The Island ForumZanzibar 14 October 2026Park Hyatt ZanzibarBy Invitation OnlyVol. VPemba RetreatThe Island ForumZanzibar 14 October 2026Park Hyatt ZanzibarBy Invitation OnlyVol. VPemba Retreat
Two Movements · One Forum
An evening in Stone Town. Five days on Pemba Island.
The Forum gathers across two chapters — a curated evening of conversations in the heart of Stone Town, followed by a working retreat for thirty selected operators on the most secluded island in the archipelago.
Track 01 · 14 October 2026
Stone Town Talks
Park Hyatt Zanzibar · Shangani · Stone Town
An evening of keynote conversations on the future of Indian Ocean travel. Operators, resort founders, and tourism ministers gather for five talks, a long dinner, and the kind of exchange that only happens when the right people are in the same room.
19:00Welcome reception · The Coral Terrace
19:45Five keynote conversations · Future of Indian Ocean outbound
21:30Seated dinner · The Sereni Restaurant
23:00Late lounge · Old Fort courtyard
Track 02 · 18 – 23 October 2026
Pemba Retreat
A Private Lodge · Pemba Island, Zanzibar Archipelago
Five days, thirty operators, one island. A focused programme of working sessions, reef dives, and long evenings designed to reset what responsible luxury looks like for the next decade. Selected guests only; itinerary disclosed upon confirmation.
Day 1Arrival · Sunset welcome on the pier
Day 2–4Three working sessions · Ten operators per round
DailyOpen water · Reef · Silence hours
Day 5Closing dinner · Departures
A note from the convenors
For five years, The Island Forum has gathered the people quietly shaping how the world discovers the Indian Ocean — and how the Indian Ocean presents itself to the world.
This edition opens in Zanzibar.
Date
14 October 2026Sunday · 7:00 PM
Venue
Park Hyatt ZanzibarShangani Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar
Dress
Smart Casual · CoastalCards presented at the door
Capacity
200 seatsBy invitation · No transfers
Languages
English · SwahiliSimultaneous interpretation
Press
Closed sessionPhotography by TIF only
Before You Reply
A few notes for the bearer
Recurring questions from prior editions. If something is not addressed here, reply directly to the card and a convenor will respond within one working day.
01Is the forum open to the public?+
No. The Island Forum is a closed, invitation-only gathering. Each guest receives a numbered card.
02What is the dress code?+
Smart casual with a coastal sensibility. Formal wear is not required but elegance is welcome.
03Are both tracks included in my invitation?+
Not automatically. Your invitation specifies which track or tracks you have been selected for.
04What languages are spoken?+
English and Swahili, with simultaneous interpretation available throughout the evening.
05Is the Pemba Retreat connected to Stone Town Talks?+
They are two chapters of the same forum. Some guests attend both; others are selected for one track only.
06Who are the convenors?+
A small group of travel industry leaders who have convened this forum since its first edition. Their names are shared privately with confirmed guests.
Secure Your Seat — By Invitation Only
200 cards issued · 89 confirmed · Park Hyatt Zanzibar, 14 October 2026
Park Hyatt Zanzibar · Stone Town · 14 October 2026
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