Thematic Session | Why to Invest in Tourism? Global and Regional Trends
Session

Thematic Session | Why to Invest in Tourism? Global and Regional Trends

Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
9:35 AM - 10:25 AM | Asia/Dubai

Session

English
About
The panel will examine how tourism competes for global capital through sound policies, financial innovation, and sustainable investment frameworks. Speakers representing diverse regions and the private sector will discuss trends, reforms, and ESG priorities that make tourism projects bankable and resilient, highlighting how effective governance and structured financing can turn destinations into competitive, sustainable investment ecosystems. 

Speakers

Samer Al-Alkharashi

DirectorUN Tourism Regional Office for the Middle East

Vahagn Mughnetsyan

Head of Investor Support and Aftercare Service DepartmentEnterprise Armenia

Moderators

Daria Smith

Managing Director MEABench