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2026 Media Launch speakers

The 8th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) & Awards was officially unveiled in the radiant heart of Limpopo — Polokwane, the “City of Stars.” A masterclass in African vibrancy, woven through with the soulful cultural tapestries of the Bapedi, Venda, and Tsonga peoples. The provincial leadership, host-city dignitaries, and industry voices below joined us to introduce ATLF 2026, the programme, and what makes Limpopo the ultimate backdrop for African tourism excellence.

Hon. Tshitereke Matibe


MEC — Limpopo Economic Development & Tourism, South Africa

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Mr. Andrew Dipela


Board Chairperson, Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA), South Africa

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Cllr Mamedupi Teffo


Executive Mayor – Capricorn District Municipality

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Mr. Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa


CEO, Tourism Business Council of South Africa

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Moses Ngobeni


CEO, Limpopo
Tourism Agency

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Keleabetswe Tlouane


Deputy Director-General (DDG) for Environment and Tourism (LEDET)

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Cllr John Makoro Mpe


Executive Mayor – Polokwane Local Municipality

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Ms Kgabo Phaka


Provincial Chairperson, SAACI

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2026 speakers

Meet the global thought leaders, ministers, policymakers, and industry executives convening at ATLF 2026. From UN Tourism and the AfCFTA Secretariat to leading National Tourism Organisations, academic institutions, and the continent’s foremost tourism enterprises, our speakers bring the strategic insight, lived experience, and cross-border expertise that define the Forum’s pan-African dialogue. Together they will unpack the future of intra-Africa travel, sustainable destination growth, and the trade and investment agenda powering the next chapter of African tourism.

Dr Phophi Constance Ramathuba


Member of the Limpopo Provincial Legislature

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elcia grandcourt


Director, Africa Department, UN Tourism, Spain

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Hon. Tshitereke Matibe


MEC — Limpopo Economic Development & Tourism, South Africa

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Dr. Rob Davidson


Managing Director, MICE Knowledge, UK

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Safiyya Akoojee


Director of Fortunatus Advisory LLC

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Emily Mburu-Ndoria


Director, Trade in Services, Investment, Intellectual Property Rights and Digital Trade AFCFTA Secretariat

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Sebulon Chiliho Chicalu


CEO, Namibia Tourism Board, Namibia


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Prof Michael Twum-Darko


Founder and Head of Centre for Business Innovation and Incubation, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa

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Miller Matola


CEO, Millvest Advisory, South Africa


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Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa


CEO - Tourism Business Council of South Africa


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Christelle Grohmann

Christelle Grohmann


Director, BDO, South Africa



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Prof Nellie Swart


Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) & Associate Professor: Tourism Management, University Of South Africa

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Kwakye Donkor


CEO, Africa Tourism Partners, South Africa

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Akwasi Obeng Adjei


Director of Audit: Wealth, Investment Management and Insurance, Absa Group, South Africa

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Hon. Tshitereke Matibe


MEC — Limpopo Economic Development & Tourism, South Africa

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Mr Tshitereke Baldwin Matibe born 19 November 1969 is a former Deputy Speaker of the Limpopo Legislature. He is a former mayor of Mutale Municipality. He is also a former Executive Mayor of Vhembe District Municipality. Matibe is a Chairperson of ANC Vhembe Region.

Education

Matibe has completed his studies in the University of Venda and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education and Master’s in public Management. He also holds a further Diploma in Education Management from the University of Pretoria, Post Graduate Diploma in Public Management from Regenesys University and he is currently pursuing a PhD in Public Management.

Historical reflection

Mec Matibe is a seasoned Leader of the ANC in Vhembe Region, he has been a chairperson since 2012 and is a former Executive Mayor of Vhembe District Municipality who served from 2012 to 2016. In 2019 Matibe was elected as a Delegate to the National Council of Provinces, he served in this position until he was moved to the Limpopo Legislature where he was sworn in as member of the Limpopo Legislature in 2022. In October that year, the party named Matibe as the Deputy Speaker of the Limpopo Legislature.

MEC Matibe has served in many organisations during his years as public representative.

 

  • He is a former Provincial Executive Committee Member of SALGA
  • He is a former National Executive Committee Member of SALGA
  • He is a former Chairperson of Governance and Intergovernmental Relations of SALGA
  • He is also a former PEC Member of SALGA
  • He is a former Chairperson of Select Committee on Public Enterprise and Communication of NCOP
  • He is a former member of Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources of NCOP
  • He is former Member SADC Parliamentary Forum, Chairperson of Agriculture, food and Natural Resources Portfolio committee.In June 2024, Matibe was named to the Executive Council of Premier Phophi Ramuthuba as the Member of the Executive Council responsible for the Economic Development, Environment and Tourism.

   

Andrew Dipela


Board Chairperson, Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA), South Africa

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Khiba Andrew Dipela is a prominent South African business and tourism leader, currently serving as the Chairperson of the Board for the Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA). He is known for promoting regional tourism, specifically targeting off-peak growth and promoting the Limpopo province’s access to the Kruger National Park.
Key Roles and Background:
Dipela has been involved in strategic partnerships with other regional tourism boards to drive investment and visitor numbers, notably in the SADC region.

Hon. Andrew Kofi Egyapa Mercer

Minister Of Tourism, Arts And Culture, Ghana

Andrew Kofi Egyapa Mercer is the Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture in Ghana. He is also Member of Parliament for Sekondi Constituency in the Western Region of Ghana. He previously served as Deputy Minister for Energy.

Andrew Mercer is also a lawyer with extensive corporate, commercial and finance sector practice experience. Prior to his appointment as Deputy Minister, he served as Lead Attorney and Chief Executive of Messrs. Mercer & Company, a corporate and investment law firm based in Accra. He previously served as the head of the Legal Division of First Atlantic Bank; overseeing the Legal, Company Secretarial and Corporate Affairs Departments of the Bank.

Presently, he serves on the Constitutional, Legal & Parliamentary Affairs, the Privileges and the Special Budget Committees of Ghana’s Parliament. He previously served on the Communications Committee of Parliament.

He previously served as Member of the Ministerial Advisory Board of the Ministry of Energy and has also served on several Boards of corporate entities in both the public and private sectors including that of the Ghana National Gas Company. He holds a certificate in Oil, Gas and Mining Governance from the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government.

Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa

CEO - Tourism Business Council of South Africa

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Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa is the Chief Executive Officer of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa. Tshifhiwa is a strategic, versatile and innovative marketing, tourism, communications and business executive. His experience spans 20 years, with a track record of visionary leadership, strategic project development and execution, travel and tourism events management and communications.

Tshifhiwa holds an MSc in International Business, Leadership, and Management from the University of York, Bachelor of Business Administration on Marketing Communications (Institute of Marketing Management) Diploma in Marketing (Institute of Marketing Management) and a National Diploma in Tourism Management (University of Johannesburg).

In the 20 years since his first foray into the world of work, Tshifhiwa has worked for various companies in the tourism value chain including South African Tourism, Myriad Marketing, FEDHASA, Rennies Travel, SARS and others. He has also consulted for various companies.

Tshifhiwa has also served as a member of Tourism Transformation Council, Tourism Grading Council of South Africa, and currently serves on the global Board of Advisors for “The Sigmund Project” which supports innovation and collaboration in Tourism across the globe.

Tshifhiwa has positioned himself as a thought leader and advocate for the South African tourism sector. He is an ambassador for tourism development in South Africa and Africa. He regularly writes, debates and comments on tourism development and growth in South Africa.

Moses Ngobeni

CEO, Limpopo Tourism Agency

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Mr. Moss Ngobeni is not a newcomer in the tourism circles as he was the first Head of Marketing of the former Norther Province’s Tourism and Parks Board in 1994, which later became Limpopo Tourism and Parks in the advent of democracy until 2004. In 2004, he returned to the Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) as a Senior Manager in the tourism wing, from which he was seconded to assist in the establishment of Limpopo Tourism and Parks Board then.
 
Mr. Ngobeni will be known for several programmes in the department such as managing, Limpopo Marula Festival, one of the major flagship events of the province. He continues to lead major programmes even amidst the outbreak of Covid-19 such as recovery plan to assist the tourism sector to be back on its feet again. Ngobeni brings with him impeccable experience from various portfolios including his previous position as Director Tourism Planning and Development and his former acting capacity as Interim Chief Executive Officer at the former Northern Province Tourism Board as a marketer and Interim CEO.
 
Ngobeni as a new CEO holds a variety of qualifications such as BA Degree with the University of Limpopo (Formerly University of the North), Higher Education Diploma from UNISA, Diploma in Economic Development Management, from Galillee College (Israel), Course in Introduction to Marketing Management, from UNISA and Executive Management Programme from Turfloop School of Leadership.

Keleabetswe Tlouane

Deputy Director-General (DDG) for Environment and Tourism (LEDET)

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Keleabetswe Clementine Tlouane is the Deputy Director-General (DDG) for Environment and Tourism within the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET). She plays a key role in provincial tourism strategy, including the Limpopo Tourism Growth Masterplan and management of the Limpopo Tourism Agency.
 
Key Responsibilities and Roles:
  • LEDET DDG: Serves as the DDG for Environment and Tourism, overseeing provincial sustainability, environmental management, and tourism growth initiatives.
  • Strategic Leadership: Involved in guiding strategic planning sessions for the Limpopo Tourism Agency and facilitating consultation on the Limpopo Tourism Growth Masterplan.
  • Programme Director: Acts as a programme director for LEDET initiatives, including tourism day celebrations and wellness days.
  • Tourism Promotion: Facilitates discussions on developing provincial tourism approaches, including supporting initiatives like the Limpopo Green Schools Programme.
 
Tlouane is often seen representing LEDET in official engagements and managing the strategic direction of tourism within the Limpopo province.
 

Cllr John Makoro Mpe


Executive Mayor – Polokwane Local Municipality

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Cllr Makoro John Mpe is the Executive Mayor of the Polokwane Municipality in Limpopo, South Africa. He leads the municipality’s administration, focusing on initiatives such as water supply security, infrastructure development, and supporting local talent. Mpe has highlighted Polokwane’s growth as an economic hub and a premier destination for investment.
 
Nine years of banking experience focusing on credit assessment, credit control and product marketing Thirteen years of local governments administration experience focusing on operations management, supply chain management, projects’ performance monitoring and evaluation Four years of success in leading Capricorn district municipality as the Executive Mayor. Achieving three consecutive unqualified audits opinions and two consecutive clean audits outcomes, most importantly changing the lives of the 1.3 million residents for the better through provision of quality services.
 
Key details about Cllr John Makoro Mpe:
  • Role: Executive Mayor of Polokwane Local Municipality.
  • Key Focus Areas: He has led interventions regarding water safety in the Seshego area and championed community support initiatives.
  • Urban Development: Mpe has emphasized the significant property boom and development within the city of Polokwane.
  • Community Engagement: Actively involved in youth development, including supporting sporting initiatives like karate.
  • Partnerships: Reaffirmed the city’s commitment to partnerships with organizations, including sporting bodies like Kaizer Chiefs
 

Ms Kgabo Phaka


SAACI Provincial Chairperson

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A seasoned sales professional with extensive experience in travel, tourism, and hospitality, Phaka has worked with reputable international brands such as Fairmont Zimbali Resort, Tsogo Sun, and Avis Rental Car. She is currently Sales Manager at Park Inn by Radisson Polokwane.
 
However, Phaka’s specialisation in the MICE sector and ability to create tailored group experiences that enhance revenue and make meaningful memories set her apart. With a passion for collaboration and innovation, she envisions formalising and expanding the industry in Limpopo, positioning it as a top contributor to the province’s economy.
 
Phaka was elected to the regional committee on 31 October 2024, when SAACI established its new presence in South Africa’s Limpopo province. Members will get the opportunity to meet the new committee during the LPTA Strategic Meeting (19 and 20 November) and at the Provincial Marketing Forum (21 November).
 
Kgabo’s dedication to excellence and sustainable growth ensures she will be a key driver of progress for Limpopo’s tourism landscape.
 

Dr Phophi Constance Ramathuba

Member of the Limpopo Provincial Legislature

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Dr Ramathuba is currently the Premier of Limpopo.

She was elected as Chairperson of the ANC in Limpopo at the end of March 2026.

She pursued her studies at Sefako Makgatho School of health sciences (previously known as MEDUNSA) where she obtained MBCHB. She further achieved a Master’s Degree in Medical Pharmacology from the University of Pretoria and Advanced Health Management from Manchester Business School.

During her tenure as the student, she became the Branch Executive Committee member of South African Student Congress (SASCO) and later Provincial Executive Committee member Gauteng Province. She continued to become the General Secretary of Student Representative Council (SRC) and also its Deputy President.

She has also served as President of the South African Medical Association Trade Union, Treasurer General of the Common Wealth Medical Association, member of the COSATU CEC, branch secretary of the SACP Mokopane South, member of PEC, Provincial Treasurer of the SACP.

 

 

 

Elcia Grandcourt

Director, Africa Department, UN Tourism, Spain

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Originally from the Seychelles, Elcia Grandcourt joined the World Tourism Organisation, a United Nations specialised Agency for Tourism in 2013 as Director, of the Regional Department for Africa.

Elcia began her tourism career studying Hotel Management in Singapore at the Singapore Hotel Association and Education Centre (SHATEC). Thereafter, she occupied various positions in operations, reservations and sales mainly in hotels, including leading international brands such as Le Meridien and Hilton Worldwide Resorts.

She was part of the rebranding team when Hilton Worldwide Resorts took over the management of the then Northolme hotel in Seychelles. She worked with the Seychelles national airline and destination management companies before joining the public sector to Seychelles Tourism Board as deputy CEO before being promoted to Chief Executive Officer, a position she occupied prior to joining UNWTO. Passionate about tourism, Elcia is honoured to be able to contribute towards sustainable tourism development in Africa.

Elcia also holds a Master in Dynamics of Cooperation, Conflicts and Negotiation in International Relations and Diplomacy.

Dr. Rob Davidson

Managing Director, MICE Knowledge, UK

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Rob Davidson is the Managing Director of MICE Knowledge, a consultancy specialising in research, education and training services for the meetings and events industry.

His main areas of expertise are conferences and incentive travel, and he has written seven books on these themes, including his latest publication, Business Events (https://www.routledge.com/Business-Events/Davidson/p/book/9781138735767).

He has carried out research projects for a number of major organisations including the Poland Convention Bureau, the Ireland National Tourism Development Authority, and the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence.

He is regularly invited to speak at international conferences on themes linked to business events, in particular to present the results of his ongoing research into conference industry trends. Rob also teaches as a Visiting Professor in four European universities, where he educates and inspires Events Management and Tourism Management students every year.

In 2015, he was awarded a Doctorate from the University of Greenwich for his thesis, entitled ‘Technological and Demographic Factors as Agents of Change in the Development of Business Events’.

In 2016, he won the Best Conference Speaker award at the Global Event Awards.In 2017, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the IBTM WORLD exhibition in Barcelona.

Safiyya Akoojee

Director of Fortunatus Advisory LLC

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Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Fortunatus Advisory LLC, Safiyya Akoojee is an astute legal & private advisor based in Dubai. She is a qualified South African Attorney maintaining her status on the High Court Bar in South Africa. She has worked as an advisory professional, completing transactions on Foreign Direct Investments into Africa, offshore corporate strategy, legal counsel, UAE company establishment and a complete suite of advisory services.

Safiyya serves as the International Director for Thomson Wilks Inc., where she has practiced for 14 years, focusing on Middle East strategy & legal consulting. She advises a multitude of international clients both in the Middle East and the African continent. She has also served as President of the South African Business Council,
Dubai U.A.E and represented South Africa in procuring foreign direct investment.

Having held leadership posts in multiple businesses and providing global expertise with legal insights to advise corporations, companies, and executives alike. Safiyya has an acute business acumen and foresight allowing her to advise her clients on the intricacies of cross border transactions whilst providing access to laws and regulations. Safiyya has mandates representing clients across various businesses &
industry sectors, including oil, gas & energy; travel, tourism & hospitality; food manufacturing; real estate & construction, automotive and technology sectors.

She speaks regularly at conferences on international investments and the international legal environment providing insights to regulations and supporting business opportunities, whilst overcoming cross border and governmental challenges.

Safiyya holds degrees in Bachelor of Arts (Law, International Relations, English), University of Witwatersrand; Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of South Africa; Post Graduate Certificate, Commercial & Corporate Law, University of London (awarded merit); Post Graduate Diploma, Banking & Finance Law, University of London (awarded merit); Masters of Law (LLM), Banking, Finance & Corporate Law, University of London.

Emily Mburu-Ndoria

Director, Trade in Services, Investment, Intellectual Property Rights and Digital Trade AFCFTA Secretariat

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Ms. Emily Mburu-Ndoria, is the Director of Trade in Services, Investment, Intellectual Property Rights and Digital Trade at the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, based in Accra, Ghana. She was formally the Head of Trade in Services Department at the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat. She has worked extensively as an independent consultant providing expertise in the area of trade in services in Eastern and Southern Africa through the provision of analytical and training services. She has worked in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariats and been instrumental in assisting countries in Eastern and Southern Africa in developing their negotiating strategy and position for the WTO, EPA, COMESA, EAC and SADC, particularly on issues related to trade in services.

Previously, Ms. Mburu-Ndoria was a trade policy expert at UNCTAD working with the Trade Negotiations and Commercial Diplomacy Branch in the Division on Trade in Goods and Services, and Commodities. She has a lot of working experience on assisting African countries in the negotiations at the multilateral and regional levels, and broadly on issues related to trade in services, investment and competition policy.

Furthermore, she has participated in several studies relating to trade negotiations and trade in services as well as participated in many international, regional, national meetings, seminars and workshops on international trade and development. Ms. Mburu-Ndoria holds a Master of Commerce in Management Practice, specializing in Trade Law & Policy from the University of Cape Town, an MBA from Webster University in Geneva and a Bachelor Honours degree in Economics and Mathematics from Egerton University, Kenya.

Sebulon Chiliho Chicalu

CEO, Namibia Tourism Board, Namibia

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Business Strategist, Travel and Tourism Industry Expert, Product innovation and development Expert, Presenter, Negotiator, Speaker, Moderator, GALLUP Certified Strengths & Talent Development Coach, Mentor and Employee Engagement Expert. His talent DNA are Responsibility, Strategic, Futuristic, Focus, Self – Assurance.

He is a Director of Tourism and Gaming in the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism. He has over the years developed and launched many hospitality, tourism services & products and events. He has vast executive management and Board experience having worked as a Senior Manager and Board of Director in the travel, tourism, hospitality sector and medical fund industries in both private and public sector over the past 25 years.

 He is experienced in pragmatic strategic and tactical business management in the hospitality, travel and tourism industry, strategic human capital, operations management, strategic marketing, product innovation and development, tactical corporate leadership, policy design & development, strategy formulation & implementation, employee relations and engagement, strength coaching and talent development, etc. He holds a Masters of Business Administration (MsM), Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Advanced Diploma in Business Administration and Diploma in Marketing Management. He is certified in Corporate Governance and Certified GALLUP Clifton-Strengths Coach.

Prof Michael Twum-Darko, PhD (UCT), FIAP, Tssf

Founder and Head of Centre for Business Innovation and Incubation, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa

Prof Michael Twum-Darko, Ghanaian-South African, obtained his PhD in Information Systems from University of Cape Town (RSA), Masters in Computer Science from American Institute for Computer Sciences in Birmingham, Alabama (USA) and Honours Degree in Computer Science from now Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (Ghana). 

Michael spent thirty-two (32) years as a lecturer Computer Science, Business Information Systems, strategic management in Ghana, Botswana, and South Africa. He has also spent 13 years out of the 32 years as an IT Project Management and Software Development consultant and IT/Business strategist in South Africa. 

Michael is a Fellow of the Institute of Analysts and Programmers (UK) and has served on many high-profile committees in Botswana and South Africa as an academic, and IT/Business strategist 

He is currently the acting Head of the Graduate Centre for Management and the founder and Head of Centre for Business Innovation and Incubation (BIIC) in the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences at Cape Peninsula of University of Technology.

Miller Matola

CEO, Millvest Advisory, South Africa

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Miller Mulamule Matola has more than 25 years of management experience within the global travel, tourism, hospitality, convention industry and investment facilitation environments.

His competencies range from executive management, business administration, project management, destination marketing, nation branding to strategic planning and execution. With demonstrated business management skills, at both operational and strategic levels,
Miller has managed several large non-profit and for – profit organisations during his management career; having been CEO of Tourism KwaZulu Natal, Durban ICC and Brand South Africa respectively. Uniquely, he possesses unprecedented knowledge and networks amongst global decision makers in the Tourism, Business Events, Trade, Investment and Development sectors, both in business and government. Miller has proven stakeholder relationship management skills, having worked at executive management level with various Business, Government and Civil society stakeholders globally.

At present, Miller is Founder and CEO of Millvest (Pty) Ltd, a South African advisory and project management company focusing on the tourism, hospitality, energy and convention industries. He is a non-executive director of the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and a member of the Premier’s Economic Growth Advisory Council and Tourism and Agriculture Work Group of the Limpopo Province.

Christelle Grohmann

Christelle Grohmann

Director - Advisory Services / BDO South Africa

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Christelle has more than 23 years’ consulting experience and carries out and heads project teams for macro research, economic impact assessments, valuations, marketing and organisational strategies, market feasibility studies, financial viability assessments, business case assessments and transaction advisory assignments. 

Christelle has also facilitated numerous workshops and large meetings and is proficient in using a range of facilitation approaches and tools.

Prof Nellie Swart

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) & Associate Professor: Tourism Management, University Of South Africa

Magdalena Petronella (Nellie) Swart holds a DCom in Leadership Performance and Change, is an Associate Professor in Tourism at the University of South Africa, and a Certified Meeting Professional. Nellie has authored and co-authored accredited journal articles, book chapters and conference proceedings related to business tourism and tourism education. The training of tourism teachers is amongst her community engagement projects. She is an executive committee member of a number of tourism committees and serves on the editorial board of the IJTC. Nellie has organised national and international conferences and is often an invited speaker at business events.

Kwakye Donkor

CEO / Africa Tourism Partners

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Kwakye is the CEO of Africa Tourism Partners (ATP), a Pan African tourism advisory firm and a UN Tourism award-winning firm. He serves as a tourism expert advisor for AfCFTA, Qatar Tourism and Airbnb on African Policy Development.

 

He is a renowned Pan-African strategist and expert in areas of Investment Facilitation and Promotions, tourism development, strategic and destination marketing, destination brand management and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibition/Events). He is a recognised and highly respected personality in Africa tourism space, and speaks at global conferences, seminars and think tank fora. 

 

Kwakye has demonstrated expertise in destination master planning as well as strategy formulation and execution, business transactional advisory and leadership development worldwide across education, finance, and hotel development. His expertise and experience have earned him the privilege to regularly serve on expert panels and think tank fora facilitated by international organizations including UNWTO, AU, SADC, The World Bank Group, GIZ, BBC, CNBC Africa, Channel Africa, ENCA, SABC and others across Africa.

 

He is the convener of the annual Africa Tourism Leadership Forum & Awards, Africa MICE Masterclass, Africa Youth in Tourism Summit and Africa Women in Tourism Summit series.

Akwasi Obeng-Adjei

Executive: Risk in Relationship Banking Governance, Risk & Control, Absa Group, South Africa

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He is the Director of Group Internal Audit: Investment Management and Insurance at Absa Bank South Africa and an academic with a vested interest in the Futures as a discipline. He has presented on this subject matter at several conferences and organisations and has received numerous accolades. He is a PhD Candidate (Wits) and holds an MBA (Stellenbosch), MCOM (Wits), BSc Hons Management (UJ), BSc IT & Mathematics qualifications.

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