Key Programme Topics Revealed For This Year’s AHIF
The programme for AHIF 2023 is taking shape. This year’s theme inspire, invest and impact highlights the importance of collaboration and innovation in driving positive change and growth in Africa’s hospitality industry.
Our unique combination of thought-provoking discussions, engaging networking sessions, sponsor exhibitions, deal signings & roundtable discussions will provide insights on the most pressing industry challenges, connect you with industry leaders and allow you to explore potential investment opportunities.
An exciting feature of this year’s AHIF is that we will be integrating AviaDev Real Estate, which will bring together the airports with real estate projects and investors to develop their real estate proposition. Request private meetings with airport stakeholders to further delve into their real estate opportunities.
Take a look at the programme so far to see what we have in store for you. Some key topics include:
• Navigating Global Risks: The Impact on Africa’s Hospitality Industry Discover how the pandemic has emphasized the significance of risk management and contingency planning in the hospitality sector.
• Building a Net Zero Future: Addressing the Challenges in the Hotel Industry through Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Strategies
Explore ESG strategies and frameworks for building net-zero hotels, addressing the challenges and opportunities for sustainable hospitality
• Emerging hospitality in Africa: How to position for investment
Learn to capitalize the untapped hospitality potential of Africa by understanding how to succeed in a rapidly developing market
• Access to Capital: Navigating the Challenges and Solutions in Hospitality
Explore financing challenges for hospitality professionals, and solutions to make investments more attractive to lenders
• Unlocking Africa’s Coastal Potential: The Role of Investment, Deregulation and Air Connectivity in Driving Economic Growth through Hotels and Leisure Offerings
Discover how to maximize Africa’s Coastal Potential for Economic Growth via Hotels and Leisure Offerings
• Investing in People: Re-Examining the Emphasis on Human Skills in the Hospitality Industry
The human skill element is paramount to success in hospitality despite technological advancements. Gather intelligence on how to invest in staff.
• Adapting to the Evolving Market: The Rise of Hybrid Accommodation Learn how to adapt to the ever evolving hospitality market as demand shifts to hybrid accommodation in the post-COVID world.
• Navigating Difficult Conversations: Addressing Challenging Issues in Public Sector Coalitions
Navigating public sector coalitions is essential in the hospitality industry. Explore strategies for building successful public-private partnerships.
• Exploring Developing Markets: Opportunities and Challenges in the Hospitality Industry
Emerging markets offer great potential for hospitality, but also unique challenges. Discover opportunities & challenges of investing in such markets.
• Facing the Labour Shortage: An Open Discussion on Developing Human Resources Strategies in the Hospitality Industry
Learn how to attract & retain top talent via the development of HR strategies in the hospitality industry
We can’t wait for our community to get together once again. Our delegate passes are now available on a discounted price of $1800, register today and save $700. Click here
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.
About AviaDev
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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