HVS Southern Europe, together with Institutional Partners the Mediterranean Tourism Forum (MTF), the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), and Enterprise Greece, is pleased to invite you to a cocktail reception on the sidelines of ITHIC 2026.
The gathering brings together investors, operators, and public-sector leaders active in or looking to enter Greece, Malta, Spain, Portugal, the Balkans, and the wider Southern European region.
Speakers & Hosts
Institutional Partners
- Andrew Agius Muscat: CEO, MHRA; Co-Founder & Secretary General, MTF
- Hilda Alisandratou: Director, Investment Promotion Tourism, Real Estate & Creative Industries, Enterprise Greece
HVS Southern Europe
- Demetris Spanos: Greece & Southern Europe
- Ezio Poinelli: Italy & Iberia
- Ruben Paula: Portugal & Iberia
- Giovanni Fiorin: F&B Services
- Lorenzo Gullotta: Italy
- Bruno Baudin: Spain & Iberia
Preview: The 11th Mediterranean Tourism Forum
Location: Hilton Malta
Dates: 25–27 November 2026
Attendance: Targeting over 1,600 participants from more than 31 countries.
This year’s theme, MEDITERRANEAN SUN, rests on three key pillars:
- Stewardship: Protect our heritage, environment, communities, culture, and sea.
- Unity: Connect Mediterranean people, destinations, knowledge, and opportunities.
- Net Positive: Ensure tourism leaves behind better jobs, businesses, places, experiences, and communities.
Special Offer: MTF will offer participants the opportunity to enter a draw for 10 complimentary entrance tickets to the 11th Edition of the Mediterranean Tourism Forum. MTF will also explore potential speaking and partnership opportunities with interested and relevant delegates.
When: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 15:30
Where: HVS Lounge 15, Quark Hotel Milano
Participation is open to ITHIC delegates. Kindly confirm attendance at abou@hvs.com.
