Frank Murangwa will join the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) as the new Regional Director for Africa.
He replaces Esmare Stenhofel who left the organization at the end of March this year.
Murangwa was the pioneer for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions tourism (MICE) in Rwanda when it was still a department at RDB
“We are excited about the expertise Frank will undoubtedly contribute to enhance ICCA’s position in Africa. Everyone at ICCA welcomes Frank to the team. His experience and background make him a great fit for the Regional Director role, and we’re excited to have him on board,” said Senthil Gopinath, CEO of ICCA.
He added: “The ICCA team is stronger than ever, and we’re thrilled to enhance our presence in Africa’s fast-growing market with Frank as our ICCA representative in the region.”
With more than 15 years of experience in the meetings and events industry, he brings a wealth of insights and fresh perspectives to the ICCA team.
His background includes a wide range of skills ranging from market development and communications to tourism quality assurance and team management.
“I am thrilled to join this exceptional organization and eager to leverage my skills and experience to drive meaningful impact. I am excited about the challenges and growth opportunities this role presents,” Murangwa said.
Murangwa is currently the Director of Destination Marketing at the Rwanda Convention Bureau, where he previously served as the Acting CEO.
Voted AFRICA’s MICE ICON 2017 by the Street of Gold Foundation, he has a strong educational background in tourism, as well as significant expertise in developing strategies for tourism destinations.
Source: voyagesafriq.com