(Posted 02nd October 2026)
THE AFRICAN TRAVEL AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION (ATTA) has appointed Taqi Moledina as its chairperson. His two-year term commences on the 01st of October 2026.
Taqi Moledina has spent nearly 25 years at ARP Africa Travel Group, where he rose to become CEO and Chairman.
ATTA said his career has focused on building partnerships and connecting African tourism businesses with international markets. The association added that his family has roots in East Africa going back more than a century.
He will work with ATTA CEO Virginia Messina and the Board on the association’s renewed strategy.
ATTA said this includes strengthening its global network, creating more commercial opportunities for members and supporting sustainable tourism growth across Africa.
Taqi Moledina in turn said he is looking forward to working with members and partners to strengthen ATTA’s voice and deepen collaboration.
ATCNews extends congratulations to Bwana Taqi and wishes him the very best for the challenges ahead.
