Hospitality and residential projects worth US$D1.9 trillion are under development in the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Egypt accounting for 90 per cent (US$1.7 trillion) of investment, according to key data released ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit, taking place this morning in Abu Dhabi, and running from 25-27 September 2023.

EGIS Group places a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability, particularly within the hospitality industry. They’ve established a global sustainability practice with a dedicated team in the Middle East, comprising of more than 3,000 individuals

The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) 2023 kicks off in Abu Dhabi in two weeks’ time, with ESG and sustainability-related discussions high up on the action-packed agenda.

Ani Otskheli, with a rich experience spanning eight years in hospitality marketing and public relations, currently serves as the Deputy CMO at NEXT. She’s known for her leadership skills and has achieved significant milestones in her 8-year career. Her background has afforded her a profound understanding of the solutions for unique challenges and opportunities within the hospitality sector, including marketing, public relations planning, and brand positioning.

BTN has caught up with Clemence Lormand - Development Director FAUCHON L’ Hôtel, Aleph Hospitality for an exclusive interview prior to FHS in Abu Dhabi. Aleph Hospitality is the leading independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa who work for owners to ensure that their hotels perform expertly.

Architects and designers are the visionaries behind the built environment, creating the world’s cities, buildings and homes, and determining the way we live, work and move. As such, architects and designers need to know the best product solutions out there in order to best realize their next project or design. Sophie Kotrikadze CMO Spectrum, proud sponsors of the FHS Abu Dhabi, discusses with BTN what we can all look forward to.