Tourism Transformation Council formalised
The Tourism Transformation Council of South Africa (TTCSA) – the body tasked with assisting the sector to achieve its transformation goals – has officially commenced its fifth term.
TTCSA is founded on a public-private partnership model that brings the Department of Tourism and the TBCSA together to drive inclusive participation, equitable representation and sustainable transformation across the tourism value chain.
The council is led by Chairperson Eddy Khosa – a tourism expert with more than 30 years’ experience across hospitality, tourism advisory services, leadership and corporate governance. During his career, he served on the boards of SA Tourism, FEDHASA and SAACI, among others. He is the former CEO of the Johannesburg Tourism Company and has been GM at various hotels across South Africa and Ghana.
“We are committed to ensuring that South Africa’s tourism sector reflects the diversity of our nation and contributes meaningfully to economic empowerment and social justice. We welcome collaboration from all stakeholders – government, business and civil society – as we work together to build a tourism industry that is globally competitive, locally inclusive and socially just,” said Khosa.
Diane Abrahams, Director of the School of Tourism and Hospitality at the University of Johannesburg, has been appointed as Deputy Chairperson.
The other council members are as follows:
- Thulani Nzima, Finance Sub-Committee Chair
- Dale Seema, ICT Sub-Committee Chair
- Glenton de Kock, Skills Development Sub-Committee Chair
- Tyrone Naidoo, Technical Sub-Committee Chair
- Sibongiseni Dlamini-Mntambo
- Audrey Poppy Mocumi
- Adri Kruger
- Kholofo Makgoka
- Kyasha Bhoola
- Nomvuselelo Songelwa
- Mmaditonki Setwaba
- Mduduzi Mbongwe
FHS Africa appoints new Advisory Board member
Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa), formerly known as the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF), has appointed APO Group Founder and Chairman Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard to its Advisory Board for 2026.
As a member of the Advisory Board, Pompigne-Mognard will contribute to shaping the strategic direction of FHS Africa by providing insights on key themes and topics to ensure the event remains impactful and relevant for the continent’s hospitality and investment sectors.
From 2019 to 2025, he has served as a longstanding member of the AHIF Advisory Board and has been an active speaker at AHIF and the Forum de l’Investissement Hôtelier Africain. In 2019, APO Group entered a long-term partnership with Bench Events, organiser of FHS Africa, to support hotel investment across the continent.
“Hotels are a cornerstone of Africa’s growth story. They attract tourism, stimulate foreign investment and generate foreign currency. More importantly, they provide a platform for vital business meetings and events that bring together multinational organisations across the continent,” said Pompigne-Mognard.
