U.S., Nov. 2 -- The first day of the International Tourism Investment Conference (ITIC) was a powerful day, and a proud day for Dr. Taleb Rifai, Chairman ITIC, and Ibrahim Ayoub, Group CEO and Organizer.

Tourism as a key economic driver and the Global financial driver, investment opportunities and challenges was the main discussion point at the London Intercontinental Parklane Hotel.

The Hon. Najib Balala, minister of tourism of Kenya was seen to attend every session together also with the Hon. Edward Bartlett from Jamaica and the Hon. Minister of Tourism Memunatu Pratt from Sierra Leone. Gerald Lawless, former President and CEO of the Jumeirah Group and WTTC ambassador explained why opportunities for Africa and the needs of small Islan...