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Morocco Showcases Its Tourism Renaissance at World Summit in Casablanca
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The Morocco Showcase Summit: Tourism, Hospitality, and Funding will happen on November 19–20, 2024, on the Marriott Lodge in Casablanca. This bilingual occasion, held in English and French, will welcome over 300 worldwide buyers, hoteliers, and tourism leaders from 15 international locations. Co-organized by the Société Marocaine d’Ingénierie Touristique (SMIT) and API Occasions, the summit goals to spotlight Morocco’s potential as a premier vacation spot for tourism and hospitality improvement.
The summit will function a hub for networking and deal-making, providing a platform for lodge buyers, builders, banks, and trade professionals to discover profitable alternatives in one of many world’s most promising hospitality markets. By fostering collaboration and selling sustainable initiatives, the occasion underscores Morocco’s dedication to driving development and innovation in its tourism sector, solidifying its status as a world funding hotspot.
Prime Causes to Attend Morocco’s Premier Funding and Tourism Occasion
This 12 months’s extremely anticipated occasion highlights the immense potential of Morocco as a hub for tourism and funding. Whether or not you’re an investor, developer, or trade skilled, listed below are the highest explanation why you must attend:
Uncover Thrilling Initiatives and Alternatives Throughout MoroccoGain firsthand insights into Morocco’s most promising tourism and funding ventures, showcasing the nation’s dynamic development and untapped potential.
Join with World Lodge Manufacturers and ExecutivesEngage with famend lodge teams and decision-makers actively exploring growth alternatives inside Morocco. That is your likelihood to collaborate with key gamers shaping the hospitality panorama.
Community with Worldwide Professionals Working in MoroccoMeet main professionals from throughout the globe who’re actively concerned in Morocco’s improvement or trying to enter this thriving market.
Be taught from World Greatest Apply ExamplesGet impressed by profitable case research and confirmed methods from all over the world that may be tailored to Morocco’s distinctive context.
Discover the Impression of the FIFA World Cup on MoroccoDive into discussions on how the upcoming FIFA World Cup will function a game-changer for Morocco, creating unparalleled alternatives in infrastructure, tourism, and enterprise.
Uncover Funding Alternatives in Capital Markets and BeyondExpand your understanding of Morocco’s rising capital markets and discover various funding avenues tailor-made to a spread of industries.
This occasion is your gateway to unlocking the huge potential of Morocco, providing useful connections, data, and alternatives to drive development on this rising world hotspot.
Day 1
2024 Occasion Agenda: Uncover Morocco’s Tourism and Funding Potential
15:00 – 16:30: Registration and ArrivalParticipants will examine in and obtain occasion supplies, setting the stage for a productive and insightful gathering.
16:30 – 17:00: Velocity NetworkingAttendees will have interaction in dynamic, speedy networking periods to determine useful connections and foster collaboration.
17:00: Welcome RemarksThe occasion will formally begin with opening statements, highlighting key themes and goals for this system.
18:00: Sponsor Hearth ChatAn interactive dialogue with occasion sponsors, providing insights into their position in Morocco’s evolving tourism and funding panorama.
19:00: DinnerA networking dinner will present a chance for attendees to attach in a relaxed setting whereas having fun with Morocco’s culinary choices.
Day 2
Morning: Overview of Morocco’s Tourism MarketAn in-depth presentation outlining Morocco’s place as a number one journey vacation spot, together with key market traits and development methods.
Noon: Lodge Funding and Improvement SessionsFocused discussions on funding alternatives inside Morocco’s lodge sector, overlaying challenges and improvements driving development.
Afternoon: Basic Funding Traits and OpportunitiesA complete evaluation of Morocco’s broader funding panorama, highlighting rising alternatives throughout various sectors.
This two-day occasion gives a curated platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and strategic exploration in one of many world’s most vibrant tourism markets.
Occasion Particulars:
November 19, 2024
Major Plenary Room Agenda
13:00 – 15:00Arrival & Registration
15:00 – 15:20Official Opening and Welcome Handle
Imad BARRAKAD (Chairman & CEO, SMIT Morocco)
Faïçal TADLAOUI (Founder & CEO, Radio Manufacturing unit)
15:20 – 15:40Public Sector Keynote Panel
Fatim Zahra Ammor (Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts, and Social and Solidarity Economic system)
Faïçal TADLAOUI (Founder & CEO, Radio Manufacturing unit)
15:40 – 16:00What’s New for Barceló in Africa?
Alain DEBARE (Companion & Head of Funding & Asset Administration, HVS)
Raul GONZALEZ (CEO, Barceló Lodge Group)
16:00 – 16:30Networking Break
16:30 – 17:15Setting the Scene: Present Outlook for Tourism and Hospitality Investments in Morocco
Mehdi KSIKES (Managing Companion, Household Workplace)
Selma BELKHAYAT (Co-Founder & Managing Director, AMS Africa)
Younes Hajoui (Director of Funding Improvement, SMIT Morocco)
Faïçal TADLAOUI (Founder & CEO, Radio Manufacturing unit)
Nabil FAHER (Funding Director, Westmont)
Marcson BAKER (Funding Supervisor, DEG)
17:15 – 17:35Risma’s Growth Plan for the Coming Years
Salim MIKRAM (Senior Advisor, Istich Consulting)
Sofia LOPEZ-BENHAMIDA (Managing Director, RISMA)
17:35 – 18:15Emerging Lodge Manufacturers in Morocco
JS ANAND (Founder & CEO, LEVA Inns)
Mohamed BENZAKOUR (Co-Founder & CEO, Keep Right here)
Philippe GAUGUIER (Senior Advisor, In Extenso Tourisme Tradition et Hôtellerie)
Marloes KNIPPENBERG (CEO, Kerten Hospitality)
Wesam OKASHA (Managing Director & Board Member, TUI Blue Inns LLC)
18:15 – 18:45The Impression of Mega Sporting Occasions on Hospitality Markets in Host Cities
Valentyna ARDONCEAU, PhD (Supervisor, Arthur D. Little)
18:45 – 20:00Opening Dinner ReceptionVenue: The Marriott Lodge, Casablanca
Breakaway Room
No scheduled occasions for today.
November 20, 2024
Major Plenary Room Agenda
08:00 – 08:30Arrival, Registration & Expo
08:30 – 09:20Networking BreakfastEnjoy espresso whereas reconnecting with friends.
09:20 – 09:30Welcome Again Handle
Faïçal TADLAOUI (Founder & CEO, Radio Manufacturing unit)
Hamid BENTAHAR (President, Confédération Nationale du Tourisme)
09:30 – 09:5010,000-Foot View on the Area
Wayne GODWIN (CEO, JLL Africa)
09:50 – 10:30Investing in Morocco Tourism: Updates from the Public Sector
Imad BARRAKAD (Chairman & CEO, SMIT Morocco)
Olivier GRANET (Co-CEO & Managing Companion, Kasada Capital Administration)
Hamid BENTAHAR (President, Confédération Nationale du Tourisme)
Wayne GODWIN (CEO, JLL Africa)
Thomas PELLERIN (Hub Chief, Maghreb & West Africa, IFC)
10:30 – 10:50Keynote Interview
Xavier GRANGE (World Chief Improvement Officer, Accor)
Julien BRACONNIER (Head of Hospitality, Voltere)
10:50 – 11:35The Investor Panel: Why Morocco, Why Now?
Hamza FAROOQUI (CEO, Millat Group)
Youssef CHRAIBI (Managing Director, Magespro Africa)
Ewan CAMERON (Director: Africa, Westmont Hospitality Group)
Alain DEBARE (Companion, Head of Funding & Asset Administration, HVS)
Ken OGWANG (Senior Dealmaker, IDC)
Mehdi KSIKES (Managing Companion, Household Workplace)
11:35 – 11:55Networking Break
11:55 – 12:15Keynote Interview
Elie YOUNES (World Chief Improvement Officer, Radisson Lodge Group)
Fabio NAVA (Director – Advisory and Transactions, Africa, CBRE Excellerate)
12:15 – 13:00Global Operators’ View on Morocco
Reda FACEH (Vice President Improvement, Northern & Western Africa, Accor)
David DESTA (Vice President: Inns & Hospitality, JLL Africa)
Shady HASSAN (Vice President: Lodging Improvement – Europe, Center East & Africa, Marriott Worldwide)
Esteban LOZADA (Managing Director – Improvement, Hilton Inns)
Govind MUNDRA (Head of Improvement, Center East & Africa, Wyndham Inns & Resorts)
Edgar OLLE (Improvement Director, IHG Inns & Resorts)
13:00 – 14:30Networking Lunch
14:30 – 15:00Morocco Hotspots
Othman Cherif ALAMI (President, Investour Holdings)
Ludwig BOULDOUKIAN (Regional Vice President Improvement, MEA, Hyatt)
Erwan GARNIER (Senior Director: Improvement, Radisson Lodge Group)
Sylvain GILET (Director, AIRE)
Abdellah ESSONNI (Improvement Advisor, Modon Hospitality)
15:00 – 15:20Presentation: The Rising Position of F&B in Blended-Use Developments
Daniel MORGAN (Companion, TGP Worldwide)
15:20 – 16:00Networking Break
16:00 – 16:30The Rise of Eco-Tourism and Inexperienced Demand
Wiam SAMIR (Director Basic, Sustainway)
Bouchaib HARMOUZI (Improvement Director, Azalaï Life)
Hicham HASSOUNI (Chief Enterprise Officer, Our Habitas)
Nawale SAOUD (Director: Initiatives & Improvement Companies, JLL Africa)
16:30 – 17:00Enhancing Leisure & Blended-Use Developments: Highlight on Meals & Beverage and Gaming
Othmane AKHERRAZ (Co-Founder, The Recreation Changer Firm)
Ivan CORNET (Managing Companion, Latitude 5)
Ninon LAMOTHE (Africa Director, Consulting Hospitality, Tourism, Leisure, Voltere)
Carlos ORTEGA (Head of World Improvement, Palladium Lodge Group)
Ali AKDIM (Director: F&B Cluster, Barceló Lodge Group)
17:00 – 17:20The Château Roslane Expertise
Grégory FORTEMS (Supervisor, In Extenso Tourisme Tradition et Hôtellerie)
Rita ZNIBER (CEO, DIANA HOLDINGS)
17:20 – 18:00The Banker Perspective
Nasser BENJELLOUN (Deputy CEO, REIM Companions)
Adel BARAKAT (Govt Director: Company Banking Division, Attijariwafa Financial institution)
Catherine HENDRY (Govt: Property Finance Africa, Nedbank Restricted)
Lotfi LEBBAR (Principal Investments, EBRD)
Imane BERRADA (Head of Actual Property Improvement & Hospitality Financing, Financial institution of Africa)
18:00 – 18:10Closing RemarksPresented by API Occasions.
Audio system
Fatim Zahra AmmorMinister of Tourism, Handicrafts, and Social and Solidarity Economic system
Raul GonzalezCEO of Barceló Lodge Group
Imad BarrakadChairman & CEO of SMIT Morocco
Xavier GrangeGlobal Chief Improvement Officer, Accor
Elie YounesGlobal Chief Improvement Officer, Radisson Lodge Group
Olivier GranetCo-CEO & Managing Companion, Kasada Capital Administration
Hamza FarooquiCEO of Millat Group
Othman Cherif AlamiPresident, Investour Holdings
Othmane AkherrazCo-Founder, The Recreation Changer Firm
Daniel MorganPartner, TGP Worldwide
Valentyna Ardonceau, PhDManager, Arthur D. Little
Mehdi KsikesManaging Companion, Household Workplace
Selma BelkhayatCo-Founder & Managing Director, AMS Africa
Sofia Lopez-BenhamidaManaging Director, RISMA
Reda FacehVice President Improvement – Northern & Western Africa, Accor
Nasser BenjellounDeputy CEO, REIM Companions
Nabil Al-FadiliSales & Enterprise Improvement Director, SDS
Hamid BentaharPresident, Confédération Nationale du Tourisme
JS AnandFounder & CEO, LEVA Inns
Simon ArdonceauFounder & CEO, AIRE
Marcson BakerInvestment Supervisor, DEG
Adel BarakatExecutive Director: Company Banking Division, Attijariwafa Financial institution
Yasmine BekkariManaging Director, AMS Africa
Mohamed BenzakourCo-Founder & CEO, Keep Right here
Youssef Benabbés-TaarjiHead of Improvement, Dar Taarj SA
Amine BenkhalilGeneral Supervisor, Sol Oasis Marrakech by Meliá
Ali AkdimDirector: F&B Cluster, Barceló Lodge Group
Imane BerradaHead of Actual Property Improvement & Hospitality Financing, Financial institution of Africa
Youssef ChraibiManaging Director, Magespro Africa
Ludwig BouldoukianRegional Vice President Improvement MEA, Hyatt
Wiam SamirDirector Basic, Sustainway
Julien BraconnierHead of Hospitality, Voltere
Ewan CameronDirector: Africa, Westmont Hospitality Group
Ivan CornetManaging Companion, Latitude 5
Alain DebarePartner – Head of Funding & Asset Administration, HVS
David DestaVice President: Inns & Hospitality, JLL Africa
Abdellah EssonniDevelopment Advisor, Modon Hospitality
Nabil FaherInvestment Director, Westmont
Grégory FortemsManager, In Extenso Tourisme Tradition et Hôtellerie
Erwan GarnierSenior Director: Improvement, Radisson Lodge Group
Philippe GauguyerSenior Advisor, In Extenso Tourisme Tradition et Hôtellerie
Sylvain GiletDirector, AIRE
Wayne GodwinCEO, JLL Africa
Bani HaddadManaging Director, Aleph Hospitality
Majd HamamouchiCorporate Enterprise Improvement Director, Time Inns
Bouchaib HarmouziDevelopment Director, Azalaï Life
Shady HassanVice President: Lodging Improvement – Europe, Center East & Africa, Marriott Worldwide
Hicham HassouniChief Enterprise Officer, Our Habitas
Catherine HendryExecutive: Property Finance Africa, Nedbank Restricted
Younes HajouiDirector of Funding Improvement, SMIT Morocco
Marloes KnippenbergCEO, Kerten Hospitality
Aboubakr LahlouHead of Hospitality, Al Hoceinia Hospitality
Ninon LamotheAfrica Director: Consulting Hospitality, Tourism, Leisure, Voltere
Lotfi LebbarPrincipal Investments, EBRD
Ram LokanPrincipal – Investments, Kasada Capital Administration
Esteban LozadaManaging Director – Improvement, Hilton Inns
Frédérique MasiRegional Director, North Africa, Proparco
Salim MikramSenior Advisor, Istich Consulting
Hafid MirabtiDirector – Enterprise Improvement, Center East, Turkey & Africa, The Ascott Restricted
Youssef MouaddibDeputy Director Basic, SDS
Govind MundraHead of Improvement – Center East & Africa, Wyndham Inns & Resorts
Katlego MphahleleSenior Deal Maker, Industrial Improvement Company of SA
Fabio NavaDirector – Advisory and Transactions, Africa, CBRE Excellerate
Ken OgwangSenior Dealmaker, IDC
Wesam OkashaManaging Director & Board Member, TUI Blue Inns LLC
Edgar OlleDevelopment Director, IHG Inns & Resorts
Carlos OrtegaHead of World Improvement, Palladium Lodge Group
Thomas PellerinHub Chief, Maghreb & West Africa, Industrials and Companies, IFC
Ramsay RankoussiVice President, Improvement – Africa & Türkiye, Radisson Lodge Group
Nawale SaoudDirector: Initiatives & Improvement Companies, JLL Africa
Dineo SkwambaneActing Head, Companies Enterprise Unit, IDC
Faïçal TadlaouiFounder & CEO, Radio Manufacturing unit
Jameel VerjeeFounder & CEO, CityBlue Inns (a member of The Diar Group)
Richard von KalmarPartner, Senga Bay Capital
Mohamed YacoubiCo-Founder, MELIA Capital
Ahmed ZairiInvestment Officer: Manufacturing & Companies, IFC
Rita ZniberCEO, DIANA HOLDINGS
