Africa Tourism Partners, UN Tourism, BDO and all others partners has announced that Limpopo, specifically the bustling city of Polokwane, will serve as our host city for 2026 Africa Tourism Leadership Forum & Awards.

The prestigious Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) and Awards is entering another exciting chapter yet as it heads to the vibrant heart of the Limpopo Province of South Africa.

The event scheduled to hold 2nd – 4th September, 2026 in the City of Polokwane, which is 3-hour drive or 50-minute flight from the OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

This transition marks a significant milestone for the forum, bringing the conversation to a region renowned for its rich cultural heritage and incredible biodiversity.

Polokwane provides the perfect backdrop for essential discussions on sustainable growth, intra-Africa travel, and tourism investment.

African tourism, hospitality, travel, aviation, academic and all other Industry professionals are advised to start preparing their travel plans to the City of Polokwane, Limpopo Province, South Africa for this “one and only” Pan-African industry thought-leadership platform that will seamlessly blend high-level policy dialogue, business connections and deal-making with the authentic and soul-stirring warmth of South African hospitality.

Given the rapid evolution of the program, all global and Pan-African stakeholders are encouraged to monitor African Tourism Partners and ATLF social media pages for forthcoming updates, speaker announcements, and venue highlights.

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