Hotel Investment in Emerging Markets : Everything You Need to Know, 11 December
International Summit with ExpertPanel
The webinar brought together a distinguished panel of experts representing emerging markets in Africa, India, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and mature markets like the USA and Australia. It highlighted that hotel investment in emerging markets is essential for advancing global tourism and economic development, as hotels provide the infrastructure that drives tourism growth. Strategic investments in these regions stimulate local economies through job creation, support for small businesses, and improved living standards while enhancing their global appeal to both leisure and business travelers. The discussion underscored the critical role of hotels in the tourism value chain, emphasizing their potential to contribute significantly to sustainable economic progress and international tourism expansion.
Mr. Daniel Lesser
Authority in Hospitality Real Estate
New York, USA
Mr. Trevor Ward
Principal W Hospitality Group
Africa Hotel Industry Expert, UK
Mr. Nick Lower
National Director of Hotels at Savills
Australia
Ms. Stella Blythe
Director Hotels & Hospitality
Capital Markets CBRE Asia, Singapore
Ms. Fenady Uriarte
Director Development
Cross Hotels & Resorts, Thailand
Mr. Mehul Sharma
CEO of Signum Hotels & Resorts
Columnist in Economic Times, India
Mr. Ross Woods
Chairman
Hotel Investment Strategy
Asset Management, Indonesia
Dr. Reza Soltani
President
Institute of Tourism
Belgium