ABOUT AAWTH

African Association of Women in Tourism & Hospitality

ABOUT AAWTH

OUR STORY

We believe in changing the way Tourism and Hospitality is run in Africa. Our Ambition has been to foster equal opportunities for all women of African descent operating in the tourism & hospitality Industry. Our aim is to empower, promote and develop women to occupy key roles. That last part is key.

We believe in building capacity and delivering value for the industry through women who play an active role in the boardroom and frontlines. Where women have equality at the top, we see stronger, more resilient societies. They are natural care givers, they set the trends ,they shape the industry .

We believe in building capacity and delivering value for the industry through women who play an active role in the boardroom and frontlines. Where women have equality at the top, we see stronger, more resilient societies. They are natural care givers, they set the trends ,they shape the industry .

We have committed to empowering our own African Women to grow, to deliver impactful, engaging and transformational work through best practices for the industry we are passionate about.

Our value drivers include training / knowledge transfer, instant mentoring, upskilling and networking to create a truly personalized journey to the top.

We are an association designed to empower women of African descent fulfil their economic and individual potential.

ABOUT AAWTH

WHY
WE EXIST

To empower, promote and develop women to occupy key roles in the Tourism & Hospitality industry in Africa.

ABOUT AAWTH

OUR MISSION

To empower, promote and develop women to occupy key roles in the Tourism & Hospitality industry in Africa.

ABOUT AAWTH

WHO
WE SERVE

Professionals (students, individual subscribers or members of the association):
“My craft is my career . Connect me to my community and give me access to the knowledge I need to own my future .”

Organizations (Value drivers, businesses in the industry):
“I have a vision for my team.Give me access to the people, skills and insights Ineed to realize it.”

Mentors (the people who share their knowledge):
“I want to share my knowledge with her . Give me a platform to teach and connect me with other passionate experts and aspiring female professionals .”

OUR FOUNDERS

Amaka Amatokwu-Ndekwu

CEO The Pyne Hospitality Company. Nigeria- USA

Daphne Spencer, CTA

Hospitality Amplified LLC Ghana- USA

OUR
CORE VALUES

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Our Partners

Where women have equality at the top, we see stronger, more resilient economies. Empower her!