A view of Africa's overall economic outlook and investment - who is investing and lending funds in the continent and what are they investing in? How does Africa compares with other investment destinations? What makes a destination to be considered a HOT SPOT and what part of Africa falls in this category?

Discussion Facilitated by Mr Dominic Hoole, Independent Hospitality Consultant

Scene Setting with Ms Katinka Schumann-Bester, Divisional Executive for Services Sectors, IDC

1.1  Investment Opportunities and Challenges in Africa - Who is investing and lending funds in Africa and what are they investing in?  Equity funds and ownerr investment capital trends?  What's the profile of the African Investor? What are the needs of hospitality investors in Africa? What are their challenges and how can they be changed or improved?

1.2  Speaker Panel Discussion with the following:

• Ms Katinka Schumann-Bester, Divisional Executive Services Sector, IDC
• Mr Trevor Ward, W-Hospitality Group, Nigeria, West Africa
• Mr Sadiq Jaffer, Chief Director, Investment Promotions and Facilitation, theDti
• Mr Samson Muradzikwa, Chief Economist from, DBSA
• Mr Andrew McLachlan, Director of Business Development, Africa The Rezidor Hotel Group
• Mr Andrew Hubbard, CEO of Queensgate Hotel & Leisure