Community
We foster a strong sense of belonging among industry professionals, encouraging collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual support to drive collective growth and success.
Relevance
We prioritise staying attuned to the evolving needs of the visitor attractions sector, ensuring that our initiatives and resources are aligned with current industry trends and challenges.
Credibility
We uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, building trust among members and stakeholders through transparent practices, research-driven insights, and advocacy efforts.
About AAVEA
The African Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions (AAVEA) is the leading association dedicated to elevating Africa’s attractions industry. Through education, advocacy, and collaboration, AAVEA empowers professionals to enhance the quality, competitiveness, and sustainability of visitor experiences across the continent.
What do we do?
Represent, lobby, facilitate and advocate the importance of the industry to local and national authorities.
Conduct research, gather data to enable use for trends, performance and Industry intelligence.
Host conferences, learning and networking events to share insights with our members and industry stakeholders.
Benchmark and Share industry best practices
Support professionalisation of the industry.
Upcoming events
Join us on Thursday, 18 June at 14:00 for a Live Chat with DOF Robotics – global designers and manufacturers of dynamic simulation platforms, VR rides, flying theaters, and immersive attractions, with clients in over 60 countries.
This session unpacks the key trends driving edutainment, practical applications within theme parks and FECs, and how operators can integrate educational value without compromising commercial performance.
RSVP to connect with like-minded industry peers and explore how edutainment is shaping the future of visitor experiences across Africa.
Join us in Gauteng on Friday, 21 August for a day built around connection, growth, and the future of tourism in the region. Doors open at 10h00, with the programme running through to 14h30.
We’re bringing together attractions, hospitality, and tourism professionals from across the region for a purposeful day of networking, industry insights, meaningful discussions, and practical sessions designed to help you and your business thrive.
The programme features an insightful session on “Five Key Numbers Every Attraction Manager Should Track and Why”, a hands-on interactive workshop, and networking over a light lunch. Connect with peers, exchange what’s working, and be part of the conversations shaping the future of visitor experiences in Gauteng and beyond.
Venue to be confirmed.
RSVP is compulsory. Space is limited.
Dear valued member,
Formal notice of the General Meeting of the African Association of Visitor Experiences & Attractions is duly given. All are welcome. Only paid-up members for the 2026 membership year will be entitled to vote.
DATE: 8 SEPTEMBER 2026
TIME: 15H00 – 16H30
VENUE: MICROSOFT TEAMS
AGENDA
1. Welcome
2. Quorum, Apologies and Proxies
3. Approval of previous minutes
4. Chairperson’s Report
5. Treasurer’s Report
6. Auditor’s Report
7. Election of Board Members
a. Nomination
b. Elections
8. General
9. Closure
Please note: AGM attendees are urged to please notify the AAVEA office (info@aavea.org.za) in writing of any resolutions or General Agenda items they would like tabled by Monday, 24 August 2026 as no unscheduled items will be permitted at the AGM.
contact information
members@aavea.org.za
marketing@aavea.org.za
120 Belvedere Road, Claremont, Cape Town, 770
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