Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge

Creating Innovative Entrepreneurship Pathways and Intra-Africa Business Connections for African Youth

Contributing to Four Sustainable Development Goals

Shift your perspective on Tourism business

The Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit (AYTIS) & Challenge is hosted by Africa Tourism Partners and TEAMS Africa in collaboration with UN Tourism and BDO. It is the “one and only” pan-African Youth and start-ups in Tourism Summit and innovation challenge in tourism on the continent.This competition invites and welcomes innovative ideas and solutions that goes beyond technology but are travel, tourism and MICE industry related projects for review and adjudication by a preeminent panel of industry leaders. Through the summit and other media platforms, top 5 finalists of the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge are introduced to industry leaders, mentors and potential funders and/or partnerships.

ABOUT UN TOURISM

UN Tourism (fka. the United Nations World Tourism Organization or UNWTO) brings together 159 Member States, 6 Associate Members and over 500 Affiliate Members representing the private sector, educational institutions, tourism associations and local tourism authorities. Currently, the UN Tourism strategic pillars of action include:

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Dates: June 24, 2025 - June 27, 2025

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