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1 June, 2021 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Carlos Khneisser

Carlos Khneisser

Vice President Development Middle East, North Africa & Turkey Hilton

Based in Hilton’s MEA Regional Office, Dubai – Khneisser is charged with spearheading the growth of the Hilton portfolio across MENA & Turkey. Under Khneisser’s leadership, Hilton’s Middle Eastern development has enjoyed year-on-year, organic growth and markets he oversees contribute over 50% of Hilton’s total pipeline in EMEA.

Free Tech Theatre: Hotel Build Agenda:Tuesday, 6 April 2020

11:45 AM Keynote Panel Discussion: Fast-tracking developments in the GCC hospitality sector: Implementing new design initiatives for more sustainable construction and unique experiences

With new hotel developments due to be completed by 2023 to accommodate the expected increase in the number of tourists, the value of the regional hotel built market is estimated at $32.5 billion. Currently the MENA hotel pipeline stands at 640 projects/181,890 rooms.
 
  • How do we march ahead with a comprehensive plan to meet the ever-increasing demand in the hospitality build sector? 
  • How to work together to adhere to best sustainable practices, innovative design, and build solutions while completing within time and budget.
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12:50 PM PROJECT SHOWCASE: Hilton’s regional luxury hotel expansion plans

Hilton foresees $9 billion investment in 100 new hotels by 2024. The key expansions are planned in Saudi Arabia, with four projects worth $3.5bn planned in The Avenues – Riyadh.

  • How is Hilton diversifying the portfolio and expansion plans in line with changing market conditions and evolving consumer trends?
  • Know more about how the property brand is spearheading its pipeline programme in the region
  • Hear about Hilton’s connected room concept and digital key technology in the hotel builds and structure
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