Adefaratoluwa Osindero: Africa’s Tourism, Hospitality
Industry Need International Markets, Investments to Thrive The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Clevenard Group Worldwide, Adefaratoluwa Osindero, in this chat says Africa is merely scratching the surface of
Adefaratoluwa Osindero, Founder and CEO of Clevenard Group Worldwide, emphasizes Africa's immense untapped potential in the tourism and hospitality industry. While Africa boasts extraordinary landscapes, rich history, diverse cultures, and a welcoming populace with captivating stories, the challenge lies in effectively connecting these assets to global markets, investment, and infrastructure.
Osindero stresses the importance of shifting the narrative from mere hotel tourism to a broader perspective encompassing aviation, agriculture, transportation, entertainment, fashion, technology, arts and crafts, media, and small businesses. He advocates for showcasing African entrepreneurs and communities to international audiences, creating platforms that highlight Africa as a continent of opportunity rather than a mere destination.
Clevenard Group Worldwide promotes cultural exchanges between Europe and Africa, aiming to bridge the gap between the two continents. By facilitating interactions among entrepreneurs, tourism professionals, authors, academics, creatives, media practitioners, community leaders, and other professionals, Clevenard fosters partnerships that allow for the exchange of knowledge, markets, and cultural understanding.
Osindero believes that these collaborations have the potential to transform lives, open new markets, and create lasting relationships.
The Business and Tourism Networking Summit and the Clevenard Awards are two initiatives under Clevenard Group Worldwide. The Summit serves as a platform for business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, tourism professionals, policymakers, and other stakeholders to engage in meaningful discussions about collaborative opportunities.
Rather than being passive attendees, Osindero envisions participants leaving the event with actionable ideas for partnerships, market entry, investment, and knowledge sharing. The Clevenard Global Awards recognize and celebrate the exceptional work of individuals and organizations across Africa, Europe, and beyond in various fields such as business, education, tourism, culture, leadership, entrepreneurship, creativity, and social development.
Beyond presenting awards, the initiative aims to amplify the visibility of these achievements and inspire others through their stories.
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