05 Oct 2015
Press Release
SASCOC joins SETE 2015 as a Conference Partner
SASCOC is South Africa's national multi-coded sporting body responsible for the preparation, presentation, and performance of teams to all multi-coded events, namely the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Commonwealth Games, World Games, All Africa Games, Olympic Youth Games, Commonwealth Youth Games and Zone VI Games.
SASCOC has joined the 2015 Sports and Events Tourism Exchange as a Conference Partner and will be part of the debates around growing Sports and Events Tourism in South Africa and preparing for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
“South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) is excited to be involved with the Sports and Events Tourism Exchange 2015, for the fifth year running. It is of paramount importance that government, private sector and sporting bodies come together to support the growth on our continent of sporting events. This year will feature, amongst others, discussions on the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the next seven years planning, to ensure another successful mega event, another first for Africa” said Chief Executive of SASCOC, Tubby Reddy
SASCOC will also make it possible for 20 local sport federations to attend theSports and Events Tourism Exchange Conference, taking place on the 28th & 29th October 2015, at the Protea Hotel Fire and Ice! Menlyn, in the City of Tshwane.
“It is very exciting to get SASCOC on board again. SASCOC is a key partner when it comes to bidding and hosting international sport events. This partnership demonstrates the government's commitment to growing the sports tourism industry,” said Sugen Pillay, conference director and director for business development at the award-winning Thebe Reed Exhibitions.
SETE 2015 will also feature a host of international and local speakers and plenary sessions, discussing topics such as Golf Tourism in South Africa, linkages of School Sports Development and growing Domestic Tourism, international marketing trends of events and many more.
The annual Sports and Events Tourism Exchange is the only event of its kind in Africa and provides a platform that brings together businesses from the Sports, Events & Tourism industries, and encourages collaboration between these sectors, consisting of a two-day conference, table top exhibition and networking events.
The 2015 Sports and Events Tourism Exchange is proudly hosted by the City of Tshwane. For more information visit www.sportsandevents.co.za or contact Rene Staack on Rene@ThebeReed.co.za
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About Thebe Reed Exhibitions
Thebe Reed Exhibitions is a joint venture agreement between Thebe Tourism Group Pty Limited and Reed Exhibitions. It is Southern Africa's most forward thinking and successful exhibition and venue management company responsible for exhibitions such as the Africa Travel Week consisting of ILTM Africa, IBTM Africa and WTM® Africa; the Business Entrepreneurship and Franchise Expo; Decorex SA; 100% Design South Africa; the Gauteng Motor Fest; Mediatech Africa and the Sports & Events Tourism Exchange (SETE). Thebe Reed Exhibitions aims to provide the best platform for showcasing industries and nurturing business and networking opportunities on the African continent.
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