Thursday, June 20, 2024
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Africa Hospitality Investment Forum 2024 in Windhoek unites global leaders to shape travel’s future, sparking pivotal tourism innovation.
The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) 2024, set to occur from June 25 to 27 at the Mövenpick Hotel in Windhoek, Namibia, serves as a pivotal gathering for hospitality stakeholders. As the premier platform for hospitality investors, developers, operators, and advisors, AHIF focuses on catalyzing investment into tourism projects, infrastructure, and hotel development throughout Africa.
AHIF in numbers paints a compelling picture of the forum’s expansive influence and diverse participation. Over 500 attendees will converge at the event, with a notable 72% comprising international delegates from more than 40 countries. Investors represent 16% of the participants, highlighting the forum’s pivotal role in attracting substantial capital inflows into the African hospitality sector. The presence of over 90 leading industry speakers underscores the forum’s stature as a key platform for expert insights and dialogue. Spanning three days, Africa Hospitality Investment Forum 2024 (AHIF) is meticulously designed to facilitate business-critical networking, supported by over 30 sponsoring companies. This blend of wide-ranging representation and dedicated industry engagement makes AHIF a powerhouse event in the global hospitality investment landscape.
The event will feature robust participation from a diverse array of travel and tourism professionals, including travel industry giants, Destination Management Companies (DMCs), hotel and hospitality industry stalwarts, and travel consultants. Notable contributions are expected from MICE leaders, airline and cruise industry leaders, as well as travel technology companies, emphasizing the forum’s role in shaping the future of African hospitality and tourism.
Networking forms the core of the AHIF experience, offering networking receptions, dinners, roundtable discussions, speed networking, and scheduled business meetings. These interactions promise significant opportunities for attendees to forge new business contacts, glean fresh industry insights from think tanks and travel influencers, and draw inspiration from innovative initiatives. With a lineup of influential speakers and experts, AHIF 2024 is poised to be a landmark event for driving forward-thinking and sustainable growth in Africa’s tourism sector.
Host and Partners:
As the host partner for AHIF 2024, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) plays a crucial role. As Namibia’s leading investment promotion agency, NIPDB is dedicated to fostering a straightforward and transparent business environment, underpinned by the nation’s enduring peace, stability, and adherence to the rule of law. This commitment ensures that Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) provides an optimal setting for both new and established ventures.
Supporting this significant event, a variety of distinguished sponsors add to the forum’s prestige and effectiveness. These include renowned names such as Club Med, Radisson, the Rwanda Development Board, Accor, ALEPH Hospitality, BWH Hospitality, Cityblue Hotels, CHIC, JLL, Marriott, O&L Leisure, TUI, and the Uganda Tourism Board. HVS and the Namibia Tourism Board also contribute, among others, highlighting the extensive and diverse backing that enriches the AHIF experience, driving forward Africa’s hospitality and tourism industries.
Revolutionizing Business and Event Travel: Digital Innovations Unveiled at AHIF 2024
At AHIF 2024, the digital advancements on display will prominently feature innovative solutions tailored specifically for business and event travel, underlining the growing integration of technology in these critical areas. This focus is set to highlight how new digital tools and platforms are revolutionizing the way corporate and event-related travel is managed, making it more efficient and adaptable to the needs of diverse business contexts.
Online travel agencies and trip booking platforms will introduce features specifically designed to cater to business travelers, including streamlined booking processes, enhanced itinerary management tools, and integrated expense tracking systems. These features aim to simplify travel logistics, allowing business travelers and corporate travel managers to focus more on their core activities rather than the complexities of travel arrangements.
Moreover, the event travel sector will see the debut of specialized digital solutions that aid in the planning and execution of large-scale events. This includes advanced registration tools, real-time communication platforms, and event analytics systems that help event organizers enhance attendee engagement and measure event success effectively.
Hotel and airline industry representatives will discuss their latest offerings tailored for business and event travelers, such as flexible fare options, priority services, and customized accommodation packages, which are essential for meeting the specific needs of this segment.
In summary, AHIF 2024 is set to showcase a broad spectrum of digital innovations, with a significant focus on enhancing the efficiency and customization of business and event travel through advanced technology. This will not only benefit travel professionals and corporate clients but also pave the way for more innovative and responsive travel solutions in the future.
Things to Expect at Africa Hospitality Investment Forum 2024:
- 1-to-1 Interviews: Engage directly with travel industry giants and hotel industry leaders in personalized interviews.
- Main-stage Sessions with Industry CEOs: Hear from CEOs of major airline companies, cruise companies, and hotel chains discussing the future of the industry.
- Roundtables & Discussions: Engage in critical discussions in smaller groups with delegates and speakers, including travel and tourism professionals and Destination Management Companies (DMCs).
- Networking Receptions: Experience local hospitality and continue networking with travel influencers, tour operators, and travel consultants at exclusive receptions.
- Deal Signings: AHIF provides a prime venue for negotiating and signing deals involving travel technology companies and travel service providers.
- Sponsor Exhibition: Showcase your company in the exhibition area to make new leads with travel agents, online travel agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Investment Site Visits: Explore project sites for development opportunities, guided by industry experts and travel and hotel advisors.
- Educational Programme: Participate in panel discussions and debates offering insights from senior leaders in the travel and hotel industry.
- Recognising Industry Leaders: Attend the award presentation honoring key leaders and inspirers from the cruise industry and hotel and hospitality sectors.
- Social Networking Activities: Engage in activities and experiences tailored for networking with your industry peers, including travel industry leaders and influencers.
- Charity Run: Start your day with a dynamic networking opportunity designed to energize and connect participants in a casual, active setting.
- Backstage Interviews: Gain deeper insights in exclusive backstage interviews with stalwarts of the hotel and hospitality industry.
- Networking Experiences: Meet and exchange business cards with other AHIF attendees, including travel consultants, MICE leaders, and travel technology company representatives.
This lineup ensures a comprehensive, engaging, and productive experience for all participants, driving forward the future of tourism and hospitality investment in Africa.
List of speakers for the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) 2024:
- Amith Khanna: Head of Franchise, India Middle East & Africa, IHG Hotels & Resorts.
- Andre Compion: Managing Director, FlyNamibia.
- Aradhana Khowala: CEO & Founder, Aptamind Partners.
- Artur Gerber: Managing Director, TUI BLUE.
- Bani Haddad: Founder & Managing Director, Aleph Hospitality.
- Bilal Ambikapathy: Partner, Wisefields.
- Bisey Uirab: Chief Executive Officer, Namibia Airports Company.
- Bornventure Mbidzo: Acting Chief Executive Officer, Namibia Tourism Board.
- Chris Du Toit: Director, Tinley Leisure (Pty) Ltd.
- Chris Nader: Co-Founder & CEO, ENVI Lodges.
- Connie-Marlene Theyse: Head: Enterprise Banking FNB Commercial, First National Bank of Namibia Limited.
- Daniel Trappler: Senior Director Development: Southern & Eastern Africa, Radisson Hotel Group.
- David Damiba: Managing Partner & Co-CEO, Kasada Capital Management.
- David Vely: VP Regional Development (Middle East & Africa), Club Med.
- Dimitris Manikis: President EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
- Dupe Olusola: Managing Director & CEO, Transcorp Hotels Plc.
- Erwan Garnier: Senior Director Development, Radisson Hotel Group.
- Ewan Cameron: Director, Africa, Westmont Hospitality.
- Fiona Craw: Vice President – Hotels & Hospitality Group, Sub-Saharan Africa, JLL Africa.
- Folaseto Akin Olugbade: Investment Professional, Actis.
- Francois van Schalkwyk: Executive Director, NIPDB.
- Gitta Paetzold: CEO, Hospitality Association of Namibia.
- Gys Joubert: Managing Director, Gondwana Collection.
- Hamza Farooqui: Founder and CEO, Millat Investment.
- Haitham Mattar: Special Advisor, UNWTO; Managing Director MEA & South West Asia, IHG Hotels & Resorts.
- Herman Aindongo: NRWG Coordinator, NACSO.
- Hon. Lola Ade-John: Minister of Tourism, Federal Ministry of Tourism, Nigeria.
- Hon. Pohamba Penomwenyo Shifeta: Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Republic of Namibia.
- Hon. Tom Butime: Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Uganda.
- Haddis Tilahun: Founder & Chairman, United Africa Group.
- Jameel Verjee: CEO, CityBlue Hotels, a member of The Diar Group.
- Jillian Blackbeard: Chief Executive Officer, Africa’s Eden.
- Joe Pietersen: Founder, Nkombe Rhino NPC.
- Jon Howell: CEO, AviaDev.
- JS Anand: Founder & CEO, Leva Hotels.
- Johan Steyn: Chief Executive Officer, Artificial Intelligence for Business.
- John Steytler: Chief Executive Officer, Development Bank of Namibia.
- Justin Kenny: Senior Consultant, Hotel Advisory Services, Colliers MENA.
- Jutta Berns: Head of Sustainability, Karingani Game Reserve.
- Kaddu Kiwe Sebunya: Chief Executive Officer, African Wildlife Foundation.
- Khalil Ketari: Senior Consultant – Asset Management, Kasada Capital Management.
- Khalil Manji: Partner, CHIC.
- Karim Cheltout: Regional Vice President, Lodging Development, Africa and All-Inclusive EMEA, Marriott International.
- Lara Dupre: CEO, Le Palais d’Akwa.
- Laurinda Marsh: KAM Global Projects – Africa, Project Sales Manager – SSA, Hansgrohe.
- Lee-Anne Singer: Chairperson, FEDHASA Cape.
- Lopang Rapodile: Manager: ESG, Kasada Capital Management.
- Lullu Krugel: Partner, Strategy& and Chief Economist, PwC South Africa.
- Marc Wachsberger: CEO, Capital Hotels & Apartments.
- Mark Dunford: Chief Executive Officer, Knight Frank.
- Mark Somen: Former Director, Soho House North America.
- Markus Lehnert: SVP International Hotel Development, Marriott International, Inc.
- Mehdi Morad: Vice President Operations Africa, Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles, Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems.
- Michael Aldridge: Founder & CEO, KOFISI.
- Moustafa Said: Partner, Wisefields.
- Naiara López Giner: Associate Manager – Tourism Advisory Lead, Hospitality & Tourism, Colliers in MENA.
- Nangula Uaandja: Chief Executive Officer, Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB).
- Paul Mack: Group Executive Director, The Latitude Hotels Group.
- Paul Stevens: COO MEA Accor, Accor.
- Peter Greenberg: Travel Editor, CBS News.
- Philip Wooller: Senior Director, STR.
- Rishabh Thapar: Director, HVS.
- Scott Antel: Founder & Owner, Scotts FZ LLE.
- Thami Nkadimeng: The Message Architect, Thami Nkadimeng Group.
- Thomas Emanuel: Senior Director, STR, a CoStar Group Company.
- Tonderayi Prosper Mageza: Expert Consultant, UNESCO-UNEVOC.
- Trevor Ward: Managing Director, W Hospitality Group.
- Turab Saleem: Partner ‑ Head of Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Advisory ‑ MENA, Knight Frank.
- Wayne Godwin: Co-Chief Executive Officer, JLL Africa; Head, JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group, Africa.
- Wesam Okasha: Head of Global Development, TUI BLUE.
- Wytze van den Berg: Vice President International Operations EMEA/ Vice President EMEA WorldHotels, BWH Hotels.
- Zarna Soni: Chief of People, CityBlue Hotels (a member of The Diar Group).
Here’s the revised and organized information about accommodation and official carriers for the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) 2024:
Accommodation Options:
- Mercure Hotel Windhoek:
- Classic with Twin: AHIF special rate N$2600 (approx. $140 USD).
- Double Superior Room: AHIF special rate N$2800 (approx. $145 USD).
- Superior Room (King Bed): AHIF special rate N$3000 (approx. $155 USD).
- Safari Court Hotel/Mövenpick:
- Classic Double Room (Pool View): AHIF special rate N$3800 (approx. $197 USD).
- Classic Twin Room (Pool View): AHIF special rate N$3800 (approx. $197 USD).
- Deluxe Room (King Bed): AHIF special rate N$4000 (approx. $207 USD).
- Windhoek Country Club Resort:
- Single Room: AHIF special rate N$2200 (approx. $115 USD).
- Sharing/Double Room: AHIF special rate N$2560 (approx. $135 USD).
- The above rates are inclusive of breakfast & VAT, but exclude the 2% tourism levy.
- Hilton Windhoek:
- King Guest Room: AHIF special rate N$3000 (approx. $155 USD).
- The above rate is inclusive of breakfast & VAT, but excludes the 2% tourism levy. For all hotels, please quote the reference “AHIF Conference” to receive the special rates.
Official Carriers:
- Discover: An additional discount is available through our official carrier, Discover. Use the event code DEAPMBQ.
- Fly Namibia: Details about an additional discount through Fly Namibia will be shared shortly.
- South Africa Airways: An additional discount is available through South Africa Airways.
This structured presentation will help participants and attendees easily navigate accommodation and travel options, ensuring a seamless experience at AHIF 2024.
Here’s the structured Visa information for attendees of the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) 2024:
Visa Requirements for AHIF 2024 Attendees:
- Exempt Countries: If you are attending AHIF as a delegate and your country is exempt from visa requirements for Namibia, no visa application is required.
- Visa Required/Visa Upon Arrival Countries: If you are attending from a country that requires a visa or offers visa upon arrival, or if you are attending as a facilitator, speaker, or media personnel, please follow the instructions below:
Visa Application Process:
Step 1: Prepare Mandatory Documents
Category 1: Delegates (countries not exempted/eligible for visa upon arrival)
- Completed and signed application form for Visa -3-1/0003 (Visitors/Holiday Visa)
- Passport copy
- The Bench invitation letter (send a copy of your passport to Mala Patel for this)
- Confirmed return air ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Fee: N$600
Category 2: Facilitators, Speakers & Media
- Completed and signed application form for Visa -3-1/0003 (Work Visa)
- Passport copy
- The Bench invitation letter
- Fee: N$1100
Step 2: Submit Application
Step 3: Visa Approval
- You will receive your Visa approval letter with payment instructions within three (3) working days.
Step 4: Payment and Visa Issuance
- After payment, allow for at least three (3) working days and you will receive your Visa via email.
Step 5: Arrival in Namibia
- Present your valid passport and Visa (printed or digital) to immigration officials upon arrival in Namibia.
Please ensure all documents are prepared in accordance with the specified requirements to facilitate a smooth entry process for your participation in AHIF 2024.
Event Schedule at Africa Hospitality Investment Forum:
Tuesday, 25 June 2024:
Morning Sessions
- 11:00 – 12:00: Registration
- 12:00 – 13:00: Investor Council – Closed Door Session (Workshop Room 2)
- 12:30 – 13:00: Newcomers Welcome with Matthew Weihs, Group Managing Director, the Bench (Workshop Room 1)
Midday
- 13:00 – 14:00: Lunch (Exhibition Hall)
Afternoon Sessions
- 14:00 – 15:30:
- Discussion Groups: Facilitated roundtable discussions on trends and challenges in the hospitality sector (Multiple Locations)
- Topics include:
- Domestic Demand Generator: Strategies for local market attraction by Daniel Trappler, Senior Director Development, Radisson Hotel Group (Main Conference Room)
- Management Agreements and Franchise Models in Emerging Markets by Scott Antel, Founder & Owner, Scotts FZ LLE (Main Conference Room)
- AI in Training Talent in Africa by Johan Steyn, CEO, Artificial Intelligence for Business (Main Conference Room)
- Decoding Investment Opportunities in African Tourism by Naiara López Giner, Associate Manager – Tourism Advisory Lead, Colliers in MENA (Workshop Room 1)
- AHIF Clinic: Legal insights in the hospitality industry with Bilal Ambikapathy and Moustafa Said, Partners, Wisefields (AHIF Clinic)
- 14:30 – 16:00:
- Workshop – Spotlight on Namibia: Unveiling Potential through Projects moderated by Peter Greenberg, Travel Editor, CBS News. Featuring Bornventure Mbidzo, Gitta Paetzold, Francois van Schalkwyk, and Nangula Uaandja (Workshop Room 1)
- 14:45 – 15:30:
- Charting the Course: Development Costs vs. Supply Acquisition Strategies by Khalil Manji, Partner, CHIC (Main Conference Room)
- Conservation as Big Business: Impact of the Private Sector by Joe Pietersen, Founder, Nkombe Rhino NPC (Main Conference Room)
- 15:00 – 17:00: YPO Networking Reception (Workshop Room 2)
- 15:30 – 16:00: Coffee Break (Exhibition Hall)
Evening Sessions
- 16:00 – 16:45:
- Workshop – Elevating Hospitality: Global Skills Deficiency in Tourism moderated by Tonderayi Prosper Mageza, Expert Consultant, UNESCO-UNEVOC. In conversation with Gitta Paetzold, CEO, Hospitality Association of Namibia (Main Conference Room)
- Unlocking Rwanda’s Hospitality Potential: Innovative Investment Opportunities (Workshop Room 1)
- 16:45 – 17:30: Workshop – Lessons from Mature Markets in Destination Development by Jillian Blackbeard, CEO, Africa’s Eden (Main Conference Room)
- 17:30 – 18:30: Sundowner Speed Networking (Main Conference Room)
Night
- 18:30 – 21:30: Welcome Reception at Mövenpick Hotel Windhoek, hosted by Kasada Capital Management, featuring an indulgence in African culture.
This comprehensive schedule ensures a full day of insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and celebratory gatherings, all set to the backdrop of Namibia’s vibrant hospitality and tourism landscape on 25th of June.
Wednesday, 26 June 2024:
Morning Sessions
- 08:00 – 09:00: Registration
- 09:00 – 09:10: Welcome Remarks by Matthew Weihs, Group Managing Director, the Bench, and Thami Nkadimeng, The Message Architect, Thami Nkadimeng Group (Main Conference Room)
- 09:10 – 09:40: Official Welcome by Hon. Pohamba Penomwenyo Shifeta, Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Republic of Namibia, and Nangula Uaandja, CEO, NIPDB (Main Conference Room)
- 09:40 – 10:00: “Africa in the New Global Geopolitical Order: The Impact on the Hospitality Industry” by Lullu Krugel, Partner and Chief Economist, PwC South Africa (Main Conference Room)
- 10:00 – 10:20: “Setting the Scene for Destination & Hotel Development in Africa” by Philip Wooller, Senior Director, STR (Main Conference Room)
- 10:20 – 10:50: Government Initiatives to Support the Hospitality Industry moderated by Peter Greenberg, Travel Editor, CBS News, featuring ministers from Uganda, Nigeria, and Namibia (Main Conference Room)
Mid-Morning
- 10:55 – 11:10: Fireside Chat: “Aligning Tourism Strategies Across Key African Markets for Sustainable Growth” moderated by Peter Greenberg, with Haitham Mattar, Special Advisor, UNWTO (Main Conference Room)
- 11:10 – 11:30: Coffee Break
- 11:45 – 11:55: “Assessing Market Dynamics through an Investor’s Lens” by Wayne Godwin, Co-Chief Executive Officer, JLL Africa (Main Conference Room)
- 11:55 – 12:25: “Investing with Insight: Strategies for Optimal Capital Structures in High-Interest Rate Environments” moderated by Wayne Godwin, featuring Folaseto Akin Olugbade, David Damiba, and Marc Wachsberger (Main Conference Room)
Late Morning
- 12:25 – 12:45: “What’s Whetting Investors’ Appetite for Resorts?” moderated by Justin Kenny, with Chris Du Toit and Artur Gerber (Main Conference Room)
- 12:45 – 13:00: “Hospitality with Purpose: Balancing Profitability with ESG and Culture” moderated by Peter Greenberg, with Jameel Verjee (Main Conference Room)
- 13:00 – 14:00: Lunch
Afternoon Sessions
- 14:00 – 14:30: “Capitalizing Growth: Spotlight on Active Development Financial Institutions” moderated by Mark Dunford, with Ewan Cameron, Connie-Marlene Theyse, and John Steytler (Main Conference Room)
- 14:30 – 14:50: “In the Pipeline” by Trevor Ward, Managing Director, W Hospitality Group (Main Conference Room)
- 14:50 – 15:10: “Crafting Success: A Comprehensive Journey through Hotel Project Development in Africa” moderated by Turab Saleem, with Erwan Garnier and Khalil Manji (Main Conference Room)
- 15:10 – 15:25: “Driving Growth in the Hospitality Market: Strategies for Scaling Brands” moderated by Rishabh Thapar, with Paul Stevens (Main Conference Room)
- 15:25 – 16:00: “Assessing the Significance and Economic Viability of International Brands in African Destinations” moderated by Fiona Craw, with Hamza Farooqui, Bani Haddad, Amith Khanna, and Haddis Tilahun (Main Conference Room)
Late Afternoon
- 15:30 – 16:30: Ongoing Coffee Break
- 16:30 – 16:45: AHIF AWARDS, featuring Alain Sebah and Dupe Olusola, moderated by Matthew Weihs (Main Conference Room)
- 16:45 – 17:00: “The Urbanisation and Changing Demographics in Africa and How it Will Shape the Future of Humanity” by Aradhana Khowala, CEO & Founder, Aptamind Partners (Main Conference Room)
- 17:00 – 17:25: “Our Greatest Asset: Nurturing the Power of People” moderated by Tonderayi Prosper Mageza, with Dimitris Manikis, Mehdi Morad, and Lee-Anne Singer (Main Conference Room)
- 17:25 – 17:35: “Hotelification of the Workplace: Introducing a New Asset Class” by Michael Aldridge, Founder & CEO, KOFISI (Main Conference Room)
- 17:35 – 18:00: “Redefining the Workplace: The Future of Hospitality-Driven Office Spaces” moderated by Dr. Mmatsatsi Ramawela, with Michael Aldridge and Khalil Ketari (Main Conference Room)
Evening
- 18:00 – 18:05: Recap of the Day by Thami Nkadimeng (Main Conference Room)
- 18:05 – 22:05: Evening Reception at Droombos Vineyard Country Lodge
This schedule of 26th of June outlines a full day of insightful discussions, strategic interactions, and networking opportunities, set against the backdrop of the vibrant Namibian cultural landscape.
Thursday, 27 June 2024:
Early Morning
- 07:00 – 08:00: Charity Run
- 08:00 – 09:30: Refreshments
Morning Sessions
- 09:00 – 09:15: Welcome Back by Thami Nkadimeng, The Message Architect, Thami Nkadimeng Group (Main Conference Room)
- 09:15 – 09:40: “Skybound Synergy: Public-Private Partnerships for Enhanced Aviation Connectivity” moderated by Jon Howell, CEO, AviaDev, with Bisey Uirab, CEO, Namibia Airports Company, and Andre Compion, Managing Director, FlyNamibia (Main Conference Room)
- 09:40 – 10:10: “A New Dawn: Pioneering the Rise of Lifestyle Hospitality Brands in Africa’s Urban and Leisure Destinations” moderated by Paul Mack, Group Executive Director, The Latitude Hotels Group, with Wytze van den Berg, Markus Lehnert, and JS Anand (Main Conference Room)
- 10:10 – 10:20: “Sustainability from a Namibian Tourism Perspective” by Gys Joubert, Managing Director, Gondwana Collection (Main Conference Room)
- 10:20 – 11:00: “Guests’ Quest for Unique Experiences: The African Approach to Authentic Leisure” moderated by Peter Greenberg, Travel Editor, CBS News, with Chris Nader, Wesam Okasha, David Vely, and Amos Wekesa (Main Conference Room)
Mid-Morning
- 11:00 – 11:30: Coffee Break
- 11:30 – 11:40: Charity Presentation by Herman Aindongo, NRWG Coordinator, NACSO (Main Conference Room)
- 11:40 – 12:00: “Innovating Hospitality: How AI is Shaping Africa’s Tourism” by Johan Steyn, CEO, Artificial Intelligence for Business (Main Conference Room)
- 12:00 – 12:15: “Leading the Way: Pioneering Green Vision in Hospitality Investment” by Laurinda Marsh, KAM Global Projects – Africa, Hansgrohe (Main Conference Room)
- 12:15 – 12:50: “Conscious Hospitality: Preserving Africa’s Natural Heritage” moderated by Thami Nkadimeng, with Jutta Berns, Gys Joubert, Lopang Rapodile, and Kaddu Kiwe Sebunya (Main Conference Room)
Closing Session
- 12:50 – 13:00: Closing Remarks by Matthew Weihs, Group Managing Director, the Bench (Main Conference Room)
- 13:00 – 14:00: Lunch
Afternoon
- 14:00 – 16:00: “Hospitality Leaders Unplugged: Ask Us Anything” moderated by Lara Dupre and Tonderayi Prosper Mageza, with Zarna Soni, Dimitris Manikis, and Lee-Anne Singer (Main Conference Room)
This final day at AHIF 2024 offers an array of engaging topics, including partnerships, sustainability, innovation, and leadership within the hospitality industry, ensuring a comprehensive and enriching conclusion to the forum.
In conclusion, the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) 2024 stands as a monumental gathering, promising to be a catalyst for profound growth and innovation in the African hospitality and tourism sectors. It represents a unique opportunity for hotel industry leaders, travel influencers, MICE leaders, and a spectrum of travel and tourism professionals to engage deeply with the vibrant future of tourism in Africa. Destinations and technology will converge, propelled by the insights of think tanks and the strategic direction of travel industry giants and Destination Management Companies. Through engaging discussions, networking events, and the expertise of travel technology companies and cruise industry professionals, AHIF 2024 is poised to foster partnerships that will define the next era of tourism in Africa.
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