Exclusive Interview with Neliswa Nkani, Hub Head, MEISEA, South African Tourism

Ms. Neliswa Nkani, Hub Head, MEISEA, South African Tourism, in an exclusive interview with Mr. Apratim Ghoshal, Editor of Travel And Tour World, speaks about how the travel and tourism industry sector in South Africa has been ravaged deeply due to the ongoing deadly novel coronavirus. She also shared how the South African government is fighting against this deadly pandemic and the steps taken the Tourism Department of South Africa to reopen the aviation, MICE, hospitality and tourism industry. She also discussed how this tourism sector is looking to promote domestic leisure tourism, which will likely only be able to resume in December and international travel next year. Ms. Neliswa Nkani, Hub Head - MEISA, South African Tourism is currently at the helm of affairs, spearheading initiatives of the national tourism board in the Middle East, India and South East Asia. Neliswa Nkani, a South African national, comes with holistic tourism experience that includes marketing, strategic government relations, negotiating, tourism, sales and investment facilitation. She exudes passion, drive & commitment and a never-ending quest for learning. Along with her fulltime position, she is also currently pursuing a post graduate course in Business Administration. An industry veteran of 20 plus years in the global tourism & hospitality arena with over three years of dedicated experience with South African Tourism, Neliswa has in-depth expertise of national government and local government positioning as well as familiarity with legislations, strategies and policies pertaining to the travel & tourism sectors. Her exhaustive knowledge of South Africa’s beautiful landscape coupled with befitting destination packaging resulted in Dutch arrivals to South Africa exceeding targets for three consecutive years from 2003 to 2006. Neliswa can fluently converse in 7 languages and prior to being Country Manager – Netherlands, South African Tourism, she was the Chief Marketing Officer for a Government Investment Agency focusing on Europe, Middle East and Africa. In 2006, she started a company which specialized in Marketing activation in Tourism, Tourism hosting. Through her tenure there, she has also been involved in projects for Ajax Cape Town and, was instrumental in Hosting Ajax Amsterdam in 2007. She has also previously coordinated the marketing of Cape Winelands for World Cup 2010, successfully lobbying for international teams, media, sponsor and fans. Over the years, she developed a strong network of contacts within the travel & tourism sector – particularly in key economic regions including Brazil, Africa, Netherlands, Argentina, USA, and Europe as well as across the African continent including, South Africa. Neliswa is now dedicated towards taking the Indian market forward by leaps and bounds for South Africa as the Regional General Manager for Asia, Australia & Middle East and fostering long-standing relationships in the region. South African Tourism is the tourism marketing arm of the South African government. Simply put, their job is to promote the country domestically and internationally, whether for leisure, business or events tourism. A government body, they are committed to meaningfully contributing to the South African government's objectives of inclusive economic growth, sustainable job creation, and redistribution and transformation of the industry through:  Increasing the number of tourists who visit the country 🎥 Other Recommended Videos / Playlists https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8lnsQMrJiEetixtqMjk3x_KBL1rECx-M&si=ApOHJW90uvEXdTiF https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8lnsQMrJiEclBq3cl9WKaRq4AmMVArVz&si=hV5dEHG4v4mrfuf3 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8lnsQMrJiEcGMfdtLwx8U8tNCBcyESy6&si=zQC5cM1qPO62ioXs Travel And Tour World is more than a magazine – it’s a global trade communication platform for the travel and hospitality ecosystem. We provide digital publications, industry-specific reports, exposure at travel trade shows, and advertising solutions tailored for businesses in tourism, hospitality, airlines, cruise lines, and MICE sectors. We connect industry professionals with curated content that fosters new opportunities, strategic partnerships, and growth in international markets. Whether for brand visibility, networking, or thought leadership, TTW empowers global stakeholders to shape the evolving travel industry with innovation and collaboration. With this approach, Travel And Tour World continues to foster meaningful connections with the industry leaders contributing to the growth and success of the industry. Subscribe for weekly travel industry insights and exclusive content! 🔗 Website Link Visit us: https://www.travelandtourworld.com/ Connect With Us: 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttwemagazine 💼 LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/travel-and-tour-world 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelandtourworld 🎬 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TravelAndTourWorld