Tourism, Hospitality, and Events Committee
Making Africa a Destination of Choice
The Tourism, Hospitality, and Events Committee of Make in Africa works to grow tourism, hospitality and events as African-owned industries. Its members bring hospitality and destination-management expertise from across the continent’s remarkably diverse landscapes and cultures. By building partnerships, driving innovation and advocating for infrastructure, air links and sensible policy, the committee aims to keep more of the value of travel in Africa, with a focus on sustainability, local sourcing and skills.
Our Vision
Elevating Africa's Appeal
To build Africa into a destination for tourism, business and events that Africans own and run, promoting sustainable and innovative practice across these sectors.
Our Mission
Driving Growth Through Collaboration
- Foster Sustainable Tourism: Advocate for practices that protect cultural heritage and natural resources.
- Promote Africa: Present Africa as a destination for tourism and business events through targeted campaigns and partnerships.
- Advocate for Policies: Work with governments on event-friendly infrastructure, regulation and air links.
- Develop Skills: Build the capability of hospitality professionals through training and development.
What We Do?
Building a Thriving Ecosystem
- Knowledge Sharing: Host seminars, workshops and webinars on trends and opportunities in tourism, hospitality and events.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect stakeholders across industries to build partnerships.
- Advocacy Efforts: Put recommendations to governments on tourism infrastructure and event logistics.
- Innovation Support: Promote new technology and approaches that improve guest experience and efficiency.
Focus Areas: Advancing Tourism, Hospitality, and Events
- Sustainable Tourism Practice: Encourage tourism that benefits local communities and the environment.
- Destination Promotion: Highlight Africa’s appeal as a cultural, business and leisure destination.
- Policy Advocacy: Work with authorities to improve infrastructure, streamline regulation and welcome events.
- Skill Development: Offer training to build a skilled hospitality and events workforce.
Why Join the Tourism, Hospitality, and Events Committee?
- Expand Your Network: Work with tourism professionals, event planners and policymakers to find opportunities for growth.
- Stay Informed: Gain insight into trends and best practice shaping the industry.
- Influence Policy: Help shape the rules and infrastructure that affect the industry.
Make Africa a Destination of Choice
Join the Tourism, Hospitality, and Events Committee and be part of a movement that keeps the value of travel in Africa. Become a Member to collaborate, innovate and grow in these thriving industries.
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The Make In Africa Global Summit (MIAGS) is a global platform connecting leaders, businesses, investors, institutions and policymakers shaping the next era of economic growth across the Global South and Africa.
MIAGS advances South–South cooperation, trade, investment, industrialization, technology, infrastructure and economic resilience, creating platforms for dialogue, strategic partnerships and cross-border opportunities.
Our mission is to strengthen the Global South and Africa’s role in the global economy by connecting capital with opportunity, innovation with markets and economic priorities with action—while fostering a more connected, productive and influential economic future.