keynote SPEAKERS

Nathan Hones

Chief Operating Officer

Nathan is Partner at Carter Hones Associates. Carter Hones is a project consultancy providing project management, design management and cost consultancy services specialising in new build hospitality projects and hotel refurbishments across the GCC.

Mark Burns

Chief Design & Construction Officer

Chedi hospitality

At Chedi, no two hotels are alike. Each is designed around its location, drawing on local architecture, materials and culture rather than a standard brand template. Mark will share how this "one of one" approach works in practice, and what it takes to deliver it across a growing global portfolio.

With 30+ years in luxury hospitality design and 500+ projects across five continents, Mark leads Chedi's Technical Services division. He works closely with owners and partners on new and existing properties, ensuring each one stays true to the brand's design philosophy and commitment to understated luxury.

Arun Muralidhar

Design Director

Knowledge Economic City

Arun is a qualified architect and master planner with over 28 years of international experience in the preparation of architectural solutions for a wide range of projects that includes resorts, hotels, cultural buildings, heritage restoration and interpretation, mixed use master plans, golf course residential communities and residential projects of varying scales and type.

With a masterplan spread over 6.8 million square meters including 42,000 hotel keys and 45,000 residential units, he joins us to speak about how Knowledge Economic City (KEC), a publicly listed Saudi joint-stock company contributing to Madinah’s transformation into a modern connected city, in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030, harmonizes serenity with vibrant living, while remaining just minutes from Madinah’s most cherished spiritual landmark.

Sarah Duignan

Director, Client Relationships

STR (a CoStar Group Company)

Sarah is STR’s director of client relationships and is based in London. Sarah spent 7 years in hotel operations in Ireland before joining the HotelBenchmark team at Deloitte in London in 2005 as an Account Manager responsible for a number of key international clients.

Sarah is joining us to share fresh data and insights on hotel performance across the region—unpacking the road to recovery and where the strongest pockets of opportunity lie as momentum starts to build.

Trevor Ward

Managing Director

W Hospitality Group

With 675 hotels and more than 123,000 rooms in development across Africa, the continent’s hospitality sector continues to experience rapid and diverse growth.Trevor will share his insights into the trends, opportunities, and dynamics shaping this exciting wave of hotel development across Africa.
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A highly experienced consultant with over 40 years’ experience and expertise in the global hotel, tourism and leisure industry, Trevor has participated in and managed a wide range of consultancy projects, particularly in developing countries in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, South America and Central Asia, and is considered to be one of the leading authorities on the African hotel industry.

Fireside Chat

Noelle Homsy

Co-Founder

ENVI Lodges

Paul Boldy

Associate Principal | Hospitality

OBMI

Perspectives on Middle East Development

With rapid development and transformation taking place across the Middle East, we’re delighted to feature a thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the evolving landscape of development across the region.

Joseph Nader

Senior Development Director

Al Marjan Island, Marjan

Mohamed Metwally

Executive Director of Procurement & Contracts

Jabal Omar Development Company

Arun Muralidhar

Design Director

Knowledge Economic City

Paul Boldy

Associate Principal | Hospitality

OBMI

JULIO CORREDOR

CEO

Shaden Hospitality

WHAT TO EXPECT AT TSC2026

Connect with top decision-makers from across the EMEA Region.

Engage in meaningful conversations and create long-term partnerships through a thoughtfully paced event schedule.

Gain valuable insights from Expert Industry Speakers and Innovators tackling the most pressing topics in Hospitality and Real Estate.

Step into interactive Experience Rooms that bring future-ready concepts, Design, Sustainability and Technology to life.

Meet the right people at the right time through
pre-scheduled 1:1 Meetings, structured to showcase the latest products and solutions for upcoming projects.

Be part of the dialogue shaping trends, strategies, and opportunities driving the industry's next chapter.

Discover and access insights on upcoming developments and key projects driving the fast paced growth of Hospitality and Real Estate initiatives across the EMEA region.

why attend

TSC2026 brings together the region’s most influential Hotel and Real Estate industry leaders for 2 ½ days of strategic networking, insight-driven discussions, and business matchmaking. If you're looking to grow your network, discover new projects, and stay ahead of industry trends, this is where it happens.

BEN REED

HANSGROHE

“When you look at the guest list and the people who have been collected together in one room, you have an opportunity to really meet with some senior players – from CEOs, heads of design, hotel groups, to development groups. ”

AHMED TAIA

RUA AL MADINAH HOLDING

“This event really helps us engage with all sectors of hospitality from suppliers and operators, to architects and interior designers. It’s a valuable opportunity for us as developers to build strong networks in one place.”

NIC BILENKIJ

ADEERA HOSPITALITY - A PIF COMPANY

“For me, I always come across a vendor that I may not have met in my day-to-day life. A number of the solutions we've implemented came from connections made at these Stakeholder events.”

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