PANEL DISCUSSIONS

The future of tourism takes the stage

Experience a world-class live panel discussion at KARIBU-KILIFAIR, where industry experts and professionals come together to share ideas, real-world experiences, and bold visions shaping the future of tourism in East Africa. Join leading voices in the tourism & hospitality industry for powerful and open discussions on sustainability, technology, and the evolving landscape of East African hospitality. Be part of the conversation, Be part of the future!

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Panel Discussions Schedule

11:00 | Beyond Adventure: Is Tanzania Ready to Care for Tourists?

PANELISTS / SPEAKERS

Keneth K. Komu

Global Rescue LLC

Sonia Hanspaul

Aafrin

Tour Operator

TBC

Thomas

Teledoctor

FOCUS – Medihealth Solutions in Tourism.
Medical and health solutions for the tourism sector, how Tanzania can raise standards of tourist safety, emergency response, and health infrastructure to attract higher-value visitors.

INTERVIEWEE

Andrew

Okota

FOCUS – A personal conversation with Andrew Okota.
A live on-stage interview providing personal insight, stories, and experience from a key figure in the tourism industry.

PANELISTS / SPEAKERS

TTB

Tanzania Tourism Board

FOCUS – New booking solutions for Tanzanian tourism.
Examining the friction points in the tourism booking and payment journey — and what technology-driven solutions can fix the broken chain for operators and travellers alike.

PANELISTS / SPEAKERS

PW

Moderator / Facilitator

Flightlink

Tanzania Airline

FOCUS – Why Tanzanian airlines cannot compete with international standards
“The Tanzanian Local Airline Disaster”
11:00 | The Skills Gap in Hospitality: Are We Preparing the Right Talents?

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FOCUS – Opening Ceremony & Panel.
Addressing the growing talent gap across the hospitality sector — from front-line service to management. Are training institutions and industry aligned? What does the future hospitality professional look like?

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Bert

Beach Safari

Michael

Ocean Paradise

FOCUS – Technology’s role in transforming the booking experience.
As AI chatbots, booking platforms, and automated agents grow in capability, what is the future of the human travel agent? Can personalisation, trust, and human connection be replicated,  or is it irreplaceable?.

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Jackie

TBC

Mehaul

TBC

FOCUS – Digital marketing strategies for tourism businesses.
How tourism operators, lodges, and destination marketers can turn social content into actual bookings, with practical tactics for Instagram, TikTok, and beyond in the East African market.

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FOCUS – Mapping the future of tourism growth in East & Southern Africa.
A strategic look at the southern tourism corridor — Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, and Tanzania — and how regional cooperation, infrastructure investment, and marketing can unlock its next decade of growth.
11:00 | Beyond Halal: Understanding the Modern Muslim Woman Traveller

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FOCUS – Bridging formal and informal tourism for a sustainable industry.
Understanding the modern Muslim women traveller and her needs — and the challenge of balancing formal and informal tour operator ecosystems to create a sustainable, inclusive tourism industry.

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FOCUS – How artificial intelligence is reshaping the guest experience.
From AI-powered check-in and personalised recommendations to predictive maintenance — how smart hospitality technology is already transforming lodges, hotels, and safari operators in East Africa.

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FOCUS – International buyers and market experts in conversation.
New Mandatory Inbound Insurance: Enhancing Visitor Safety and Confidence in Zanzibar — what the policy means for operators and how it changes the booking decision.

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FOCUS – Moving beyond commitments to measurable impact.
New Mandatory Inbound Insurance: Enhancing Visitor Safety and Confidence in Zanzibar — and how responsible frameworks can protect both nature and visitor confidence.

Faith Frank

PANEL MODERATOR

Hello Panelists! I’m Faith Frank your moderator for KARIBU-KILIFAIR 2026’s dynamic panel discussions. I’m excited to facilitate meaningful exchanges that inspire and inform. I look forward to collaborating with you to make our discussions impactful and enriching for all participants.

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