Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) and FNB Namibia have contributed N$500,000 in sponsorship towards the hosting of the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) 2024.
Handing over the sponsorship on behalf of the FirstRand Namibia Group was Head of Enterprise Banking at FNB Namibia, Connie-Marlene Theyse, who commended the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB).
“The work done by the NIPDB to win the bid to host the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum Conference is commendable as it provides a platform to showcase Namibia and its uniqueness as a travel destination and provides a platform to unlock opportunities for local industry players and investors,” she said.
NIPDB Executive Director of Strategy and Branding, Margareth Gustavo, received the sponsorship on behalf of NIPDB, the hosting partner.
According to Gustavo, NIPDB is working towards raising substantial funds toward hosting the AHIF.
“This sponsorship is not just about financial support but also about bringing together diverse stakeholders to develop Namibia. We look forward to continued collaboration and participation in various development projects that aim to make Namibia a thriving and prosperous nation,” she said.
AHIF is known to be a premier investment forum that gathers the highest caliber of international hotel investors, making it the most influential conference of its kind in Africa. It also plays a crucial role in driving investment into tourism projects, infrastructure, and hospitality development on the continent, thus having the potential to contribute towards reshaping Namibia’s tourism industry.
The NIPDB has also secured a N$500,000 sponsorship from O&L Leisure towards the hosting of the AHIF conference, which will be taking place in Windhoek.
