🌟 Reflecting on an Incredible Year in Sodurba! 🌟As the clocks prepare to welcome the New Year, we look back on an unforgettable 2024, filled with milestones, growth, and shared achievements.This year, we celebrated, to name a few:✔️ Attending the World Travel Market Conference in Cape Town✔️ Attending INDABA 2024✔️ Scavenger Hunt 2024✔️ Welcoming of the Whales Festival 2024✔️ Attending African Maritime INDABA✔️ Opening of our new office✔️ Welcoming our new office manager Patricia!We couldn’t have done it without the dedication of our incredible team, members, and the support of our stakeholders. Thank you for believing in Sodurba’s vision.Here’s to making 2025 even more impactful! 🐋🌍#Sodurba2024 #ReflectingOnSuccess #KZNWhaleHeritage #ConservationMatters #CulturalTourism #Teamwork #2025goals
Sodurba WOTWF2024
The Welcoming of the Whales™ was celebrated as a resounding success with a turnout of approximately 7000 attendees. Held on the picturesque Foreshore Drive, this year’s festival was made possible by the perfect venue selection, allowing for a vibrant showcase of educational stalls, local crafts, the iconic Durban Ricksha Bus, local businesses, delicious food and the breathtaking beauty of our KZN Whale Coast Line™.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Durban Tourism for their pivotal role in making this event possible and for their unwavering support over the years. The eThekwini Municipality departments also deserve special thanks for their dedicated efforts in ensuring the smooth execution of this significant event.
WILDTRUST stood out as exceptional educational partners this year, contributing immensely to the event’s success. A heartfelt thank you goes to Zodidi Gwayise for her invaluable contributions in coordinating our esteemed educational guests.
We commend Xpose Your Biz for their outstanding graphic design work on our beautiful flyers and Donna Prinsloo from Phat Events for her exemplary coordination as this year’s event coordinator.
Fabricon’s provision of generators ensured the event ran seamlessly, enabling us to accommodate the large turnout. Councillor Zoe Solomon’s steadfast support and dedication have been instrumental in our continued efforts.
We also acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of our safety and logistics partners including CRESS Safety, Metro, SAPS Brighton Beach, RTL8, Mzansi Security, ALS Paramedics, Sani Tech, DSW, Khubs Tours, Airport Bus Transport, Sunshine Jumping Castle, Bluff Eco Park, Ward 66 Committee Members, Chas Everitt Durban South, Beach House Café, Earth Electrical, Lords and Legends, Misty Blue Guesthouse, REMAX Bluff, Debonairs Bluff, Refresha Trading, Bluff Hillside Mall and volunteers.
Special thanks to 4Shore Guesthouse for graciously hosting our VIP breakfast and going above and beyond to a
Thank you to our Treasurer Sidney Govindsamy for representing Sodurba at the new cruise terminal launch. What a spectacular thing for our city - #Durban⚓️Thank you @dbntourism 🩵 #sodurba #cruiseterminaldurban #durbantourism #durbansouthafrica #tourism #cruisetravel
What a time to be in #durban this weekend! Celebrating with our boys! Our #wcr2023 winners! 🇿🇦 Our Chairlady Helga du Preez got to attend the lunch launch for our champions! Thank you @dbntourism for another fun day out! Super proud! #sodurba #durbantourism #rugbyworldcup2023 #champions
It’s the WEEKEND & what a special weekend this is for us as South Africans! Wishing the Springboks all the best of luck & “bring it home!!🇿🇦” #durban offering you so much over the next few months! A destination offering you lots of fun things to do! Book your stay with us & don’t miss out on all that it has to offer! #sodurba #durbantourism #DurbanHasMore #destination
#Durban a destination🌞
The city is buzzing with so much to do now until the end of 2023, take advantage & book your stay with us today!
We can offer you - your perfect accommodation by visiting our website 👆
#sodurba #thingstodoindurban #durbantourism #destination #UmgeniSteamRailway #garyshorseriding #ThePlayhouseCompany #iheartmarket #ushakamarineworld #segwaymosesmadiba #kennethstainbanknaturereseeve #bookyourstay
Are you ready to captivate your clients with a truly enchanting holiday experience? Look no further! Join us on an unforgettable journey to witness the timeless masterpiece – The Nutcracker ballet. Immerse your tourists in the heart-warming tale of Clara and her magical adventure, brought to life by excellent dancers, stunning sets, and mesmerizing choreography. The magic starts the moment your patrons step into the grandeur of our Playhouse theatre. Admire the ornate architecture and festive decor that set the perfect ambiance for this holiday spectacle. The Nutcracker runs in the Opera Theatre between 15 and 17 December. Limited availability, so act fast to secure their ticket for this mesmerizing holiday experience.#sodurba #durban #ThingsToDoWithKids #durbanhasmore #ThePlayhouseCompany
#Durban a destination🌞
The city is buzzing with so much to do now until the end of 2023, take advantage & book your stay with us today!
We can offer you - your perfect accommodation by visiting our website 👆
#sodurba #thingstodoindurban #durbantourism #destination #UmgeniSteamRailway #garyshorseriding #ThePlayhouseCompany #iheartmarket #ushakamarineworld #segwaymosesmadiba #kennethstainbanknaturereseeve #bookyourstay
Our Bluff, once the location of the largest whaling station in the Southern hemisphere & now a Whale Heritage Site dedicated to protecting & celebrating these majestic animals🐋
What incredible history & beauty our KZN Whale Coast has to offer!
#sodurba #durbantourism #worldcetaceanalliance #humpbackwhalemigration #kznwhalecoast
Both the tourism industry and business need to strive for excellence by promoting the area, leading to job creation and a better life for the individual.
