Where  is Africa Hospitality in relation to global trends and where are we heading? What are the hospitality trends and are we producing innovative African solutions? What are the enablers and hindrances for African hospitality growth? How are we responding to facilitate investor interest?

Discussion Facilitated by Mr Wayne Grews, Managing Director Africa, Group RCI

Scene Setting with Mr. Otto Stehlik, Chairman of Protea Hotel Group

1.1  African Hospitality in Perspective - how is Africa hospitality  sector developing compared to other parts of the world? Is Africa lagging behind the world in hospitality developments?  What are the challenges and the opportunities - are the returns worth the trouble for investors and operators?  What investment incentives and drivers should Africa put in place, if any?

1.2 Speaker Panel Discussion with the following:

• Mr Otto Stehlik, Chairman of Protea Hotels Group
• Mr Graham Wood, MD of Southern Sun Hotels, Inns & Resorts
• Mr Shingi Munyeza, CEO of African Sun Hotel Group
• Mr Jeff Senior, Senior VP Marketing & Sales, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
• Mr Paddy Brearley, CEO of Legacy Hotel Group