Conference
Agenda

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Conference
Agenda

We are working on 2025 ITHIC's Agenda. In the meantime you can check what we have discussed at ITHIC 2024.
Agenda Day One
All Topics
Brand Ambassadors
Talk of Titans
Exploring alternative markets
Global Perspectives and Competition in EMEA
Hospitality future talks
Talks on Capital Markets
The development cycle

Participants registration

25 September 202509:00
25 September 202510:00Conference Hall 1
Speakers
Giorgio Ribaudo
Managing Director - THRENDS
Mauro Santinato
Founder & CEO - Teamwork
Ofer Arbib
CEO – Colliers Global Investors Italy SGR

Introducing ITHIC 2025

25 September 202510:00Conference Hall 2
Speakers
Andrea Galardi
Co-Founder & CEO - Soges Group

Listing and post listing: the growth of a chain through own and third party brands

Brand Ambassadors
25 September 202510:00Conference Hall 3
Speakers
Maria Pia Intini
Managing Director Almar Resorts & Spa - HNH Hospitality

Wellbeing, places and memories interpreted by an Italian resort brand

Brand Ambassadors
25 September 202510:20Conference Hall 1

Competitiveness in Italy

Global Perspectives and Competition in EMEA
25 September 202510:30Conference Hall 2
Speakers
Ettore Cavallino
Senior Director Development Luxury Brands Europe & North Africa - Accor

Breaking expectations: a new force in Italy’s luxury market

Brand ambassadors
25 September 202510:30Conference Hall 3
Speakers
Samuele Annibali
CEO - CampusX
Emanuele Prataviera
Executive Director / Head of Real Estate Investments - Finint Investments
Guido Della Frera
Founder & CEO - GDF Group
Stefano Terlizzi
Managing Director | DATA – THRENDS

Turin: a new arts & business city in the league of top destinations

Exploring alternative markets
25 September 202510:40Conference Hall 1
Speakers
Carlo Altomonte
Associate Dean and Director PNRR Lab - SDA Bocconi

Italian growth perspectives amid geopolitical tensions

Global Perspectives and Competition in EMEA

Coffee Break

25 September 202511:00
25 September 202511:30Conference Hall 2
Speakers
Filippo Papa
Director - Development (Italy) - Marriott International
Christoffer Jönsson
Director, Midscale Brand Management & New Products EMEA - Marriott International

Next steps for CitizenM & the future of Marriott’s midscale growth in Italy

Brand ambassadors
25 September 202511:30Conference Hall 3
Speakers
Fabio Massimo Ragusa
Chief Operating Officer - Valtur / Nicolaus Club
Pietro Franza
CEO - Gruppo Franza
Guido Castellini
Senior Advisor - Coldwell Banker Commercial

Sicily 2026: a new era of opportunities for city hotels and beach resorts

Exploring alternative markets
25 September 202511:45Conference Hall 1
Speakers
Gregorio De Felice
Head of Research and Chief Economist – Intesa Sanpaolo

A global macro-economic outlook and Italy in 2026

Global Perspectives and Competition in EMEA
25 September 202512:00Conference Hall 2
Speakers
Adrian Flück
Director & Co-Head of Hotel Investment Management - Invesco Real Estate
Ramon Tomàs Ranz
Portfolio Principal and Head of Asset Management - Pygmalion Capital
Theodor Kubak
Managing Partner - Arbireo Hospitality Invest

New frontiers for asset management in Italy. A panel by HAMA

The development cycle
25 September 202512:00Conference Hall 3
Speakers
Gianluca Petrera
Head - Reuben Brothers Italy
Jérôme Lassara
EVP Development Europe - Ennismore
Marco Comensoli
Head of Hotels & Leisure - Colliers Italia

Apulia: an untapped destination for all tiers

Exploring alternative markets
25 September 202512:00Conference Hall 4
Speakers
Nicola Delvecchio
Strategic Hospitality Advisor - Teamwork

Deep diving the economy scale: a 2026 picture of price savvy concepts in Italy

Hospitality future talks
25 September 202512:20Conference Hall 1
Speakers
Paolo Barletta
CEO - Arsenale Group
Domenico Montano
General Manager – Human Company
Massimiliano Sarti
Chief Editor The Bulletin – THRENDS

Megaprojects shaping the future of Italy

CEO Panels
25 September 202512:30Conference Hall 2
Speakers
Andrea Abodi
Ministry for Sport and Youth for Italy
Emilio Pozzi
SVP and Managing Director - OnLocation Italy (Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics)
Arnaldo Ajolfi
CEO Italy - Project Director Southern Europe and Middle East - Club Med Italia
Giorgio Bianchi
MRICS, Advisor in Hospitality and Strategic Investments - PKF

Winter Olimpic Games 2026. Find your best investment in the Italian Mountain

Exploring alternative markets
25 September 202512:30Conference Hall 3
Speakers
Fabrizio Gaggio
Co-CEO & Asset Director - Starhotels Group

The transformation of a hotel Chain into Italy’s signature brand

Brand Ambassadors

Networking Lunch

25 September 202513:00
25 September 202514:30Conference Hall 2
Speakers
Alessandro Lombardo
Chief Commercial Officer - Gabetti Group

Going beyond Rome, Florence, Venice and Milan: are the secondary cities the new frontiers for luxury real estate?

Exploring alternative markets
25 September 202514:30Conference Hall 3
Speakers
Hylko Versteeg
Head of Development, Southern Europe - IHG Hotels & Resorts

Powering Conversions: How IHG’s Brands Turn Independent Hotels into Global Experiences

Brand Ambassadors
25 September 202514:45Conference Hall 1
Speakers
Chiara Caruso
Head of National Tourism Fund (FNT) – CDP Real Asset SGR (CDP Group)
Carine Bonnejean
Managing Director Hotels – Christie & Co

An update on the achievements of the Italian Sovereign Fund as of 2025 and prospectives for 2026-2027

Talks on capital markets
25 September 202515:00Conference Hall 3
Speakers
Bruno Fondacaro
Partner - ADVANT Nctm
Massimiliano Macaione
Partner - Gianni & Origoni
Massimiliano Sarti
Chief Editor The Bulletin – THRENDS

Share deal vs asset deal: sharing perspectives and opportunities about a key decision in hospitality M&A

The development cycle
25 September 202515:00Conference Hall 2
Speakers
Gianandrea Colli
Commercial Director - Armani Hotel
Clemente Merville
Management Office - EMAAR
Krishna Bas
Legal Director EMEA & Global Growth - Iberostar Group
Emiliano Russo
Leader of Global Legal Real Estate - Deloitte Legal

Investing in luxury beach resorts in Southern Italy and the Mediterranean

Exploring alternative markets
25 September 202515:00Conference Hall 4
Speakers
Fabrizio Doria
Chief development officer - BWH Hotels

Beyond the Logo: Shaping Identity and Driving Value in Hospitality

Brand Ambassador
25 September 202515:15Conference Hall 1
Speakers
Yannick Wagner
Deputy CDO for Europe and North Africa - Accor
Julia Simpson
President & CEO WTTC - World Travel & Tourism Council
Dimitris Manikis
President EMEA - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Alexi Khajavi
President Hospitality, Travel & Wellness – Questex

Running upwind: a conversation on the adversities and challenges tourism faces today

CEO Panels
25 September 202515:30Conference Hall 2
Speakers
Giuseppe Roscioli
President - Federalberghi Roma
Walter Pecoraro
President Federalberghi Lazio - CEO G&W Hotels
Massimiliano Sarti
Chief Editor The Bulletin – THRENDS

The next two years for hospitality in Italy. A panel by Federalberghi

Hospitality future talks

Coffee Break

25 September 202515:45
25 September 202516:00Conference Hall 4

East Med & Balkans: Synergies for Growth

Brands Ambassadors (by invitation only) - curated by BWH Hotels
25 September 202516:10Conference Hall 2
Speakers
Anne Aubrunner
Managing Director – FMTG-Invest

Alternative Financing. Turning funding costs back into a hotel’s value chain

Hospitality future talks
25 September 202516:10Conference Hall 3
Speakers
Francesco Molinari
CEO - Lio Capital
Giuseppe Chiaro
Head of Hospitality & Real Estate, Partner - Nexia Audirevi

Exploring luxury developments in Southern Italy

Exploring alternative markets
25 September 202516:20Conference Hall 1
Speakers
Michael Grove
Chief Executive Officer - HotStats

Most relevant trends in profitability. How is Italy doing vs rest of Europe

Global Perspectives and Competition in EMEA
25 September 202516:40Conference Hall 2
Speakers
Nicolas Capelle
Vice President Development and Asset Management - Meininger Hotels

The hybrid hotel: combining flexibility, attractive product and great value for money

Brand Ambassadors
25 September 202516:40Conference Hall 3
Speakers
Laurent Branover
CEO – Loisium Wine & Spa Hotels, Senior Advisor – Limestone Capital
Giulia Devietti Goggia
Network Development Manager – Relais & Châteaux
Ezio Poinelli
Senior Director Southern Europe - HVS

Tuscany: countryside and villas resorts

Exploring alternative markets
25 September 202516:50Conference Hall 1
Speakers
Jaume Tàpies
Founder & CO-Chairman - Boscalt Hospitality
Martin Edsinger
Partner - KSL Capital Partners
Christophe Beauvilain
Managing Partner - Pygmalion Capital
Terence Baker
News editor, Europe, Middle East & Africa - Hotel News Now / STR

We will invest in Italy in 2026-2027

Talks on capital markets
25 September 202517:20Conference Hall 1
Speakers
Rebecca Saracino
Senior Consultant – THRENDS
Giorgio Ribaudo
Managing Director - THRENDS

Hotel Brands Awards 2025

Celebrating the largest and fastest growing brands in Italy - 7 awards, by THRENDS

Terrace aperitif sponsored by Almar Resorts & Spa, part of HNH Hospitality

25 September 202518:00

Partners Dinner (limited entrance)

25 September 202519:30

Rooftop Standing Dinner

25 September 202520:00
Agenda Day Two
All Topics
Brand Ambassadors
Talk of Titans
Exploring alternative markets
Global Perspectives and Competition in EMEA
Hospitality future talks
Talks on Capital Markets
The development cycle
Report presentation
Special Sessions

Start Here. 1 hour session of fitness by Tecnogym

26 September 202507:00

Participants registration

26 September 202508:00
26 September 202509:00Conference Hall 2
Speakers
Adam Mogelonsky
Partner – Hotel Mogel Consulting Ltd.

Longevity in Hospitality

Special Sessions
26 September 202509:00Conference Hall 4
Speakers
Alexi Khajavi
President Hospitality, Travel & Wellness – Questex

CEOs Council. Making hospitality attractive again for new generations

Special Sessions (by invitation only)
26 September 202509:30Conference Hall 1
Speakers
Leonardo Stassi
Head of Hospitality - Coldwell Banker Commercial
Luca Boccato
CEO - HNH Hospitality

Top take-aways from day 1 and key topics for the industry for the next 2 years

General Remarks and Greetings
26 September 202509:30Conference Hall 2
Speakers
Alberta Galli
Wellness Experience & Solution Manager, Hospitality & Residential - Technogym

Wellness and Longevity: Global Trends and how to integrate them into your hotel

The development cycle
26 September 202509:30Conference Hall 3
Speakers
Michelangelo Ripamonti
Managing Director – Head of Hospitality Investments, Castello SGR
Michele De Marco
Senior Vice President - JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group

Sardinia: the evolution of a luxury icon

Exploring alternative markets
26 September 202509:50Conference Hall 1
Speakers
Elisabetta Fabri
President & CEO - Starhotels Group
Giorgio Marchegiani
CEO – UNA Italian Hospitality
Sara Digiesi
CEO – BWH Hotels
Raffaella Peloso
MRICS, Head of Valuation Hotels Italy – CBRE

What to expect after the recovery boost has reduced its momentum: a CEOs discussion on key levers for growth

CEO Panels
26 September 202510:00Conference Hall 2
Speakers
Nevius Glussi
CEO – 753 Hospitality

Capturing value in the Italian non-prime market: focus on branded collection hotels

Brand Ambassadors
26 September 202510:00Conference Hall 4
Speakers
Jacopo Testa
Senior Consultant – THRENDS

A Breakfast with Hoteltransactions. A live session with free use of the new Hoteltransactions platform, by THRENDS

Special Sessions
26 September 202510:00Conference Hall 3
Speakers
Filippo Ribacchi
CEO & Founder - BZAR Hotels

Distinctively Different. Deeply Italian

Brand Ambassadors
26 September 202510:30Conference Hall 1
Speakers
Puneet Kanuga
Chief Investment Officer - EQ Group
Li Zhang
Senior Vice President - Brookfield
Patrick Whyte
Editor-in-Chief - Hospitality Investor

Chasing opportunities beyond yields: portfolios, new platforms, innovative deals

Talks on capital markets
26 September 202510:30Conference Hall 2
Speakers
Marco Cito
Head of the Foreign Investments Attraction Office - ITA Italian Trade Agency
Fabio Guerra
Strategic Advisor for Foreign Direct Investment - Invitalia

Unlocking Italy’s public real-estate potential: opportunities for foreign investors

The development cycle
26 September 202510:30Conference Hall 3
Speakers
Andrea Mancini
Lead Director, Italy - JLL

Hospitality investments growth and diversification in the Italian Market 

Talks on capital markets

Coffee Break

26 September 202511:00
26 September 202511:30Conference Hall 1
Speakers
Richard Arnold
Chief Development Officer - Auberge Resorts Collection
Fabio Provini
Partner - Head of Investments - Dekus
Sebastien Samoye
Vice President Real Estate & Development - Belmond
Giordano Nicoletti
Head of Hotel Operator Selection Europe & Consultancy Italy - CBRE

Top Luxury in Italy: development challenges and opportunities

Talks on capital markets
26 September 202511:30Conference Hall 2

Spotlights on TH Resorts’ development plans for 2026/2030

Brand Ambassadors
26 September 202511:30Conference Hall 3
Speakers
Piergiorgio Schirru
Executive Vice President - Blastness

Hotel digital transformation: unlocking profit and property value in hospitality

The development cycle
26 September 202512:00Conference Hall 1
Speakers
David Fattal
CEO & Founder - Fattal Hotel Group
Laia Lahoz
Chief Assets & Development Officer - Minor Hotels Europe & Americas
Angelo Maccaferri
Global Head of Business Development - Maybourne
Domenico Basanisi
Head of Hotels Investment Properties Italy - CBRE

Owning and operating in hospitality: why, what and where

Talks on capital markets
26 September 202512:00Conference Hall 2
Speakers
Gabriele Magotti
Chief Investment Officer - Invel Real Estate
Fabio Coppola
Chief Visionary Officer & Co Founder - YellowSquare
Terence Baker
News editor, Europe, Middle East & Africa - Hotel News Now / STR

The era of platforms: building successfull partnerships for pan-european expansion in the hybrid landscape

Hospitality future talks
26 September 202512:00Conference Hall 3
Speakers
Gabriele Fiumara
Senior RE Consultant Hospitality & Operations - WCG

Hotel real estate: stock, ownership and performance in the top 12 italian cities

The development cycle
26 September 202512:30Conference Hall 2
Speakers
Claudio Capaccioli
Head of Asset Management - Petra
Raniero Amati
Chief Sales & Marketing Officer - Aries Group
Lorenzo Felici
Executive Director (Business Development Director) - Artelia

Structuring value-add deals: development & construction management

The development cycle
26 September 202512:30Conference Hall 3
Speakers
Jacopo Testa
Senior Consultant – THRENDS

Transactions in Italy: M&A in Italy explored through data spanning the last 5 years, with insights on most active buyers and sellers

The development cycle
26 September 202512:40Conference Hall 1
Speakers
Alina Minut
Senior Account Manager for Italy - STR

How are key markets doing? Anticipating performance by STR

Global Perspectives and Competition in EMEA

Networking Lunch

26 September 202513:00
26 September 202514:30Conference Hall 1
Speakers
Pietro Moro
Head of Acquisition - BNP Paribas REIM
Musie Bocrezian
Head of Italy - Managing Director, PGIM
Miguel Valente Bento
Senior Investment Manager - Corum Asset Management
Domenico Basanisi
Head of Hotels Investment Properties Italy - CBRE

We will invest in Italy in 2026-2027

Talks on capital markets
26 September 202515:00Conference Hall 1
Speakers
Giampietro Nattino
Development Director - Pellicano Hotels
Ludovica Rocchi
Brand Director & Owner - R Collection Hotels
Giordano Nicoletti
Head of Hotel Operator Selection Europe & Consultancy Italy - CBRE

Top Luxury in Italy: operational challenges and opportunities

Talks on capital markets
26 September 202515:30Conference Hall 1
Speakers
Alessandra Magri
Senior Architect – Lombardini22
Giorgio Ribaudo
Managing Director - THRENDS

Construction and renovation costs on the rise? 2025 and beyond

Report Presentation (The CapEx Report 2025)

Networking Time

26 September 202516:00

Farewell Drink

26 September 202517:00