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February
2023

Travelbiz at the South Africa Tourism media lunch

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Declan Mescall (Features Editor Travelbiz.ie) reports from the South Africa Tourism lunch.

South African Ambassador to Ireland H.E. Ms J.Yolisa Maya presided over a media lunch hosted by Rachel Lewis of South African Tourism. Samantha Cuthbert and Gina Scott Barber (SAT) also attended. Ambassador Maya welcomed guests and encouraged everyone to enjoy all that South Africa offers Irish visitors. Rachel Lewis stated that Ireland is one of the best performing countries for visitors to SA and has almost reached pre-pandemic levels already, way ahead of many other markets, which proves Ireland’s love of this very popular long-haul destination.

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