Filippo Papa
Director Development, Italy – Marriott International
Filippo Papa, a graduate of the prestigious École hôtelière de Lausanne, brings over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry across multiple markets and disciplines.
He began his career in Milan with JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group, where he specialized in hotel valuations, advisory services, and transactions. He then joined Hilton in Dubai, sharpening his expertise in revenue management and pricing strategies for a portfolio of hotels across the Middle East. Moving to the investor side with Aroundtown in Berlin, Filippo focused on asset management and acquisitions, overseeing a portfolio of 180 hotels across Europe.
Today, he is part of Marriott International’s Development team, where he leads the group’s expansion efforts in Italy and Malta.