Spreading the Love, Jozi Style – Early Bird Rates Extended for SATSA Conference 2025
We’re pleased to share that the Early Bird registration deadline has been extended, giving you more time to secure your place at this year’s SATSA Conference — a key event on the inbound tourism calendar.
Why Johannesburg?
The 2025 edition takes place in Johannesburg — a city that captures the energy, diversity, and creative spirit that make South Africa such a compelling destination. By bringing the conference to Joburg, we aim to shine a light on the city’s tourism potential and contribute to a broader movement to encourage greater regional exploration across the country. It’s an opportunity to “spread the love” — to celebrate destinations that are rich in experience yet often underrepresented in traditional travel itineraries.
A Line-Up that Reflects the Future of Tourism
We’ll be sharing more about the programme in the coming weeks, but we’re pleased to confirm a growing line-up of speakers, including:
- Robbie Brozin, Co-Founder - Nando's South Africa
- Dawn Robertson, Tourism & Creative Economy Catalyst – Jozi My Jozi
- Judi Nwokedi, Chairperson – Gauteng Tourism Authority
- Martin Wiest, Chief Executive Officer - Tourvest Destination Management
- André Rainsford-Alberts, Founder & Director of Artificial Intelligence - SAPCOnet
- Paul De Waal, Founder & CRO - WETU
- Monika Iuel, Executive in Travel, Tourism & Executive Marketing
- Maija de Rijk-Uys, Managing Director – Go 2 Africa
- Paul Bauer, Senior Vice-President – Abercrombie & Kent
- Dr Tebogo Makhubela, Senior Lecturer - Department of Geology at the University of Johannesburg & Geology Editor - Southern African Field Archaeology Journal
- Howard Geach, Specialist Freelance Wilderness Guide - Johannesburg, Soweto, Cradle of Humankind ~ a UNESCO World Heritage Site (COHWHS), Pretoria, Pilanesberg Game Reserve
(More to be revealed soon!)
SATSA Pre-Conference Golf Day 2025
Join us for SATSA’s much-anticipated Pre-Conference Golf Day at the iconic Randpark Golf Club’s Firethorn Course – a perfect way to connect with colleagues and ease into the conference week.
Whether you’re playing for friendly competition or just soaking up the camaraderie, this is a relaxed day out on one of Gauteng’s most celebrated courses.
Date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025
Venue: Randpark Golf Club – Firethorn Course
Tee-off times: Between 11h22 and 11h54 (from both the 1st and 10th tees)
Format: Better Ball Stableford
Book your golf spot here.
You'll enjoy:
- A well-stocked pro shop
- Practice facilities: warm-up range, putting and chipping greens
- Modern locker rooms and showers
- Halfway house and post-game bar (included)
- Club hire (pre-booking recommended)
- Golf carts with GPS (R450 per cart - to be booked and paid directly with the golf club on events@randpark.co.za)
This event is open to both delegates and non-delegates, so if you’re in the area, grab your clubs (or hire a set) and secure your spot here — spaces fill up fast.
Accommodation at Discounted Rates
We've secured a range of accommodation options to suit every preference—from luxury to lifestyle to budget-friendly stays. Delegates can enjoy exclusive discounted rates at Southern Sun Hyde Park, Southern Sun Rosebank, and The Bannister Hotel in Braamfontein, with a limited number of rooms also available at our host venue, the Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff. You can view all offers on the SATSA Conference Events Page here.
Complimentary shuttles will run between these hotels and The Westcliff, the main conference venue, as well as to the evening dinner functions—making your conference experience as seamless and enjoyable as possible.
Don't Delay. Grab Your Early Bird Ticket Today!
Let’s gather in the city built on gold, driven by people, and pulsing with possibility.
Date: 9-11 September 2025
Venue: Four Seasons The Westcliff
Save with the Early Bird rate — now available until 31 July 2025.
