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Bringing together airports, airlines, tourism authorities, governments and industry suppliers, AviaDev offers attendees the ability to pre-arrange meetings, learn from industry peers and make those important connections.

Zanzibar has bold development and investment ambitions, through AviaDev 2025, we can enhance flight connectivity, unlock new opportunities for growth and foster collaboration globally. The Government of Zanzibar through Zanzibar Commission for Tourism and Zanzibar Airports Authority is looking forward to host this forum for delegates from different regions to come together and share experiences.

Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi,
The President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council

It was an excellent and productive meeting. In two days we achieved what we normally don't achieve in a week

Ato Girma Wake,
Industry Expert

AviaDev in numbers

500+

Delegates

Airlines

75%

Attendees from Africa

1200+

Pre-arranged meetings delivered

Countries represented

Tourism & Aviation Connectivity Forum

Wednesday 11 June 2025

Golden Tulip Zanzibar Airport

Tourism engagement is often the missing link in the route development process. Destinations that fail to fully integrate tourism with their aviation strategies risk losing airline routes — and once those routes are gone, it is difficult to bring them back.

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Airlines attending AviaDev in 2025

Speaker Highlights

Members of our speaking faculty are chosen for their industry knowledge, experience and the insight they offer to progress African aviation.

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Airports / CAAs

Airport/CAA delegates can choose to attend as a delegate with or without meetings.

Meet with multiple airlines to forge new relationships and grow capacity through new and existing routes. Talk with partner airports and discuss the performance of current and potential routes.

Airlines

Airlines attend to take high-level route development meetings with new or current partner airports and airlines.

Develop your network, listen and gather educational insight via the conference programme.

Suppliers

Relevant industry suppliers can choose to attend with or without meetings.

Engage with potential partners in the African aviation community through our unique pre-arranged meeting system.

Tourism Authorities

Tourism authorities are encouraged to attend and support their airports in their drive to attract and retain air services.

Support your airport and airline partners. Connect with other destinations and gain insight through our varied conference programme.

AviaDev Africa is a truly insightful event that allows for meaningful networking. It is an integral part of our route development initiatives.

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