Slated to take place from May 28-31 in Windhoek, Namibia, the 2024 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit will welcome over 500 youth and women in tourism from across the African continent.
Hosted by the Namibia Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, the Summit will be jointly convened by UN Tourism, Africa Tourism Partners, BDO, and Millvest. The Summit is also endorsed and supported by the African Continental Free Trade Area, Namibia Tourism Board, Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, and New Partnership for Africa’s Development.
One of this year’s focus areas aims to amplify the voices of young women in travel, tourism tech entrepreneurs, hospitality, and aviation professionals, amongst others.
Amongst the key speakers for this year’s Ministerial roundtable are: Pohamba Shifeta, Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Namibia; Heather Sibungo, Deputy Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Namibia; Gemma Matshediso Mbegabolawe, Regional…