AHIF is attended by the highest caliber international hotel investors of any conference in Africa. It is the only annual hotel investment conference that connects business leaders from the international and local markets, driving investment into tourism projects, infrastructure and hotel development across Africa. Irene ZIJLMANS attended on behalf of Tempo Hospitality.
For its 15th year, Termatalia is a tourism business gathering for health, thermal, Spa and thalassotherapy. Participants from twenty-five countries attend the event and exchange experiences from business, social and institutional perspectives. Representing 14% of all tourism expenditures today (US$ 438 billion), wellness travel is growing by 9% per year and employs 11.7 million professionals directly. Various conferences, investors forum, exhibition and specialised courses are offered during this 3-days event.
Over 10,000 people will visit the fair from which 2,500 are professionals. Gérard ANDRE and Alejandro GOMEZ are attending on behalf of Tempo Hospitality.
Tempo Hospitality has signed a contract to research and produce a market study as well as an operational feasibility for a new hotel in the capital of Ghana. The study will provide clarity on the project’s positioning, establish the most appropriate hotel type and number of rooms as well as service offer, the necessary investment capital required to develop, the needs in relation to infrastructure, supply and human resources to operate the hotel, and the optimal return on investment.
Angola has a booming tourism and hospitality market, which requires planning to comply with the sector’s demand for qualified human resources. Under the aegis of Angola’s Ministry of Tourism, the Talatona Hospitality and Catering School organised at the Convention Centre, a Forum around three major topics of interest: (1) tourism development projects and local community integration; (2) the need for a qualified workforce to support tourism development; and (3) the public-private strategy adequate to the training needs. Fabrice LECLERCQ, Carlos LIMA and Tina MENDES have contributed with presentations and discussions around their respective expertise.
Within the Masters in Tourism Management at the Faculty of Tourism, University of Girona, a conference has gathered a number of European experts and Fabrice LECLERCQ is a keynote speaker. Fabrice has presented a paper on how to have a successful career in a responsible tour operating industry in developing countries.
An interview with Gérard ANDRE focusing on the confirmed need for renovation of the concept Spa wellness. There has been many recent sociological and socio-economic studies which confirms a profound lifestyle evolution, an extended life expectancy and improved health, an increase in prevention research, and the desire to take better care of one’s own body.
Tempo Hospitality has signed a contract to assist the Auvergne Regional Council in the design of a Master Plan for the development and positioning of the region within Europe as the destination for good health and wellness.
Tempo Hospitality has partnered with SAS Deep Nature Group and with the support from the Official Tourism Office of Chamonix to develop a new concept for travel. ‘Adventure & Well-being’ offers a unique possibility to explore and learn the environment of the Mont-Blanc area with sports and yoga.
The programme consists of 7 days in an exclusive group assisted by a guide and a yoga teacher. Summer and winter packages are sold via associate tour operators who are engaged with adventure tourism, and are adapted to travellers in search of physical wellness and mindfulness. Jus PRADO (jpr@tempo-hospitality.ch) is the responsible person for Tempo Voyage.
Organized lectures:
Pisa Trekking
Mundo Terra
Thermal activities in Auvergne generate 270 million euros per year. The region contemplates the future of thermal centres and how to maintain its exceptional position as well as to progress and increase their revenues. The Auvergne Regional Council organised therefore, a one-day conference to exchange and think on the strategic approach to regional differentiation and specialisation. Gérard ANDRE participated in a plenary session side by side with some of France’s most renowned wellness experts. Gérard is deeply engaged with the region’s concept development for a good health and wellness positioning.
