Africa Golf Tourism Convention 2026 reveals speakers for inaugural Ekurhuleni gathering in South Africa

The Africa Golf Tourism Convention 2026, set to take place in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa, from August 18 to 21, 2026, has announced its first batch of speakers. The four-day convention aims to create a unified marketplace for Africa's golf, tourism, hospitality, and trade sectors, positioning the continent as a competitive destination for high-value sports tourism.

Among the confirmed speakers are Crezelda Venter, Acting CEO of the Gauteng Tourism Authority; Barba Gaoganediwe, Chief Destination Marketing Evangelist at Visit Gauteng; Nonnie Kubeka, Head of the Gauteng Convention & Event Bureau; and Dr Sindiswa Mzamo, Global President of Circle of Global Business Women. The convention will also feature commercial and international voices such as Peter Tshidi, Director of Medium and Small Properties at Sun International; António Louro, Executive Director of Mangais Golf Resort in Angola; Joaquin Valverde, General Manager of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce South Africa; and Sadiq Dindar, Founder of AfriLuxe Tourism Advisory Services.

Other speakers include Victor Sibeko, President of the Gauteng Tour Operators Association; Dr Tebogo Mokope Modjadji, Founder and President of the Chamber of Business and Tourism; OG Molefe, television sports presenter; Innocentia Motau, golf lifestyle entrepreneur; and Sonia Booth, wellness advocate. Founder and Convention Director, Neo Peete, stated that the selected speakers reflect the convention's ambition to provide strategic insights into Africa's tourism and hospitality landscape.

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