2025 FEATURED SPEAKERS
Hear from the power
houses shaping the industry.
What Benefits Will You Get?
Participants of the forum will gain an understanding of the current state of the hospitality sector, insights from key industry representatives, networking opportunities with market leaders in the region, access to exclusive research and materials, and the chance to present their own projects and ideas.
Connect directly with investors, developers, hotel operators, suppliers, and key decision-makers.
Discover new hotel and tourism projects seeking funding and strategic partners.
Present your company and solutions to a highly targeted professional audience.
Attend personalized networking sessions and one-on-one business meetings with top executives.
Participate in expert discussions, panels, and workshops led by industry leaders.
Explore new markets, customer segments, and distribution channels for your products and services.
Position your brand at the forefront of hospitality innovation and investment.
Build strategic alliances with operators, owners, management companies, and tour operators.
Learn about public initiatives and incentives supporting tourism and hospitality sector growth.
Gain first-hand information about market trends, investment priorities, and upcoming developments.
Who Is This Forum For?
HIF Tbilisi will bring together key players in the hospitality industry—operators, consultants, suppliers, investors, developers, and government representatives—to explore new projects, form strategic partnerships, and discover investment opportunities. From hotel chains and property owners to architects, designers, and tour operators, the event connects all stakeholders shaping the future of hospitality in the region.
Join HIF Tbilisi 2025 to be part of a dynamic community driving innovation and growth in the hospitality sector—where ideas meet opportunity and partnerships begin.
HIF TBILISI 2026 PROGRAM
Program Topics
Modern approaches
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Modern approaches to hotel, apart-hotel, and urban hospitality development.
Digitalization
02
Digitalization of hotel management processes.
Financing models
03
Effective financing models for investment projects.
Tourism development
04
The application of environmental, architectural, and ESG standards in tourism infrastructure development.
HIF Tbilisi 2026
The forum program includes panel discussions, a practical session on investment cases, and parallel thematic sessions aimed at sharing best practices and practical solutions.
Sergio Guerreiro
Chairman, OECD Tourism Committee
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Irakli Nadareishvili
Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia
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Revaz Sokhadze
Minister of Infrastructure of Georgia
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Mariam Kvrivishvili
Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia
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HIF TBILISI 2026 SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
Government Representatives
HIF Tbilisi 2026 Program
HIF Tbilisi is a leading investment forum shaping the future of hospitality in Georgia.
It serves as the premier platform for investors, developers, and key industry stakeholders to explore new business ideas, connect with decision-makers, and secure real deals in hotel and mixed-use developments.
Hotel Chain Representatives
Philippe Bone
Director of Development Russian, CIS, Ukraine and Georgia
Accor (The Fairmont brand)
Irakli Nadareishvili
Deputy Minister
Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia
Takuya Aoyama
Vice President Acquisitions & Development, Hyatt
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Mircea Ioan Drăghici
Managing Partner, EST Hospitality Consulting
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David Nikuradze
CEO, Spectrum Architecture
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Ryandeep Bains
Account Director, STR (part of CoStar Group)
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Armin Eberhard
Vice President Operations Eastern Europe – EMEA, Aimbridge Hospitality
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Sergey Egorov
Director of Development – Eroupe, Georgia, Israel, Central Asia & CIS Countries, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
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Vassilis Themelidis
Regional Director South & East Europe, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
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David Jenkins
Vice President Business Development Eastern Europe at Radisson Hotel Group
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Mikhail Kolesnik
Regional Development Director, Inland Balkans & CIS Minor Hotels
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Alexis Feuillat
Director of Development CIS, Turkey and Israel, IHG Hotels & Resorts
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Aron Libinson
Vice President, Operations Georgia and CIS, Accor
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Ivan Kiseev
Senior Development Director CEE&CIS, Marriott International
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Nino Maghradze
Head of Strategic Advisory and Research, Cushman & Wakefield
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Hospitality Specialists
Ryan Bains
Account Director
STR
Nino Maghradze
Head of Strategic Advisory and Research
Cushman & Wakefield Georgia
Charles Egli
CEO Swiss Hospitality Business Advisory in Partnership with EHL Advisory
Swiss Hospitality Business Advisory in Partnership with EHL Advisory
Valeri Chekheria
Co-Founder
Salt Projects
Events
18 June, 2025
HIF Yerevan 2025
The Hospitality Investment Forum will focus on the launch of new hotel projects, the development of resort real estate, attracting strategic investments, implementing innovations, and integrating sustainability standards.
17 December, 2024
YHIF 2024
The Yerevan International Hospitality Forum 2024 served as a key platform for professionals and investors to explore global trends and investment opportunities in the hotel industry across Armenia and the region.
HIF EVENTS
GENERAL PARTNER
General Partner
About Us
ORGANISER — STONE DEVELOPMENT
Stone Development is a forward-looking development and consulting firm specializing in real estate projects. Our expertise lies in guiding transformative developments from vision to execution, ensuring value creation across every stage. Alongside this core focus, we also engage in forum hosting as a supporting activity, fostering dialogue and knowledge exchange within the industry.
Who Attends?
25%
Business Owners & Investors
22%
Developers & Constructors
25%
Hospitality Industry Executives
28%
Suppliers and Financial experts
About Forum
HIF Tbilisi 2026 is the professional platform in Georgia for discussing the development of the hospitality industry and strengthening international investment cooperation.
The forum will focus on the launch of new hotel projects, the development of resort real estate, attracting strategic investments, implementing innovations, and integrating sustainability standards.
HIF YEREVAN TRACK RECORD 2024
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300+ participants
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2 major investment deals
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Accor–Technotun (Pullman Armenia)
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Radisson Hotel & Spa Gyumri & Radisson Tsaghkadzor
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HIF YEREVAN TRACK RECORD 2025
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1,000+ participants from 15+ countries
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40+ speakers
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Brands
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Accor, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG,Radisson, Wyndham
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28
Hospitality
Industry
20
Devlopment industry
30
Financial
Institutions
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
Strategic Partners
Ameriabank is a leading financial and technology institution in Armenia, a major contributor to the Armenian economy with assets around AMD 1.9 trillion.
The Bank has adopted a customer-focused approach to ensure service quality and modern banking experience in an evolving digital environment.
Ameriabank is committed to doing business responsibly and advancing Armenia’s transition towards a sustainable future.
GEVORG PAPOYAN
MINISTER OF ECONOMY
Ministry of Economy of Armenia
LUSINE GEVORGYAN
CHAIRMAN OF THE TOURISM COMMITTEE
Tourism Committee of Armenia
BULUT BAĞCI
PRESIDENT
World Tourism Forum Institute
AMIR ALI SALEMI ZADEH
CEO
JTA International Investment
TAKUYA AOYAMA
VICE PRESIDENT
ACQUISITIONS & DEVELOPMENT
Hyatt International
IVAN KISEEV
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Marriott
TESTIMONIALS
Participants Feedback on YIHF 2024
Cushman & Wakefield Georgia was honored to attend and contribute to the YEREVAN INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY FORUM 2025, hosted by STONE Development. This remarkable event brought together international experts, investors, and industry leaders to explore the immense potential of Armenia's hospitality and tourism sectors.
Cushman & Wakefield
Georgia
Thrilled to have been part of the Yerevan International Hospitality Forum 2024 on December 17! More than 200 attendees from operators and GM to owners and investors.
The event brought together industry leaders, visionaries, and experts to explore the future of hospitality and discuss the future of tourism industry and hospitality sector in Armenia.
Alexis Feuillat
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT FOR GEORGIA, CIS, BALTICS, TURKIYE & ISRAEL
Yerevan International Hospitality Forum 2024 gathered global experts, investors, and industry leaders to discuss the transformative potential of Armenia’s hospitality sector. This forum is an essential platform for shaping a sector capable of driving economic growth, creating jobs, and opening our country to the world.
Levon Ohanesyan
CEO Enterprise Armenia
We were honored to represent Pullman Living & Residences Yerevan at the Yerevan International Hospitality Forum 2024 (YIHF), where engaging with industry leaders was truly inspiring. The recent signing of a memorandum of cooperation between Technotun and Accor marks a huge milestone for our team.
Lilia Harutyunyan
Project Manager
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