Investment in sustainable tourism within the African continent will be a major topic of discussion at this year’s African Tourism Investment Summit (ATIS). The event is part of Africa Travel Week which also comprises World Travel Market (WTM) Africa (3 April 2023) and the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Africa.
ATIS will bring together industry experts, ministers, and investors to focus on how African tourism can be shaped to address cultural, environmental, social and good governance concerns. A further discussion point will tackle better access to finance and investment.
The highlight of ATIS is the ministerial roundtable on 3 April. Moderated by the BBC, the panel will include South African ministers who will be joined by foreign ministers and administrators from Botswana, Jamaica, Spain and Sierra Leone, as well as the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and African Export-Import Bank (AFRIEXIM).
“Now more than ever, the spotlight is on Africa and its potential economic growth. To this end, ATIS is driving conversations that centre around how to balance investment objectives and sustainable practices effectively. We couldn’t be more thrilled to provide a platform for key decision makers who are passionate about African sustainability and are looking to invest,” says Megan Oberholzer, director: travel, tourism and creative industries portfolio for Reed Exhibitions South Africa.
Ibrahim Ayoub, Group CEO, ITIC & Invest Tourism Ltd, adds: “ATIS content sessions draw together an audience of global influencers including heads of state, financiers, and travel professionals. This renowned event has seen many lucrative business deals that have positively impacted Africa’s financial situation while also providing its guests with cherished memories.”
Such opportunities are fostered by the ITIC-WTM ATIS Deal Room, set up to give tourism project owners and developers a chance to find investment for their projects. It will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, 3-4 April 2023.
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