Inspiring intra-Africa Travel
and Tourism growth
30 - 31 August, 2018
Accra International Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana
dialogue on Intra-Africa Travel
30 - 31 August, 2018
Accra International Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana
30 - 31 August, 2018
Accra International Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana
for Africans in Africa!
30 - 31 August, 2018
Accra International Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana
of tourism thought leaders
30 - 31 August, 2018
Accra International Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana
About ATLF
Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) is a Pan-African dialogue platform that brings together key stakeholders of Africa’s travel, tourism, hospitality and aviation sectors to network, share insights and devise strategies for intra-Africa travel and tourism growth across the continent, whilst enhancing the brand equity of “Destination Africa”. ATLF is the first of its kind in Africa and aims to put the spotlight on tourism as a major economic pillar for diversifying African economies.
Theme
“Inspiring Intra-Africa Travel and Tourism Growth through Innovative Leadership”
Provisional Programme
Agenda Items
Ministerial and Business Leadership Dialogue on Intra-Africa Travel
Thought and Innovative Leadership in Tourism Development
Diversification of African Economies through Tourism
Enhancing the Positive Narratives about “Brand Africa”
Tourism and Digitalization
Private-Public Community Partnerships in Travel & Tourism
Learning about Sources Viable Hotel Funding Model
Presentation of Tourism Infrastructure Investment Opportunities in Africa
Progressive Policy-Making: Insights, Trends and Impacts
Who Will Attend
The event will host thirty (30) world-renowned global industry experts,
speakers, business leaders, ministers, policy makers, and over three hundred
(300) delegates from over thirty (30) countries.
30
300
Industry Professionals
30
Global Industry Experts
These Include
Captains of Industry | CEO’s of Airlines and Airports | CEO’s of Aviation Companies | CEO’s of Hotel Groups | CEO’s of NGO’s | CEO’s of Related Public and Private Enterprises | CEO’s of Tourism Authorities | Chief Information Officers | Chief Marketing Officers | Representatives from Academia | Ministers | Policy-Makers | Director Generals | Directors of Tourism | Tourism Departments | Development Agencies | Principal and Permanent Secretaries | Product Development Directors | Developers | Entrepreneurs | Private Enterprises | Representatives of Technology Companies | Financial Institutions | Hotel Investors | Hotel General Managers | Destination Planners | Tour Operators | Airline and Airport Companies | Representatives of Travel Organisations | Foreign Mission Representatives
Why Attend?
Delegates will directly benefit from professional career development opportunities. They will learn how to run effective organizations. The attendance of various National Tourism Ministries and Departments will also be of great benefit. The event will equip the private sector as well as small enterprises with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively engage government on issues impacting the success of the industry. These include:
KNOWLEDGE SHARING
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
NETWORKING & BUSINESS LINKAGES
Africa Tourism Leadership Awards
Overview
These awards recognize innovation pioneered by Africans, in Africa, for Africa. It is the first ever Pan-African travel and tourism awards that seek to recognize innovation, excellence and change-making, pioneered by Africans, for Africans, in Africa.
Award Categories
LEADING IN PROGRESSIVE POLICIES AWARD
OUTSTANDING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP AWARD
MOST INNOVATIVE BUSINESS TOURISM DESTINATION AWARD
OUTSTANDING ACCOMMODATION FACILITY GROUP’S AWARD
OUTSTANDING TOURISM TRANSPORTATION AWARD
OUTSTANDING AFRICA TOURISM MEDIA AWARD
CHAMPIONING SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
DESTINATION AFRICA – LIFETIME AWARD
Strategic Partners
Host Partner
Lead Partner
Supporting and knowledge partners
Media Partner
The Team
Kwakye Donkor
CEO, Africa Tourism Partners (ATP) and Founding Director, ATLF
Jerome Touze
CMO, Travelstart Group and Co-Founding Non-Exec Director of ATLF
Miller Motola
CEO, Millvest and Director, ATLF
Tes Proos
Owner, Crystal Events Africa and Director, ATLF
Abrafi Luntu Donkor
LLB Student, UCT and Director, ATLF
Convener
