AHIF 2024, Unveiling Namibia As Africa’s Hospitality Investment Hub

Exploring Africa’s Thriving Hospitality Landscape In Windhoek At AHIF 2024

Get ready for an extraordinary journey in the heart of Africa’s hospitality and investment sector! The Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF), the continent’s premier conference for hotel and tourism investment, is set to take place from June 25th to 27th, 2024, in the captivating land of Namibia.

Imagine yourself in the vibrant city of Windhoek, where the Mövenpick and Mercure hotels will serve as the backdrop for this prestigious event. What makes this year even more exciting is that both properties have undergone a complete makeover after being acquired by Kasada Capital Management in 2021, a leading independent real estate private equity platform dedicated to Africa’s hospitality industry. AHIF will proudly showcase the grand relaunch of these two magnificent properties.

But AHIF 2024 is more than just a conference; it’s an adventure waiting to happen. The weekend leading up to AHIF offers you a chance to embark on a “safari” of a different kind. Explore Namibia’s finest hospitality investment projects and tourism attractions, including stunning desert landscapes, thrilling adventure sports, and sensational safaris. Keep your camera ready to capture sightings of endangered black and white rhinos, antelope, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, hippos, lions, ostriches, and zebras.

Not only will these trips be educational and awe-inspiring, but they will also provide valuable networking opportunities. Joining you will be delegates from AviaDev, Africa’s premier airline route development conference, scheduled at the same venue at the end of the preceding week.

Namibia’s tourism sector has shown remarkable resilience, with visitor numbers growing consistently before the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges, the country’s tourism industry is making a strong comeback, with visitor arrivals jumping by 98.1% in 2022.

Nangula Uaandja, Chairperson and CEO of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, expressed Namibia’s delight in hosting AHIF 2024, highlighting the country’s commitment to creating a conducive investment climate and attracting foreign investments.

Olivier Granet and David Damiba, Managing Partners at Kasada Capital Management, look forward to welcoming guests to the newly refurbished Mövenpick and Mercure hotels, emphasizing their dedication to enhancing Africa’s hospitality sector.

Matthew Weihs, Managing Director of The Bench, the organizer of AHIF, is thrilled about AHIF’s journey to a SADC country and the unparalleled networking opportunities it will offer.

So mark your calendars and get ready to be part of this remarkable journey at AHIF 2024 in Namibia, where opportunities and adventures await in abundance. This event promises an unforgettable experience that transcends borders and redefines hospitality investment in Africa.

25-27 June 2024
Mövenpick Hotel, Windhoek, Namibia