The event will be conducted in a hybrid format, incorporating both in-person attendance and live-streaming options.

• Welcome Speeches
• Morning conversation – Economic Outlook
• Tourism Investment Ministerial Panel
• One-to-one interviews and conversations
• Plenary sessions and Panel Discussions
• Meeting with the ITIC team to view your investment projects
• Live Destination & Project Presentations
• B2B Meetings
• Networking Sessions

The ITIC team has developed this investment event to cultivate enriching dialogue, building upon the considerable achievements of its previous initiatives. This event will continue to provide a distinctive experience that emphasises tourism projects and destinations. It will also facilitate engagement with pertinent partners and investors to support and structure investment in sustainable, viable tourism projects. Moreover, the live-streaming format presents an exceptional opportunity for those unable to attend the summit in person, allowing them to remain informed about the latest insights and trends within the hospitality sector.

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Special Event Highlights during the summit

Cooperation between State Agency for Tourism Development Ukraine SATD and ITIC

Honouring Dr. Taleb Rifai, Chairman ITIC Ltd & Invest Tourism Ltd & Former Secretary-General, UNWTO

Honouring Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica

Interviews

Interview by Carmen Roberts, Travel writer and Television Presenter, BBC of Hon. Mrs Nabeela Tunis, Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Sierra Leone and Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica

Interview by Rajan Datar, Presenter and Broadcaster, BBC of Hamza Farooqui, Chief Executive Officer of Millat Group

Dive in to individual sessions and panels

Welcoming Remarks

Morning conversations: Tourism perspectives in the evolving global economic context

Investment Ministerial Panel: The responsibility of governments to develop a strategic plan for an investment-focused tourism agenda of the future

Showcasing the development plans for The Lux Collective by Oliviero Cassini, Chief Development Officer of The Lux Collection

Why would investing in green construction for serviced apartments and hotels yield a good return on investment?

Peter Greenberg’s Insights

Women in Tourism

Delivering Growth in the UK

Commonwealth Ministerial Panel: Forging collaborative tourism initiatives within the Commonwealth

ESG and resilience, essential prerequisites for investment in tourism destinations?

Closing

Chetan is a seasoned commercial professional with over 30 years cumulative experience in the Aviation industry. He currently works as a Commercial Manager – UK &IE at Kenya Airways PLC. His role is responsible for revenue growth, strategic partnerships and relationship management.

Prior to this Chetan worked for Emirates and KLM in different commercial positions and has a wealth of experience in the dynamics of the aviation industry.

He is qualified in London from the Association of Accountancy Technicians (ATT) and holds a Certificate in Accounting (AAT) in London.

As a hobby, Chetan enjoys playing cricket and badminton.

Puneeta joined Kenya Airways in 2003 and has since contributed in various roles, now excelling as the Key Account Manager for Leisure Sales in the UK. Responsible for driving revenue growth, enhancing customer satisfaction, and building lasting client relationships, Puneeta leverages a deep understanding of client needs along with a strategic approach to account management to deliver customized solutions and exceed sales targets.

Previously, as Reservations and Sales Supervisor for the UK and Europe, Puneeta built a strong foundation in sales and customer service, skillfully managing high-demand call center and fostering client loyalty.

She holds an IATA/UFTAA International Travel & Tourism Management Diploma and is an IATA-certified trainer. She is also accredited in Customer Service and has completed various other professional development courses.

Ali Shinan is the Deputy Director General at the Maldives Ministry of Tourism, holding a Master’s in Public Policy from the KDI School of Public Policy and Management in South Korea. His expertise lies in promoting tourism investments and developing effective tourism policies.

With over 13 years of experience in tourism planning, he has led initiatives in tourism zoning, investment promotion, and local island tourism development.

Shinan combines strategic oversight with a deep understanding of the local context, ensuring that tourism projects attract international investment while celebrating and preserving Maldivian heritage. He is a strong advocate for integrating sustainable practices into the Maldivian tourism investment landscape.