Key stakeholders in the hospitality and tourism sector will gather on August 8 for the third annual Hospitality Industry Think Tank at The Maslow in Sandton. All proceeds will go towards Touching Dreams, a non-profit investing in local communities and natural environments.
Launched by Dream Hotels & Resorts in 2023, the Think Tank encourages participation by industry members to advance South Africa’s tourism industry.
“The Hospitality Industry Think Tank is about coming together to make South Africa a world-class tourism destination that benefits every player – from the smallest souvenir shop to the biggest five-star hotel. Platforms like the Think Tank give industry players the opportunity to collaborate and create solutions that serve everyone’s interests,” said Chris Godenir, Touching Dreams Ambassador and GM of the Peninsula All-Suite Hotel.
Key topics on the agenda include:
- Navigating risk and resilience: Operating hotels in a volatile political and environmental landscape
- Outlook for tourism in South Africa: Making it more than a “two-pot” destination (Cape Town and Kruger)
- Funding models for hotel opportunities
- Tech and innovation: Customer and brand experience, the impact of AI and other tech advancements and revenue generation
- Tourism’s role in job creation and sustainability
The day will conclude with the Dream the Impossible Dream gala dinner.
