Event Details
- April 09 - 11, 2025
- [email protected]
- Cape Town,
- http://africa.wtm.com
Unlocking Intra Africa Tourism Investment, Building Long-Term Sustainability And Resilience The travel and tourism industry stands as a significant economic driver for numerous African countries, presenting diverse opportunities to foster economic prosperity across the continent. It uniquely positions itself to develop, attract, and enhance economic growth, facilitate cross-border collaboration across the value chain. Aligned with these objectives, the Africa Tourism Investment Conference endeavours to advance tourism investment and opportunities between African nations and the global community. Our aim is to facilitate discussions among key investors, decision-makers, and African tourism entities, thereby supporting economic development and growth. Attendees of the Africa Tourism Investment Conference include local and international private sector business leaders, government ministers, senior government officials, development finance institutions, financial institutions, private investors, investment promotion agencies, destination management organisations and members of the diplomatic corps. africa tourism investment conference in partnership with jll 9-10 April 2025 Who should attend? Project owners and sponsors Policy makers Departments of Tourism Tourism Promotion Agencies/Entities Trade and investment Promotion Agencies International and Local speakers Invited local and international investors Development Finance Institutions Financial institutions Private Equity Companies Venture Capital Companies Policy Makers/Government Small Enterprise Development Agencies Businesses in the tourism, hospitality & travel sectors Local municipality and district project promoters Universities Research institutes Business chambers Foreign missions representatives Business leaders Investors Financial institutions Construction firms Equipment manufacturers Tour operators Consulting firms Media The details DATE: 9 – 10 April 2025 VENUE: Global Stage, Cape Town International Convention Centre Event Format 9 April: Registration and Orientation Registration: Collect your badge and a floor plan to navigate the exhibition over the next two days. Opening Ceremony: Join us and the City of Cape Town for the official WTM Africa opening on the Global Stage, welcoming the industry to Cape Town and WTM Africa. Show Floor Access: Explore the WTM Africa show floor, network, meet potential partners, and set up meetings in the deal room available throughout the show, located on the show floor. Conference Venue: Locate the Global Stage, where the conference sessions will take place. Panel Discussion: Conclude the day with a panel discussion featuring high-level stakeholders and the media, addressing an important industry topic with global exposure. We will also recognize our media award winners, followed by a networking session with drinks and snacks. 10 April: Investment Conference Investment Discussions: Engage in a full day of key discussions among stakeholders, focusing on investment opportunities and topics in Africa at the Inspire Theatre. Deal Room Meetings: Arrange meetings in the deal room through our organizing team. Networking Event: Network with industry professionals during our afternoon networking event.