We’re heading to Cape Town for WTM Africa 2017!
For the third year running, iambassador is proud to be partnerning with and speaking at the World Travel Market Africa in Cape Town next month. Part of the Africa Travel Week, and the African representation of the world famous WTM that is hosted each November in London, WTM Africa is the place to be to learn about the travel industry trends and market news that are relevant in the region.
Furthermore, WTM Africa is also an unique opportunity for both brands and influencers to meet, network and collaborate in this special part of the world and we’d love to see many of you there in Cape Town. If you’re a blogger or influencer who’s interested in signing up to attend, here’s the link for your tickets.
iambassador to speak at WTM Africa 2017
Over the three day event, iambassador will be hosting two presentations and one panel, the details of which are below:
Talk:The state of the travel blogging world – the ‘Wild West’ tamed?
Date: Wednesday 19 April 2017
Venue: Travel Tech Theatre, Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Speaker: Keith Jenkins, CEO, iambassador
Time: 14h30 – 15h15
More information: In this enlightening talk about recent trends and developments in travel blogging, the CEO of iambassador, Keith Jenkins, will highlight the way in which travel blogging has changed, how digital marketing continues to evolve and what the future holds for both brands and influencers.
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Talk: The key to effective influencer marketing – a report from the Social Travel Summit
Date: Thursday 20 April 2017
Venue: Conference Theatre, Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Speaker: Nicholas Montemaggi, CMO, iambassador
Time: 10h30 – 11h15
More information: Presenting the findings from last year’s ground-breaking Social Travel Summit, iambassador’s Director of Marketing, Nicholas Montemaggi, will showcase some of the approaches that ensure both long- and short-term success when embarking on a digital marketing campaign.
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Panel: The Digital Influence Maze
Date: Friday 21 April 2017
Venue: Conference Theatre, Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Moderator: Keith Jenkins, CEO, iambassador
Panelists: Melvin Boecher (Founder, Traveldudes), Mariette du Toit Helmbold (Destinate), Lauren Manuel McShane (The Travel Manuel)
Time: 12h30 – 13h15
More information: Learn about the growth and impact of digital influence in the travel market. In this panel, you will hear from a number of different perspectives – a travel influencer, a destination marketing expert and a manager of an influencer network – as they answer questions about the changing role of digital influencers in the travel market, from what does and doesn’t work to what the future holds for all partners.
#ExtraordinaryAfrica Photo Competition
As part of this year’s focus on the rich diversity that can be found across the continent, WTM Africa is hosting an exciting photography competition, in which you could win return flights sponsored by Air Mauritius to the beautiful island! Taking place on the days leading up to WTM Africa and also during the event, delegates and influencers are being encouraged to share their photos to highlight the varied beauty of African countries and cities. To take part you simply need to share your best photos from an African country on Instagram or Facebook, using the hashtag #ExtraordinaryAfrica.
Prizes
- Two Economy Class return tickets with Air Mauritius from Cape Town, Durban or Johannesburg to Mauritius (excluding taxes)
- One Balloon Safari and champagne breakfast for two with Bill Harrop’s “Original’ Balloon Safaris.
- Two-night stay in a two-bedroom suite including breakfast and dinner for one of the nights for 4 people at the Genesis All-Suites Hotel in Johannesburg.
- One-night stay for two persons (half-board) at the Garden Route Game Lodge, including a game drive.
Winners will be announced on Friday 21st April in the Press Lounge at WTM Africa between 2:30pm – 3:30pm so make sure you submit your photos before then. We look forward to seeing your beautiful pictures!
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