Cape Town – The African Tourism Investment Council (ATIC) is the World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2025 Cornerstone Event, welcoming industry leaders and investors to Cape Town on April 10, 2025. It catalyzes tourism investment across Africa and promotes sustainable economic growth through cross-border collaboration.
The ATIC, which will be held at the global stage of the Cape Town International Convention Centre, will be a day of intensive networking and knowledge sharing that will include government ministers, private sector leaders, development financial institutions, and international investors. Collect for it.
“ATIC represents an important platform to encourage investment in Africa's tourism,” said Olivia Gradidge, Marketing Manager, WTM Africa & ILTM Africa. “The incredible resilience and growth potential of the industry creates an environment in which meaningful partnerships are thriving and concrete transactions are hit.”
The conference programme features comprehensive discussions on economic and tourism trends, success stories from investors and operators, and actionable insights into destination development.
“What sets out ATIC is that lasers focus on practical opportunities,” explains Gradidge. “We're not just talking about possibilities. The goal is to promote real connections between project owners and investors who can turn these opportunities into reality.”
The main features of meetings are:
Dedicated space for private meetings. Panel discussions with high-level stakeholders. Networking sessions with industry experts. Access to WTM Africa's main exhibition floor. Insights from JLL's global and African tourism and hospitality expertise.
“This year's programme highlights sustainable tourism development and community benefits,” Gradidge adds. “We are increasing investor interest in projects that provide both financial returns and positive social impacts, and our conference is addressing this trend directly.”
Wayne Godwin, CEO of JLL Africa and head of JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group, added:
“As a leading African hospitality advisor, JLL is excited to partner with WTM Africa for the 2025 Africa Tourism Investment Conference, which brings together key players in tourism and hospitality investment. Focus on destination buildings. aligns with the event's goals of linking tourism, real estate and investment, and recognizes tourism as a catalyst for diverse real estate investments.”
Early Bird tickets are currently available for R1,500 per person (except VAT) and offer exceptional value to serious people in tourism and hospitality investments in Africa.
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