Task Force Board | Project Hope for Africa

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

Raymond Padima, South Africa

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

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

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

David Vime, Maestros Hoteleros, Egypt & Spain

I have over 15 years’ experience gained in all aspects of hotel, resort and restaurant development and operations with a particular focus on hotels and apartments. I have been responsible … Read More

Emmanuel Frimpong, Ghana Tourism Federation (GHATOF), Ghana

Executive Secretary, Ghana Tourism Federation (GHATOF) CEO, Pishon Consult President and Founder, Tourism Research and Advocacy Forum, Ghana. ATB BRAND Ambassador for HOPE Project, Ghana. Emmanuel Frimpong holds BA in … Read More

Konrad Mizzi, Malta

Konrad Mizzi is a Maltese politician, Member of Parliament for the Labour party. He served as Minister for Energy and the Conservation of Water between 2013 and 2014, Minister for … Read More

Elvis Muturi wa Bashara, Democratic Republic of Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo Minister Elvis Mutiri wa Bashara, the former Minister of Tourism and Culture

Prof. Dimitrios Buhalis, UK

Professor at Faculty of Management, Bournemouth University, UK Director e-Tourism Research Lab International Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Research Google Scholar Dimitrios Buhalis is a Greek-born British academic, known for … Read More

Hon. Ambassador Minister Amina Salem Ali, Tanzania

Amina Salum Ali (born 24 October 1956) is a Tanzanian politician. She is the African Union former Ambassador to the United States since 2007. Succeeded by Arikana Chihombori Quao who became the second … Read More

Tijani Haddad, Tunisia

Former Minister of Tourism Tunisia president of FIJET

Pascal Viroleau, Reunion (France)

Pascal Viroleau, is the CEO of the Vanilla Islands Organization based in Reunion. Pascal was the head of Reunion Tourism prior to joining the Organization

Deepak Ra Joshi, Nepal

Deepak Raj Joshi Former Chief Executive Officer Nepal Tourism Board Former chairman- Destination Committee (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Mr. Deepak Raj Joshi served as the Chief Executive Officer of Nepal … Read More

Ambassador Dho Young-shim, Republic of Korea

Ambassador Dho is the Chairperson of the UN World Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism for Eliminating Poverty Foundation. From 2005-2006, she served as Ambassador of Tourism and Sports for the Republic … Read More

Nigel David, UK

Nigel David is Executive Director for Business Development, APAC, for WTTC where he has worked for 6 years. Nigel graduated from Birmingham University in 1982 with a degree in International … Read More