9 - 11 April 2025
Cape Town

Investment Conference 

Are you interested in being a speaker or participating in the Conference as an investor, attendee or sponsor?

Unlocking Intra Africa Tourism Investment, Building Long-Term Sustainability And Resilience

The travel and tourism industry stands as a significant economic driver for numerous African countries, presenting diverse opportunities to foster economic prosperity across the continent. It uniquely positions itself to develop, attract, and enhance economic growth, facilitate cross-border collaboration across the value chain.

Aligned with these objectives, the WTM Africa Investment Conference endeavours to advance tourism investment and opportunities between African nations and the global community. Our aim is to facilitate discussions among key investors, decision-makers, and African tourism entities, thereby supporting economic development and growth.

Attendees of the WTM Africa Investment Conference include local and international private sector business leaders, government ministers, senior government officials, development finance institutions, financial institutions, private investors, investment promotion agencies, destination management organisations and members of the diplomatic corps. 

Who should attend?

  • Project owners and sponsors
  • Policy makers
  • Departments of Tourism
  • Tourism Promotion Agencies/Entities
  • Trade and investment Promotion Agencies
  • International and Local speakers
  • Invited local and international investors
  • Development Finance Institutions
  • Financial institutions
  • Private Equity Companies
  • Venture Capital Companies
  • Policy Makers/Government
  • Small Enterprise Development Agencies
  • Businesses in the tourism, hospitality & travel sectors
  • Local municipality and district project
    promoters
  • Universities
  • Research institutes
  • Business chambers
  • Foreign missions representatives
  • Business leaders
  • Investors
  • Financial institutions
  • Construction firms
  • Equipment manufacturers
  • Tour operators
  • Consulting firms
  • Media

The details

DATE: 9 – 10 April 2025 

VENUE: Cape Town International Convention Centre

Event Format

9 April: Registration and Orientation

  • Registration: Collect your badge and a floor plan to navigate the exhibition over the next two days.
  • Opening Ceremony: Join us and the City of Cape Town for the official WTM Africa opening on the Global Stage, welcoming the industry to Cape Town and WTM Africa.
  • Show Floor Access: Explore the WTM Africa show floor, network, meet potential partners, and set up meetings in the deal room available throughout the show, located on the show floor.
  • Conference Venue: Locate the Inspire Theatre, where the conference sessions will take place.
  • Panel Discussion: Conclude the day with a panel discussion featuring high-level stakeholders and the media, addressing an important industry topic with global exposure. We will also recognize our media award winners, followed by a networking session with drinks and snacks.

10 April: Investment Conference

  • Investment Discussions: Engage in a full day of key discussions among stakeholders, focusing on investment opportunities and topics in Africa at the Inspire Theatre.
  • Deal Room Meetings: Arrange meetings in the deal room through our organizing team.
  • Networking Event: Network with industry professionals during our afternoon networking event.

Programme Themes

DAY 1
  • Global Investment Trends and Developments
  • Driving Intra-Africa Investment -African Single Market Opportunities
  • Ministerial Policy Dialogue - Bolstering Tourism Investment for Long-Term Sustainability
  • Bridging the Tourism Investment Gap through Venture Capital and Private Equity
  • Leveraging Cross Border Investment Opportunities
  • African Tourism Investment Funds
  • Investment Opportunity Showcases

Day 2

  • Technology and Innovation- New Investment Frontiers
  • Hospitality Ventures- Meeting New Traveler Imperatives
  • Climate Smart Investments- Biodiversity Economies and Climate Change Mitigation
  • Access, Airlift and Mobility- Build Trade and Investment Bridges
  • Financiers and Funders Roundtable- Capacity Building and Training Investment 
  • Investment Opportunity Showcases

Day 3

  • Project Site Visits

 

 

Trade, Business & Investment

Business Events

Connections

Network

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