UAE: The Gulf and Indian Ocean Hotel Investors’ Summit (GIOHIS) will happen 7-8 April 2025 on the ANDEC Centre Abu Dhabi, organised by HOFTEL. 

This yr, whereas the GCC area stays the core focus of the convention, it has additionally been prolonged to cowl the Jap Mediterranean and Central Asia. 

IHM’s CEO Piers Brown will be part of the speaker lineup, moderating a panel dialogue referred to as Is it the vibe which actually drives? 

Exploring the affect of F&B and leisure services on the underside line, Brown will encourage insights from Paul Fanning, government director of asset administration at Miral; Antonio Gonzalez, chairman and group CEO of Sundown Hospitality Group; and Diane Daudin-Clavaud, company director of worldwide enterprise growth, Nobu Hospitality.

Extra audio system embody Marc Dardenne, CEOI of Modon Hospitality; Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Worldwide; Khalid Anib, CEO of Abu Dhabi Nationwide Inns; H.E Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, CEO, Sharjah Funding and Growth Authority (Shurooq); Sabine Schaffer, co-founder & CEO Europe, Professional-invest Group; and extra. 

Simon Allison, CEO of HOFTEL, stated: “There’s a lot occurring within the area. Branded residences have taken off, new locations are being developed, the operators and franchisors proceed to create new manufacturers for the profit – and typically to the detriment – of the lodge proprietor group, AI is coming to the fore, and institutional traders are beginning to take extra of an curiosity within the sector within the GCC and past. 

“A lot vaunted traits like ESG, way of life lodges and wellness merchandise are having to reinvent their narratives because the market matures. And naturally the worldwide image supplies loads of challenges. Our Summits are all the time topical and fast-paced, so for certain there might be insights to share and direct discussions of stay points,” he added.