B2B & B2G NETWORKING SESSION

Tuesday, 3 September 2024

Venue: Exhibition Hall

09h00 – 11h00

Business-to-Business & Business Exchange Session

Facilitated by Africa Tourism Private Sector Alliance

Participants

Hosted Buyers, Hosted Media, Tour Operators, Hotels and Accommodation Facilities, Conference Venues, Travel Agents, National Tourism Entities, DMCs, DMOs and Hospitality Service Providers across Africa.

• Session 1 – Marriott International, ICCA and Partners’ Showcase
• Session 2 – Southern Africa – Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe
• Session 3 – West Africa – Gambia, Ghana and Nigeria,
• Session 4 – East Africa – D R Congo and Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zanzibar
• Session 5 – Ocean Islands _ Mauritius, Seychelles, 

11h00 – 11h15

Networking Break

09h00 – 12h00

Masterclasses – Capacity Building and Training (Entrepreneurs, Start-ups, Women and Youth in Tourism)

Participants

All Members of Africa Tourism Private Sector Alliance, hosted buyers, Associations, Botswana travel and Tourism Stakeholders and all interested attendees.

Programme Director

Devota Mdachi

Co-chairperson, Africa Tourism Leadership Awards & Head, Marketing and Communications Unit, National College of Tourism, Tanzania

Entrepreneurial Training and Coaching

Venue: Grand Palm Hotel

09h20 – 10h00

Networking cocktail hosted by industry partners and stakeholders

Day 1: Wednesday – Opening Ceremony

DIRECTOR OF CEREMONY Ms. GAONA DINTWE

08h00 – 08h40

Africa CEOs/Executive and Africa Tourism Private Sector Alliance Forum

Entertainment by SKITI KABOMO -Thumbnail Piano

08h00 – 08h40

AfCFTA Forum on Tourism, Creative and Cultural Industries

08h40

Destination Cultural Night

08h55

Arrival of His Honour Mr Slumber Tsogwane, The Acting President of the Republic of Botswana

08h59

Singing of The National Anthem-Led by KTM Choir

09h00

Prayer: Rev. P. Mapitse

09h03

Entertainment by KTM Choir

09h05 – 09h10

Introduction of Dignitaries

Ms. Sebokwana Dikgope

09h10 – 09h15

Welcome Remarks

Hon. Naniki Makwinja — Acting Minister of Environment & Tourism

09h15 – 09h20

Message by AfCFTA Secretariat

H.E Wamkele Mene — Secretary General of the AfCFTA Secretariat

09h20 – 09h25

Message by UN Tourism

Elcia Grandcourt — Director, Africa Department, UN Tourism

09h25 – 09h30

Message by UN Tourism Secretary General

H.E Zurab Pololikashvili – Secretary General, UN Tourism, Spain

09h30 – 09h35

Entertainment by Mabutswapele Cultural Dance Troupe

09h45 – 10h00

Official Opening by His Honour

His Honour Mr Slumber Tsogwane – The Acting President of the
Republic of Botswana

10h00 – 10h05

Vote of Thanks

Kwakye Donkor – Chief Executive Officer, Africa Tourism Partners, South Africa UNESCO — Botswana Destination Video

10h00 – 10h05

His Honour Mr Slumber Tsogwane

The Acting President of the Republic of Botswana is
joined by Dignitaries for a Photo Shoot

AFCFTA FORUM ON TOURISM, CREATIVES, AND CULTURAL INDUSTRIES

Wednesday, 4 September 2024

OFFICIAL OPENING

09h00 – 10h00

Opening Remarks

Participants

• Mr. Kwakye Donkor – Chief Executive Office Africa Tourism Partners.
• Hon. Dumezdweni Mthimkhulu – Minister of Environment and Tourism, Republic of Botswana
• H.E Wamkele Mene – The Secretary General of the AfCFTA Secretariat
• Elcia Grandcourt – Director, Africa Department, UN Tourism

Programme Director

Linda Mupupa – Founder at Outrageous Communications, Namibia

10h00 – 11h00

Session 1

High-level panel on accelerating the implementation of the AfCTA through the Tourism, Creatives and Cultural Industries

Scene Setting – AfCFTA Secretariat

Participants

• H.E. Albertus Aochamub – Namibian Ambassador to France,
  Spain, Italy, Portugal and Monaco
• Chimbidzikai Mapfumo – National Professional Officer, Culture, UNESCO, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
• Hon. Mark Okraku – Mantey – Deputy Minister, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Ghana
• Kwakye Donkor – Chief Executive Office, Africa Tourism Partners

Dialogue , Questions and Answers

Moderator

Emily Mburu-Ndoria – Director, Directorate of Trade in Services, Investment, Intellectual Property Rights & Digital Trade (DTIID)

11h00 – 11h15

Session 2

Africa Tourism Private Sector Alliance (ATPSA) progress report and plan of action by Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) secretariat with ATPSA Secretariat

Opening: Cultural Dance and Performance

11h15 – 11h30

Networking Break

11h30 – 13h30

Session 3

The Pan African Tourism Fund

The Big Re-think on Africa Tourism Investment for Tourism Infrastructure and Accommodation

Scene Setter: Afrexim Bank

Speakers

• Kelotsositse Olebile – Chief Operations Officer, Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC)
• Justine Shipanga-Gcilishe – Manager: Investor Services – Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board
• Kamil Abdul-Karrim – Managing Director, PAM GOLDING Tourism & Hospitality Consulting (Pty) Ltd, South Africa
• Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa – CEO, Tourism Business Council of South Africa

Dialogue , Questions and Answers

Moderator

Nils Heckscher – Managing Director, Head of Africa

13h30 – 14h30

Networking Lunch

14h30 – 15h30

Session 4

The Balancing Act

Leveraging Africa’s Creative, Cultural Industries and Tourism Attractions as its competitive strength in the global tourism market place.

Participants

• Dr. Takaruza Munyanyiwa – Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Zimbabwe
• Ross Volk – Managing Director, MSC Cruises, South Africa
• Mpume Mabuza – President & Board Chairperson AAVEA , CEO of Downtown Music Hub,
  Johannesburg, South Africa

Dialogue , Questions and Answers

Moderator

Elcia Grandcourt – Director, Africa Department, UN Tourism

15h30 – 16h30

Session 5

Hardtalk

Actualising AfCFTA Protocols to unlocking travel and tourism business growth opportunities for small and established enterprises in Africa

Participants

• Beatrice Chaytor – Head of Division | Trade in Services, Directorate of Trade in Services, Investment, Intellectual Property Rights and Digital, AfCFTA Secretariat
• Mr. Oreneile Padipadi – Director, Ministry of Entrepreneurship, Botswana
• Susan Ongalo – CEO, Kenya Tourism Federation and Co-Chair, Africa Tourism Private Sector Alliance (ATPSA)
• Gabriel Ajala – CEO/Founder, African Sports Unified

Dialogue , Questions and Answers

Moderator

Lee-Anne Bac Director, BDO, South Africa

16h30 – 17h30

Session 6

Wrap-up and Closing Remarks: AfCFTA Secretariat

B2B Networking Cocktail at Hilton Hotel

AFCFTA FORUM ON TOURISM, CREATIVES, AND CULTURAL INDUSTRIES

Thursday, 5 September 2024

08h00 – 08h50

Africa Tourism Leadership Forum

09h00 – 09h05

Introduction

Programme Director

AFRICA’S TRAVEL, TOURISM AND AVIATION CEOs & EXECUTIVES FORUM

09h05 – 10h00

Session 1

Hard Talk

The State of Africa’s Visa Openness and its impact on Destination Africa 2030

Participants

• Daphine Lekipaika – Trade in Services Expert, AfCFTA
  Secretariat
• Aaron Munetsi – CEO, Airlines Association of Southern Africa
• Elcia Grandcourt – Director, Africa Department, UN Tourism, Spain
• Christian Gakwaya – CEO & Founder of Rwanda Events Group

Dialogue , Questions and Answers

Moderator

Tshifhiwa Tshivhengw – CEO, Tourism Business Council of South Africa

10h00 – 11h00

Session 2

Beyond the Pitch

What hotel and hospitality investors and financiers would like to know?

Participants

• Christelle Grohmann – Director, BDO, South Africa
• Lasse Ristolainen – Principal, Development, Kasada Capital Management, South Africa
• Hamza Farooqui – Founder and CEO of Millat Group, South Africa
• Mokwena Morulane – CEO, Cresta Hotels, Southern Africa

Dialogue , Questions and Answers

Moderator

Robyn Williams – Valor Hospitality as Head of Strategy

11h00 – 11h15

Refreshment & Destination Botswana Showcase & Partners Visual Inserts

11h15 – 12h15

Session 3

Digital Disruption in Tourist Accommodation

Understanding the convergence between the Short-term Rentals, traditional tourist accommodation, community support and smart policies

Participants

• Jeanette Moloto – Director Global Sales South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa & West Africa, Marriott International
• Havar Bauck – Director, Savanna Sunrise Ltd and CEO, Hotel Online, Kenya
• Mbali Mngomezulu – Manager of Business Development – Mastercard & Grading Assessor Accreditation CATHSETA
• Dr Edward Ackah–Nyamike Jnr – President, Ghana Hotel
  Association

Dialogue , Questions and Answers

Moderator

Anthony Sefako – Chief Operations Officer, Botswana Investment and Trade Centre

12h15 – 13h00

Session 4

Africa Tourist Experience 2030

The value of Conservation and Heritage conservation as big tourism demand generators and employment creators in Africa

Participants

• Kaddu Sebunya – CEO, Africa Wildlife Foundation, Nairobi, Kenya
• Memory Momba Kamthunzi – Executive Director, Malawi
  Tourism Council

Dialogue , Questions and Answers

Moderator

Olayinka Bandele – Chief/Senior Economist, Inclusive Industrialisation Section, UNECA, Subregional Office for Southern Africa

13h00 – 14h00

Networking Lunch & Partners Visual Insert

14h00 – 15h00

Session 5

Sports Tourism

A prescription for healthier product and tourism experience diversification in Africa’s tourism sector.

Participants

• Keitumetse Setlang – CEO, Botswana Tourism Organisation
• Nonnie Kubeka – Head, Gauteng Conventions & Events Bureau, South Africa
• Prof Urmilla Bob – School of Agriculture, Earth and
  Environmental Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South
  Africa
• Gabriel Ajala – CEO/Founder, African Sports Unified

Dialogue , Questions and Answers

Moderator

Natalia Rosa – CEO, Big Ambitions and Project Lead – SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance, South Africa

15h00 – 16h00

Session 6

Blue Economy

An underexplored tourism product diversification and growth opportunity for African destinations

Participants

• Hafsa H. Mbamba – Executive Secretary (CEO), Zanzibar Commission for Tourism
• Harsen Nyambe – Director of Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy, AUC
• Tes Proos, President SITE Africa Chapter, Founder Crystal Events
  DMC

Dialogue , Questions and Answers

Moderator

Neliswa Nkani – Hub Head: Meisea South African Tourism

16h00 – 17h00

Session 7

Insightful Presentation and and FireSIDE Chat

AI Driven Futures in Tourism

Strengthening Africa’s Tourism Future as a key economic driver through Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Participants

• Dr. Isobel Manuel – Head of Department and Senior Lecturer Hospitality and Tourism, Namibia University of Science and Technology
• Prof. Dimitrios Buhalis – Bournemouth University Business School, UK

Dialogue , Questions and Answers

Interviewer

Francis Doku – Chief Operating Officer, Plugin Digital, Ghana

17h00 – 17h15

Key outcomes and synthesis of the day

University of South Africa

Prof Nelly Swart – Certified Meeting Professional® (CMP) & Associate Professor

17h00 – 20h00

Botswana Cultural Night

17h30 – 17h40

Welcome Message & Botswana Showcase

Insightful Presentation and Fire Chat

AI Driven Futures in Tourism

17h40 – 17h50

Message by HATAB

Insightful Presentation and Fire Chat

AI Driven Futures in Tourism

17h50 – 18h00

Keynote Message

Insightful Presentation and Fire Chat

AI Driven Futures in Tourism

18h00 – 20h00

Networking Cocktail

HOSTED BY BTO & PARTNERS

Hosted by BTO & Partners

AFCFTA FORUM ON TOURISM, CREATIVES, AND CULTURAL INDUSTRIES

Friday, 6 September 2024

09h00 – 09h05

Africa Tourism Leadership Forum, and Africa Tourism Leadership Awards and Gala Dinner

Programme Director

09h05 – 09h10

Message from Business Botswana

Business Botswana

09h10 – 09h15

Keynote Message

Harnessing innovation, education and investment opportunities to improve tourism competitiveness in Africa

Natalia Bayona – Executive Director, UN Tourism, Spain

09h15 – 09h30

Creating a balance between Africa Tourism Accommodation Heritage and Culture

Kamil Abdul-Karrim – Managing Director, PAM GOLDING Tourism & Hospitality Consulting (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

09h30 – 09h45

Action Leadership

Pursuing Associations Meetings as a catalyst for MICE tourism development in Africa.

Senthil Gopinath – CEO, ICCA, Netherlands

09h45 – 10h45

Session 1

Ministerial & Executives Dialogue 2

Hard Talk

Implement result-oriented and practical measures for reducing cost intra-Africa travel and connectivity bottlenecks.

Participants

• Kamil Al-Awadhi – Regional Vice President, Africa and Middle East, IATA
• Ms. Lulu Rasebotsa – General Manager, Air Botswana
• Amanda Kotze – Business Events Professional and Consultant
• Yinka Folami – President National Association of Nigeria Travel Agents

Dialogue , Questions and Answers

Moderator

Aaron Munetsi – CEO, Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA)

10h45 – 11h45

Session 2

People, Planet and Prosperity

Retooling the basics of tourism accommodation sustainability for increased occupancy and revenue

Participants

• Shatha Al Kaud – Founder of Emportality Sustainability
  Consultancy & Fintech Expert, UAE
• Madam Lady Rachel Nathaniel-Koch – Board Member, Namibia Tourism Board
• Lee-Anne Bac Director – BDO Advisory Services, South Africa 

Dialogue , Questions and Answers

Moderator

Dr Aloyce Nzuki – Executive Director, Touchwood Consulting Ltd, Tanzania

11h45 – 12h00

Refreshment & Networking Session With Destination Botswana Showcase & Partners’ Visual Inserts

12h00 – 13h00

Session 3

Think Tank on Resolving Skills Deficiencies

The case of Pan-African Tourism and Hospitality School of Excellence

Participants

• Dr Tracy Daniels – Academic Head, Hospitality Management, School of Tourism and Hospitality, University of Johannesburg
• Peter M. Muindi – Principal & Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Utalii College, Kenya
• Momodou Lamin Singhateh – Director General – Gambia Tourism and Hospitality Institute
• Keletso Bogatsu – General Manager, Peermont Global Botswana Ltd

Dialogue , Questions and Answers

Moderator

Emily Mburu-Ndoria Director – Directorate of Trade in Services, Investment, Intellectual Property Rights & Digital Trade (DTIID)

13h00 – 13h15

Session 4

Key outcomes and synthesis of the day

• Dr Aloyce Nzuki – Executive Director, Touchwood Consulting Ltd, Tanzania

13h30 – 14h30

Lunch & Destination Botswana Showcase: Inter-cultural & Gastronomic Experience

Inter-cultural & Gastronomic Experience

15h00 – 18h00

Gaborone City Tour

Insightful Presentation and Fire Chat

AI Driven Futures in Tourism

19h00 – 20h15

AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP AWARDS

19h00 – 19h05

Welcome & Introduction

Programme Director

19h05 – 19h15

Message

Joe Motse – Board Chairperson HATAB

19h15 – 19h30

Keynote Message

Hon. Dumezweni Mthimkhulu – Minister of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism, Botswana

18h00 – 20h00

Africa Tourism Leadership Awards

Introduction of the Awards – Africa Youth in Tourism Innovative Challenge Top 3

Prof Twum Darko – Founder and Head of Centre for Business Innovation and Incubation, Cape Peninsula University of Technology & Chairperson of Africa Tourism Innovation Hub, South Africa

Akwasi Obeng Adjei – Director Of Audit, Wealth, Investment Management And Insurance, Absa Bank, South Africa

Barry Clemens – Chairperon, Innovation Challenge, Kenya

Dr. Isobel Manuel – Head of Department and Senior Lecturer Hospitality and Tourism Namibia University of Science and Technology

BDO & Chairperson of the Awards

AFCFTA FORUM ON TOURISM, CREATIVES, AND CULTURAL INDUSTRIES

Friday, 6 September 2024

09h00 – 09h05

Hosted Buyers & Media Fam Trip

Programme Director

09h05 – 09h10

Message from Business Botswana

Business Botswana

09h10 – 09h15

Keynote Message

Harnessing innovation, education and investment opportunities to improve tourism competitiveness in Africa

Natalia Bayona – Executive Director, UN Tourism, Spain

09h15 – 09h30

Creating a balance between Africa Tourism Accommodation Heritage and Culture

Kamil Abdul-Karrim – Managing Director, PAM GOLDING Tourism & Hospitality Consulting (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

09h30 – 09h45

Action Leadership

Pursuing Associations Meetings as a catalyst for MICE tourism development in Africa.

Senthil Gopinath – CEO, ICCA, Netherlands

09h45 – 10h45

Session 1

Ministerial & Executives Dialogue 2

Hard Talk

Implement result-oriented and practical measures for reducing cost intra-Africa travel and connectivity bottlenecks.

Participants

• Kamil Al-Awadhi – Regional Vice President, Africa and Middle East, IATA
• Ms. Lulu Rasebotsa – General Manager, Air Botswana
• Amanda Kotze – Business Events Professional and Consultant
• Yinka Folami – President National Association of Nigeria Travel Agents

Dialogue , Questions and Answers

Moderator

Aaron Munetsi – CEO, Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA)

10h45 – 11h45

Session 2

People, Planet and Prosperity

Retooling the basics of tourism accommodation sustainability for increased occupancy and revenue

Participants

• Shatha Al Kaud – Founder of Emportality Sustainability
  Consultancy & Fintech Expert, UAE
• Madam Lady Rachel Nathaniel-Koch – Board Member, Namibia Tourism Board
• Lee-Anne Bac Director – BDO Advisory Services, South Africa 

Dialogue , Questions and Answers

Moderator

Dr Aloyce Nzuki – Executive Director, Touchwood Consulting Ltd, Tanzania

11h45 – 12h00

Refreshment & Networking Session With Destination Botswana Showcase & Partners’ Visual Inserts

12h00 – 13h00

Session 3

Think Tank on Resolving Skills Deficiencies

The case of Pan-African Tourism and Hospitality School of Excellence

Participants

• Dr Tracy Daniels – Academic Head, Hospitality Management, School of Tourism and Hospitality, University of Johannesburg
• Peter M. Muindi – Principal & Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Utalii College, Kenya
• Momodou Lamin Singhateh – Director General – Gambia Tourism and Hospitality Institute
• Keletso Bogatsu – General Manager, Peermont Global Botswana Ltd

Dialogue , Questions and Answers

Moderator

Emily Mburu-Ndoria Director – Directorate of Trade in Services, Investment, Intellectual Property Rights & Digital Trade (DTIID)

13h00 – 13h15

Session 4

Key outcomes and synthesis of the day

• Dr Aloyce Nzuki – Executive Director, Touchwood Consulting Ltd, Tanzania

13h30 – 14h30

Lunch & Destination Botswana Showcase: Inter-cultural & Gastronomic Experience

Inter-cultural & Gastronomic Experience

15h00 – 18h00

Gaborone City Tour

Insightful Presentation and Fire Chat

AI Driven Futures in Tourism

19h00 – 20h15

AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP AWARDS

19h00 – 19h05

Welcome & Introduction

Programme Director

19h05 – 19h15

Message

Joe Motse – Board Chairperson HATAB

19h15 – 19h30

Keynote Message

Hon. Dumezweni Mthimkhulu – Minister of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism, Botswana

18h00 – 20h00

Africa Tourism Leadership Awards

Introduction of the Awards – Africa Youth in Tourism Innovative Challenge Top 3

Prof Twum Darko – Founder and Head of Centre for Business Innovation and Incubation, Cape Peninsula University of Technology & Chairperson of Africa Tourism Innovation Hub, South Africa

Akwasi Obeng Adjei – Director Of Audit, Wealth, Investment Management And Insurance, Absa Bank, South Africa

Barry Clemens – Chairperon, Innovation Challenge, Kenya

Dr. Isobel Manuel – Head of Department and Senior Lecturer Hospitality and Tourism Namibia University of Science and Technology

BDO & Chairperson of the Awards