extend visitor engagement with the country's tourism offerings.
6 Meetings Africa is positioned as a pan-African business event, with roughly 20 African nations beyond South Africa benefiting from international buyer interactions.

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“Over the last 3 years the contribution of Meetings Africa to the South African economy has actually doubled. 3 years ago Meetings Africa contributed about 375 million. Last year Meetings Africa contributed about 619 million.”

— Tandi Matibula, head of PR at South African Tourism

“Meetings Africa is a proudly pan-African business event show. For all of us to succeed, we need all of us to really hold together.”

— Tandi Matibula, head of PR at South African Tourism

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