| The Africa Travel Association is honored to welcome His Excellency Mr. Uhuru M. Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya and His Excellency Dr. Jakaya M. Kikwete, President of The United Republic of Tanzania, to its 10th Annual Presidential Forum on Tourism on Thursday, September 24, 2015 on the occasion of the United Nations General Assembly meetings.
This high-profile event, which is co-hosted by New York University-Africa House, brings together tourism leaders from across Africa to spotlight the critical role tourism plays in driving socio-economic growth and development.
To RSVP, please email info to reserve your spot today. Kindly include your name, title, and affiliation with your RSVP. |
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| Presidential Keynote Addresses by: |
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His Excellency Mr. Uhuru M. Kenyatta
President of the Republic of Kenya |
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His Excellency Dr. Jakaya M. Kikwete
President of The United Republic of Tanzania |
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| Don’t miss the Open Forum on Africa Tourism moderated byPeter Greenberg, CBS News Travel Editor,with Ministers of Tourism from Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Tanzania, and Uganda. |
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PETER GREENBERG
Travel Editor, CBS News
Moderator, Open Forum on Africa Tourism |
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HONORABLE DR. MARIA MUTAGAMBA, MP
Minister of Tourism, Wildlife & Antiquities
Republic of Uganda
President, Africa Travel Association |
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HONORABLE N’DIAYE RAMATOULAYE DIALLO
Minister of Culture, Crafts & Tourism
Republic of Mali |
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HONORABLE PHYLLIS KANDIE
Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of East African Affairs, Commerce & Tourism
Republic of Kenya |
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HONORABLE LAZARO S. NYALANDU, MP
Minister of Natural Resources & Tourism
The United Republic of Tanzania |
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HONORABLE ELIZABETH OFOSU-ADJARE
Minister of Culture, Tourism & Creative Arts
Republic of Ghana |
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Spotlight on Magical Kenya
Following the Presidential Forum morning program, ATA will host sessions for attendees to learn more about Magical Kenya and what’s in store for ATA’s 40th Annual World Congress in Nairobi November 9-14, 2015. |
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Remarks by:
• Hon. Phyllis Kandie, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of East African Affairs, Commerce & Tourism, Republic of Kenya
• Dr. Anne Kinyua, Tourism Secretary, Ministry of East African Affairs, Commerce & Tourism, Republic of Kenya
• Muriithi Ndegwa, Managing Director, Kenya Tourism Board
• John Kaplich, Communication Director, Ministry of East African Affairs, Commerce & Tourism, Republic of Kenya
• Kirti Surendran, Marketing Manager – North America, Kenya Airways |
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A Special Presentation on Tanzania Tourism to be Delivered by
2015 ATA Presidential Forum Sponsors: |
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Remarks by:
• Hon. Lazaro S. Nyalandu, MP, Minister of Natural Resources & Tourism
The United Republic of Tanzania
• Dr. Adelhelm Meru, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Natural Resources & Tourism, The United Republic of Tanzania
• Allan Kijazi, Director General, Tanzania National Parks |
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