Zambia is set to become the heart of South-South cooperation and tourism development in 2025, as the country prepares to host the 2nd UN Tourism Commission for Africa & Americas Summit. Following the remarkable success of the 1st Africa-Americas Summit, recently held in Punta Cana, this event marks a significant step forward in reinforcing partnerships between the two regions and advancing sustainable tourism growth.
The announcement comes at a time when Africa and Latin America are striving to deepen intercontinental ties, particularly in the areas of tourism, investment, and innovation. The 2025 summit in Zambia is expected to bring together leaders, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and investors from both regions, creating a platform for collaborative dialogue aimed at transforming the tourism landscape.
Hosting this prestigious event will not only shine a global spotlight on Zambia’s rich cultural and natural attractions but will also serve as a powerful driver for the country’s tourism sector. Zambia, known for its iconic Victoria Falls, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes, will have the opportunity to showcase its tourism potential while also attracting critical foreign investments. This summit will provide a unique platform to highlight Zambia’s commitment to sustainable tourism practices, preservation of cultural heritage, and innovative tourism development.
By fostering stronger partnerships between the nations of Africa and the Americas, this event aims to explore new avenues for collaboration in tourism, including joint tourism routes, cultural exchanges, and innovative investment strategies. With Zambia at the helm, the summit is poised to deepen mutual understanding between the two regions, bringing together diverse cultures and shared economic interests.
Tourism has long been recognized as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, and cultural preservation. The 2nd UN Tourism Commission for Africa & Americas Summit will be a critical forum for discussing the future of tourism in the context of economic development. It will address key issues such as sustainable tourism practices, innovative financing mechanisms, foreign direct investment (FDI), and public-private partnerships (PPPs) to drive tourism infrastructure development in both regions.
Zambia’s role as the host of the 2025 summit reflects the country’s growing prominence on the global tourism stage. By hosting this high-profile event, Zambia will not only position itself as a leader in South-South cooperation but also as a key player in shaping the future of tourism across both Africa and the Americas. The summit will foster an exchange of ideas, best practices, and strategic partnerships that will create lasting benefits for the tourism sectors in both regions.
As the countdown to 2025 begins, excitement is already building around the opportunities that this summit will create not just for Zambia but for the broader global tourism industry.
