Clevenard to Honour THANDI TYALANA at the Clevenard Open Project 2026 – 5th Edition & Clevenard Global Awards – 3rd Edition in Alicante, Spain

Visionary African Leader, Tourism Advocate, and Empowerment Champion to Deliver Keynote Address on Day 3

Alicante, Spain — Clevenard SL is proud to officially announce that THANDI TYALANA, Founder and Managing Director of AfroDest, will be honoured with a prestigious Honorary Global Leadership Award at the highly anticipated Clevenard Open Project 2026 – 5th Edition, taking place from 27–30 August 2026 at the iconic Palacio de Congresos Alicante, Spain.

The honorary recognition will be formally presented on Day 4 — Sunday, 30 August 2026, during the glamorous Clevenard Global Awards – 3rd Edition 2026, the flagship awards ceremony of the Clevenard Open Project, held alongside the internationally celebrated International Fashion Runway. The award recognises distinguished global changemakers whose impact continues to shape industries, empower communities, and inspire transformation across continents.

In addition to receiving this prestigious honour, THANDI TYALANA will serve as a Keynote Speaker on Day 3 — 29 August 2026, during the Global Tourism & International Film Celebration segment of the forum.

Keynote Topic:

“Tourism, Culture & Youth Empowerment: Building Africa’s Future Through Global Connections”

Thandi Tyalana is widely recognised as a visionary African entrepreneur and transformational leader dedicated to connecting people, cultures, education, tourism, and empowerment opportunities across Africa and beyond. Since establishing AfroDest’s initiatives in Ghana, South Africa, and Nigeria in 2007, she has built an outstanding reputation for strategic innovation, impactful leadership, and sustainable community engagement.

With qualifications in Marketing and Strategic Brand Management, Thandi has successfully applied her expertise within the conferencing, branding, and events industry for more than a decade. Her career reflects a rare ability to merge business strategy, cultural identity, and human connection into transformative experiences that inspire collaboration and development.

Beyond her entrepreneurial achievements, Thandi is also a trained News Anchor and Presenter, using media and communication as powerful tools for education, inspiration, and youth engagement. Her previous work hosting a local radio programme focused on youth empowerment further strengthened her role as a voice for emerging generations and social progress.

Having lived and worked across several African countries, she possesses deep cross-cultural understanding and remains passionately committed to leveraging tourism and education as instruments for sustainable development. Her groundbreaking “Education Through Tourism” initiative, successfully launched in Ghana and Nigeria, continues to promote youth development, cultural exchange, and experiential learning across borders.

An outspoken advocate for gender equality, female inclusivity in sports, and women’s empowerment, Thandi leads with purpose through her impactful campaign, “Take Your Power Back,” particularly active in South Africa’s Western Cape Province. Through this movement, she continues to inspire individuals, especially women and youth, to embrace leadership, confidence, inclusion, and purpose-driven transformation.

Clevenard SL described Thandi Tyalana’s recognition as a celebration of African excellence, visionary leadership, and global impact.

“Thandi Tyalana represents the spirit of modern African leadership — visionary, courageous, culturally connected, and globally impactful. Her work in tourism, education, empowerment, and youth development perfectly aligns with Clevenard’s mission of connecting people and creating opportunities that transform lives.”

About the Clevenard Open Project 2026

The Clevenard Open Project 2026 – 5th Edition is a four-day international flagship forum themed:

“A Global Celebration of Business, Culture, Creativity & Human Connection”

The event brings together global leaders, diplomats, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, creatives, academics, tourism stakeholders, and innovators from Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and beyond to promote collaboration, investment, cultural exchange, and sustainable global development.

Event Highlights

• Day 1 – 27 August 2026

Global Authors’ Recognition & Education Summit

• Day 2 – 28 August 2026

Global Economy, Trade, Solid Minerals, Agriculture & Investment Summit

• Day 3 – 29 August 2026

Global Tourism & International Film Celebration

• Day 4 – 30 August 2026

Clevenard Global Awards – 3rd Edition 2026 & International Fashion Runway

Event Details

• Dates: 27–30 August 2026
• Venue: Palacio de Congresos Alicante, Avinguda de Dénia 47–49, 03013 Alicante, Spain
• Organiser: Clevenard SL | NIF: B75809574

Media & Contact Enquiries

• Phone: +34 631 279 811 | +34 672 93 12 16
• Website: www.clevenard.com

About Clevenard

Clevenard is a global platform dedicated to connecting people, cultures, businesses, and opportunities worldwide. Through media, technology, international events, and strategic partnerships, Clevenard amplifies voices, builds bridges, and promotes cultural and economic development across continents.

Mission

To connect the world, amplify voices, and create opportunities that transform lives.

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