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Discover 6 reasons why sponsoring IHIF EMEA will help you to stand out as a driving force behind hospitality investment in EMEA.
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Access the powerhouses of U.S. hospitality investment
Sponsoring NYU IHIF connects your brand with the most influential figures in the American hospitality investment landscape.
It’s not just about how many people you meet—it’s about who you meet.
The NYU IHIF audience includes the most active global investors and nearly every global hotel chain CEO, alongside hotel owners, asset managers, real estate brokers, legal advisors, consultants, architects, designers, and senior executives from across the hospitality ecosystem.
Business Function Breakdown
24% Investor
23% Other
incl. Lenders, Associations, Government, Education, Press
20% Hotel brand/company
19% Advisory
9% Operator
5% Design, Building and Construction
BxR EMEA - Branded Residential Track
BxR EMEA - Branded Residential Track
BxR EMEA is a full-day programme at IHIF EMEA focused on branded residences as a distinct investment and development segment.
BxR EMEA is where the people shaping that shift come together to compare approaches, pressure-test decisions and leave with clearer direction on how to succeed in the next phase of branded residential growth.
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BxR EMEA - Branded Residential Track
BxR EMEA is a full-day programme at IHIF EMEA focused on branded residences as a distinct investment and development segment.
BxR EMEA is where the people shaping that shift come together to compare approaches, pressure-test decisions and leave with clearer direction on how to succeed in the next phase of branded residential growth.
Meet the Pioneers
Riyan Itani
Founder and Director
Global Branded Residences
Riyan Itani is the Founder of Global Branded Residences. Considered a global market-leader in branded residential advisory, Riyan is a multi-award-winning consultant and has advised on over 170 branded residences projects worldwide. For over 20 years, Riyan has specialised in providing branded and luxury residential development consultancy in the global urban and resort sectors. His experience covers strategic development advice, feasibility studies, brand selection and contract negotiation, brand premium studies, and brand advisory services.
He is recognised as a global expert in the sector and holds strong relationships with the market’s leading brands and operators.
Riyan is a regular keynote speaker, panel member and host at a variety of global conferences and events.
Louis Keighley
Director, Head of Global Residential Development Consultancy
Savills Branded Residences
Louis provides strategic development consultancy for luxury international residential, mixed-use and integrated resort developments - from luxury small-scale urban / resort developments to large mixed-use regeneration projects.
He is a market specialist of branded residences and has advised on numerous landmark branded residential projects located across the globe. The core services offered by the team are: Development Consultancy; Project Feasibility & Financial Appraisals; Brand Premium Evaluation; Branded Residential Market Intelligence & Thought Leadership; Brand / Operator Search, Selection & Contract Negotiation; Capital Markets, Land Acquisition & Equity Search. Further information on the full services offered by the team can be found at: www.savills.com/GRDC
Meet the BxR Pioneers
Riyani Itani
Founder and Director, Global Branded Residences
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Riyan Itani is the Founder of Global Branded Residences. Considered a global market-leader in branded residential advisory, Riyan is a multi-award-winning consultant and has advised on over 170 branded residences projects worldwide. For over 20 years, Riyan has specialised in providing branded and luxury residential development consultancy in the global urban and resort sectors. His experience covers strategic development advice, feasibility studies, brand selection and contract negotiation, brand premium studies, and brand advisory services.
He is recognised as a global expert in the sector and holds strong relationships with the market’s leading brands and operators.
Riyan is a regular keynote speaker, panel member and host at a variety of global conferences and events.
Jagdish Johal
Managing Partner, Yoo
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Jag has extensive experience of working with individuals and corporates at all different levels of the real estate sector, from property consultants and investment managers to developers and financiers. His comprehensive experience in dealing with international tax, legal, cultural and management issues and plays a key role in negotiating, advising and managing YOO's partners globally as the Managing Partner and shareholder.
Jag qualified as a chartered accountant and has gained an MSc in Real Estate Development and Investment. Managing all the groups entities, he has a specific focus on development and the International design business. Much of this success is derived from understanding the needs of property developers globally and working with them and the design teams to develop the best product for the project.
Louis Keighley
Head of Savills Branded Residences, Savills Global Residential Development Consultancy
LinkedIn
Louis (and his team) are considered the market-leading consultants on Branded Residences. The team provide strategic development consultancy for international residential and mixed-use developments from small-scale bespoke luxury projects to large, mixed-use regeneration schemes.
Louis provides investors and developers with a range of professional services focusing particularly on maximising returns and minimising development risk of branded residential developments located in both resort and urban destinations globally. Having joined the Global Residential Development department in May 2017, Louis specialises in the provision of the following services:
Development Consultancy & Feasibility Assessment of Branded Residences
Strategic Design & Masterplan Review;
Financial Appraisal;
Brand Premium Studies;
Brand Search, Selection & Contract negotiation;
Operational Advisory;
Capital Markets;
Sales & Marketing Consultancy;
Master Agency & End Unit Sales.
Louis’ team is based in London & Dubai and have a global remit, covering projects from the Caribbean to Japan and anywhere in between. The team’s goal is to provide a seamless end-to-end client service from project conception to successful commercialisation.
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BxR EMEA - Branded Residential Track
23 - 25 March 2026
InterContinental | Pullman
Berlin, Germany
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