May 14 (Xinhua) -- Africa’s Travel Indaba (ATI) 2024 kicked off on May 14 in South Africa’s coastal city of Durban. Delegates from African countries and other global regions will discuss the development and collaborative prospects of Africa's tourism industry.

On the opening day of the Indaba, Patricia de Lille, South African Minister of Tourism, stated that African countries should engage in constructive discussions and reach relevant agreements on tourism development to eliminate travel barriers within the African region. She stated that South Africa has expanded its e-visa system to over 30 countries.

Africa's Travel Indaba is one of the largest tourism exhibitions in Africa. This Indaba is held under the theme "Unlimited Africa" and will end on May 16 and is expected to attract approximately 9,000 participants from various sectors.

Patricia de Lille introduced that this year's Indaba has attracted over 1,200 exhibitors from 26 African countries and more than 1,100 buyers from 55 countries and regions, showcasing over 340 different tourism products from various African countries.