Hospitality Sustainability Summit Africa IHTEF 9.0
Where investment, sustainability, and talent align to build Africa’s hospitality future
ABOUT THE SUMMIT
The Hospitality Sustainability Summit – Africa is the flagship convening of the International Hospitality, Tourism & Eco-Sustainability Forum (IHTEF).
The Summit aligns development finance, private capital, governments, hotel brands, indigenous operators, sustainability leaders, and talent developers around the future of hospitality and tourism in Africa.
As Africa emerges as one of the world’s fastest-growing hospitality frontiers, the Summit responds to a critical imperative: how to scale hospitality investment while embedding sustainability, climate resilience, and inclusive growth.
SUMMIT STRUCTURE
The Summit is delivered over two high-impact days, separating – and strategically connecting -investment and sustainability.
DAY 1: HOSPITALITY INVESTMENT & GROWTH FORUM
Focus: Unlocking capital and accelerating bankable hospitality growth in Africa.
Key Conversations Include:
- Africa’s hospitality investment outlook
- Structuring bankable hotel and tourism projects
- Role of DFIs, impact investors, and blended finance
- Public–Private Partnerships (PPP) in hospitality development
- Global brands, indigenous ownership, and asset management models
- Infrastructure, security, workforce and policy as investment enablers
Who Should Attend Day 1:
Investors, DFIs, hotel developers, governments, hotel brands, owners, asset managers, and policymakers.
DAY 2: SUSTAINABILITY, ESG & CLIMATE-SMART HOSPITALITY
Focus: Building responsible, resilient, and future-ready hospitality businesses.
Key Conversations Include:
- ESG integration in hospitality operations and investment
- Energy transition: solar, hybrid power, and efficiency solutions
- Water stewardship, waste reduction, and circular hospitality models
- Climate risk, resilience, and adaptation for destinations
- Measuring impact: ESG reporting, standards, and certifications
DAY 2 CONCLUDES WITH:
GREEN HALL OF FAME DINNER NIGHT
A prestigious evening recognising leadership and excellence in sustainable hospitality, tourism, and destination development.
TALENT, SKILLS & CSR PLATFORMS
Sustainable hospitality growth depends on skilled and motivated people.
The Summit integrates dedicated talent and skills platforms, including:
- Emerging Leaders DEN – preparing future hospitality leaders
- Bartenders Academy – promoting service excellence and creativity
- Bed-Making Competition – celebrating professionalism and operational mastery
These initiatives provide credible CSR, youth empowerment, and workforce development opportunities for partners and sponsors.
WHO ATTENDS
The Hospitality Sustainability Summit – Africa convenes a curated, decision-making audience:
- Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) & Impact Investors
- Governments, Ministries & Multilateral Agencies
- Global Hotel Brands & Operators
- Indigenous Hotel Owners & Developers
- Energy & Climate Finance Institutions
- Hospitality Managers, Educators & Professionals
- Media and Industry Influencers
PARTNER & SPONSOR THE SUMMIT
The Summit offers partners a seat at the table where Africa’s hospitality future is being shaped.
Partnership opportunities provide:
- Strategic brand positioning
- Thought leadership and speaking opportunities
- Policy and investor engagement
- Sustainability and ESG alignment
- Talent development and CSR visibility
Sponsorship Categories: Strategic / Anchor Partner, Platinum Partner, Gold Partner, Knowledge Partner.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
The Hospitality Sustainability Summit – Africa is more than a conference. It is a continental intervention shaping how Africa finances, builds, and sustains hospitality assets in a climate-conscious world.
Be part of the platform defining Africa’s hospitality future.