Speaking opportunity at the UNWTO General Assembly in 2021
Applicant criteria
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Inspiring Africa - Branding Challenge invites key actors from the marketing and branding sector to present their proposals for a campaign that positions Africa as a destination in the minds of travellers. Beyond COVID-19, the campaign aims to create a positive image of Africa as a tourism destination that support the efforts of individual countries and companies, tells the many positive stories about Africa and makes tourism a driver of development.
Main Objectives:
- To design an innovative and impactful branding campaign to position Africa on the wish list of international travellers.
- What UNWTO is looking for: creative concept and sample communication materials. Innovative, original proposals are key.
Target Audience:
- All those who want to make a difference for Africa through using their imagination.
- Marketing, communication, advertising and branding firms or group of companies, start-ups and innovators, marketers, designers, brand experts and digital experts.
Guidelines for Proposals:
- Positioning Africa prominently in the international tourism market.
- Tell the rich and diverse positive stories about Africa.
- Engaging African residents’ to share positive values.
- Generating positive impact on communities through tourism.
- Beyond COVID: outputs are expected to create a solid brand perception which will help support recovery and provide a lasting positive brand image.
Proposals Criteria:
Proposals should meet the following criteria:
- Innovative and inspiring in nature.
- With a focus on Africa but eventually adaptable regionally and to individual countries.
- Relevant in the current COVID-19 recovery context and in the medium term.
- Integrate innovative technologies and digital tools (mobile technologies, virtual reality, IOT, Big Data etc.)
- Open to potential public-private partnerships.
- Stress sustainability and community engagement.
- Support the economic growth of Africa and strategies to attract investment.
- Showcase and celebrate Africa´s rich cultural and biodiversity.
- Showcase and celebrate Africa´s innovations and achievements.
Benefits:
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Association with UNWTO Agenda for Africa.
- Invitation to launch the campaign with the UNWTO Secretary-General.
- Speaking opportunity at the UNWTO General Assembly in 2021.
- Contribute to support African development through tourism.
- Visibility among UNWTO African Member States (Ministries of Tourism) and the global tourism sector at large.
- Form part of the UNWTO Innovation Network.
- Potential matchmaking with partners to develop further the proposal, including investors, corporations and governments.
About UNWTO:
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism. As the leading international organization in the field of tourism, UNWTO promotes tourism as a driver of economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability and offers leadership and support to the sector in advancing knowledge and tourism policies worldwide.
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