June is just around the corner, which means it’s nearly time for KILIFAIR.
KILIFAIR is Tanzania’s annual International Tourism & Industry Trade Fair. This year, Direct Pay Online is proud to be supporting the African tourism industry as KILIFAIR’s platinum sponsor.
KILIFAIR is taking place from Friday, June 2nd until Sunday, June 4th, at the Ushirika Sports Stadium in Moshi, Tanzania. This location features 17,000 square meters of exhibition space, 2,500 square meters of food and entertainment space, and ample parking facilities.
KILIFAIR’s motto is “your gateway to East-Africa tourism”, and for a good reason. At last year’s KILIFAIR event, there were an impressive 258 exhibitors and 3,600 visitors! The 2017 fair boasts an expected 300+ exhibitors from Tanzania, Zanzibar, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe.
The fair allows B2B networking, providing businesses with the opportunity to exchange business ideas and participate in workshops with prominent people in the tourism industry.
KILIFAIR is also an exciting community fair. It attracts hundreds of local people, families, and expats. Attractions at the fair include cultural performances by various African groups, with music, dance, and plenty of entertainment. There are activities for all ages and a dedicated children’s play area for the younger visitors. Visitors to the fair can also enjoy African fashion and arts and crafts décor shops. There is also an international food court.
Direct Pay Online is providing a full range of payment services for KILIFAIR, this year, enabling all exhibitors and visitors to operate in a cashless environment. Many hotels, tour operators, and travel agents are already benefitting greatly from Direct Pay Online’s secure PCI DSS Level 1 certified payment solution. The payment solution allows travel providers to accept offline and online payments, using multiple payment methods, including credit cards (Visa, MasterCard and Amex), digital wallets and mobile money. The platform supports cross border payments from the following countries, too:
- Kenya (Mpesa & Airtel)
- Tanzania (Tigo Cash, Airtel Money & Vodacom)
- Rwanda, Zambia and Uganda (MTN)
Expedia virtual cards are also accepted, and commissions from Booking.com and Expedia can be paid with ease. When signing up for Direct Pay Online’s services, businesses also receive a free mPOS card reader and mobile app.
Payments for KILIFAIR exhibition stands can already be made online, through Direct Pay Online’s secure online payment platform, here. Exhibitors can pay using a credit card, mobile money, or bank transfer. Payments can also be made using Easy Payments, the real time B2B payments processing platform powered by the xPay network.
On site, visitors will be able to buy tickets using Direct Pay Online’s payment services, as well. The entry fees for adults are TSH 8,000 for a one-day-ticket or TSH 20,000 for a three-day pass. A child’s ticket is TSH 3,000 per day. A one-day family ticket (two adults and up to three children) is TSH 20,000. International and East African travel agents can enter for free with pre-registration.
Direct Pay Online will be unveiling a brand new mobile payment app at the fair – DUMA Pay. Visitors to the fair will be able to download and use the DUMA Pay mobile wallet throughout the entire event to purchase food and other goods using QR codes. Businesses can greatly benefit from using DUMA Pay, as it is an advanced payment app that works from anywhere and at any time. It accepts all cards and mobile money, as well as email transactions. DUMA Pay is highly secure, as it boasts chip encryption and PIN identification, and all transaction liability is placed on the issuer.
For more information about KILIFAIR 2017, visit www.kilifair-tanzania.com.
