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The Organisers

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Advisory Services

Headquartered in the UK, the company is a prominent Global Boutique Advisory Company specialising in hospitality, healthcare, real estate, mixed-use development, and other sectors of the economy. Our comprehensive range of services includes advisory support throughout the entire project development process and corporate finance services such as creating business plans and financial modelling. We also facilitate capital raising by connecting potential investors and bankers with projects and assist in forming partnerships or joint ventures with suitable operators or management teams. Our primary objective is to structure deals that result in viable projects, ensuring the success of our client’s endeavours.

ITIC – The conference Platform

The International Tourism Investment Conference (ITIC) annually organises high-level international tourism investment conferences in collaboration with government tourism ministries and agencies. These conferences provide a platform for delegates to interact with leaders in the tourism, travel, and financial services sectors and policymakers to address prevailing challenges, issues, and future trends in sustainable tourism and travel development. The event features a Deal Room that facilitates the presentation of tourism projects by developers to potential investors, thereby fostering business generation for Invest Tourism. Additionally, selected bankable projects are showcased on stage in a Dragon Den format in front of a panel of experts, enabling developers to pitch their projects to potential investors.

The primary objective is to facilitate business and investment activities in various projects. We offer a platform for tourism and hotel operators to engage with developments and, with the support of ITIC, finalize management agreements. Furthermore, we aim to facilitate discussions between project developers, potential investors, and lenders to initiate investment conversations. Following the conference, we actively engage in off-platform dialogues to address project structuring, concept development, operator selection, advisory/corporate finance, and engage in capital procurement through a mix of debt and equity.

The Team

With its extensive experience and unwavering commitment, our team conducts thorough research and provides valuable insights and market intelligence on tourism investment opportunities within our operational regions. In addition to our conference and investment services, we create high-quality corporate documents, publications, and promotional materials that elevate the profile of our clients’ brands and add significant value to their businesses.

The Lux Collective

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The Lux Collective (“TLC”) is a Mauritian-born global luxury resort operator and manages four brands LUX*, SALT, TAMASSA and SOCIO.

Our Points of Differentiation as a hospitality group are as follows:

Purpose
  • At the heart of its purpose, The Lux Collective makes each moment matter and cares about what matters.
People and Guest-centric
  • Putting people first is the core of TLC’s culture as well as staying true to the values of being passionate, responsible and innovative in all that it does.
Design-inspired & Innovative
  • By providing comfort through thoughtful and exquisite designs, TLC creates experiences that make each moment matter for all guests.
Sustainability Leadership
  • An industry hospitality leader in sustainable development, we focus on ESG+ (environmental, social and governance) initiatives, committing to operating in a considered and respectful manner that is mindful of future generations, while promoting transparent business practices.
Global Presence
  • Growing the global presence, The Lux Collective currently manages a portfolio of 18 operating resorts and hotels with a total of close to 1600 keys in Mauritius, Maldives, Ile de la Reunion, Tanzania and China.
  • There are 13 more hotels in its progressive development pipeline in Asia and the Middle East.

Here is a Snapshot of our 4 brands:

 
LUX*

At LUX*, time is luxury. In a world where a deeper sense of connection can be hard to reach, even on vacation, it enables guests to break from the ordinary. Staging exceptional experiences in different locales – whether on the Beach, in the City or in Nature, it transforms the everyday into the extraordinary through elevated service, contemporary spaces and crafted escapes to truly disconnect and relax. LUX* helps people to celebrate life by delivering consistently on the promise of a different kind of luxury; hospitality that is Life Extraordinary.

SALT

Unveiling the heartbeat of the destination, this sustainability-driven adult-only resort takes the culturally curious to people – not just places.

Salt is a way of life, highlighting a culture of authenticity and exploration. It is the brand for lovers of design, food, travel and all things local. The first Design Hotel member in Mauritius.

TAMASSA

Derived from ‘tamasha’, a Hindi word meaning ‘festive’, TAMASSA evokes the beat of the tam-tam drum. An all-inclusive hotel on the southwest coast of Mauritius, celebrating Good Times, Together.

SOCIO

A bold, social and inclusive urban hotel devoted to helping people be the best version of themselves 24/7. Inspired by the word ‘social’ where people convene and connect, Socio is more than a modern hotel with a co-work hub. It is a brand with stylish vibes.


  • Looking at 2025 and beyond, The Lux Collective has revealed four innovative projects for our luxury flagship brand LUX*.

  • We are excited to gain a foothold in the United Arab Emirates and will debut with our first two projects in Sharjah, a cultural capital inspired by rich traditions and innovation.

  • As a leader in the hospitality industry, we are very proud to partner with Shurooq – the tourism investment arm of the Government of Sharjah – and contribute to its sustainability-based strategy and tourism development.

  • Travellers seeking rich cultural heritage and scenic settings can explore the desert of Sharjah with a duo of openings, LUX* Al Jabal and LUX* Al Bridi (both in mid 2026).

    • LUX* Al Jabal is a luxury beach resort overlooking the Gulf of Oman, offering 45 hillside retreats with private beach access.

    • LUX* Al Bridi is a luxury resort in the wilderness with 35 private tented accommodations overlooking a wildlife sanctuary.

  • Those seeking a new-kind of island life can uncover the jungle-draped coastlines of LUXNAM* Phu Quoc in Vietnam (Q4 2025) – a modernistic overwater resort with 126 villas. The first overwater villa-only resort in this part of Asia, it will be perched above the waters and coral reefs of the Kien Giang Biosphere Reserve.

  • Travellers looking to indulge in a luxury urban resort oasis coupled with the beauty of art, LUX* Guangzhou in China will feature nature-inspired travel to enrich the body, mind and soul, exuding charming historic heritage (Q2 2025).

  • As a hospitality leader in sustainability leadership, all these 4 new openings are designed and built in harmony with nature and with reinterpreted local traditions, where the Group’s sustainability DNA is integrated throughout each resort.


With our Group’s ongoing commitment in Sustainability Leadership, sustainable practices play a pivotal part in our strategy for The Lux Collective.

  • The Lux Collective is a hospitality group that cares about elevating the quality of our guest experience, where sustainability and wellbeing go hand in hand.

  • At the Corporate level – Through our signature Groupwide sustainability project Tread Lightly, The Lux Collective promises an eco-conscious stay throughout the hotels. Launched in 2013, aligning with UN goals and international standards, this strategic environmental project ensures consistency in actions for the Planet, across all our brands, properties and destinations.

  • We focus on carbon footprint reduction and biodiversity protection. With guests’ voluntary contribution of 1 Euro per room night for this initiative, Tread Lightly has raised over 1Million Euros in funding and supported 10 keynote Carbon Offset Projects in Africa and Asia.

  • We are partnering with Positive Luxury which is the leading sustainability expert for the global luxury industry. Shaping a sustainable future, its Butterfly Methodology comprises an ESG+ assessment, risk and opportunity online mapping and redefines value-chain. Our resorts are on track to receive the Butterfly Mark – the luxury industry’s leading sustainability certification.

  • Group Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Eco-Sud, for marine biodiversity conservation: This Corporate initiative further paves the way in sustainability leadership. We are the first luxury hospitality group from Mauritius to partner with the NGO Eco-Sud, to establish a conservation plan to protect fragile marine ecosystems.

  • With Ecotourism on the rise, our eco-conscious resorts are popular with travellers seeking purposeful travel and immersive cultures. Besides energy and water efficiency and circular design, we provide luxurious yet naturally derived in-room amenities and ethically sourced organic LUX* Me Spa skincare products with efficacy – a Groupwide Responsible Beauty promise.

  • Groupwide Keen on Green Cuisine – Our chefs rethink thoughtful sourcing to make food a force for good. All restaurants across the Group serve creative and delectable plant-based, vegan, vegetarian, and raw dishes.

Programme

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Global Tourism Investment Summit London 2024

The evolving landscape of the hospitality sector:
Embracing Green and Sustainable Investments

 

ITIC Global Tourism Investment Summit 2024

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The ITIC Global Tourism Investment Summit in London is a highly anticipated annual event that brings together tourism ministers, industry leaders, and developers from the tourism, travel, and hospitality sectors to connect with potential investors. This summit is a platform to promote global awareness and investment in sustainable tourism projects worldwide.

The event seeks to attract destinations and project developers to present their projects at the summit to potential investors, including private equity firms, investment banks, institutional investors, fund managers, and other influential figures in the industry. The summit will host a diverse group of approximately tourism and financial services stakeholders, including CEOs and business leaders from both local and international backgrounds.

The upcoming summit, scheduled to take place at the Queen Elizabeth II, Westminster in London on Monday, November 4th, 2024, will offer valuable strategic insights for attendees seeking to address the growing environmental, social, and governance concerns. The event aims to foster innovative thinking and explore new investment opportunities and financial mechanisms that can support sustainable development in the travel and tourism industry.

This summit provides a unique opportunity for participants to stay informed about the latest industry trends, engage with industry experts, and network with potential investors while contributing to the sustainable growth of the global tourism sector.

Register to attend
4 November 2024
QEII Centre London
from 08:30 to 17:30

Kgalagadi Smart City – A Private Public Partnership

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If you are interested in Kgalagadi Smart City or need any further information, please get in touch with ITIC team.
Concept Note

In line with the laudable vision of the Government of the Republic of Botswana to develop a sustainable tourism industry that opens a new window of opportunities to the citizens of its country, ITIC in partnership with the Government to conceive and nurture an investment product that will be showcased to potential investors during the Investment Summit. IFC is invited to partner in the project right from the initial stage of the development of the project. It is proposed to have a PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP format for the development of the project.

The idea is to convert part of the Kgalagadi desert into a LEISURE AND LIFESTYLE SMART CITY which will comprise various investments in infrastructural development such as the setting-up of a road network, airport, railway system, hotel development, golf resort, wilderness and luxury safari lodges, African museum and heritage, theatres and cultural centres, art galleries, residential areas and apartments, schools and universities, business centres, shopping malls, theme parks and tourism attractions, hospitals and wellness centres and other related development and ancillary services. The development will not only be sustainable but also promote the cultural diversity and heritage as well as social inclusion for the shared growth of all the people of Botswana.

This project will be promoted to attract FDI into the country, positioning Botswana as a hub for the Southern African region, creating employment for the locals, inviting foreign businesses to establish in Botswana, encouraging local Botswana project developers to join in the projects either through 100% shareholding or joint-ventures with foreigners. In addition, SMEs will be invited to actively participate at every stage of the development of this initiative to benefit from transfer of expertise with the ultimate objective of value creation and bringing wealth for the people of the Republic of Botswana.

ITIC has already approached major hotel brands like IHG, Marriott, Kempinski and other brands which are keen to participateIt will also work alongside the Government of the Republic of Botswana to invite major international airlines to participate in the Investment Summit in view of positioning Botswana as an aviation hub in the Southern African region and which could at the same time boost air connectivity within the continent. For example: ITIC has started facilitating the conversation with Emirates Airlines and flydubai for mutual benefits.

Approximate project cost and investment required: USD 3 billion

Nicholas Maclean

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ITIC Speaker
Nicholas Maclean
Chairman & Managing Director
CBRE, Middle East

Nick Maclean is CBRE’s Chairman & Managing Director for the Middle East Region. He was appointed in 2004 to establish a CBRE business within the Middle East with a particular emphasis on developing a platform that would service the requirements of CBRE’s international and local client bases.

He is responsible for setting and implementing the firm’s strategies for growth across the region, as well as overseeing the firm’s business across North Africa and The Levant. He provides strategic advice to governments, private offices, property investors, developers, landlords and occupiers across the region.

He is a GlobalScot; is Scotland’s Trade Envoy to the United Arab Emirates; and Chairman of the Lillian Sutton (SoC) Charitable Trust. A Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, he sits on the RICS World Governing Council, having been a Member and Chairman, of the RICS MENA Board.

Maclean is a member of the Institute of Revenue, Rating and Valuation; and of the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House). He holds the Reserve Decoration and in 2017 was named by Arabian Business as one of the 100 most influential people in the UAE.

Speakers

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ITIC Speaker
Hon. Edmund Bartlett, CD, MP
Minister of Tourism
Jamaica more…
ITIC Speaker
H.E. Raki Phillips
Chief Executive Officer
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority more…
ITIC Speaker
Gerald Lawless
Director ITIC &
WTTC Ambassador more…
ITIC Speaker
Amr El-Kady
Chief Executive Officer
Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board more…
ITIC Speaker
Dr. Abed Al Razzaq Arabiyat
Managing Director
Jordan Tourism Board more…
ITIC Speaker
Hamza Farooqui
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Millat Investments more…
ITIC Speaker
Nicolas Mayer
PWC Industry Leader Hospitality and Tourism EMEA
Managing Partner Global Center of Excellence Tourism & Hospitality more…
ITIC Speaker
Nicholas Maclean
Chairman & Managing Director
CBRE, Middle East more…
ITIC Speaker
Maher Abou Nasr
Vice President Operations, KSA
IHG more…
ITIC Speaker
Dr. Lubna Bader Salim Al Mazroei
Manager – Economic Diversification Investments
Oman Investment Authority more…
ITIC Speaker
Ibrahim Ayoub
Group Chief Executive Officer & MD
ITIC & Invest Tourism Ltd more…
ITIC Speaker
Elizabeth Maclean
Co-Managing Director
Herdwick Communications more…
ITIC Speaker
Sameer Hashmi
Middle East Business Correspondent
BBC News more…