An international development professional with a decade of experience. She specialises in sustainable tourism, value chain promotion, and local economic development. Amani currently manages a diverse portfolio of Swiss cooperation projects at the Swiss Embassy in Tunisia. In particular, she is overseeing the implementation of a project to develop and promote new destinations....
An ex-adventure tour operator who introduced over 250k guests to adventure around the world. Currently consulting with tour operators and travel technology companies on growth and profitability, focusing on technology use and development. Peter is also a partner in Tourpreneuer, a fast-growing global education platform for tour operators....
A TV producer and host of the popular “TechTalk With Solomon” on EBS with more than 30 million viewers, 300 episodes, and 100+ prominent guests including Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. In 2020, Solomon founded the venture studio 1888EC, and in 2021, Triopia.Travel to promote alternative travel experiences in Ethiopia. In 2018, he published “The Wonder of SciTech”, the first science and Tech book in Amharic with more than 45K copies sold. Solomon is a social media influencer with more than 1.6 million followers. In his professional career, he worked as a software engineer and later as a senior technology consultant and strategist at a Fortune 500 global firm, leading multi-million-dollar projects....
Chris is an author, podcaster, brand consultant, and digital marketing expert with over 32 years experience. Chris speaks at many events worldwide, offering his advice and guidance on how businesses can gain brand recognition and increase sales and bookings....
Jamal Eddine Mohamed Idrissi currently serves as the Deputy General Manager of the Marchica Med Lagoon Development Company, a strategic state-owned entity with a focus on tourism. He holds a diploma from the Advanced Management Program at ISCAE and a diploma in Advanced Administrative Management from the National School of Administration. With over 25 years of experience in tourism, finance, human resources, strategic planning, and project management, he has held various leadership roles within the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Tourism, and the Tourism Division of the CDG Group. Additionally, he serves as the Vice-President of the Regional Tourism Council of the Oriental region and sits on the board of several administrative councils....
Omar’s 23 year career path has been focused on business development with various organizations, having spent the bulk of his time on both hotel development and hotel operations in both Jordan and Ethiopia. Currently he is the Tourism Sector lead and the Deputy Head at the newly established Delivery Unit at the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, focusing on strategic development of key priority sectors integral for Aqabas economic growth and sustainability. Omar holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the American University of Beirut, and an Executive MBA from City University, London....
Anna-Maria Innocenti has been actively engaged in sustainable tourism development projects in various countries in Africa and Europe for nearly a decade. Over the past four years, she has been working for a project that promotes sustainable tourism development in Tunisia, particularly in the realms of culture, culinary, and outdoor experiences. Within the project, Anna-Maria holds a pivotal role in addressing gender aspects and coordinating gender analyses. Her commitment lies in mainstreaming gender equality across all facets of the project and beyond. Over the past years she is contributing to the establishment of a network for women working in tourism across the MENA region called “WoMena Tourism Network”. She is deeply motivated and dedicated to advancing feminist development policies, recognizing...
Dr. Abed Al Razzaq Arabiyat is the current Managing Director of the Jordan Tourism Board; the leader in positioning and promoting Jordan as the destination of choice in international markets. Prior to his position at the Jordan Tourism Board, Dr. Arabiyat filled the position of Finance Department Director and Director of Administrative Affairs at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission. Dr. Arabiyat worked in several ministerial positions including: the Financial Department at the Ministry of Planning, the Head of Auditing, Financial Manager at the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, and the Financial and Administrative Manager for the Tourism Development Project. Dr. Arabiyat holds a PHD in Finance from the Amman Arab University for Graduate Studies, a Master’s degree in Banking and Financial Science from the...
Mr. Haj Hasan is an accomplished leader with a remarkable career dedicated to driving economic transformation and sustainable development in high-impact roles within the public and private sectors. As Deputy Chief Commissioner of ASEZA, he is entrusted with coordinating the implementation of SDGs within the context of economic governance. One of his key achievements is leading the development and execution of the Land Price Investment Scheme to optimize land utilization, attract investments, and promote economic diversification. He has also undertaken the responsibility of enhancing transportation solutions within ASEZA, providing advanced, efficient, and smart transportation options that elevate the quality of service for residents and businesses alike. In addition to his role as Deputy Chief Commissioner, he has also taken other pivotal...
Dr. Suleiman A.D. Farajat is the Chief Commissioner of the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) in Jordan, which is the governmental entity that overlooks the planning and development of the region around the World Heritage Site of Petra including but not limited to developing strategies for the region and enhancing its position as an international tourism destination. Dr. Farajat has a PhD in Heritage and Tourism Studies and a master degree in International Tourism from the UK, with long experience in academia and tourism industry in Jordan and Europe. Before embarking on his current position, he was the commissioner for the Petra Archaeological Park (PAP) where he closely worked with local, national and international organizations enhancing Petra's unique position...