UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa
First-of-its-kind event is being organized by UN Tourism, the Basque Culinary Arts Center and the Government of Zimbabwe and is scheduled to be presented in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe on 26-28 July 2024.
Event will focus on the pivotal role of gastronomy in African tourism development, with discussions of the challenges and opportunities of gastronomy as a key driver of Africa's global tourism competitiveness.
The Forum will bring together destinations and experts to exchange knowledge and share best practices for gastronomy tourism to benefit local communities and the environment while promoting regional cooperation.
Agenda:
Friday 26 July 0830-2130
- Registration
- Opening ceremony
- Ceremony for UN Tourism Ambassadors
- Opportunities for rural areas and local communities
- Gastronomy tourism for Africa's development agenda
- Live cooking demonstration
- Lunch
- Strategy for African gastronomy on the global scene
- Sharing of participants' views via live survey
- 360 degree vision
- Pitches by entrepreneurs
- Welcome dinner
Saturday 27 July 0930-2130
- Debate: How to showcase African gastronomy to the world
- Inspiring presentations on successful initiatives
- Lunch
- Building talent
- Building an agenda
- Closing ceremony
- BOMA Dinner (invitation only)
Sunday 28 July 1000-1700 Technical tours
Go here to register - note that registration closes 15 June 2024 which is this Saturday:
web.cvent.com/event/22e5eb...-bc7f-cf68c978a889/summary
Organizers advise:
- Victoria Falls International Airport is the airport of arrival for direct flights.
- Delegates are encouraged to book hotel accommodations well in advance because of limited availability of rooms.
A valid passport and visa are required for all visitors to Zimbabwe.
Conference will be conducted in English and French.
USD is the currency most used in Zimbabwe by international travelers.
I was unable to find any information about delegate ticket prices.
More details are here:
