One of the key events at last year's AHIC Investment Conference. One of the key events at last year's AHIC Investment Conference.

This year’s Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) launches 5-6 May, 2013 at Madinat Jumeirah with Helal Saeed Almarri, director general of The Dubai World Trade Centre, confirmed as this year's keynote speaker.

Bench and MEED, the organisers of the two-day conference, which provides hoteliers with a business and networking platform for investment, has announced a packed agenda including a RCI Master Class ‘Recovery & Growth through Innovation 2013’ plus the Middle East Investment Forum.

A series of panel discussions running over the two days will also bring international leaders together to discuss key issues concerning hotel investment.

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Delegates looking for networking opportunities will have two bites of the cherry at the event: an opening reception hosted by Jumeirah Group at Mina A’Salam on 5 May, followed by an evening reception hosted by IFA Hotel Investments on 6 May at Fairmont The Palm.

Edmund O'Sullivan, chairman of MEED Events commented: “Once again, AHIC brings together over of 550 industry leaders from 42 countries, with their analytical views and innovative solutions to help the industry prosper and develop.

“With significant increase in participation from investors and more, the conference is indeed a great opportunity that facilitates networking and deal-making prospects for the hotel investment industry in the region.”