South African Tourism together with Kwazulu-Natal Tourism welcomed over 80 VIP guests to a networking function to celebrate ahead of the official opening of Indaba 2013.

Hosted buyers joined South African Tourism at the networking function last night (from left to right) – Michael Zhang (Webjet), Sue Bohme (Gay Globe), Rob Gurr (South African Tourism), Andrew Kelleher (Scenic Tours), Patrick Barden (This is Africa) and Wayne Hamilton (Swagman Tours).

Held at Bertoua Café Lounge, guests were treated to a variety of local cuisine and drinks with a band providing the perfect entertainment on the night for people to kick up their heels.

Indaba officially commenced last week with thousands of visitors expected to descend on the ICC in what is expected to be a successful four day program.