The Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit (AYTIS) has announced that Hilton Windhoek has become an international strategic partner for this year’s sixth edition of the summit.

The 2024 AYTIS is scheduled to take place at Windhoek Country Club Resort from May 28-31, and is hosted by Africa Tourism Partners and The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Namibia, in collaboration with UN Tourism, the African Continental Free Trade Area, Namibia Tourism Board, Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, New Partnership for Africa's Development, and BDO.

“Partnering with global brands such as Hilton Windhoek is evidence that the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit is not only a continental brand but a force to be reckoned with globally,” AYTIS said in a press release.

Commenting on the Hilton and AYTIS partnership, Muka Salare, Cluster Commercial Manager at Hilton Windhoek, said: “As a beacon of hospitality in the city we are proud to collaborate with such an inspiring summit that promises a bright future to the tourism sector.

“The youth are the driving force behind the hotel, ensuring a seamless and sterling service is always achieved. A summit dedicated to the youth lights our energies to continue investing in youth programmes.”

Salare added: “The ownership of the hotel owns a renowned hospitality school in Windhoek and curates empowering programmes for our youth, adding value to a youthful country as ours. Namibia is a destination of choice for worldwide travellers who appreciate unique tourism.

Our collaboration assures the dedication we have to empower our youth and contribute effectively to the communities around us. We expect to fill up and shine during this summit.”

Speakers at the summit include Heather Sibungo, Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Namibia; Teofilus Nghitila, Executive Director at the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Namibia; Samiya Abdulkadir Godu, President of the Ethiopia Youth Entrepreneurs Associations; Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, CEO of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa; Håvar Bauck, Founder of Hotelonline, and many more.

Interested participants can click here to register to attend physically as there is limited space.