(Posted 11th April 2025)
Preparations for the much-anticipated 7th edition of the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge have gained momentum.
Scheduled to take place from 24th to 27th of June 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, the Pan-African
Summit has generated interest and partnership from the private sector, including hotel
chains such as the Radisson Blu Nairobi and Trianum Hospitality.
This year’s Summit program will feature Ted-Talks, panel discussions, presentations,
keynote messages, mentorship festival and employability clinic, Innovation Pitch Battle and
networking cocktails. UN Tourism Executive Director Natalia Bayona and Elcia Grandcourt,
Director for Africa Department will be some of the representatives from the Un Tourism who
have spearheaded and championed the program since 2019 as one of the keys partners.
Natalia Bayona is recognised as one of the first person under 40 to reach her position as
Executive Director at UN Tourism. Natalia created the Innovation, Education, and
Investment Department, where the UN Tourism has undertaken ground-breaking initiatives
that include more than 10 global entrepreneurship competitions, numerous national
challenges, and over 20 innovation and technology forums. Natalia’s intervention at the
Summit will be around innovation with the focus on the youth.
Registrations for the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit
https://youthtourismsummit.com/ are underway with a few spaces for desktop exhibition
available at affordable rates. Participants are encouraged to register now and sign up for
exhibition to avoid last minute rush. Accommodation options are available on our website as
well as pre and post Summit tour packages.
Other opportunities to look out for include youth and entrepreneurs MICE Masterclasses
for, speed marketing, one-on-one meetings, career guidance clinic and brand activation
platforms as part of Youth Summit program 2025. The insightful and inclusive program
ensures all age groups and stakeholders are catered for at the Summit.
The Summit, organized by Africa Tourism Partners in collaboration with UN Tourism and
hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife Kenya, TEAMS Africa, and the Kenya
Tourism Board, will take place from June 24 to June 27, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya.
To attend, visit https://youthtourismsummit.com/ and book your seat, accommodation and
exhibition space.
