Taking the lead: How can conservation efforts boost South Africa’s reputation?

Conservation, biodiversity, and sustainable, responsible tourism are all hot topics at the moment – with the release of Minister Creecy’s High-Level Report putting the spotlight firmly on South Africa’s position (and policies) around the hunting, trade, management and handling of lion, elephant, leopard and rhinoceros.
 

Join SATIB’s panellists at 4pm on Wednesday, 25 August as they discuss the urgency and importance of  protecting South Africa’s tourism assets.
 

You’ll hear from:

  • Sherwin Banda, President of African Travel Inc., who is committed to ‘matching the right Africa with the right client’, while uplifting local communities and promoting wildlife conservation in Africa.
  • Lucille Sive, CEO of The Travel Corporation’s Africa Division, who is responsible for overseeing strategy, growth and sustainable policy for North American safari companies.
  • Keira Lee Powers, Bsoc.Sci & PDM focused in Political Science, Environmental & Geographical Science and Business Management, Director at SATSA, and central to the development of the SATSA Animal Interaction Guidelines.
  • Andre du Toit, Director SATIB, speaking on the role and impact of Ranger Protect.

Register here.

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