Event Description
THE CHALLENGES BEING FACED BY THE BUSINESS EVENTS INDUSTRY DUE TO AIRLIFT IN AFRICA
What is the future of aviation for Africa?
What role does politics, economics & international relations play in determining what the needs are
The challenges being faced
- Reduced frequency and diminished routes
- Mindset of the business traveller – virtual vs. physical
Lack of infrastructure
Financial constraints experienced by airlines in Africa
What is the overall impact that Aviation has on the MICE industry in South Africa
Simon Newton- Smith – Chief Commercial Officer of South African Airways (SAA)
Mr. Aaron Munetsi – CEO of Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA)
Otto de Vries - CEO of Association of SA Travel Agents or
Monique Swart – Founder of African Business Travel Association (TBC)