Tebogo Tsimane is a distinguished aviation leader and a seasoned industry veteran with over 30 years of experience navigating the complexities of global flight. As the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at South African Airways, Tebogo combines his vast technical knowledge with a strategic vision to drive the airline’s commercial success and operational excellence. His career is defined by a steady hand and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving aviation landscape, ensuring that one of Africa’s most iconic carriers remains a competitive force on the world stage.
A dedicated professional who values both heritage and innovation, Tebogo thrives on the challenge of connecting people and markets across borders. He is recognized for his ability to balance high-level commercial targets with a commitment to service excellence, fostering a culture of resilience and growth within his teams. His work reflects a lifelong passion for the skies and a profound dedication to advancing the aviation sector, inspiring a new generation of professionals to reach for new heights of impact and connectivity.
Sessions
April 9, Thursday
Venue: Innovation City Cape Town
OTAs: The Next Frontier
As we enter The Next 20, online travel agencies face a new frontier shaped by AI interfaces, shifting traveller trust, regional platform strength, and new paths to discovery and booking. Will OTAs become invisible infrastructure, intelligent trip partners, or powerful super-platforms? And as travellers gain more tools and control, how must intermediaries evolve to stay essential? This session brings together global and regional OTA leaders to examine where value will be created next – from product and payments to partnerships and localisation – and how competitive dynamics between global giants and homegrown champions will play out across emerging markets. Expect candid perspectives on what OTAs must reinvent, defend, and double down on in the next era of travel distribution.
Speakers:
Andy Hedley, CEO, Travelstart
Albert Fernando, CEO, Travelwings
Bayo Adedeji, Group Chief Executive Officer, Wakanow
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