MIPIM 2008: a complete programme dedicated to hotels and tourism

MIPIM 2008 today reports a 29% increase in the number of companies attending from the hotel industry. Reflecting the vibrancy of the tourism property sector, MIPIM is introducing a series of new initiatives and events devoted to hotel and tourism including “Hotel Chat Groups” and the "Hotel & Tourism Lounge,” as well as a full day of tailor-made conferences on Thursday, March 13.

The diversification of tourism is generating a wealth of hotel projects throughout the world. This trend is clearly illustrated at MIPIM: no less than a quarter of the investment companies (307 in total) set to attend this year’s event, declare they actively invest in the Hotel & Tourism sector. Among many others, prestigious hotel brands like Accor, Choice Hotels Europe, Hilton Hotels, Hyatt International, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Kempinski Hotels Marriott International, Movenpick Hotels and Resorts, Rezidor and Wyndham Hotel Group, will be attending this year.

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