GRI Hospitality Europe 2026
9 - 10 September
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Insights from GRI Hospitality Europe reveal that value-add reigns, luxury leads RevPAR, and labour costs pressure GOP
Polarisation in Europe’s hotel industry drives tech-enabled flex-living models to drive cost efficiency and operational agility
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To maximise value for our members, this edition will run concurrently with Europe GRI 2026 - Summer Edition, expanding networking opportunities to include over 700 C-level executives.
Europe GRI brings together top-tier real estate players from around the world, including investors, lenders, developers, and industry leaders, for two days of exclusive roundtable investment discussions, pre-scheduled meetings, and soft introductions that will enable you to focus on dealflow opportunities.
Networking made easy.
Pre-arranged private meetings.
In-depth industry knowledge.
Program
09th September, 13:30 - 14:45
LPs-GPs Capital
The 2027 Mandate - Allocation shifts, portfolio priorities & where institutional capital goes next
- Capital Allocation & Conviction: Which sectors, markets and positions in the capital stack are attracting institutional capital today—and what investment themes have fallen out of favour?
- The New LP-GP Partnership: How are expectations around transparency, governance, co-investment, alignment of interests and value creation reshaping relationships between capital providers and managers?
- Portfolio Construction & Risk Sharing: How are investors and fund managers balancing diversification, liquidity, leverage, duration and exit strategies to build resilient portfolios across the next cycle?
- The 2027 Investment Mandate: As new investment themes reshape deal-making, what strategies and partnership models will define the next generation of institutional investment?
Michael Abel
Founder, CEO & CIOGREYKITE
United Kingdom
Dr. Michael Abel is a private equity investor with over 20 years of experience, specialised in buying and building leading real estate companies across asset classes in Europe. He is the Founder, CEO & CIO of GREYKITE, an independent investment firm established 2023 in London. He oversees GREYKITE’s strategy, capital formation, and investment business, and serves as Chairman of the Executive and Investment Committees. Prior to founding GREYKITE, Michael was an Equity Partner at TPG, a leading global investment firm with $306 billion of assets under management. During his decade at TPG, he helped establish TPG Real Estate’s efforts in Europe and was a member of TPG Europe’s Executive Committee and TPG Real Estate’s Investment Committee. He has served as Chairman of several portfolio companies across multiple sectors and is the Founder & Chairman of the Skyluna Foundation. He holds a PhD in Management Sciences, speaks 5 languages and serves as Affiliate Professor at ESCP Business School.
Farahbi Shaari
Head of Real EstatePermodalan Nasional Berhad
Malaysia
George Fraser-Harding
Head of European Real Estate EquityAviva Investors
France
George sits on the Real Estate SLT responsible for European and leveraged funds. Based in Aviva Investors’ Paris office, the team there reports to him and he has direct responsibility for the European origination, transaction and asset management lines.
Kirill Zavodov
Head of Real Estate Equity, EMEAPIMCO
United Kingdom
Wenzel Hoberg
Global Head of Real EstateFiera Capital
Canada
09th September, 15:30 - 16:30
Structural Hospitality Reset or Late-Cycle Trade
Where is capital finding conviction?
Co-chairs
Andreas EwaldColliers International - Deutschland Moderator
Dimitri ChandoginNUMA Group
Dominic SeyrlingArcher Hotel Capital B.V
Johanna Capoani OffrediSwiss Life Asset Managers
Josef Maximilian VollmayrLimehome
Kamaldeep ManaktalaAroundtown SA
Namid MangaljiEQ Group
Speed Networking: Living
A high-energy, fast-paced format designed to expand your professional network and spark high-value conversations
Structural Hospitality Reset or Late-Cycle Trade
Where is capital finding conviction?
- Capital Re-Entry — Is the current wave of capital a structural re-rating of the sector, or a tactical window shaped by timing and pricing resets?
- The Segment Divide — As performance splits sharply across the chain scale, which segments hold the strongest underlying fundamentals going forward?
- Pricing & Deal-Making — Where has the bid-ask gap narrowed enough for buyers and sellers to transact at scale?
- Relative Value — How does hospitality's risk-return profile compare today against offices, living, and logistics for generalist capital?
- Cross-Border Capital — Which European markets are best positioned to capture international hospitality investment in this cycle?
Moderator
Andreas Ewald
Head of Hotel | Germany & Co-Head EMEA Hospitality Practice Group
Colliers International - Deutschland
Dimitri Chandogin
Co-founder/ President
NUMA Group
Dominic Seyrling
Co- CEO
Archer Hotel Capital B.V
Johanna Capoani Offredi
Head of Hospitality - Portfolio Management
Swiss Life Asset Managers
Josef Maximilian Vollmayr
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Limehome
Kamaldeep Manaktala
Managing Director -CIO- Duet India Group
Aroundtown SA
Namid Mangalji
Co-Founder & Senior Managing Director
EQ Group
Andreas Ewald
Head of Hotel | Germany & Co-Head EMEA Hospitality Practice GroupColliers International - Deutschland
Germany
Andreas Ewald is Head of Hotel Germany at Colliers and a member of the leadership team of the firm’s EMEA Hospitality Practice Group. With more than 25 years of international experience in real estate and hospitality advisory, he is widely recognized for his strategic expertise across hotel investment, consulting, and transactions.
Prior to joining Colliers, he was a Founding Partner at Engel & Völkers, where he established and led the Hotel Consulting division. He previously held senior leadership roles at EY, heading the Hamburg real estate office and leading hotel advisory services across the DACH region. Earlier in his career, he worked with Arthur Andersen and PKF in London.
Dimitri Chandogin
Co-founder/ PresidentNUMA Group
Germany
Dimitri Chandogin is a Co-founder of Numa Group, the leading European digital hotel operator and technology developer. The company provides disruptive design hotels and serviced apartments for modern travellers. A trusted partner for investors, owners, and developers, NUMA uses proprietary technology-based operating solutions that largely automate operations and increase cost efficiencies and revenues. NUMA successfully operates over 8,500 units across 34 European A-cities.
Dominic Seyrling
Co- CEOArcher Hotel Capital B.V
United Kingdom
Dominic, together with Guy, was instrumental in the conception of Archer Hotel Capital and both are responsible for the strategic direction and implementation of Archer’s corporate aspirations. Dominic specifically oversees the investment function at Archer and has a strong focus on growth opportunities in general.
Johanna Capoani Offredi
Head of Hospitality - Portfolio ManagementSwiss Life Asset Managers
France
Josef Maximilian Vollmayr
Co-Founder and Managing DirectorLimehome
Germany
Dr. Josef Vollmayr is Co-Founder and Managing Director of limehome, a 2018 founded, radically tech-driven hospitality concept. Within less than 2 years the company grew to over 120 employees, operates around 100 locations in Germany, Austria, Spain and Netherlands in over 40 cities. In Series-A they received more than 25 Mio funding from HV Ventures, Lakestar, Picus and GGC. Previously, Dr. Josef Vollmayr worked for 5 years as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company with a focus on growth strategies for consumer industries and private equity. He is author of research articles, lecturer for statistics, CRM and empirical research methods at several universities and invests as a business angel in tech start-ups.
Kamaldeep Manaktala
Managing Director -CIO- Duet India GroupAroundtown SA
Germany
Namid Mangalji
Co-Founder & Senior Managing DirectorEQ Group
United Kingdom
Namid is the Senior Managing Director and co-founder of EQ Hotels, with over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry underwriting, acquiring, and managing hospitality assets across North America, Asia, and Europe.
09th September, 17:15 - 18:15
Hospitality Risk-Adjusted Returns
Why does capital still accept operational volatility & value-add deals?
Co-chairs
Mauro SavoiaThree Stars Capital Moderator
Aziz FrancisBrook Lane Capital
Brian BetelActivum SG UK Advisors Limited
Christophe BeauvilainPygmalion Capital Advisers
Dimitri ChandoginNUMA Group
Filippo BelvederiGreywall Capital Partners
Rami BadrOrion Capital Managers
Ryan DonnTrinity Investments
Speed Networking: Commercial Real Estate
A high-energy, fast-paced format designed to expand your professional network and spark high-value conversations
Hospitality Risk-Adjusted Returns
Why does capital still accept operational volatility & value-add deals?
- The Volatility Premium — What is it about hospitality's risk profile that keeps capital engaged despite its operational unpredictability?
- Value-Add Alpha — Where is value-add performance coming from today: operational improvement, or cap rate movement?
- The Debt Stack — As banks pull back from complex or transitional deals, who is underwriting the risk in hotel value-add and repositioning?
- Operational Complexity — How much operational complexity can a return premium realistically justify?
- Next-Cycle Returns — Where does the strongest opportunity sit for the next phase of the cycle?
Moderator
Mauro Savoia
Partner
Three Stars Capital
Aziz Francis
CEO
Brook Lane Capital
Brian Betel
Global Head of Direct Assets
Activum SG UK Advisors Limited
Christophe Beauvilain
Managing Partner
Pygmalion Capital Advisers
Dimitri Chandogin
Co-founder/ President
NUMA Group
Filippo Belvederi
Managing Partner & CEO
Greywall Capital Partners
Rami Badr
Managing Director
Orion Capital Managers
Ryan Donn
CIO & Head of Europe
Trinity Investments
Mauro Savoia
PartnerThree Stars Capital
Italy
Mr. Savoia has over 20 years of experience in finance and real estate and closed deals for over Euro 8 billion covering capital markets, M&A, real estate and structured debt. He is Chairman and CEO of Three Stars Capital Partners. Mr. Savoia also headed Merrill Lynch Real Estate Finance in Italy. Before then, Mr. Savoia worked at Morgan Stanley, in M&A, Securitization and Real Estate. He also spent 3 years at Dresser Industries in Houston (TX). Mr. Savoia graduated from Università Cattolica Milan and was awarded with Premio Gemelli as “Best Graduate of the 1995 Class”. He also holds an MBA in Finance from HBU in Houston (TX).
Aziz Francis
CEOBrook Lane Capital
Cyprus
Aziz Francis is the founder of Brook Lane Capital, an Investment and Asset Management platform focusing on real estate, credit and special situations with more than €1.7Bn of gross assets under management. Previously to Brook Lane Capital, Aziz was a partner at Spinnaker Capital in charge of European EM distressed and special situations. Aziz started his career at Morgan Stanley in the principal investments team in London. He studied at HEC in Paris
Brian Betel
Global Head of Direct AssetsActivum SG UK Advisors Limited
Spain
Brian Betel serves as Head of Direct Transactions at ActivumSG UK Advisors Limited, where he leads strategic investment initiatives and transaction execution. With extensive experience in private equity and direct investment management, Betel specializes in identifying and structuring complex financial transactions across diverse sectors. His expertise encompasses deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management, contributing to ActivumSG's growth as a prominent investment advisory firm. Betel brings deep knowledge of European markets and cross-border transactions, positioning him as a key leader in the firm's direct investment strategy and client advisory services.
Christophe Beauvilain
Managing PartnerPygmalion Capital Advisers
United Kingdom
Christophe Beauvilain, CFA is Managing Partner of Pygmalion Capital and heads the Investment Committee. Christophe founded Pygmalion Capital Advisers LLP and was instrumental in raising its first fund focused on special situations Hotel investments in Europe. He was previously partner at Perenne Capital LLP which provided deal sourcing and structuring services in the European Hotel sector. He was before that CEO and founding partner of Alphatran Capital LLP, a global equity hedge fund, and partner at Phylon Investment Advisors, a $500M European equity hedge fund. He spent 7 years at Goldman Sachs International in London in Research and Institutional Asset Management.
Dimitri Chandogin
Co-founder/ PresidentNUMA Group
Germany
Dimitri Chandogin is a Co-founder of Numa Group, the leading European digital hotel operator and technology developer. The company provides disruptive design hotels and serviced apartments for modern travellers. A trusted partner for investors, owners, and developers, NUMA uses proprietary technology-based operating solutions that largely automate operations and increase cost efficiencies and revenues. NUMA successfully operates over 8,500 units across 34 European A-cities.
Filippo Belvederi
Managing Partner & CEOGreywall Capital Partners
Italy
Filippo Belvederi is the CEO and Founder of Greywall Capital Partners and has served as a member of the investment committees of several real estate funds.
Rami Badr
Managing DirectorOrion Capital Managers
United Kingdom
Rami is a Partner & MD of Orion located in London. Since joining Orion in 2002, he has been involved in acquisitions, asset mgmt and realizations for the Orion European RE Funds across Europe with a particular focus on larger corporate transactions, pan-European portfolios, debt acquisitions, restructurings, hotel & retail investments. This includes active involvement in investments such as Infracity in Stockholm, Puerto Venecia or Sotogrande in Spain, the equity participation in Société Foncière Lyonnaise or the debt acquisition & restructuring of the Spanish company Inmobiliara Colonial. Before joining Orion he was an associate at Arthur Andersen within the transaction support team, advising large corporations on their RE strategies.
Ryan Donn
CIO & Head of EuropeTrinity Investments
United Kingdom
Ryan is CIO and Head of Europe of Trinity Investments. Mr. Donn is responsible for leading Trinity’s transactional activity, including due diligence, acquisitions, dispositions, and financings. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. Donn worked for Hotel Capital Advisers, Inc., Lehman Brothers, and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. He is a former instructor of New York University’s graduate hospitality program.
Speed Networking: Commercial Real Estate
A high-energy, fast-paced format designed to expand your professional network and spark high-value conversations
In 10-minute micro-rounds, you'll join rotating tables of four to dive into a single macro topic, tackling generalist prompts that inspire strategic insights, fresh perspectives, and effortless collaboration.
Paul Sattlegger
Head of Capital Markets
DeWAG Management
Paul Sattlegger
Head of Capital MarketsDeWAG Management
Germany
10th September, 09:00 - 10:15
International Capital
Global Macro Forces Shaping Strategies
- Reset or Recovery? Have global investment strategies entered a new structural era, or is this simply the next investment cycle?
- Capital with Conviction – Where is institutional capital flowing today, and what distinguishes markets that continue to attract liquidity?
- The Next Global Allocation Story – Which structural trends and regions are defining the next wave of cross-border investment?
- US, APAC & Europe: Competing or Complementary? – How should investors balance the different opportunities each market offers?
- Who Will Deploy Next? – Which capital sources and investment strategies will shape global investment and real estate over the next decade?
Bartlomiej Kordeczka
Poland Co-Managing PartnerPinsent Masons
Poland
Bartłomiej is a transactional lawyer with 18 years of experience in advising clients on their investments in the property sector. He represents real estate investors, private equity or private funds, developers and asset managers on comprehensive real estate law matters including civil, administrative and commercial aspects.
Bartłomiej has led numerous investment transactions (asset, enterprise and share deals) involving all kinds of property types like office buildings, warehouses, shopping malls, hotels as well as residential / student housing / PRS, also under sale and leaseback, forward purchase, forward funding or in joint venture structures. He is also experienced in negotiating agreements with hotel managers as well as hotel lease agreements
Bartłomiej has received multiple awards from international rankings: Chambers Europe, the Legal 500 and IFLR1000 in the Real Estate category. He is recognized by Property Forum as one of the 50 most influential people in Real Estate Poland
Claudia Panseri
Chief Investment Officer, FranceUBS
France
Claudia Panseri joined UBS in 2017 as a European equity strategist. In March 2019, she joined the Global Asset Allocation team and became Head of Global Equity Strategy. Since September 2023, she has led the Investment Office in France, acting as a macro strategist for the French market and communicating the CIO’s views to clients and the media. With more than 25 years of experience in financial markets, Claudia has spent most of her career in Paris, Zurich and London. She holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Finance from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice and is a member of the French Society of Financial Analysts (SFAF).
Edmund Shing
Global CIOBNP Paribas
France
Hubert Joachim
Chief Investment Officer – Real EstateAmundi Immobilier
France
Before becoming the CIO of Amundi RE, Hubert Joachim is the Head of the International investment Team. 11 years’ experience in all key real estate assets investment. Extensive knowledge of main European property markets. Identify and develop new potential in both, secured and niche markets. Highly experienced in broad-based management; strong planning, communication, organizational and decision-making skills. Organize and lead local asset manager partners. Negotiate large investment volume up to 1 billion. Team builder and team player, manage and developed a team of 4 seniors level. MBA at HULT International Business School (London) MSc in Quality Management at SUPMECA (Institut Superieur de Mécanique de Paris) MSc in Global Asset at SKEMA.
10th September, 11:00 - 12:00
Platform Plays vs. Single Assets Deals
How to scale hospitality in Europe?
Co-chairs
Michał MiecińskiCMS Moderator
Alinio AzevedoDriftwood Capital
Elena CattaniThe Social Hub
Grazi PaineliLimestone Capital
Laura BrinkmannEffizia Strategic Partners ltd.
Massimo BaldoThe Palace Company
Paula León AriasBanco Sabadell
Speed Networking: Borrowers & Lenders
A high-energy, fast-paced format designed to expand your professional network and spark high-value conversations
Platform Plays vs. Single Assets Deals
How to scale hospitality in Europe?
- Value Creation: Does the superior value in today’s market come from scalable operational platforms or opportunistic single-asset acquisitions?
- Scalability Metrics: What truly drives European scalability?
- Pricing & Premiums: Are investors overpaying for "platform narratives" before genuine operational leverage and integration are actually proven?
- Scale vs. Specialization: Will the next cycle reward hyper-specialized local operators or those offering pan-European, multi-brand scale?
Moderator
Michał Mieciński
Partner
CMS
Alinio Azevedo
CEO Europe
Driftwood Capital
Elena Cattani
Development Director Italy
The Social Hub
Grazi Paineli
Partner & Managing Director
Limestone Capital
Laura Brinkmann
Managing Partner & Founder
Effizia Strategic Partners ltd.
Massimo Baldo
Vice President Europe - The Palace Company
The Palace Company
Paula León Arias
Head of Commercial Real Estate and Hotel Lending
Banco Sabadell
Michał Mieciński
PartnerCMS
Poland
Michał Mieciński is a qualified attorney-at-law and a partner in the Real Estate and Construction Department at CMS in Poland. Michał has extensive experience advising international and local investors, real estate funds and developers in all segments of the real estate market including in relation to office, hotel & leisure, commercial, logistic and residential properties. He has worked on key transactions in Poland. Michał has deep expertise in real estate M&A and joint ventures, portfolio transactions, sale and lease back, forward sale/purchase transactions, and restructuring in the real estate sector. Prior to joining CMS, for more than two decades Michał has been associated with the Warsaw office of Linklaters.
Alinio Azevedo
CEO EuropeDriftwood Capital
USA
As Managing Director, Luxury and Lifestyle for Driftwood Capital, Alinio brings his 25+ years of luxury and lifestyle hospitality experience to lead Driftwood Capital’s further expansion into these segments, as well as to support Driftwood Hospitality’s management and operating expertise in highly-amenitized, service-focused and mixed-use properties.
Elena Cattani
Development Director ItalyThe Social Hub
Italy
Accomplished leader with extensive experience and a proven track record of success in managing large-scale construction projects, integrating sustainable practices into corporate strategy, and driving innovative real estate solutions. Possess strong analytical and strategic skills, with the ability to build relationships in multicultural environments. Solid engineering and technical background with a demonstrated capacity to attract financing and funding for highly innovative projects. Expertise in strategies based on in-depth ESG knowledge and a design-thinking approach, combined with comprehensive business administration and economics acumen.
Grazi Paineli
Partner & Managing DirectorLimestone Capital
Portugal
Grazi Angelucci Paineli serves as Partner & Managing Director at Limestone Capital AG, a distinguished investment management firm. With extensive expertise in private equity and capital markets, she leads strategic investment initiatives and portfolio management. Her professional background encompasses cross-border transactions and alternative investments, particularly focused on European markets. At Limestone Capital, she drives business development and maintains key client relationships while overseeing investment strategies. Her leadership contributes to the firm's reputation in providing tailored investment solutions and capital advisory services to institutional and private clients across Portugal and international markets.
Laura Brinkmann
Managing Partner & FounderEffizia Strategic Partners ltd.
United Kingdom
Massimo Baldo
Vice President Europe - The Palace CompanyThe Palace Company
Italy
Business Administrator, Master in Real Estate & Hotel Investment. More than 10 years of experience in business leadership, performing senior management roles in various sectors.
Ability to combine commercial and financial experience and strategic vision to produce final results and demonstrated financial strength.
Leader in comprehensive company strategy, through the generation of plans that ensure business sustainability in the medium and long term, guaranteeing the achievement of income and profitability objectives.
Paula León Arias
Head of Commercial Real Estate and Hotel LendingBanco Sabadell
Spain
The first eleven years of my career took place in international banking in Real Estate Finance both in Madrid and in London (Royal Bank of Scotland and Credit Agricole). In early 2013 I joined Sareb, the Spanish bad bank, where I led the strategy and workout of a portfolio of over €40bn of Outstanding Balance for four years. After that, I moved to the Instiutional Sales team where I led the creation of the Loan Sales Chanel and after took charge of the Institutional Sales department and was also in charge of the sale of portfolios of both NPLs and REOs. In 2021 I joined Sigrun Partner as Managing Director for the Real Estate Department where I closed several transactions in Alternative Lending of Real Estate projects in Spain and Portugal.
Speed Networking: Borrowers & Lenders
A high-energy, fast-paced format designed to expand your professional network and spark high-value conversations
In 10-minute micro-rounds, you'll join rotating tables of four to dive into a single macro topic, tackling generalist prompts that inspire strategic insights, fresh perspectives, and effortless collaboration
Paul Sattlegger
Head of Capital Markets
DeWAG Management
Paul Sattlegger
Head of Capital MarketsDeWAG Management
Germany
10th September, 13:30 - 14:30
Luxury Hospitality Assets & Branded Residences
How are investors underwriting the premium?
Co-chairs
Fabrizio GrenaEmerald Pine Capital Moderator
Diane Daudin ClavaudRhodium
Dominic SeelyRoom Mate Hotels
Giampiero SchiavoCastello
Hakan KodalAndo Living
Mamuka MakharadzeELT Group
Ricardo PucciGalli Investiments
Sassan HajiDeutsche Bank
Flex, Serviced Apartments & Co-Living
Where do the models work and where do they break?
Co-chairs
Alejandro BermúdezAtlas Real Estate Analytics Moderator
Antón de la RicaLíbere Hospitality
Chiara BonatoLVG Hotel Collection
Donato CellaEasylife
Hannibal DuMont SchütteSTAYERY
Ignacio Pareja SierraMomentum Reim
Maria RuizCulmia
Pawel GaworCity Pop
Philip GraceBob W
Sergio TalarewitzEpisode
Speed Networking: Hospitality
A high-energy, fast-paced format designed to expand your professional network and spark high-value conversations
Co-chairs
Lea-Sophie Zwoch12.18. Investment Management
Matthias Jessl12.18. Investment Management
Paul SattleggerDeWAG Management
Luxury Hospitality Assets & Branded Residences
How are investors underwriting the premium?
- Pricing Durability: How are investors factoring current premium rates into their long-term underwriting and exit assumptions?
- Branded Residences: What are the fundamental drivers of capital value premiums from initial sale through to secondary market liquidity?
- Capex vs. Yield: How is capital being structured to absorb the continuous investment and high operational costs required for ultra-premium positioning?
- Market Depth: What factors determine the viability and depth of demand for luxury formats beyond traditional ultra-prime locations?
- Exit Liquidity: How do risk profiles, holding periods, and exit dynamics compare between trophy urban assets and destination resorts?
Moderator
Fabrizio Grena
Founding Partner and CEO
Emerald Pine Capital
Diane Daudin Clavaud
Chief Business & Strategy Officer
Rhodium
Dominic Seely
Chief Development & Acquisitions Officer
Room Mate Hotels
Giampiero Schiavo
CEO
Castello
Hakan Kodal
Founder & Chairman
Ando Living
Mamuka Makharadze
CEO
ELT Group
Ricardo Pucci
CEO
Galli Investiments
Sassan Haji
Managing Director
Deutsche Bank
Fabrizio Grena
Founding Partner and CEOEmerald Pine Capital
Italy
Fabrizio Grena is the Co-Founder and CEO of Emerald Pine Capital, an independent investor and operating partner focused on real estate, special-situations, sport infrastructure and real asset investing across Europe. The firm partners with best-in-class operators and institutional investors to unlock value in situations requiring creativity, speed, and hands-on asset management. Prior to founding Emerald Pine, Fabrizio spent two decades at Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, and Merrill Lynch in senior real-estate and special-situations investing roles.
Fabrizio holds an MSc in Finance from Bocconi University in Milan.
Diane Daudin Clavaud
Chief Business & Strategy OfficerRhodium
Portugal
More than 15 years of experience, across geographies and cultures, in communications, marketing strategies and business development at a global level with exposure to a various sectors and industries, in start-up businesses, SME enterprises, at governmental and consulting offices and in International Companies. Extensive public speaking experience and relationship management skills with natural influencing instincts and proven risks assessment capabilities. A methodological strategic planner with abilities to employ structured tactics in private and public sectors in complex ecosystem and fast pacing market. Innovative and entrepreneurial business personality.
Dominic Seely
Chief Development & Acquisitions OfficerRoom Mate Hotels
Spain
Dominic is Chief Development & Acquisitions Officer of Room Mate Hotels Group, a leading lifestyle hotel brand and lease management company with 32 hotels across Europe including, but not limited to, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Florence, London, Madrid, Milan, Rome, and Venice. Owned by TPG Angelo Gordon, the global asset management firm, and Westmont Hospitality Group, one of the largest privately held hospitality organisations worldwide. He has led the acquisition of over 60 hotels across 20 cities and resorts in Europe on behalf of Westmont Hospitality Group together with its various investment partners, into hotels.
Giampiero Schiavo
CEOCastello
Italy
Giampiero Schiavo is CEO and shareholder of Castello SGR SpA. Before joining Castello in 2007, Mr Schiavo spent 7 years at E. Capital Partners, where he was partner and member of the BoD. He started his career in 1997 at Gruppo RE. Mr Schiavo graduated with a business degree from Università L. Bocconi. Castello currently manages 40 RE funds for an overall asset under management of 2,6 Billion Euro. The Funds managed by Castello SGR target a wide range of investments including development projects.
Hakan Kodal
Founder & ChairmanAndo Living
Portugal
Co-Founder and Chairman of Ando Living, a collection of premium serviced apartments and residences at the intersection of hospitality and real estate. Over the past 10 years, I have built a lifestyle-oriented approach to hospitality real estate, creating a unique serviced apartment offer — now ranked among Europe's top non-hotel brands by Savills International — through premium amenities and shared spaces, and curated events connecting modern travelers with locals alike.
Mamuka Makharadze
CEOELT Group
Georgia
Mamuka Makharadze is the Chief Executive Officer of ELT Group, one of Georgia’s fastest-growing real estate developers. Under his leadership, ELT Group has expanded its presence in the residential investment sector, delivering hotel-style apartments and branded residences in partnership with internationally recognized hospitality brands such as Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Barceló Hotel Group. The company’s integrated model combines development, operations, and asset management to maximize occupancy, enhance investor returns, and ensure sustainable performance over the long term.
Ricardo Pucci
CEOGalli Investiments
Brazil
Ricardo Pucci joined Galli on 2015 as CEO, the 3rd generation of the family in the business, and is responsible for overseeing operations in Brazil, US and Portugal. Before joining the family business he was Brazil RE Executive for Microsoft, Brazil Real Estate and Site Operations and Latam Strategy Executive for IBM. Prior he worked for Safra Bank and Natura Cosmetics. He is a Civil Engineer and has a Master's Degree from Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo.
Sassan Haji
Managing DirectorDeutsche Bank
United Kingdom
Sassan Haji serves as Managing Director at Deutsche Bank AG in the United Kingdom, where he brings extensive expertise in financial services and investment banking. In his leadership role, he oversees strategic initiatives and client relationships, contributing to the bank's operations in the UK market. His position reflects significant experience in global banking operations and financial markets. At Deutsche Bank, one of the world's leading investment banks, Haji plays a key role in driving business growth and maintaining the institution's competitive position in the financial sector.
Flex, Serviced Apartments & Co-Living
Where do the models work and where do they break?
- Investment Maturity: Are flex and co-living models delivering proven unit economics, or still trading on conceptual underwriting?
- Pricing Reality: Are operators overestimating the customer's willingness to pay premiums for convenience and community?
- Scalability: Can these platforms scale efficiently across Europe, or are they constrained by hyper-local dynamics?
- Value Drivers: What dictates long-term viability: brand equity, tech integration, location strategy, or cost discipline?
- The Hospitality Evolution: Are pure-play flex operators outperforming traditional hoteliers by redefining the hybrid-stay operating model?
Moderator
Alejandro Bermúdez
Founder & CEO
Atlas Real Estate Analytics
Antón de la Rica
Co-CEO
Líbere Hospitality
Chiara Bonato
Head Of Business Development
LVG Hotel Collection
Donato Cella
Founder
Easylife
Hannibal DuMont Schütte
Co-Founder und Geschäftsführer
STAYERY
Ignacio Pareja Sierra
CEO
Momentum Reim
Maria Ruiz
Chief of Capital Market Officer
Culmia
Pawel Gawor
CEO
City Pop
Philip Grace
Chief Development Officer
Bob W
Sergio Talarewitz
Senior Advisor
Episode
Alejandro Bermúdez
Founder & CEOAtlas Real Estate Analytics
Spain
CEO of Atlas Real Estate Analytics and Professor at ESCP Business School Madrid
Antón de la Rica
Co-CEOLíbere Hospitality
Spain
Antón de la Rica serves as Co-CEO of Líbere Hospitality, a leading Spanish operator specializing in tech-enabled short and medium-term accommodation. He plays a pivotal role in the company's strategic expansion across Spain and into key European markets including Portugal, Italy, Greece, and the UK. With prior experience as Investment Director at abba Hoteles, de la Rica champions Líbere's innovative "asset-light" model, combining hotel comfort with vacation rental flexibility through advanced digitalization and efficient asset management. He is instrumental in driving the company's growth, targeting €100 million in revenue by 2026, and delivering high-quality, digitally enhanced guest experiences.
Chiara Bonato
Head Of Business DevelopmentLVG Hotel Collection
Italy
Chiara Bonato is Business Development Manager at LVG Hotel Collection, where she leads hotel development and deal origination across Italy. She focuses on lease, management and franchise agreements, investor relations, and hospitality transactions with owners, developers, and real estate investors. Previously, she worked at B&B Hotels Italia on hotel acquisitions and conversions. She holds a Master's in Tourism Economics & Management from CISET & Ca' Foscari University of Venice.
Donato Cella
FounderEasylife
Italy
Hannibal DuMont Schütte
Co-Founder und GeschäftsführerSTAYERY
Germany
Experienced Co-Founder with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Skilled in Hospitality Industry, Serviced Apartments, Marketing, Management and Start-ups. Strong business development professional with a Master’s Degree focused in Business Administration and Management from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.
Ignacio Pareja Sierra
CEOMomentum Reim
Spain
Ignacio is a founding partner of Momentum REIM and responsible for business development since 2008. He studied Law at ICADE and Business Administration at UNED and has a Master in SME Management from EOI and a Master in Real Estate Management from ICADE. From 2004 to 2012 he has been a Postgraduate Professor at ICADE. In 2000 he began his professional career in the RE consultancy division of Arthur Andersen, and after years of experience in the sector he held the position of CEO in Grupo Gesfesa and Deputy Managing Director in Grupo Vemusa, RE companies focused on residential and tertiary development business. MOMENTUM was born in 2008 with the conviction that the change of cycle would generate good opportunities for the RE business.
Maria Ruiz
Chief of Capital Market OfficerCulmia
Spain
Chief of Capital Market Officer
Pawel Gawor
CEOCity Pop
Switzerland
Philip Grace
Chief Development OfficerBob W
United Kingdom
Real Estate professional & RICS member with a background in Coworking, Coliving, and Hospitality. Leading Bob W’s expansion across Europe, one of the fastest-growing, tech-enabled serviced apartment operators for 1–90 day stays. Bob W operates in 16 countries across Europe, with more than 4,500 apartments either in operation or development. We are the only carbon-neutral hospitality operator. We sign Master Leases and Management Agreements and work with investors and developers to secure funding and develop assets ranging from 25 to 200 apartments in core European markets. Backed by some of Europe’s top VC firms and UHNW family offices. Through our joint venture with OCIM, we have multiple capital partners to acquire, invest in, and develop hotel real estate across Europe.
Sergio Talarewitz
Senior AdvisorEpisode
Spain
Sergio Talarewitz is Senior Advisor at EPISODE, where he supports the group’s international expansion strategy and the development of relationships with investors, developers, and strategic advisors.
With a career defined by company growth and transformation, he was previously Partner and Managing Director at Momentum REIM, where he played a key role in establishing the firm as one of the leading players in the European flex living sector. During this period, he worked alongside the founding partners on the development and subsequent divestment of two major portfolios, in collaboration with leading operators and institutional investors including Node Living, Greystar, Bain Capital, and King Street.
Speed Networking: Hospitality
A high-energy, fast-paced format designed to expand your professional network and spark high-value conversations
In 10-minute micro-rounds, you'll join rotating tables of four to dive into a single macro topic, tackling generalist prompts that inspire strategic insights, fresh perspectives, and effortless collaboration
Lea-Sophie Zwoch
Head of Investment Team
12.18. Investment Management
Matthias Jessl
Senior Portfolio Manager – Heading the Portfolio Management Team
12.18. Investment Management
Paul Sattlegger
Head of Capital Markets
DeWAG Management
Lea-Sophie Zwoch
Head of Investment Team12.18. Investment Management
Germany
Matthias Jessl
Senior Portfolio Manager – Heading the Portfolio Management Team12.18. Investment Management
Germany
Paul Sattlegger
Head of Capital MarketsDeWAG Management
Germany
10th September, 15:00 - 16:00
Urban Strategies & Operating Models
Where does opportunity really sit in city-centre hospitality?
Co-chairs
Stefan DubbelingBWH Hotel Group Moderator
Daniel HermannLimehome
Edoardo CeffaLVG Hotel Collection
Mads LoeweBralower & Loewe Hospitality Partners
Matthias GradischnigGhaftree
Philip GarbotzTUI Hotels & Resorts
Shachar ElkanatiAroundtown SA
Valerio DuchiniB&B Hotels
Urban Strategies & Operating Models
Where does opportunity really sit in city-centre hospitality?
- Urban Demand: How are investors underwriting the blurring lines between corporate travel and lifestyle demand in gateway cities?
- Risk Allocation: Are owners accurately pricing the downside risks when choosing between leases, management contracts, and franchises?
- Flex Models: Do flexible-stay and hybrid platforms create genuine valuation premiums or simply introduce unpriced operational risk?
- Power Dynamics: Who truly holds negotiation leverage today: institutional owners, legacy hotel brands, or alternative accommodation operators?
- Market Strategy: How do risk-adjusted returns and exit liquidity in premium gateways compare to emerging secondary European cities?
Moderator
Stefan Dubbeling
Managing Director Development EMEA
BWH Hotel Group
Daniel Hermann
Chief Growth Officer
Limehome
Edoardo Ceffa
Head Of Business Development
LVG Hotel Collection
Mads Loewe
Managing Director
Bralower & Loewe Hospitality Partners
Matthias Gradischnig
Managing Director
Ghaftree
Philip Garbotz
Senior Project Scouting & Development
TUI Hotels & Resorts
Shachar Elkanati
Vice President Development & Asset Management
Aroundtown SA
Valerio Duchini
CEO France, Benelux, Switzerland
B&B Hotels
Stefan Dubbeling
Managing Director Development EMEABWH Hotel Group
Netherlands
As a Managing Director at BWH Hotels, he leads the EMEA Development Team and oversees the growth of their markets. With more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, he has worked in various roles and environments, ranging from upscale properties to large complex hotels, and from individual owners to international chains. His core competencies include hospitality, business management, people management, and cross-cultural communication. He is passionate about delivering exceptional service and value to guests, partners, and stakeholders. Working with a diverse and talented team of hoteliers, he strives to create a positive and productive culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and excellence. His mission is to expand the presence and reputation of BWH Hotels in the EMEA region and contribute to the success and sustainability of the global hospitality enterprise.
Daniel Hermann
Chief Growth OfficerLimehome
Germany
Daniel Hermann serves as Chief Growth Officer at Limehome GmbH, a leading European digital hospitality company specializing in extended-stay apartments. With extensive experience in growth strategy and digital transformation within the hospitality and tech sectors, Hermann plays a pivotal role in driving Limehome's international expansion across European markets. He focuses on scaling the company's innovative apartment-hotel concept, leveraging data-driven strategies to optimize customer acquisition and retention. Under his leadership, Limehome has strengthened its position as a disruptor in the traditional hospitality industry, offering fully digitized, design-forward accommodations that cater to modern travelers and remote workers seeking flexible, long-term stays.
Edoardo Ceffa
Head Of Business DevelopmentLVG Hotel Collection
Italy
Edoardo Ceffa is Head of Business Development at LVG Hotel Collection, where he leads hotel acquisitions, deal origination, and investor relations, structuring hospitality investment and management transactions. A Professor of International Economics and Finance and a TEDx speaker, he is also a licensed real estate and business broker. Edoardo holds a PhD in International Economics and Sustainable Finance and an Executive MBA, complemented by postgraduate specializations in Venture Capital & Startup Investing and Healthcare Management. A serial entrepreneur who has co-founded successful ventures in the education and maritime sectors, he combines academic rigor, financial expertise, and hands-on transaction experience to support investors, operators, and institutions across hospitality, real estate, and alternative assets.
Mads Loewe
Managing DirectorBralower & Loewe Hospitality Partners
Luxembourg
Mads is co-founder and managing director of Bralower & Loewe Hospitality Partners , a pan-European white label hotel operator. Mads brings 20 years of experience in real estate and private equity across Europe and North America to B&L, which combines investment and asset management with hospitality. Mads is also the founder Ogilvy Capital, prior thereto he was Head of Underwriting and Investor Relations at Aerium. Mads began his career as a New York attorney with DLA Piper, focused on private equity and real estate, before moving into investing as a member of Houlihan Lokey's Financial Advisory Group and later joining the direct real estate investment team at Partners Group. He went on to join CSV Capital, a New York-based real estate merchant bank, before relocating to London to serve as Head of Europe. He holds a Master's degree from Boston University School of Law (2002) and an MBA from The Wharton School (2010).
Matthias Gradischnig
Managing DirectorGhaftree
United Arab Emirates
Investing in corporate and real estate backed special situations and private equity opportunities across Europe
Philip Garbotz
Senior Project Scouting & DevelopmentTUI Hotels & Resorts
Germany
Shachar Elkanati
Vice President Development & Asset ManagementAroundtown SA
Germany
Vice President Development & Asset Management
Valerio Duchini
CEO France, Benelux, SwitzerlandB&B Hotels
Italy
Valerio Duchini is COO of B&B Hotels. He joined the Company in 2009 as CFO, after 10 years of experience in Finance, Administration and Controlling sectors. He has the global responsibility for all international processes, relating to hotel activities, revenue and IT, monitoring sales growth and managing the respect of the product trough customer needs. He coordinates investment and development processes, constantly following and monitoring all new ideas and related updates.
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A private roundtable for limited partners to discuss market trends and investment opportunities across Europe.
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An exclusive session for C-level executives to discuss key industry priorities and strategic market outlook.
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A closing lunch reserved for C-Circle members, bringing the week to a close in an intimate and exclusive setting.
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