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The Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit & Challenge (AYTIS) has just revealed its Top 20 finalists for the 2025 event! This awesome gathering will happen from June 24 to 27 in Midrand, Johannesburg.
These talented young people were chosen from a huge number of applicants all over Africa. They are the future stars of tourism in Africa!
This year’s summit is organized with help from the Africa Tourism Private Sector Alliance (ATPSA), UN Tourism, and South African Tourism. The 7th AYTIS is set to be a fantastic event that helps young people, connects businesses, and influences tourism policies across Africa.
The Top 20 finalists show what the summit is all about: creativity, making a difference, and including everyone. Their projects range from eco-friendly tourism ideas and cultural experiences to cool drone light shows and smart travel apps. Here are the amazing finalists:
- **Bris Agro Safaris (U) Limited** - Brenda Kakungulu Asasira, Uganda
- **Eco-Tourism Ventures** - Neerali Solanki, Tanzania
- **Lowapi Drone Light Shows** - Mmoloki Pitse, Botswana
- **Sea Pirate Tours** - Chandraveer Lutchmun, Mauritius
- **Dosy Bikes** - Nouran Farouk, Egypt
- **Beauriful Zambia** - Edgar Mwila, Zambia
- **Mindsinaction STEAM Centre PTY LTD** - Ndaudika Mulundileni, Namibia
- **Ubuntu Aquatics CC** - Octavius Maketo, Namibia
- **Nation Excellency LLC** - Apollinaire Junior Mabiala, Congo (Brazzaville)
- **Ugrr.net** - Chukwudi Dike, Nigeria
- **Trvelr** - Balmun Daniel, Nigeria
- **CHUNZI Technologies** - Bruno Komurubga, Uganda
- **Pride Plains** - Mokenti Samuel, Botswana
- **Travel Buddies Zambia** - Busiku Cheelo, Zambia
- **Exploradio Audio Guide Namibia Mobile App** - Andreas Leonard, Namibia
- **Eastville Chemakuti Sustainable Ecotourism Travels** - Leon Chaperuka, Zimbabwe
- **Terrah Origin** - Abdulhamid Idris, Nigeria
- **Maboneng Township Arts Experience** - Siphiwe Ngwenya, South Africa
- **Eco Tourism Digital Passport** - Lillian Mumbi, Zambia
- **EcoYouth Travel Burundi (EYTB)** - Methode Minani, Burundi
These finalists will take part in the AYTIS Innovation Challenge Bootcamp. This is a special training program that will help them improve their business ideas. A group of expert judges will then pick the top five projects, which will get to present their ideas live at the summit. They could win funding, recognition, and support to grow their businesses!
The 2025 summit is not just about showcasing young talent. It will also include important discussions, networking opportunities, exhibitions, career workshops, and entrepreneurship classes. With ATPSA’s support, there will be even more chances for investment, teamwork, and sharing knowledge.
Suzan M. Ongalo, the Chairperson of ATPSA, said, “Working with AYTIS is a big step towards creating a more inclusive and innovative future for tourism in Africa. We believe this summit will give young leaders the tools and connections they need to make a real difference.”
At the summit, there will be discussions on important topics like how to raise money for start-ups, protecting creative ideas, community tourism, and how artificial intelligence is changing travel and hospitality.
If you want to be part of this amazing event, registrations are still open for participants, exhibitors, and delegates. Check out www.youthtourismsummit.com to sign up and get involved in the future of tourism in Africa.
As we get closer to the 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit, let’s celebrate these 20 incredible young innovators who are ready to change the face of tourism on the continent!