Africa Tourism Partners, along with the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife Kenya, UN Tourism, AfCFTA, BDO, TEAMS Africa,, and the Kenya Tourism Board, have successfully launched the 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Summit (AYTIS) 2025 (www.youthtourismsummit.com).
Held on the 29th of January 2025 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), the launch was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, Kenya Tourism Board, Kenya-based tourism private sector associations, stakeholders, and media members. Over 200 delegates attended the launch both physically and online, contributing to the huge success of the launch.
In a speech delivered by Karanja Waigi, Director for Planning in the Cabinet Secretary’s office, on behalf of Hon. Rebecca Miano, EGH, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Kenya, Hon. Rebecca Miano described Kenya’s hosting of the upcoming 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Summit as an opportunity for empowerment, innovation, and inclusion.
“Today’s launch sets the stage for the upcoming 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Summit, set to take place here in Nairobi, from June 10 to 13, 2025. This will be more than just a gathering, but a movement. It will showcase the immense potential of intra-Africa trade in tourism services and highlight the vital role of youth in shaping the future of this industry”, added Hon. Rebecca Miano (CS).
Nairobi will for the first time host the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit in alignment with Kenya’s Youth in Tourism and Conservation initiative that was launched by the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife in the Month of December 2024. The initiative is part of the Ministry’s commitment to empower young people as innovators, job creators, and leaders in the tourism and conservation sectors.
In addition to the Summit (AYTIS) program, the event will be characterized by desktop exhibitions of youth-led tourism businesses, business-to-business networking opportunities, career guidance, and hosted buyer programs. This is all in the spirit of fostering collaboration among tour operators, transport service providers, educational institutions, and technology start-ups.
As the world prepares to meet in Kenya for the 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge, the destination offers more than just wildlife and beaches. It also highlights the continent’s rich cultural heritage, dynamic cities, and diverse experiences. Registration for participation and challenge entries is now open on https://youthtourismsummit.com. Submissions for the challenge close on 28 February 2025.
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