ATF24 Egypt, Africa’s leading tourism forum, will be held in Sharm el-Sheikh on May 20th and 21st, bringing together over 2,000 travel and hospitality professionals to foster collaboration and industry growth.
Egypt – ATF24 Egypt, Africa Tourism Forum will be held from May 20th to 21st at the Sharm El Sheikh International Conference Center in Egypt, with Rixos Hotels Egypt as the accommodation sponsor. Organizers aim to make this forum, the first of its kind, to be Africa’s most efficient tourism gathering, with the participation of more than 2,000 travel agents, hoteliers and tourism industry professionals. The African Tourism Forum and Exhibition, which brings together industry experts and investors, aims to strengthen cooperation, discuss developments in the sector, evaluate investment opportunities and develop effective strategies for the future .
The Africa Tourism Forum, established by the GMT Fair organization, brings together leading brands, tourism experts and investors to explore the potential opportunities for tourism in Africa and Egypt and strengthen important connections in the sector. , the conference will provide attendees with an experience rich in innovative ideas. Panel discussions, B2B meetings, specialized courses, etc.
Meral: “African Tourism Forum marks an innovative beginning”
Selçuk Meral, Chairman of the GMT Falturk Board of Directors, said: “The launch of the African Tourism Forum in Sharm el-Sheikh creates added value for the tourism sector, professionals, investors and dynamics, opening the way to new perspectives. , just like the Antalya Tourism Fair in Turkey, which has been running for five years, is the most effective platform for business and information exchange.” It will be held in Sharm el-Sheikh on Sunday and is scheduled to open at the end of May every year.” The Africa Tourism Forum will be the beginning of this innovative initiative. ”
Erkan Yildirim, CEO and Managing Director of Rixos Hotels Egypt, said: “For Rixos Hotel Egypt, it is a great honor to be the sponsor of Africa and Egypt’s first ever African Tourism Forum. We aim to add significant value to both the Egyptian and African tourism sectors by strengthening cooperation, innovation and communication. Starting in 2025, this forum will celebrate the diversity of Egypt and Africa while celebrating the beauty of each destination. It will be an annual tradition aimed at promoting the prosperity of the tourism industry.”
African Tourism Forum: Shaping Tomorrow’s Tourism
ATF24 Egypt will be the inaugural African Tourism Fair and the largest tourism fair in Egypt and Africa, aiming to bring movement and excitement to the sector. The event will focus on the tourism sector’s key benefits, including economic growth, employment and revenue generation, and help the sector’s leading brands develop their plans for 2024-2025.
GMT Fair Organization Overview/General Trade Show Management
GMT Fair launched the ATF Forum series at Antalya Tourism Fair in 2019, introducing a new exhibition concept focused exclusively on business conferences for tourism professionals. ATF began in 2019 with the aim of bringing together tourism professionals, investors, opinion leaders, policy makers and decision makers at the national and international level around local marketing principles, and has over 20,000 experts. Hosted individual business meetings with home attendees and 2,000 travel agencies with official invitations. October every year.
GMT Africa aims to highlight the tourism potential of mainland Africa through the second African Tourism Forum and Exhibition in the ATF series.
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