Exploring Vital Topics and Trends in the African Hospitality Industry: A Preview of AHIF 2023
The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) is the leading hospitality forum that connects the highest caliber business leaders from the international and local markets. The AHIF 2023 program will incorporate stage discussions with industry experts, 12+ interactive networking experiences, a sponsor exhibition, and a charity run.
Program Sessions Include:
Unlocking Hospitality Investment Potential in Africa: Maximizing Returns in a Growing Market
Rahul Chaudhary
Executive Director
CG Corp | Global
Hamza Farooqui
Founder & CEO
Millat Investments
Olivier Granet
Managing Partner & CEO Kasada Capital Management
Investing in People: Re-Evaluating the Emphasis on Human Skills in the Hospitality Industry
Rose Bakri
COO GTAF,
Louvre Hotels Group
Tim Cordon
COO, MEA,
Radisson Hotel Group
Assia Riccio
Founder,
Evolvin’ Women
Paul Stevens
COO – MEA & Turkey,
Accor
Global Insights on the Future of Investing in Hospitality in Africa
Peter Greenberg
Travel Editor,
CBS News
Haitham Mattar
Managing Director MEA & South West Asia
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Elie Younes
Executive VP & Global Chief Development Officer,
Radisson Hotel Group
Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in Hospitality
Peter Greenberg
Travel Editor,
CBS News
Vimbai Masiyiwa
CEO,
Batoka Hospitality Group
Access to Capital: Navigating Solutions for Successful Hospitality Financing
Catherine Hendry
Principal: Property Finance Africa,
Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking
Srividya Jagannathan
Manager for Consumer and Social Services,
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
About the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF)
The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) is renowned to be the annual meeting place for the region’s most senior hospitality investors, developers, operators, and advisors. It is the leading hospitality investment conference that connects business leaders from the international and local markets, driving investment into tourism projects, infrastructure, and hotel development across Africa.
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AviaDev Africa is the only dedicated air service development event for Africa. The event is focused on developing air connectivity to, from, and within the continent via pre-arranged meetings, interactive workshops, an exhibition, and networking events. The event brings together the key players in the African aviation community to forge new collaborations and partnerships to ensure that Africa remains connected regionally and internationally.
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