Kick Off :
Welcome to AHIF 2025

Newcomers Welcome

Unpacking the Models:
Franchise, Manchise, and Management Agreements Demystified

Case Studies :
Protecting Africa’s Natural Capital

Round Table:
Challenges and Opportunities: Developing Successful Branded Residences in Africa

Debate:
Management Models: In-House vs. Third-Party

Merging Luxury with Sustainability:
Redefining African High-End Hospitality

Bridging Continents:
How Europe’s ESG Standards Are Shaping African Hospitality

Round Table:
Who is Buying Branded Residences in Africa and Why?

What you should know as an investor when investing in African hospitality

Workshop:
Navigating ESG Compliance in African Hospitality

Sundowner:
Global Franchise Brands in Africa: Catalyst for Growth or Threat to Local Identity?

Master Class:
Balancing Occupancy and Rate: The Art of Revenue Optimization in African Hotels

Welcome Remarks

Matthew Weihs

Group Managing Director
The Bench

Africa's Vision 2030:
How Government Strategies Are Shaping the Future of Hospitality

Navigating Global Risk:
The Economic Impact on Africa's Hospitality Industry

Setting the Scene for Destination & Hotel Development in Africa

Navigating the Risks:
Investment Structures in African Hospitality

COFFEE BREAK

Shaping the Future:
Transforming Africa’s Tourism Potential into Thriving Destinations

Fueling Growth:
Financial Strategies for Expanding Hotels in Africa

Is Africa Overestimating Its Hospitality Workforce Readiness? A Deep Dive into the Skills Gap

AHIF 2025 AWARDS

Preserving Africa’s Biodiversity:
Hospitality’s Role in Conservation Tourism

Green Hospitality:
Leading the Way in Sustainable Tourism Development

Round Table Discussion:
How airlines and hotels can collaborate to grow travel into more destination in Sub Saharan Africa

Redesigning Funding Models in Africa:
Pros and Cons

Financing Hospitality Projects:
Government-Backed Loan Programs and Grants

Think Tank:
Growing Regional Travel

Round Table Discussion Dealing with illicit flow of finances in the hotel industry

Workshop:
Unlocking Capital: Diverse Funding Sources for Hotel Projects

Debate:
Direct Booking vs. OTA's

Fireside Chat:
Efforts to Boost Regional Tourism Hubs in Africa

Round Table:
Government Efforts to Boost Regional Tourism Hubs in Africa

Welcome to South Africa

Trend Report:
Latest F&B Trends

Trend Report:
Wellness Tourism

Intelligence Talk:
Tourism Flow in South Africa

RoundTable:
ESG Across Africa: Adapting Global Standards to Local Contexts

South Africa’s Hospitality Future:
Pipeline and Performance Overview

The Battle:
Invest in F&B vs. Wellness

Empowering Regions:
Destination Development as South Africa’s Tourism Catalyst

Round Table:
Designing and developing eco-friendly hotels and resorts that align with global sustainability standards.

Preserving Heritage Through Food:
The Role of Gastronomy in Celebrating African Culture

Food Festivals in Africa:
Catalysts for Gastronomy Tourism and Economic Growth