Date
21 February 2025
Location
City of Dreams Mediterranean
Language
20 Professional Speakers
Date
21 February 2025
Location
City of Dreams Mediterranean
Language
20 Professional Speakers
46th Cyprus Hotel Summit & Horeca Expo
This year’s Conference promises growth and innovation, reaffirming its place as the leading event for hoteliers and the broader hospitality industry. As the ultimate destination for industry professionals, the event will feature new elements, including an impressive exhibition area with comprehensive HORECA coverage, specialised masterclasses, and designated networking areas. Additionally, attendees can engage with exciting exhibitor activities like wine tastings and food showcases, ensuring a dynamic and interactive experience for all participants.
FACTS AND FIGURES
AWARDS
For the second year running, the 46th Hotel Summit & Exhibition will recognise key individuals and businesses in the hospitality industry for their outstanding contributions. The Awards will celebrate achievements and impactful influence on tourism, both for local and international businesses and personalities. This prestigious event is a highlight of the conference and offers an inspiring celebration of success, an opportunity not to be missed by attendees!
WHY ATTEND
This conference is a must-attend event for hotel owners, CEOs, and executives in the hospitality industry. Whether you represent a large hotel chain, a boutique hotel, a luxury resort, or an innovative start-up catering to Gen Z travelers, this is your opportunity to:
- Gain insights from top industry leaders and renowned speakers
- Discover emerging trends shaping the future of hospitality
Don’t miss the chance to connect, learn, and shape the future of hospitality!
Speakers
Agenda
08:15 – 09:00
Registration
08:15 – 09:00
Registration
09:00 – 09:05
Introduction by the Chairperson
Director General, Cyprus Hotel Association
Christos Angelides
Director General, Cyprus Hotel Association
09:00 – 09:05
Introduction by the Chairperson
Christos Angelides
Director General, Cyprus Hotel Association
09:05 – 09:20
Keynote Speech
President of the Cyprus Hotel Association
Thanos Michaelides
President of the Cyprus Hotel Association
09:05 – 09:20
Keynote Speech
Thanos Michaelides
President of the Cyprus Hotel Association
09:20 – 09:35
Keynote Speech
Deputy Minister of Tourism , Republic of Cyprus
Kostas Koumis
Deputy Minister of Tourism , Republic of Cyprus
09:20 – 09:35
Keynote Speech
Kostas Koumis
Deputy Minister of Tourism , Republic of Cyprus
THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
09:35 – 09:50
TUI in Cyprus - Shaping the future together
The presentation will cover a strategy update, recent customer trends and developments both overall and specifically for Cyprus, as well as TUI’s plans for Cyprus, including planned passenger growth and
other initiatives.
Chief Commercial Officer, TUI Group
Stefan Baumert
Chief Commercial Officer, TUI Group
09:35 – 09:50
TUI in Cyprus - Shaping the future together
The presentation will cover a strategy update, recent customer trends and developments both overall and specifically for Cyprus, as well as TUI’s plans for Cyprus, including planned passenger growth and
other initiatives.
Stefan Baumert
Chief Commercial Officer, TUI Group
09:50 – 10:05
2024 Performance Update, A Year in Review
Data analysis on Global, EU and Mediterranean region performance in 2024, as well as an overview of Occupancy on the Books, Hotel Pipeline Growth and more.
Regional Manager Southern & Western Europe STR
Samantha Mardkhah
Regional Manager Southern & Western Europe STR
09:50 – 10:05
2024 Performance Update, A Year in Review
Data analysis on Global, EU and Mediterranean region performance in 2024, as well as an overview of Occupancy on the Books, Hotel Pipeline Growth and more.
Samantha Mardkhah
Regional Manager Southern & Western Europe STR
10:05 – 10:35
PANEL DISCUSSION: Redefining Hospitality - Insights from Industry Leaders
This panel discussion brings together leaders from top hospitality brands to explore how the travel and resort hotel sectors are evolving. Topics will include innovative strategies for redefining guest experiences, leveraging technology to transform operations, and adapting to sustainability demands.
PANELISTS:
10:05 – 10:35
PANEL DISCUSSION: Redefining Hospitality - Insights from Industry Leaders
This panel discussion brings together leaders from top hospitality brands to explore how the travel and resort hotel sectors are evolving. Topics will include innovative strategies for redefining guest experiences, leveraging technology to transform operations, and adapting to sustainability demands.
PANELISTS:
Director General, HOTREC
Marie Audren
Director General, HOTREC
Marie Audren
Director General, HOTREC
GROUP EXECUTIVE OFFICER at Empiria Group
Kalia Konstantinidou
GROUP EXECUTIVE OFFICER at Empiria Group
Kalia Konstantinidou
GROUP EXECUTIVE OFFICER at Empiria Group
Regional Director South & East Europe Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Vassilis Themelidis
Regional Director South & East Europe Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Vassilis Themelidis
Regional Director South & East Europe Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Hotel Development - Greece, Cyprus, Israel at Marriott International
Anastasia Kremli
Hotel Development - Greece, Cyprus, Israel at Marriott International
Anastasia Kremli
Hotel Development - Greece, Cyprus, Israel at Marriott International
Vice President Development at Radisson Hotel Group
Elie Milky
Vice President Development at Radisson Hotel Group
Elie Milky
Vice President Development at Radisson Hotel Group
10:35 – 10:50
How can Architecture help the Tourism Industry meet the demands of tomorrow’s traveller while enhancing its local context
As a Cypriot Architect at Foster + Parnters, Gabriel will explore how innovative architecture can transform the tourism industry for future travellers while preserving local identity within the Cypriot context.
Through Foster’s practice’s projects, he will explore key themes like reimagining hotels as vibrant, mixed-use destinations; increasing density and height to avoid unsustainable greenfield developments;
and setting energy/ environmental benchmarks aligned with EU goals. Additionally, he will discuss the future of travel infrastructure, highlighting airport-centric masterplans as potential catalysts for growth in cities like Larnaca and Paphos.
Architect ARB Foster + Partners, London
Gabriel Pavlides
Architect ARB Foster + Partners, London
10:35 – 10:50
How can Architecture help the Tourism Industry meet the demands of tomorrow’s traveller while enhancing its local context
As a Cypriot Architect at Foster + Parnters, Gabriel will explore how innovative architecture can transform the tourism industry for future travellers while preserving local identity within the Cypriot context.
Through Foster’s practice’s projects, he will explore key themes like reimagining hotels as vibrant, mixed-use destinations; increasing density and height to avoid unsustainable greenfield developments;
and setting energy/ environmental benchmarks aligned with EU goals. Additionally, he will discuss the future of travel infrastructure, highlighting airport-centric masterplans as potential catalysts for growth in cities like Larnaca and Paphos.
Gabriel Pavlides
Architect ARB Foster + Partners, London
THE CUSTOMER: THE EVOLUTION IN CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR IN TRAVEL AND HOSPITALITY
10:50 – 11:05
Travel Reinvented: Booking.com’s 2025 Travel Predictions
Market Team Manager, Booking.com
Harris Kyriakopoulos
Market Team Manager, Booking.com
10:50 – 11:05
Travel Reinvented: Booking.com’s 2025 Travel Predictions
Harris Kyriakopoulos
Market Team Manager, Booking.com
11:05 – 11:35
PANEL DISCUSSION: Travel Distribution- Adapting to the Evolving Customer
Industry leading companies will discuss how shifting consumer preferences, advances in technology, and the demand for personalized experiences are reshaping the way travel is distributed and experienced. This engaging conversation will uncover how collaboration and innovation are driving new approaches to meet the expectations of today’s travellers.
PANELISTS:
11:05 – 11:35
PANEL DISCUSSION: Travel Distribution- Adapting to the Evolving Customer
Industry leading companies will discuss how shifting consumer preferences, advances in technology, and the demand for personalized experiences are reshaping the way travel is distributed and experienced. This engaging conversation will uncover how collaboration and innovation are driving new approaches to meet the expectations of today’s travellers.
PANELISTS:
Director of Market Management, Expedia Group UK
Irene Roberts
Director of Market Management, Expedia Group UK
Irene Roberts
Director of Market Management, Expedia Group UK
Director Sourcing & Contracting Hotelplan Group Zurich
Victoria Studer
Director Sourcing & Contracting Hotelplan Group Zurich
Victoria Studer
Director Sourcing & Contracting Hotelplan Group Zurich
Head of Tourism, International Sustainable Tourism Development, ICF Spain
Nikolaos Gkolfinopoulos
Head of Tourism, International Sustainable Tourism Development, ICF Spain
Nikolaos Gkolfinopoulos
Head of Tourism, International Sustainable Tourism Development, ICF Spain
Director of the Master’s in Tourism Management, Ostelea School of Tourism and Hospitality (Spain)
Claudio Milano
Director of the Master’s in Tourism Management, Ostelea School of Tourism and Hospitality (Spain)
Claudio Milano
Director of the Master’s in Tourism Management, Ostelea School of Tourism and Hospitality (Spain)
11:35 – 12:20
COFFEE BREAK
11:35 – 12:20
COFFEE BREAK
HOSPITALITY: THE INVESTMENT AND FINANCE DIMENSION
12:20 - 12:30
The Power of Strategic Partnerships between Banks and Hoteliers
General Manager Wholesale Banking, Hellenic Bank
Phivos Stasopoulos
General Manager Wholesale Banking, Hellenic Bank
12:20 - 12:30
The Power of Strategic Partnerships between Banks and Hoteliers
Phivos Stasopoulos
General Manager Wholesale Banking, Hellenic Bank
12:30 – 12:45
Qualitative & quantitative trends in hospitality investments; Focus on the Mediterranean region
Xenophon will present the trends that shape the future of the hotel/tourism transactions and will talk about the quantitative and qualitative indicators that investors are looking for in every potential acquisition.
Country Director at Horwath HTL GR
Xenophon Petropoulos
Country Director at Horwath HTL GR
12:30 – 12:45
Qualitative & quantitative trends in hospitality investments; Focus on the Mediterranean region
Xenophon will present the trends that shape the future of the hotel/tourism transactions and will talk about the quantitative and qualitative indicators that investors are looking for in every potential acquisition.
Xenophon Petropoulos
Country Director at Horwath HTL GR
12:45 – 13:15
PANEL DISCUSSION: Hospitality: Trends and Opportunities in Investment and Finance
This panel will explore the dynamic landscape of hospitality investment, focusing on global trends and specific opportunities within Cyprus and the leisure hospitality sector. The discussion will uncover key drivers attracting investors to resorts and leisure-focused projects. Panelists will provide insights into the factors shaping the future of hospitality investment, including market demand, economic trends, and innovative financial strategies.
PANELISTS:
12:45 – 13:15
PANEL DISCUSSION: Hospitality: Trends and Opportunities in Investment and Finance
This panel will explore the dynamic landscape of hospitality investment, focusing on global trends and specific opportunities within Cyprus and the leisure hospitality sector. The discussion will uncover key drivers attracting investors to resorts and leisure-focused projects. Panelists will provide insights into the factors shaping the future of hospitality investment, including market demand, economic trends, and innovative financial strategies.
PANELISTS:
Managing Director, Premium Access Group
Shaul Keinan
Managing Director, Premium Access Group
Shaul Keinan
Managing Director, Premium Access Group
Senior Director Development Luxury Brands Europe & North Africa Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, MGallery, Emblems (Accor) Italy
Ettore CAVALLINO
Senior Director Development Luxury Brands Europe & North Africa Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, MGallery, Emblems (Accor) Italy
Ettore CAVALLINO
Senior Director Development Luxury Brands Europe & North Africa Sofitel Legend, Sofitel, MGallery, Emblems (Accor) Italy
CFA ACCA, Senior Director, Alvarez & Marsal Disputes and Investigations
Kirill Anurov
CFA ACCA, Senior Director, Alvarez & Marsal Disputes and Investigations
Kirill Anurov
CFA ACCA, Senior Director, Alvarez & Marsal Disputes and Investigations
Partner, Head of Hospitality Portfolio Inver Real Estate
Marianna Papachristophorou
Partner, Head of Hospitality Portfolio Inver Real Estate
Marianna Papachristophorou
Partner, Head of Hospitality Portfolio Inver Real Estate
HOSPITALITY SECTOR IN CYPRUS
13:15 - 13:35
PANEL DISCUSSION: Hospitality Legacy: Family Businesses Shaping the Future of Cyprus Tourism
This panel will explore the unique dynamics of family-run hospitality businesses in Cyprus, featuring the new generation of entrepreneurs steering their heritage brands into the future. Leaders from Cypriot
hotels will share their perspectives on growth, succession planning, and navigating the challenges of a competitive and evolving industry.
13:15 - 13:35
PANEL DISCUSSION: Hospitality Legacy: Family Businesses Shaping the Future of Cyprus Tourism
This panel will explore the unique dynamics of family-run hospitality businesses in Cyprus, featuring the new generation of entrepreneurs steering their heritage brands into the future. Leaders from Cypriot
hotels will share their perspectives on growth, succession planning, and navigating the challenges of a competitive and evolving industry.
THE FUTURE OF AIRLINES
13:35 - 13:50
Keynote Speech
Managing Director Airlines for Europe (A4E)
Ourania Georgoutsakou
Managing Director Airlines for Europe (A4E)
13:35 - 13:50
Keynote Speech
Ourania Georgoutsakou
Managing Director Airlines for Europe (A4E)
THE FUTURE OF CONNECTIVITY IN CYPRUS
13:40 – 13:55
Keynote Speech
Director of Aviation Development, Marketing & Communication, Hermes Airports
Maria Kouroupi
Director of Aviation Development, Marketing & Communication, Hermes Airports
13:40 – 13:55
Keynote Speech
Maria Kouroupi
Director of Aviation Development, Marketing & Communication, Hermes Airports
14:00 – 14:30
LEADERS IN HOSPITALITY AWARDS CEREMONY
14:00 – 14:30
LEADERS IN HOSPITALITY AWARDS CEREMONY
14:30 – 16:00
End of Conference - Networking Cocktail
14:30 – 16:00
End of Conference - Networking Cocktail
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Silver Sponsor
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