TourismAfrica2006 is the first initiative gathering in one venue and for a short duration major International decision-makers from public and private sectors involved in the development of Africa’s tourism industry.
It aims at :
FOSTERING FINANCING AND INVESTMENT OF TOURIST PROJECTS
in Africa by gathering project initiators, financing bodies, investors, investment promotion institutions and specialised tourism industry suppliers.
PROMOTING AFRICAN DESTINATIONS AND TOURIST ACTIVITIES
by gathering international tourist distribution professionals and tourism operators in Africa
PRESERVING AFRICAN HERITAGE by ensuring the active participation of institutions in charge of the sustainable, economic and social development.
An event solely for Africa in Europe : “80% of tourism visitors are from Europe”.
A platform for promotion and investment : a global offer of destinations and tourist development potentialities in Africa.
A selection of targeted high profile decision makers : specialized in hospitality, transport, tour-operating, investment, tourist promotion, tourist engineering, construction, medias, arts and culture in Africa.
An opportunity to develop new markets : by presenting products and services to decision makers present at the event.
A focus on a continent with a strong potential to expand : “The number of visitors will rise to 47 million in 2010 and to 77 million in 2020 according to the present assessments.” (World Tourism Organisation, Tourisme : horizon 2020).
An event in Geneva : One of the main forums for world negotiations with its International Organizations and the second global venue for international meetings (Union of International Associations, 2005).
International media coverage : Economic and Pan African newspapers, radios, televisions and journalists focusing on the world travel and tourism industry.
