Project Hope Press Conference January 23
First Project Hope Press Conference January 23
Apolinary Pius Tairo, eTurboNews, Tanzania
APOLINARY PIUS TAIRO is a Senior Journalist and Editor with 25 years of experience in Journalism in Tanzania and East Africa. He is a trained Journalist, specialized on Tourism Reporting, … Read More
Sarah Schwepcke, Germany
Head of Project, Promotion of sustainable tourism in Tunisia at GIZ GmbH
Elizabeth Bailie, Sustainable Tourism Advisor, Malawi
Sustainable Tourism Advisor – Malawi \Entrepreneurial manager with significant experience in Eastern and Southern Africa. Particular interest in social enterprise, tourism and inspiring others to work abroad.
Prakash Padaruth, EON Reality, Mauritius
I have served as Advisor to the Regional Operating Committee for Chevron for Africa, Middle East, and Pakistan Region. Country Chairman for Mauritius and Regional Manager for Indian Oceans Islands … Read More
Laurie Myers, Jacobs Media, Greece
international Partnerships Jacobs Media Group Laurie’s career has been in and around the travel sector for the last three decades, consolidating her experience in the cruise industry at Cunard, travel … Read More
Prof RT Mpofu, UNISA, South Africa
PhD on “The Impact of Trade Policy on the Competitiveness of Firms in Zimbabwe” at the University of Bradford, United Kingdom in 1997 Fields of academic interests Banking, Investments Emerging … Read More
Prof D. Makina, UNISA, South Africa
College of Economic and Management Sciences School of Economic and Financial Sciences Department: Finance, Risk Management and Banking Research Professor
Prof. Dr. Lee Miles, BUDMC, UK
Lee joined Bournemouth University Disaster Management Centre in 2015.Appointed to his first professorial position in 2006, Lee is a distinguished scholar and has now held full Professorships at the universities … Read More
Dan Lejerskar, EON, CA, USA
Virtual Reality(VR) and Augmented Reality(AR) pioneer with over 20 years experience. Founder of EON Reality the world leader in VR & AR based knowledge transfer for industry and education. Focus … Read More
Diego Fuentes, TOP, Spain
CEO of Tourism Optimizer Platform (TOP), specialists in the GITT sector (Governmental and Institutional Travel and Tourism) Tourism Optimizer Platform (TOP) is the technological platform specialized in Governmental travels by … Read More
Haitham Mattar, Lebanon
Haitham Mattar is a Lebanese-American business executive and former CEO of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority. Sr. Advisor – Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia
André Seibt, TSS, Germany
CEO TSS
Alexander A. Meija,
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) hosted a Collaborative Leadership Workshop at the Palais des Nations, which came to life during the course of three half-day sessions. … Read More
Dr Edem Adzogenu, Afro Champion, South Africa
Dr Edem Adzogenu has been elected as ACTIF’s chairman during the last board meeting held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on 28thOctober 2019. The term of office is three years … Read More
Andrew Muscat, Malta
Secretary General of MTF (MEDITERRANEAN Tourism Foundation Malta Andrew Muscat is a Senior Partner at Mamo TCV Advocates and heads the Corporate, Capital Markets, Insolvency and Banking practice groups. He … Read More
Remigious Makumbe, Zimbabwe
ATB Chair of Project Proposal and Resource Mobilization Committee – Consultant as Advisor, Infrastructure, Regional Integration, and International Cooperation – Former SADC Director of Infrastructure and Service Special Advisor: … Read More
Jillian Blackbeard, Botswana
The Victoria Falls Regional Tourism Association – Former Regional Director Africa WTTC
Martin Bwalya, Zambia
Head of Innovation, African Union Development Agency (AU-DANEPAD Mr. Martin Bwalya is the Head of Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) under The NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency.He has over … Read More
Annie Chingulu Chola, Zambia
Tourism Development and Research Officer Zambia Ministry of Tourism and Arts
Hon. Minister Ronald K.Chitotela MP, Zambia
Cabinet Minister, Zambia Ministry of Tourism and Arts
Hon. Min. Joang Molapo, Lesotho
Honourable Joang Molapo is the Minister of Tourism, Environment and Culture. He resumed this position following Cabinet reshuffle in February 2019,. Honourable Molapo is a Member of Parliament by virtue … Read More
Jacob Chisvo, South Africa
ATB Marketing & Communications Committee Membe
Kawuta Sijako, South Africa
ATB Marketing & Communications Committee Member
Che Che Mazoka, Zambia
ATB Marketing & Communications Committee Member
Dr. Sheila Kumalo, South Africa
Directorate: Curriculum and Learning Development at Unisa at UNISA Communication Committee
Prof Dr. Zivanai, Zimbabwe
– ATB Committee for Youth, Entrepreneurship and Skills Development – Associate Profession University of the Western Cape
Levy Motebejane, South Africa
– ATB Brand Ambassador – Alumni Committee member Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (GSBL). Mr Levy M Motebejane brings a wealth of leadership and management skills to the Alumni … Read More
Mary C. Kalikawe, Tanzania
– ATB Brand Ambassador – Chairwoman AWOTTA (Association of Women in Tourism Tanzania) – Managing Director Kiroyera Tours – Director UWANDAE Domestic Tourism EXPO
Anne Mukami, CEO Lufthansa Center Nairobi, Kenya
– ATB Brand Ambassador – CEO Lufthansa Centre Nairobi – CTM Travel – Former Kenya Airways account manager – Former CEO / owner FCM Charleston travel – Former KTB board … Read More
Sonto Mayise, Durban KwaZulu-Natal CVB, South Africa
SONTO MAYISE CHIEF CONVENTION BUREAU OFFICER Strategic partnerships and the voice of women in the continent! www.zulu.org.za | sonto@zulu.org.za
Prof. Geoffrey Lipman, SUNx Climate Friendly Travel
Lipman is President of SUNx Malta and ICTP: former President WTTC, Assistant Secretary-General UNWTO, and Executive Director IATA
Francoise Kameni, Cameroon Travel Cente, Cameroon
CURICULUM VITAE Name : Françoise KAMENI LELE Nationality : Cameroonian Born 10 feb 1963 in Douala, Littoral Province Matrimonial status : Married and mother of two Professio : Travel consultant … Read More
Chukwuemeka Ikechukwu, Renew Ventures Travel, Nigeria
My named is Mr. Chukwuemeka IKECHUKWU. MD/CEO Renew Ventures Travel, Inbound Tour Operator. Over 20Yrs knowledge in both domestic and international tourism. Travel and tourism are dynamic and so, practitioners … Read More
Elsia Grandcourt, Director Africa, UNWTO, Spain
Under the UNWTO Secretary-General Dr. Taleb Rifai in 2013 Mrs. Elsia Grandcourt, the immediate former CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board, has been appointed as Regional Director for Africa, to … Read More
Felicity Thomlinson, Typsy, Australia
Typsy is a leading provider of online hospitality training to companies globally. We have over 700 online video lessons, on a purpose-built platform great to support online learning for the … Read More
Raji Rasaq, Western Garden City Amusement Park, Nigeria
Raji Rasaq, chairman western garden city amusement park Abuja, Nigeria I am a town planner by profession, I specialise in tourism and Recreational activities, I have been in this profession … Read More
Denise Brown, Sababu Safaris, NY, USA
Sababu Safaris is an owner-run boutique safari operator committed to creating unique journeys to Tanzania that change hearts and minds, and leave a long-lasting impact on both guests and local … Read More
Olawale Sanbe, Ganyt Hospitality, Nigeria
The CEO Ganyt Hospitality in charge of administrative activities Contribute towards the redesign and development of the industry after Covid 1 omoobay3k@yahoo.co.uk
Drew Abrahamson, Captured In Africa Safari For Change, South Africa
A passionate South African tour operator and advocate for Africa & her wildlife. Involved in the rescue & relocation of both wild lions, so conservation and education of iconic species … Read More
Vincent Mugaba, Kwezi Outdoors Ltd, Uganda
I am the founder of Kwezi Outdoors Ltd a tour operations business based in Kampala, Uganda. I am an avid photographer interested in promoting Uganda and Africa imagery as part … Read More
Bob Maahe, Uganda Youth Skills Training organization, Uganda
Civil engineer but founder and executive director Uganda Youth Skills Training Organization ( UYSTO), has over experience of 20 years hosting volunteer tourists , while here with us as volunteers,contribute … Read More
Arturo Crosby, FORUM NATURA, Spain
CEO Forum Natura International (Sustainable Tourism, Nature & Rural Areas, Innovation) Training, education, and consultancy (international cooperation) Communication (Journalist in 3 different and most important tourism and the environment media … Read More
Megan Oberholzer, Reed Exhibition, South Africa
Portfolio Director at Reed Exhibitions Africa I oversee the Travel, Tourism & Sports Portfolio Exhibitions: WTM Africa, ILTM Africa & FIBO Global Fitness Africa. Taking full accountability for the planning … Read More
Phyllis Nsiah-Kumi, MD, MPH, Victorious Travel Group, OH, USA
I am a travel advisor, curating global travel experiences for clients who want exquisite opportunities to see the world. I’m also a physician with public health expertise and look forward … Read More
Tom Jenkins, European Tourism Association (ETOA) , UK
European Tourism Association We work with policymakers to enable a fair and sustainable business environment so that Europe remains competitive and appealing for visitors and residents. With over 1,200 members … Read More
Nasir Hussain, Explore Karakura, Pakistan
www.explorekarakuram.com Pioneer of adventure and culture tours in Pakistan nasirekk@yahoo.com
Aggrey Mwesigwam Trek Africa Eco Tours, Uganda
My name is Aggrey Mwesigwa. I am a Management Consultant with over 25 years experience in Finance, Business Development and Management. I am a Founder Director of Trek Africa Eco-Tours, … Read More
Kasha Shillington, Resense Spa S.A., Switzerland
Chairman and CEO of Resense S.A., a global spa & wellness company headquartered in Switzerland. Kasha was Managing Director of Raison d’Etre and a director on property, energy & tourism … Read More