WE ARE
IN THIS
TOGETHER

Unusual times call for unusual measures. With this in mind, the leading hotel investment conferences in Vienna, INTERNATIONAL HOTEL INVESTMENT & DESIGN CONFERENCE and HOSPITALITY GIPFEL, have decided to come together to host the first international hotel investment conference in the ‘new-normal’.

LET’S MEET
AGAIN

… after the last few months of virtual meetings, online conferences and perfecting the art of Zoom business meetings, it certainly is time to meet again. Noticing the desire of the industry to gather in person, we have taken

the conscious decision to hold this conference with physical presence on 30 November & 1 December 2020.

We can assure you that we will be following the ‘leading global protocol for the new normal for meetings & events’, published by the World Travel & Tourism Council.The facilities at the Hotel Andaz Vienna are large enough to accommodate 200 participants taking into account the one metre distance rule when seated at the conference table. Please rest assured your health is of our upmost importance.

Our industry has to continually redefine itself, especially in the circumstances we face this year, hence, we would like to show our support to our industry.

We are operating in an increasingly complex environment with countless drivers of constant change and innovation. Even though the set up may be slightly different, we are still inviting the movers & shakers, technology players and game changers to speak about the latest trends and developments in the industry.


We are certainly looking forward to meeting you again!

Tanja Millner

Managing Director
IHIDC

Claus Jacobs

Managing Director
Claus Jacobs Network

Martin Gräber

Head of Events
Hotelbau

Michael Widmann

Managing Director
PKF hotelexperts

Hotel Investment Forum CEE – SEE - CIS & Russia

INTERNATIONAL HOTEL INVESTMENT & DESIGN CONFERENCE

The International Hotel Investment & Design Conference is the key platform where the industry’s leading Hotel Investors, Developers, Operators and Advisors in CEE come together

The INTERNATIONAL HOTEL INVESTMENT & DESIGN CONFERENCE is the leading meeting place for decision-makers in the hospitality industry in CEE – SEE – CIS & Russia. The programme will focus on developments & trends and on the impact of design, architecture and branding on the value of hotel real estate.

Established in 2007, the International Hotel Investment & Design Conference takes place in Vienna every November. At the conference leading hotel investors, developers & operators address the key challenges of the industry.

The hotel industry is operating in an increasingly complex environment where many new trends are the drivers of constant change and innovation. We are inviting the movers & shakers, technology players and game changers to speak about the latest trends and developments.

The International Hotel Investment & Design Conference is an ideal platform for networking, promoting the latest activities and connecting with new potential partners.

Why Should YOU Attend?

To

  • meet industry and opinion leaders.
  • learn about trends from the experts.
  • take part in discussions which shape the future of our industry.
  • make new contacts and refresh existing ones.
  • discover new ideas exhibited at the event.

Who Will Attend?

  • Investors, hotel owners, developers
  • Financiers & advisors
  • Chain CEOs & Executives
  • Independent hotel representatives & franchisees
  • Consultants, real estate agents, travel & tourism experts
  • Architects & designers
  • Legal, technology & logistic experts
  • Tourism, destination & government officials

''We live in times of rapid change, but with uncertainty and disruption comes opportunity. Few take time to think beyond the chaos of the everyday to anticipate, plan and engage with change. The International Hotel Investment & Design Conference provides us with the opportunity to learn, compare notes with market influencers and focus on the future.''

Ben Martin, Associate Principal, HKS Consulting

''I would like to thank you and all your team on behalf of MARRIOTT for a great, successful event. With this kind of event, our company has much better chances to penetrate local markets. Very well done!''

Ivica Cacic, Regional Vice President Development CIS-CEE-SEE Marriott‎ International

''Every year, the International Hotel Investment & Design Conference is successful in bringing together influential hospitality stakeholders to discuss the most relevant issues impacting our industry. The event is always very well-attended, which provides valuable networking opportunities.''

Roger A. Allen, Group CEO, Resources for Leisure Assets

Advisory Board 2020

Chair of Advisory Board:
Martina Maly-Gärtner, COO Arabella Hospitality

 

Satya Anand, President EMEA, Marriott
Eva Aschauer, Head of Real Estate Finance, RBI
Brigitte T. Gruber, Managing Director, Reburg & Partners
Roman Kopacek, Managing Director, Michaeler & Partner
Martin Löcker, COO, ubm development
Christian Walter, Managing Director, PKF hotelexperts

World Class Speakers 2019

Aaron Greenman

Aaron Greenman

Executive Vice President, Aquisitions & Development

Interstate Hotels & Resorts

Adam Konieczny

Adam Konieczny

Development Director Europe

Louvre Hotels

Attila Hegedűs

Attila Hegedűs

Partner, Managing Director

BDO Hungary Hotel & Real Estate Services

Ben Martin

Ben Martin

Principal

HKS Advisory Services

Bernard Lambert

Bernard Lambert

Member of the Board

FAUCHON Hospitality

David Jenkins

David Jenkins

Vice President Business Development

Radisson Hotel Group

David Turnbull

David Turnbull

Established hospitality, travel and technology leader

Dietmar Ploberger

Dietmar Ploberger

Senior Project Manager

SIGNA Real Estate Management GmbH

Ed Ng

Ed Ng

Co-founder and Principal

AB Concept

Felicity Black-Roberts

Felicity Black-Roberts

Vice President Development

Western Europe for Hyatt

Dr. Florian Aubke

Dr. Florian Aubke

Head of Study Programs Tourism & Hospitality Management

University of Applied Sciences for Management & Communication

Gabriel Kacerovsky

Gabriel Kacerovsky

Founder

Archisphere

Gerhard Zeilinger

Gerhard Zeilinger

Managing Director

Motel One Austria GmbH

Gesa Rohwedder

Gesa Rohwedder

Head of Hospitality

Drees & Sommer GmbH

Jacqueline King

Jacqueline King

Director of Design & Architecture Central & Eastern Europe

Hilton

James Dilley

James Dilley

Head of Hospitality and Interior Design

Jestico + Whiles

Karl-Heinz Daurer

Karl-Heinz Daurer

Managing Director

GBI Projektentwicklung Ges.m.b.H.

Lukas Hochedlinger

Lukas Hochedlinger

Managing Director Central & Northern Europe

Christie & Co

Marloes Knippenberg

Marloes Knippenberg

CEO

Kerten Hospitality

Martin Löcker

Martin Löcker

COO

UBM Development

A big thank you to our Sponsors 2019

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Travel Information

Venue

Hotel Andaz Am Belvedere
Arsenalstraße 10
Wien 1100

Transport

Details of how to get to the venue can be found below.

Hotel

Hotel Andaz Am Belvedere
Arsenalstraße 10
Wien 1100

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