Organized by Teamwork Hospitality, led by President Mauro Santinato, the Luxury Hospitality Conference took place on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the Melià Hotel in Milan. The event was a resounding success, drawing over 900 participants and featuring the collaboration of 60 partner companies and 15 media partners.
Now in its fourth edition, the Luxury Hospitality Conference has established itself as an annual must-attend event for in-depth discussions and networking among industry professionals and top players. It provides a platform to explore market evolution, trends, innovations, and best strategies to meet guest expectations, deliver high-quality standards, and create unique and unforgettable experiences.
"We are extremely pleased with the success of the Luxury Hospitality Conference held yesterday at the Meliá Hotel, which drew over 900 participants and featured top-level international speakers," commented a satisfied Mauro Santinato, President of Teamwork Hospitality. "It was a highly valuable event that highlighted new trends and challenges in the luxury hospitality sector, creating opportunities for dialogue and networking among professionals from around the world."
Now in its fourth edition, the Luxury Hospitality Conference has established itself as an annual must-attend event for in-depth discussions and networking among industry professionals and top players. It provides a platform to explore market evolution, trends, innovations, and best strategies to meet guest expectations, deliver high-quality standards, and create unique and unforgettable experiences.
"We are extremely pleased with the success of the Luxury Hospitality Conference held yesterday at the Meliá Hotel, which drew over 900 participants and featured top-level international speakers," commented a satisfied Mauro Santinato, President of Teamwork Hospitality. "It was a highly valuable event that highlighted new trends and challenges in the luxury hospitality sector, creating opportunities for dialogue and networking among professionals from around the world."
The day was structured around panel discussions, interviews, and keynote speeches distributed across two rooms, involving over 50 speakers, including representatives from the most prestigious and authoritative hotels and luxury hotel chains, CEOs of Italian and international luxury brands, and experts from across the globe.
Targeted at General Managers, investors, owners, tour operators, Destination Managers, students, and journalists, the event delved into topics related to the luxury segment in hospitality. It offered insights through the expertise of seasoned professionals in the luxury field and the analysis of Italian and international case studies.
Topics Discussed: The evolution of the concept of luxury worldwide, the uniqueness of luxury in independent properties, an analysis and comparison of major brands, as well as a focus on the Operations sector and insights on the importance of personnel development.
Renowned Italian designers and architects also shared their interpretations of luxury. A comprehensive update was provided, covering themes such as guest experience, training, technology, communication, and sales.
Targeted at General Managers, investors, owners, tour operators, Destination Managers, students, and journalists, the event delved into topics related to the luxury segment in hospitality. It offered insights through the expertise of seasoned professionals in the luxury field and the analysis of Italian and international case studies.
Topics Discussed: The evolution of the concept of luxury worldwide, the uniqueness of luxury in independent properties, an analysis and comparison of major brands, as well as a focus on the Operations sector and insights on the importance of personnel development.
Renowned Italian designers and architects also shared their interpretations of luxury. A comprehensive update was provided, covering themes such as guest experience, training, technology, communication, and sales.
At the Conclusion of the Event, the consultancy firm THRENDS, specializing in analysis and business intelligence within the Hospitality Real Estate sector, presented an exclusive preview of the "Luxury Hospitality Report - Italy 2024." This report has been monitoring the luxury segment in Italy for the past five years, providing data and insights on key metrics such as volumes, hotel chains and brands, revenues, profitability, transactions, and CapEx. According to THRENDS' continuous monitoring, between 2013 and 2023, the supply of 5-star hotels in Italy grew at an average annual rate of 3.7%, while demand in the segment increased by 3.4% per year. In 2024 alone, 24 new hotels are expected to open, bringing the total supply to 710 hotels, with approximately 47,300 keys. The supply of 5-star hotels is expected to continue growing in the coming years. Between 2025 and 2028, 127 new hotels are currently in the pipeline, with 40 of them located in key destinations such as Rome, Milan, Venice, Forte dei Marmi, and Cortina d’Ampezzo. Numerous international brands are set to make their debut in Italy, including Thompson, Baccarat, Orient Express, Only You, Kimpton, Art'otel, Nobu, Ritz-Carlton, Auberge Resorts Collection, Corinthia, Cheval Blanc, Langham, and many others.
