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African trade and tourism event announcements
Overview
Various African-focused trade, tourism, and leadership events have announced upcoming schedules for late 2026 and 2027.
In the tourism sector, the Akwaaba African Travel Market is set to exhibit at the Magical Kenya Travel Expo in October 2026. Looking further ahead, the 23rd edition of Akwaaba is planned for September 2027 in Lagos, while WTM Africa 2027 is scheduled for April in Cape Town, aiming for increased geographic diversity across the continent and the Middle East.
In the business and leadership sector, Dubai will host the International Woman Leadership Conference (TIWLC) and the African Marketplace (AMP) from October 7 to 12, 2026. Organized by the Ibukun Awosika Leadership Academy, the TIWLC will host women leaders from Africa, the Gulf Cooperation Council, Europe, and North America. This will be followed by the second African Marketplace, which expects over 4,000 attendees and 100 exhibitors from more than 20 countries to facilitate trade and investment.
Entities
Ibukun Awosika Leadership Academy · African Marketplace Dubai · Magical Kenya Travel Expo · Dubai · Akwaaba African Travel Market
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesDubai to host TIWLC and African Marketplace 2026
The TIWLC and African Marketplace Dubai 2026 will convene in October, bringing together thousands of women leaders and entrepreneurs to promote trade, investment, and leadership across Africa and the EMEA.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesAfrican travel markets announce upcoming tourism exhibitions
The Akwaaba African Travel Market will exhibit at the 2026 Magical Kenya Travel Expo, while buyer registration has opened for WTM Africa 2027 in Cape Town.
Sources
atqnews.com · businessamlive.com · dailynews.co.tz · voyagesafriq.com