Africa Travel Week

CATCH-UP: The Art of Travel: The Rise of Contemporary African Art and Design

A far cry from traditional crafts, contemporary African art and design – dynamic, edgy, urban – is seizing attention worldwide. Interest in exploring contemporary African art and design – from museum and gallery visits to street art tours and behind-the-scenes encounters with artists and makers – is growing among international visitors. Discover how to create unique and engaging art and design experiences and learn how to build contemporary art and design into broader itineraries.

THE SPEAKER

Julian Asher
Founder & Managing Director: Timeless Africa

Julian’s first trip to Africa as a schoolboy was rudely terminated when his mum refused to sign the permission form on the grounds that he was going to catch a heinous disease and die. Despite this less than promising beginning the call of Africa could not be denied, and he is now a frequent traveller to the continent.

Africa Travel Week

Africa Travel Week (ATW) focuses on inbound and outbound markets for general leisure tourism, luxury travel, LGBTQ+ travel and the MICE/business travel sector as well as travel technology. Shows include: ILTM Africa, WTM Africa, EQUAL Africa, ibtm AFRICA, Travel Forward, Sports & Events Tourism Exchange and African Tourism Investment Summit.