AKWAABA Ashanti region located southern Ghana is blessed with rich cultural and historical landmarks. Known as the kingdom of gold, the area is famous for gold, cocoa and cloth production and has a legacy of fine craftsmanship and cultural traditions, occupying a central position in modern Ghana. Ashanti is the hub of the ancient territory of the Asante s and still the heartland for all Asante people today. In addition to Kumasi s particular strengths a welleducated workforce, good infrastructure, and an extensive and growing export market the Ghanaian Government works continuously to facilitate business development and improve the investment climate. In 2013, Ghana ranked number 5 on the World Bank s Ease of Doing Business in sub-saharan Africa. A new business can be set up in Kumasi in 10 days. Availability of Skilled and Semi-Skilled Labour Kumasi offers an abundant and inexpensive English-speaking workforce. A number of educational institutions contribute to the labour pool, including a leading science and technology university in West Africa, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), which has a student body of over 31,000. Labour costs in Kumasi are relatively lower than in Accra. Sound Infrastructure Kumasi has a good road network and healthy telecommunication industry. Ghana s second largest international airport is located in Kumasi. Several airlines run daily flights between Kumasi and Accra, with a flight time of about 45 minutes. Numerous healthcare facilities are located in the city, including the highly regarded Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. ABOUT KUMASI A Growing City Of Over Two Million People, Kumasi Is A Major Transportation And Commercial Hub In West Africa. As The Capital of the Ashanti Region, Ghana s Most Populous Region, Kumasi Provides An Impressive Workforce And Access To A Wealth Of Natural Resources. In Addition, The City Offers An Extensive Commercial Market, Including An Ashanti Regional Market Of Over 5 Million People, A Ghanaian Market Of 24 Million, And A Sahelean Market Of Over 48 Million. All Of This, Combined With Ghana s Pro-Business Culture, Makes Kumasi One Of The Most Attractive Places For New Investment In Sub-Saharan Africa.
ATIF is a two-day event focused on the theme Redefining African Tourism. This Conference is a forum to bring potential domestic and international investors, policy makers, government officials, corporate executives, from both local and international markets, Media houses and industry professionals to share knowledge and explore investment opportunities in Ashanti region of Ghana, in the evolving technologies related to the on-going projects (Grand Premium Theater and Convention Centre/Transnational Premium Hotel & Resort project) in the region. OBJECTIVES The Asanteman-nkosoɔ tourism Investment Forum will provide a knowledge platform for all potential domestic and foreign investors, corporate executives, stakeholders and industry professionals to network and explore investment opportunities i.e. investment climate in Kumasi Ashanti region of Ghana. Create a space for Investors to network with South Asian business community and policy makers. THE IMPORTANT FEATURES OF THE SYMPOSIUM Total 5 Keynote Speakers from distinguished industry from South Africa and Ghana. Short oral presentations, Kumasi fact and infrastructures to support tourism development Hospitality industry in Ghana (Kumasi) Meeting industry in Ghana, West Africa sub-sahara Investing in Kumasi tourism opportunity and government initiative Business case (Grand premium theater and convention centre/transnational premium hotel project) A round-table meeting and discussion with experts WHO ATTENDS? Local and Overseas Investors & Entrepreneurs Fund Managers Chairmen & CEO's of major Financial institutions in Ghana. Owners of Small and Medium Enterprises tourism Representatives of Ghana tourism Authorities Representatives of Tourism Development Agencies Officers of Government Investment Authorities. WHY ATTEND? The Asanteman-nkosoɔ tourism Investment Forum, is expected to expose participants to a wide range of investment opportunities which will be deliberately packaged for the event. In the backdrop of creating conducive investment climate and igniting cross border development, the Asanteman-nkosoɔ tourism Investment Forum offers the following benefits to the participants: Obtain comprehensive understanding of the existing and new investment opportunities in the Ashanti region. Learn and network directly with investors, key industry stakeholders of the region on project related sources. Valuable networking opportunities with investment authorities in Ghana. Access to key government officials and policy makers. Meeting with key decision makers representing Tourism Development Agencies and entrepreneurs. Access to best investment proposals, exclusive content on investment trends in the region Access to regional investor support and resources.
Invest in Kumasi s new era in conferencing and hospitality, in the largest Greenfield investment. A multi-purpose Convention & theater which will be a hub to host global events with 20-- 10,000 seating capacity auditorium, integrated with 50 different rooms including all necessary break out rooms, meeting rooms, ballroom/banquet facilities and expo/event space, studio, cinemas, conference halls, just to mention but a few. An all-inclusive resort which redefines African tourism, aided with world class recreation, edutainment activities, artificial beach, iceskiing etc which will exceed guest expectations and strategically putting Kumasi on tourism map globally. The TP resort is located in one of the most beautiful natural environments in the world A luxurious 5 star hotel with facilities; a 300- guest rooms comprising of suites, villas, deluxe standard etc. conferences venues up to 300 pax. Entertainment center, cascades area comprising of a spa, salon and fashion boutique and more. The TP Hotel will be a sustainable, low density development designed to be in complete harmony with nature and to ensure the skyline is kept as nature intended. Shedike offers a number of exceptional investment opportunities with different entry levels and earning significant returns on your investment Ghanaian s and foreigners choose Ashanti region as their favourite holiday and second home destination due to the ideal rich heritage and culture, climate, its affordability and commerce in the area.
Please, select the most appropriate participation mode for you or your business profile and be a part of the 1st tourism investment oriented Forum in the tourism industry in the Ashanti Region: Participation options: PARTNER SPEAKER PRESENTER SPONSOR EXHIBITOR VISITOR CONTACT US Website: www.shedikegroup.com/event Tel: +233-(0)-32-239-6561 Mob: +233-(0)-26-261-6656 Email: info@shedikegroup.com, Shedikepremiumservices@gmail.com TIME EVENTS 09:00 10:00 Registration of participants 10:00 10:20 Arrival of the guest of honour 10:20 10:40 Welcome speech by the chairperson of the Investment Forum Organizing Committee 10:40 11:00 Welcome speech by the Ashanti regional Minister 11:00 11:25 Kumasi fact and infrastructures to support tourism development. 11:25 12:00 Snack Break And Networking 12:00 12:25 Promoting Tourism in Kumasi, Ashanti region of Ghana. 12:25 12:50 Hospitality industry in Ghana (Kumasi) 12:50 01:15 Meeting industry in West Africa sub-sahara (Ghana) 01:15 01:40 Investing in Kumasi tourism opportunity and government initiative 01:40 02:40 Lunch Break 02:40 03:05 Presentation on architectural Concept design (Grand Premium Theater And Convention Centre/Transnational Premium Hotel project) 03:05 03:30 Business case (Grand premium theater and convention centre/transnational premium hotel project) JOIN US AND RESERVE YOUR PLACE ON TIME REGISTRATION Registration for both Foreign and Local Participants is free but strictly by invitation. Visit our site or email to info@shedikegroup.com for your invite, limited space are available. 03:30 03:45 Question and answer session/open discussion 03:45 03:50 Vote of thanks 03:50 03:55 Closing remarks 03:55 04:00 One to one meetings 04:05 Adjournment
For sponsorship, Partnership and Exhibition Package WHY SPONSOR? Publicity and Long term branding. Unique intellectual leadership communication opportunities. Reaching the Tourism Stakeholders and investors in Communities in Ghana and foreign. Promoting your Company, products and services. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY AND BENEFITS Logo and Name on the Symposium Stage Banners: 1 horizontal and 1 vertical banner. Complimentary Symposium Registration: (i.e 2 Registrations). Logo and name on the brochure. Logo and name on the proceedings. Logo and name on the longtime operation on-going Projects. Exhibition space. PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS A minimum deposit of 50% of the sponsorship fee is due with the completed agreement on or before 5 th June, 2018. CANCELLATION If a sponsor wishes to cancel, written notification must be sent on company letterhead to ATIF Convener. If written notification of cancellation is received by 20 th June, 2018: A full refund, minus a processing charge of GHC 500 will be granted PAYMENT DETAILS Bank Name: Fidelity Bank Ghana A/C Name: Shedike Premium Services A/C No: 1050271310617 Swift Code: FBLIGHAC Branch: Adum, Kumasi Ghana. SCHEME FOR SPONSORSHIP Payment method: Can be done by Bank Transfer. Location Black & White(Ghc) Category Main Sponsorship ` 10,000.00 Platinum Co-Sponsorship ` 5,000.00 Diamond Sponsorship for Meal ` 5,000.00 Diamond Print Sponsorship ` 2,000.00 Gold Sponsorship for Memento ` 2,000.00 Gold Sponsorship for Symposium Kit ` 2,000.00 Gold Sponsorship for Poster Prizes ` 1,500.00 Silver Display Stall (Only space) ` 1,000.00 Silver ADVERTISEMENT OFFERS FOR PROCEEDINGS Location Black & White(Ghc) Colour (Ghc) Back Cover ` 1,000.00 ` 1500.00 Inside Back ` 600.00 ` 1000.00 Inside Front ` 800.00 ` 1000.00 Full Page ` 600.00 ` 1000.00 Half Page ` 400.00 ` 600.00 Quarter Page ` 250.00 ` 400.00