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Chris Mears
Chris Mears is the CEO of ATTA Group Events Ltd, the events division of the African Travel & Tourism Association (ATTA®). With over 25 years of experience in the African tourism industry, Chris has been instrumental in shaping ATTA’s global event portfolio, which includes Experience Africa in London, Essence of Africa in East Africa, and ATTA’s shared stands and networking events at leading international trade shows such as WTM London, ITB Berlin, WTM Africa, and Africa’s Travel Indaba.
An accomplished events strategist and tourism specialist, Chris combines deep industry knowledge with a hands-on, data-driven approach to delivering world-class B2B events that connect Africa’s tourism industry with global buyers and partners. He is widely respected for his collaborative leadership, his commitment to showcasing Africa as a premier travel destination, and his ability to foster meaningful commercial connections across the continent.
Prior to his current role, Chris served as CEO of the African Travel & Tourism Association (ATTA®), where he oversaw significant membership growth, brand development, and digital transformation. Today, he continues to champion innovation, inclusivity, and excellence across ATTA’s expanding event portfolio.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- +447710306286
- LinkedIn:
- https://linkedin.com/in/chris-mears-3062732/
Angela Dizon
I was born in Hungary and after finishing my studies I moved to the UK.
I have worked in hospitality most of the time and I have been working at ATTA® since 2015.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- +44 207 937 4408
- Website:
- www.atta.travel
Frances Tuke
Frances is an experienced PR and communications professional, specialising in the travel industry across a range of its B2B and B2C sectors including travel associations, expedition cruise, OTAs, tour operating, adventure, travel insurance, tourist boards and transport with a proven track record in PR strategy development, media relations, digital media relations, stakeholder engagement, event management, content development and creative ideas.
She has worked for the award-winning PR agency LOTUS since 2013 and before that, headed up the press office for ABTA, the Travel Association. She loves Africa, the great outdoors, adventure travel, history and culture and has increasingly been motivated by purpose-driven and sustainable travel.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- +442079374408