Future Hospitality Summit (FHS Africa) returns to Nairobi to shape continent’s tourism investment agenda

KENYA – The Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa) is set to return to Nairobi, Kenya, from 31 March to 1 April 2026, convening senior leaders in hospitality, tourism, and investment at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill.

This pivotal event serves as the continent’s premier platform for high-level dialogue on capital deployment, sustainable development, and strategic growth, directly addressing Africa’s rapidly evolving hospitality landscape.

A High-Level Forum for Investment and Destination Strategy

The summit is designed as an essential gathering for C-suite executives, investors, and policymakers to address the critical drivers of sector growth.

The agenda features focused discussions on investment and development, with insights from leaders like Ewan Cameron of Westmont Hospitality Group and Rahul Chaudhary of CG Corp Global.

Parallel sessions on destination leadership and tourism growth will feature perspectives from Juliana Kagwa, CEO of the Uganda Tourism Board, exploring strategies to boost visitor numbers while managing sustainable development.

These dialogues are crucial for aligning capital with opportunity and crafting cohesive national tourism strategies.

Addressing Core Themes of Sustainability and Entrepreneurship

Beyond finance and marketing, the summit will delve into foundational themes for the sector’s future.

Strategy and sustainability will be a key focus, with expertise provided by Dr. Aradhana Khowala, CEO of Aptamind Partners, on future-proofing the industry.

The commercial realities of performance will be addressed by leaders like Mita Vohra of Sarova Hotels.

A dedicated emphasis on entrepreneurship and African brand growth will showcase regional success stories, such as Jameel Verjee, Founder and CEO of CityBlue Hotels, offering a blueprint for scaling homegrown concepts across the continent.

Catalyzing Partnerships and Continental Growth

FHS Africa has established itself as a catalyst for tangible business deals and long-term partnerships, with the 2026 edition expected to build on this legacy.

By integrating global perspectives, such as those from CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg on travel demand, with granular, local market intelligence, the summit provides a unique ecosystem for decision-making.

In a continent where tourism is a priority for economic diversification, FHS Africa plays an indispensable role in shaping the investment climate, fostering collaboration, and setting the strategic agenda that will define African hospitality’s trajectory for years to come.

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