12 - 15 FEBRUARY 2025

Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

29

FEBRUARY

09:00 - 09:45

Beyond Walls: Crafting Narratives in Hospitality Design - Unveiling the Stories Within Spaces

This topic invites panelists and attendees to explore the storytelling aspect of hospitality design. It delves into how interior designers and hotel operators collaborate to create immersive narratives within physical spaces. The discussion can touch on the use of design elements, thematic inspirations, and cultural influences to weave a unique story for each hospitality environment. By focusing on the narrative potential of design, the panel can showcase innovative projects, discuss challenges, and inspire attendees to think beyond traditional boundaries in their creative processes. This topic adds a touch of creativity and emphasizes the transformative power of design in shaping memorable experiences for guests.

Panelists:

Maliha Nishat
Director, Interior Design
Marriott International

Saeed Albially
Executive Director - Design Development
Rua Al Madinah Holding

Hadeel Shaheen
Associate Director - Residential
ROSHN

Moderator:

Esra Lemmens
Seminar Host

29

FEBRUARY

15:05 - 15:50

The Future of Sustainable Luxury in Hospitality Design: Balancing Aesthetics, Functionality, and Environmental Responsibility

The discussion could explore innovative approaches and best practices in integrating sustainable design principles into luxury hospitality spaces. Key subtopics may include eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient technologies, waste reduction, and the impact of sustainable design on guest experiences and operational efficiency. This discussion aligns with current industry trends, addresses the growing importance of sustainability, and encourages collaboration among professionals for a more environmentally responsible future in hospitality design.

Panelists:

Siegfried Nierhaus
Vice President Middle East
Deutsche Hospitality

Will Plowman
Partner
Forster + Partners

Diane Thorsen
Principal - Hospitality and Residential Design
Gensler

Moderator:

Esra Lemmens
Seminar Host

1

MARCH

09:00 - 09:45

Hospitality in numbers: A deep dive with data intelligence into the MEA world with STR

STR provides premium data benchmarking, analytics, and marketplace insights for the global hospitality industry. The evolution of hotel performance in the Middle East reflects a dynamic interplay of economic shifts, tourism strategies, infrastructure development, technological advancements and changing traveler preferences. Join this interesting conversation as Esra investigates the hospitality market dynamics delving into past, present and future hotel performance data with Sarah from STR as they unpack how the hotel industry has evolved over the years and how it will continue to shape its trajectory in years to come.

Panelists:

Sarah Duignan
Director - Client Relationships
STR

In conversation with:

Esra Lemmens
Seminar Host

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