Engage the German-speaking travel trade with purpose
Mitteleuropa is a powerhouse for outbound African travel. Buyers in Germany, Switzerland and Austria are professional, precise, and deeply committed to the destinations they sell. They value long-term partnerships, sustainable products, and events that deliver real business results.
Africa Showcase Mitteleuropa is purposefully designed for this market. We offer a focused, high-impact format with hosted buyers, curated conversations, and ample time for strategic networking. It’s about more than meetings – it’s about aligning with market goals and building trust with the most influential Africa sellers in the DACH region.
Zurich returns to our schedule for 2025, following strong feedback from Swiss buyers who prefer direct access rather than travelling to Germany. Alongside Munich, this two-city format allows us to recruit the best hosted buyers across the region while keeping events efficient, immersive and productive for all.
- Germany is Europe’s largest economy and a leading source of high-value, long-stay travellers to Africa. German buyers prioritise efficiency, clear ROI, and sustainable products.
- Switzerland is a premium market with discerning clients who invest in quality and expect transparency, professionalism, and ease of doing business.
- Austria adds valuable depth to the region with buyers who specialise in nature, culture and high-end travel experiences.
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2025: Destination Dialogues and Meeting Sessions with Africa specialists in key cities
Travel Advance - Paddington Tucker
We have observed the German, Swiss and Austrian tour operators returning to good health. They have hired new staff and across the board report record levels of requests to Africa. The timeless appeal of Sub-Saharan Africa as a tourism destination is as robust as ever.'
We wrapped up a highly successful week in Germany, with two dynamic events held in Munich and Hamburg.
Designed as a key platform for African tourism suppliers to connect with German-speaking buyers, this roadshow delivered impactful, high-quality engagements that have set the stage for future growth and partnerships.
Our new ‘A Day in Africa’ format, along with focused Destination Dialogues and a well-received hosted buyer programme, ensured that exhibitors maximised business opportunities with this important source market.
Our recent Mitteleuropa roadshow, featuring vibrant events in Zurich, Cologne, and Munich, has illuminated a thriving interest in African travel across the region. African tourism is experiencing a resurgence, with German and Swiss tour operators reporting robust health, increased staff hires, and record levels of requests.
The timeless allure of Sub-Saharan Africa remains strong, and recent geopolitical developments have only heightened its appeal as a stable destination. As we head into the European winter, traditionally a peak planning period for holidays, prospects for African tourism look exceptionally promising.
This time, our roadshow took us to the key northern German cities of Hamburg and Berlin, with the grand finale in the Swiss travel headquarters of Zurich.
We were pleased that our events attracted a high calibre of buyers. Our European partners – Travel Advance and Michaela Soule Marketing – worked hard to recruit a variety of Africa specialists, boutique travel agents and multi-destination operators.
It was so valuable to be back in-country to hear direct updates. Buyers appreciated the spread of destination representation being so appealing for them. This showcase represented tourism offers from Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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