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Shape the future of African tourism through education at the 2026 Summit.
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TRAVEL, HOSPITALITY & TOURISM EDUCATION SUMMIT
Tourism is potentially one of Africa’s best prospects for economic diversification and growth as well as an important source of jobs and wealth creation. The tourism sector has the potential to play an increasingly important role in stimulating economic growth. Tourism is extremely labour intensive and a significant source of employment. In 2019, travel and tourism accounted for 334 million jobs worldwide, directly or indirectly
Keynote SpeakerGebert Janssen
Event Strategist | Author | Lecturer | Consultant | Founder – Event Architect Group
Biography
Biography
Gebert Janssen is an international event professional, lecturer, author and speaker with more than twenty years of experience in the fields of events, hospitality and experience management.
Keynote SpeakerMark Rachuonyo Ogendi
CEO/Principal of Kenya Utalii College
Mark Rachuonyo Ogendi is a hospitality strategy and advisory professional with over 20 years of leadership and consulting experience across MICE development, destination strategy, healthcare hospitality integration, and institutional transformation in East Africa.
Keynote SpeakerNellie Swart
Professor - UNISA
A certified meeting professional with a DCom in leadership performance and change. As an author, conference organiser, and industry speaker, she chairs Tourism Educators South Africa (TESA) and leads the Executive Development Programme for Women in Tourism at Unisa.
Keynote SpeakerDr. Albert Chege Kariuki
Senior Lecturer in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, School of Business, Economics and Tourism in Kenyatta University
Over 30 years of industry and academic experience in tourism and hospitality industry, of which 15 years are in TVET teaching and training and 15 years in university teaching and training.
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Contribution to GDP
According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the travel and tourism sector contributed approximately 8.6% to Africa's GDP in 2019.
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Employment
The tourism sector is a major employer in Africa, supporting over 24 million jobs (about 7.2% of total employment) in 2019.
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Growth Projection
AfDB projects growth of tourism in Africa over the next decade, contributing to economic growth and jobs.
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Visitor Satisfaction
UNWTO reports that sustainable tourism practices can lead to a 20% increase in visitor satisfaction and loyalty
Event Location
Mulungushi International Conference Centre, Lusaka, Zambia.
Event Date
14th - 16th April 2026
3-day Summit!
3-day Summit!
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