About Destination Futures Forum Africa
Through thought leadership, research, dialogues, partnerships, and our flagship Destination Futures Forum, slated to convene in for 2027 in Kadane, Botswana, we foster meaningful conversations and practical solutions that unlock economic opportunities for Africa's destinations and communities.
Our areas of focus include:
* Destination Leadership and Governance
* Investment and Economic Development
* Tourism and Hospitality Innovation
* Sustainability and Climate Resilience
* Community Empowerment and Inclusion
* Digital Transformation and Smart Destinations
* Skills Development and Future Workforce Readiness
* Regional Integration and Connected Economies
Destination Futures Forum Africa is more than an event. It is a year-round platform committed to convening leaders, catalysing ideas, and advancing the future of African destination economies.
WHAT DRIVES US
WHAT DRIVES US
MISSION
To catalyze the transformation of African tourism ecosystems by fostering strategic investments, cultivating youth-driven entrepreneurship, and implementing data-backed management practices that empower local communities.
To champion a thriving, self-sustaining African continent where destinations serve as global benchmarks for sustainable growth, inclusive development, and forward-looking economic design.
VISION
We transform destinations through three core principles: fostering Pan-African collaboration to dismantle regional silos, embedding youth-led innovation directly into the economic value chain, and prioritizing long-term community value over shallow visitor numbers
CORE VALUES
Our Leadership
Destination Futures Forum Africa (DFFA) is guided by a team of visionary Pan-African strategists, conservation specialists, and investment experts. We bring together diverse institutional knowledge to redefine destination ecosystems, drive sustainable regional policies, and build long-term economic value across the continent.
Kamil Olufowobi
Founder & Core Advocate
Leading strategic multi-sector alliances to bridge the gap between investment capital and local destination innovation across Africa.
Gorata Gabaraane
Strategic Value Chain Advisor
Pioneering localized economic development by building robust integration models for youth-led enterprises and local agrifood networks.
Dalu Ajene
Investment Ecosystem Lead
Connecting Pan-African infrastructure pipeline projects with institutional capital networks to unlock scalable destination commercial growth.
Our Leadership
Destination Futures Forum Africa (DFFA) is guided by a team of visionary Pan-African strategists, conservation specialists, and investment experts. We bring together diverse institutional knowledge to redefine destination ecosystems, drive sustainable regional policies, and build long-term economic value across the continent.
Kamil Olufowobi
Founder & Core Advocate
Leading strategic multi-sector alliances to bridge the gap between investment capital and local destination innovation across Africa.
Gorata Gabaraane
Strategic Value Chain Advisor
Pioneering localized economic development by building robust integration models for youth-led enterprises and local agrifood networks.
Dalu Ajene
Investment Ecosystem Lead
Connecting Pan-African infrastructure pipeline projects with institutional capital networks to unlock scalable destination commercial growth.