Monday, March 17, 2025 South Africa and Morocco are leading a surge in tourism investment with groundbreaking projects and influential leadership at the upcoming Africa Tourism Investment Conference. The Africa Tourism Investment Conference, scheduled for April 10 at WTM Africa at CTICC Cape Town, is set to gather some of the continent’s most influential figures in tourism investment. With significant investments aimed at hotels, resorts, and infrastructure across Africa in 2025, this event is poised to mark a pivotal moment for the industry.
Leading the charge, JLL Africa has joined as the primary sponsor, reinforcing confidence in the region’s growth potential among global investors. Key industry leaders who will be attending include Sun International CEO Anthony Leeming, Millat Global Holdings CEO Hamza Farooqui, and top financiers from Nedbank and Kasada. A Powerhouse Speaker Line-up This year’s speaker list reads like a who’s who of the tourism investment world.
Here’s a glimpse at some of the confirmed speakers: Hamza Farooqui (CEO, Millat Global Holdings) – Behind major hotel investments and acquisitions in Southern Africa. Anthony Leeming (CEO, Sun International) – Leading large-scale casino, resort, and entertainment developments. Chris du Toit (Project Director, Tinley Leisure – Club Med) – Overseeing South Africa’s most exciting new resort project.
Anabel Bishop (Chief Economist, Investec) – Offering insights into economic trends shaping the h.