The Africa Tourism Investment Conference (ATIC) is set to bring together leading investors, developers, and tourism industry experts at WTM Africa 2025. With JLL Africa as the main sponsor, this event is shaping up to be a turning point in hotel, tourism, and infrastructure investment across the continent.
A Strategic Agenda to Drive African Tourism
This event will feature key industry figures discussing the future of tourism investment in Africa. Topics include:
✔️ Risk analysis and return on investment in tourism projects
✔️ The impact of major brands on hotel financing
✔️ How to scale safari lodges into institutional assets
✔️ Success stories in urban and tourism developments
This event will feature key industry figures discussing the future of tourism investment in Africa. Topics include:
✔️ Risk analysis and return on investment in tourism projects
✔️ The impact of major brands on hotel financing
✔️ How to scale safari lodges into institutional assets
✔️ Success stories in urban and tourism developments
Attendees will gain deep insights into the investment model of Club Med’s highly anticipated Tinley Manor project, as well as explore opportunities in resorts, urban hotels, and mixed-use projects.
A Panel of Top Industry Experts
The conference will feature influential names in tourism investment, including:
🔹 Hamza Farooqui (CEO, Millat Global Holdings) – Leading major hotel acquisitions in Southern Africa.
🔹 Anthony Leeming (CEO, Sun International) – A leader in large-scale resort and casino development.
🔹 Wayne Godwin (Co-CEO, JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group) – An expert in hotel project financing across Africa.
🔹 Anabel Bishop (Chief Economist, Investec) – Analyzing economic trends impacting the tourism industry.
🔹 Chris du Toit (Director, Tinley Leisure Project – Club Med) – Presenting one of South Africa’s most anticipated developments.
The conference will feature influential names in tourism investment, including:
🔹 Hamza Farooqui (CEO, Millat Global Holdings) – Leading major hotel acquisitions in Southern Africa.
🔹 Anthony Leeming (CEO, Sun International) – A leader in large-scale resort and casino development.
🔹 Wayne Godwin (Co-CEO, JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group) – An expert in hotel project financing across Africa.
🔹 Anabel Bishop (Chief Economist, Investec) – Analyzing economic trends impacting the tourism industry.
🔹 Chris du Toit (Director, Tinley Leisure Project – Club Med) – Presenting one of South Africa’s most anticipated developments.
Africa as a Global Investment Destination
Megan De Jager, Portfolio Director at RX Africa, states:
Megan De Jager, Portfolio Director at RX Africa, states:
"We’re not just talking about investment. We’re equipping industry leaders with the knowledge to overcome challenges, secure financing, and make successful, high-impact investments in hotels, resorts, and infrastructure."
The event will also feature a special panel on scaling safari lodges, examining whether they can transition from boutique projects to high-value institutional assets.
✔️ Registration Open for Accredited Investors and Developers
Spots are limited. If you're part of Africa’s tourism investment ecosystem, this is your opportunity to connect with the industry’s top players.
Spots are limited. If you're part of Africa’s tourism investment ecosystem, this is your opportunity to connect with the industry’s top players.
✔️Register now: WTM Africa Tourism Investment Conference
✔️ Date: April 10, 2025
✔️ Location: Global Stage, CTICC, Cape Town
back✔️ Location: Global Stage, CTICC, Cape Town