GIOHIS 2024: Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi To Host Premier Hospitality Summit

Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, a leading five-star luxury city hotel in the capital, is preparing to host an elite gathering of hotel owners, investors, and industry pioneers for the Gulf & Indian Ocean Hotel Investors' Summit (GIOHIS) 2024. Scheduled to take place from March 4-5, 2024, this prestigious event aims to bring together key figures in the hospitality sector to deliberate on trends, establish connections, and influence the future of the industry.

Organized by HOFTEL, the only global hotel owners' alliance, GIOHIS 2024 promises an engaging lineup of nearly 100 speakers. The event will feature some of the most influential individuals in hospitality real estate alongside top executives from leading international hotel companies.

Renowned Industry Leaders to Speak

Among the roster of speakers are eminent industry figures such as Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor International; Klaus Assmann, CEO of Aldar Hotels and Hospitality; Khalid Anib, CEO of Abu Dhabi National Hotels; and Alison Grinnell, CEO of RAK Hospitality Holding. Other notable speakers include Eisa Al-Eisa, CEO of Munshaat Real Estate Projects; Marloes Knippenberg, CEO of Kerten Hospitality; and Hannah Yulo-Luccini, CEO of Hotel 101 Global. The forum will also see participation from senior professionals such as Hassan Ahdab, COO of Dur Hotels, and Javier Águila, President EMEA for Hyatt.

The summit is set to be a truly global affair, with attendees hailing from over 18 countries, including Australia, India, the Maldives, Mauritius, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the UK, and the USA. This diverse international presence underscores the summit's significance as a central platform for discussing the future of hospitality.

A Platform for Innovation and Collaboration

Prateek Kumar, Senior Vice President of Dusit Hotels and Resorts, expressed enthusiasm about hosting GIOHIS 2024, highlighting the summit as a pivotal platform for collaboration and innovation in the hospitality sector. "This summit presents a unique opportunity to engage with industry leaders, share insights, and explore collaborative opportunities that drive innovation and excellence in the hospitality sector," Kumar stated.

Simon Allison, CEO of HOFTEL, reflected on the continued boom in GCC tourism despite challenges such as geopolitical instability and rising operating costs. "2023 continued the boom for tourism in the GCC but with some obvious headwinds. We will talk about the future – the rise in hotel transactions, new deal and operating structures, new F&B concepts, new destinations, and the impact of AI and new technology," Allison commented, emphasizing the broad range of topics slated for discussion at the summit.

For those interested in registering for GIOHIS 2024 or seeking more information, visit www.giohis.com. The event promises to be an essential gathering for anyone looking to shape the future of the hospitality industry.