Zanzibar Airports Authority (ZAA) will be hosting its inaugural international business-to-business Aviation and Tourism Forum from 16th to 17th March 2015 at DOUBLE TREE by HILTON in Stone Town.
The objective of the Forum is to create a platform for exploring new aviation-related business opportunities with regional and international airlines and tourism investors including tour operators.
It will also provide a networking opportunity and one-on-one meetings for sector players to discuss synergies, technologies and partnerships with each other as well as key representatives from relevant entities; the Zanzibar Commission for Tourism (ZCT); the Tanzania Civil Aviation; the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA); and the Zanzibar Planning Commission (ZPC).
According to Roland Ohaeri, writing in Aviation and Allied Business Journal, aviation in Africa has, over the last five years, experienced steady growth of 5% per annum and is expected to increase to 5,6% over the next 20 years. This is well above the world average of 4,8% and represents an opportunity for aviation and non-aviation industries to tap into a market with huge potential. This potential is fed not only by the increase in economic activity on the continent,
particularly in sectors such as mining, manufacturing and energy but also by a burgeoning tourist industry which has “rediscovered” Africa as a value-for-money destination.
Unfortunately, there is still a considerable amount of work that needs to be done. Aging or non-existent infrastructure; safety and security are all issues that need to be addressed urgently if the continent is to reap the maximum benefit from new investment.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Airlines (Regional, National, International)
Business Aircraft Operators
Tour Operators
Hoteliers
Tourism Development Investors
Commercial Banks, Financial Institutions and Other Lenders
Also, representatives from:
• Airline Finance Departments
• Tourism Associations/Agencies
• Institutional Investors
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING AVIATION & TOURISM FORUM | ZANZIBAR
Access to comprehensive information regarding aviation and tourism development in Zanzibar.
Meet with investors that are actively involved in the Zanzibar’s tourism industry.
Network with developers, investors and lenders.
The Aviation & Tourism Forum will have a large emphasis on networking. Staff from respective entities will give presentations of each opportunity and then investors/developers will be encouraged to speak with participants and project representatives to obtain more detailed information on projects, which piqued their interest.
Building Business Relationships
After the Forum, participants are encouraged to engage in further discussion with lenders, developers, and other business-related stakeholders. These discussions can be supported with the aviation & tourism research and business advisory services available from the respective members of government and private entities.
For further information, please contact :
(Ms) Hafsa Mbamba
Event Manager | Zanzibar Airports Authority
Aviation & Tourism Forum | 2015
Tel: 0772 821 725 | Email: marketing@zaa.go.tz
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