26–27 November 2026 · Kuruman, Northern Cape

Township and village tourism.
Connections that become business.

Your guide to SATOVITO’s 5th National Intra-Trade Conference — a meeting place for South Africa’s township and village tourism businesses, government, the private sector and state agencies.

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Delegates exchanging ideas at a previous SATOVITO gathering
Join the national conversation

Bring your business to Kuruman.

R700 per delegate
Early-bird registration is closed. Standard registration remains open.

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Who should attend?

Tourism businesses

Guesthouses, homestays, restaurants, caterers, tour operators, guides, transport providers, cultural experiences, creatives and other businesses serving visitors.

Introduce your offering, meet potential referral partners and explore ways to build packages across the tourism value chain.

Public-sector partners

Municipalities, provincial departments, tourism agencies, development agencies and government financing institutions.

Discuss practical support, market access, destination development and inclusive participation in South Africa’s tourism growth strategy.

Brands, buyers and business support

Corporate brands, financial institutions, private-sector buyers and enterprise-support organisations.

Connect with local tourism businesses and explore activation and partnership opportunities.

What does intra-trade mean for tourism?

Intra-trade is business between participants in the tourism value chain. A guesthouse might refer guests to a local guide; a tour operator might package a village experience with accommodation, transport and catering. The conference creates a place to discuss these connections and agree practical next steps.

The programme focuses on market access, digital readiness, collaboration and inclusive growth. Participation provides opportunities to meet and learn; business deals and funding are not guaranteed.

Two days to connect, learn and plan

Thursday · 26 November

Ideas, introductions and partnerships

The draft Day 1 programme covers the township and village tourism opportunity, market access, digital readiness, business support and B2B introductions.

SATOVITO Year-End Party: 18:00 till late. Party venue and entry arrangements will be announced separately.

Friday · 27 November

Turn conversations into next steps

The draft Day 2 programme includes collaborative tourism products, business connections and a shared action agenda.

The conference ends at 15:00. Sessions, speakers and other times remain subject to confirmation.

Read the full draft programme →

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  1. Complete the registration form. Add your name, organisation, email, WhatsApp number and location. Include up to 20 additional delegates if you are booking a group.
  2. Save your private dashboard link. It appears after registration. Keep it confidential; it gives access to your booking without another registration.
  3. Download your invoice and pay. Open your dashboard for the invoice and SATOVITO’s bank details. Use the invoice reference for your EFT.
  4. Upload proof of payment. Return to the same dashboard and attach a PDF, JPG or PNG up to 5 MB.
  5. Check confirmation and tickets. SATOVITO reviews payment before attendance is confirmed. Named tickets are available after proof is received and remain subject to verification.

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Plan your visit to Kuruman

Kuruman in the Northern Cape is the host destination. The exact conference venue will be announced once confirmed. Explore Kuruman and township and village experiences, and find accommodation and direct property contacts before arranging your stay.

Accommodation, transport and excursions are arranged separately from conference registration. Confirm rates, availability and cancellation terms directly with the provider.

Hosted by SATOVITO

The South African Township and Village Tourism Organisation has up to 1,000 tourism products across the value chain. Its 2026 programme includes the Township and Village Tourism Expo, a national roundtable, BQV and insights webinars, and continuing member engagement.

This conference brings that network together with government, private-sector partners and state agencies to discuss practical contributions to South Africa’s tourism growth strategy.

Need help with your booking?

Contact info@satovito.org or tumi@satovito.org. For brand activation and partnership enquiries, contact thato@satovito.org.