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how Africa can attract more global investors to its booming hospitality sector.
Enhancing Air and Transport Connectivity: Air connectivity is a key factor in boosting

international tourism, and panelists will explore how to improve flight routes and accessibility
between Africa, the UAE, and other parts of the world.

Tourism as a Driver of Economic and Social Development: Tourism has the potential
to generate significant economic benefits, create jobs, and improve livelihoods in local

communities. Discussions will highlight how tourism can be a catalyst for economic
development, poverty reduction, and social progress.

Digital Solutions and Fintech in Travel Growth: The integration of digital solutions and
financial technology is transforming the travel industry. The panel will explore how these

innovations can improve the tourist experience, streamline operations, and increase tourism
revenue.

Ministerial Roundtable: Addressing Policy and Cooperation
A high-level ministerial roundtable will be held alongside the summit, chaired by H.E. Abdulla
bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism. More than 20 African ministers are
expected to attend, offering valuable insights into the tourism policies and priorities of their
respective countries.

This roundtable will provide an opportunity for ministers and policymakers to share their
visions for tourism growth, discuss the challenges they face, and identify areas of
cooperation. The exchange of ideas and best practices between the UAE and African
countries will play a key role in shaping future tourism policies and initiatives.
Africa’s Booming Tourism Sector
Africa is one of the world’s fastest-growing tourism regions, with the continent’s hospitality
sector expanding by over 13% annually. In 2024, Africa attracted more than 74 million
international visitors, and the tourism industry is poised for even greater growth in the
coming years. The UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit aims to unlock new joint
ventures and partnerships between the UAE and African markets, focusing on sectors like
aviation, hospitality, ecotourism, transport, and tourism infrastructure.

With its abundant natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and rapidly expanding infrastructure,
Africa presents an exciting opportunity for international investors and tourists. The summit
will help position both the UAE and Africa as key players in the global tourism market,
driving sustainable growth and fostering deeper economic ties.

Building Stronger Tourism Partnerships Between the UAE and Africa
UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit is a being landmark events every day in building
toursim and investments partnerships between the regions. Focus is placed on sustainable
growth, developing the necessary infrastructure and building partnerships. This summit is
meant to serve as the building blocks as we plan to grow the economies and partnerships in
the tourism industries in both regions.
With the position the UAE is in as a strategic tourism partner for the African continent the
potential for growth for all regions involved is exponential as the tourism industry is in a rapid
growth and recovery. With the age of safe, sustainable tourism, the summit will guarantee
the tourism industries of the UAE and Africa a safe and prosperous future.

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