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Unlocking Intra Africa Tourism Investment, Building Long Term Sustainability and Resilience

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Date added: 27-03-2024
DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, 10 APRIL 2024
PROGRAMME DIRECTOR: Victor Kgomoeswana – Author: Africa is Open for Business

09:00 – 10:00

REGISTRATION

10:00 – 10:05

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS

Miller Matola - CEO, Millvest Advisory, South Africa
Papy Luzala - Head of Commercial & Government Affairs for Africa, RX Africa

10:05 – 10:10

WELCOME REMARKS

Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, City of Cape Town

10:10 – 10:15

WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS

MEC. Mireille Wenger – Provincial Minister of Finance & Economic Opportunities, Western Cape, South Africa

10:15 – 10:35

GUEST SPEAKER – SPECIAL ADDRESS

Tourism Demand Dynamics and Opportunities in Africa
Dr Geoffrey Manyara – Economic Affairs Officer: Tourism, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Rwanda

10:35 – 10:55

INSIGHTS EXCHANGE: THE FUTURE OF TOURISM INVESTMENT

“Pioneering innovative strategies to attract and promote tourism investment for inclusive growth and long-term sustainability.
Joy Priya – Principal, fDI Strategies at The Financial Times, Germany

10:55 – 11:20

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Supporting international investment in the tourism sector through complementary domestic public sector investments – A Transformative Approach to Tourism Investment
Hon. Amos F. Mahlalela – Deputy Minister of Tourism South Africa

11:25 – 12:25

SESSION 1: MINISTERIAL ACTION LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE

Strategic Policy Imperatives for African Tourism Destinations to address the challenge of inadequate investments in the tourism sector and drive long term sustainability”.

Hon. Maqelepo Motlatsi – Minister of Tourism, Environment and Culture. Lesotho
Hon. Nabeela Tunis – Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Sierra Leone
Hon. Heather Sibungo – Deputy Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Namibia
Dr João Bosco Monte – Founder and President of the Brazil Africa Institute, Brazil
Joy Priya – Principal, fDI Strategies, Germany
Karen Bosman – Executive Committee Member, Wesgro, South Africa

Moderator: Susan Ongalo – Interim Chairperson, Africa Tourism Private Sector Association (ATPSA), Kenya

12:30 – 12:45

Investment and Business Opportunities Presentation – Round 1

South Africa’s Investment Climate, Incentives and Opportunities
Investing in the Kingdom of KwaZulu-Natal

Dr Thandeka Ellenson - Acting HoD: KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs

12:45 – 13:00

Investment and Business Opportunities Presentation – Round 2

Damian Burns – Director of Economic Development, St Helena Government, St Helena Island

13:00 –14:00
14:05 – 14:20

Investment and Business Opportunities Presentation - Round 3

Carine Ngoy – Tourism Expert, Ministry of Tourism – Democratic Republic of Congo

14:20 – 15:15

SESSION 2: BUILDING BRIDGES: TOURISM INVESTMENT & CAPITAL MARKETS

Rethinking Financing Solutions For Tourism Capital Investment In Africa: Exploring Alternative Paradigms And Solutions In Tourism And Hospitality Capital Financing.
Eric Madumo – Senior Associate – Investment Funds, Webber Wentzel, South Africa
Ayodeji Dawodu – Director - CEEMEA Fixed Income, Banc Trust & Co. Investment Bank, Nigeria
Mohau Polo Leteka – Founder & CEO, IDF Capital, South Africa
Katlego Mphahlele – Senior Deal Maker, Tourism & Services Unit, Industrial Development Corporation, South Africa
Sihle Ngcamu - Acting CEO of Trade & Investment KZN, South Africa

Moderator: Victor Kgomoeswana – Author, Africa is Open for Business

15:15 – 15:30

Investment And Business Opportunities Presentation – Round 4

Victor Constantino - Project Manager, Municipality of Praia – Cabo Verde

15:35– 16:25

SESSION 3: COMPETITIVENESS AND SOFT INFRASTRUCTURE

Soft infrastructure investment – a critical imperative for building favourable business environments and destination competitiveness.

Hon. Jane Mkhonta-Simelane - Minister of Tourism & Environmental Affairs, eSwatini
HE. Fredson Bacar - Deputy Minister for Culture and Tourism, Mozambique
Professor Kamilla Swart – Director, Sport and Entertainment Management, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar
Safiyya Akoojee – Founder and CEO, Fortunatus Advisory – UAE
Moderator: Ms. Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo, COO, City Lodge Hotel Group, South Africa

16:30 – 16:45

Investment And Business Opportunities Presentation – Round 5

Nicholas Ferguson – Director, rsa.AERO, South Africa

16:45 – 16:50

Closing Remarks

Stephen Kimingi – MD, Tajiri Capital, Nigeria

17:00 – 18:00
18:30 – 20:00
PROGRAMME DIRECTOR: Victor Kgomoeswana – Author: Africa is Open for Business

09:00 – 10:00

REGISTRATION

10:00 – 10:15

OPENING REMARKS AND MESSAGE OF SUPPORT –

The Single African Market – A Game Changer for Intra Africa Trade and Investment Mrs. Emily Njeri Mburu-Ndoria - Director of Trade in Services, Investment, Intellectual Property Rights & Digital Trade, AfCFTA Secretariat, Ghana (v)

10:15 – 10:30

ADDRESS BY GUEST SPEAKER

Leveraging the Africa Continental Free Trade Area agreement to Build Africa’s Competitive Identity and Grow Sustainable Intra-Africa and South-South Investment
Ms. Tandi Mahambehlala – Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Tourism, Parliament of the Republic of South Africa

10:35 – 11:25

SESSION 4. CLOSING AFRICA’S CONNECTIVITY AND MOBILITY INFRASTRUCTURE GAP

Unlocking Access, Connectivity, Mobility, and Infrastructure Financing Opportunities in Africa to drive trade and tourism investment
Mr Yofi Grant – CEO, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, Ghana (v)
Mesela Nhlapo – CEO, RailRoad Association, South Africa
Nelson de Oliveira – MD, NDO Reps, Brazil
Deon Cloete – MD, Cape Winelands Airport, South Africa
Jean-Jacques Nyirubutama – Chief Transport Economist, African Development Bank,
Lefentse Nokaneng – General Manager; Research, Brand South Africa
Moderator: David King – Project Manager, Cape Town Air Access, South Africa

10:30 – 10:45

Investment and Business Opportunities Presentation - Round 7

Mauritania’s Tourism Potentials
H.E. Mr. Jarr Inalla, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (v)

11:45 – 12:40

SESSION 5: GREEN TOURISM INVESTMENTS

Accelerating financial infrastructure that ensures capital availability and financial innovation to address the complexity and risk profile of green investments in tourism.
Victor Tharage – DG, Department of Tourism, South Africa
Melvin Hachuma – CEO, Bremsons Investments & Advisory, Australia
Chuene Ramphele – Group Executive; Infrastructure Delivery Division, Development Bank of Southern Africa
Moseketsi Mpeta – CEO: Tourvest Accommodation, Tourvest Group, South Africa
Zaim Mohamed - Director, Red Berry Travel & Tours, UAE
Shawn Charlie - Dealmaker, SEFA, Western Cape, South Africa

Moderator: Natalia Rosa – CEO, Big Ambitions & Project Lead SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance

12:45 – 13:00

AGENDA

Investment and Business Opportunities Presentation – Round 8
Tourism Investment Opportunities in the Spice Islands

Dr Aboud Suleiman Jumbe – Principal Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and Heritage, Zanzibar

13:00 – 13:55
14:00 – 14:55

SESSION 6: HOSPITALITY SECTOR INVESTMENT OUTLOOK

Exploring opportunities and next practices in the sustainable financing and funding of hospitality ventures -

Kamil Abdul-Karrim – Managing Director, Pam Golding Tourism & Hospitality Consulting, South Africa
Olivier Granet – Chief Executive Officer – Kasada Capital Management, South Africa
Deon van Zyl – Chairman, Western Cape Property Developers Forum, South Africa
Samantha Muna - Director Development Africa, TUI Blue Hotels & Resorts, Kenya
Dr Geoffrey Manyara – Tourism Expert & Economic Affairs Officer, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Rwanda
Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa – CEO, Tourism Business Council of South Africa

Moderator: Robyn Williams – Senior Vice President, JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group, South Africa

15:00 – 15:15

Investment and Business Opportunities Presentation - Round 9

Nunos Maposse – Director, Project Management Division-General, APIEX Moçambique

16:15 – 15:30

Investment and Business Opportunities Presentation - Round 10

Eng. Ahmed Youssef - Assistant Egyptian Minister of Tourism, Egypt

15:30 – 16:30

SESSION 7: TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Advancing the sustainability agenda, driving positive change through technology and innovation
Mr. Desire Loumou, Head of Division of Intellectual Property Rights, AfCFTA Secretariat (v)
Linda Balme - Head of Commercial, Travel Start, South Africa
Dimakatso Morebudi - Head Risk: Strategy Realisation Office, Absa, South Africa
Emma Muller – Founder and CEO, KaacKai, South Africa Shatha Alkaud – Founder, Emportality Consultancy, United Arab Emirates
Shatha Alkaud – Founder, Emportality Consultancy, United Arab Emirates
Mike Tavares – Founder & Director, Ojimah, Mauritius
Moderator: Florence Kawaza-Musengi – CEO, Wayam Travel, South Africa

16:35 – 16:40

Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks

Mr. Kwakye Donkor - CEO, Africa Tourism Partners, South Africa

16:45 – 17:45
19:00 – 22:30

08:30 – 14:00

PROJECT SITE VISITS / FIELD TRIPS

Investment and commercial opportunity sites
Cape Winelands Airport, Durbanville
V & A Waterfront
Kleine Hopefield, Hopefield

Best practices and technological innovation showcase sites
Hazendal Hotel, Stellenbosch (Innovative Building Technology)
La Cotte Farm, Franschhoek (KaacKai Wastewater Recycling Technology)

10:00 – 18:00

WTM AFRICA EXHIBITION VISIT

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