Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana Hosted the 19th Edition of SAHIC

As the region's premier investment platform for the industry, the event brought together business leaders, investors, and experts to discuss market trends and the future of hospitality.

"It is an honor for Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana to host such a relevant event for the future of hospitality and tourism in Latin America. SAHIC is an essential space for exchanging ideas and driving new business opportunities, and we are excited to welcome this gathering in the heart of Copacabana," before the event said Netto Moreira, General Manager of Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana.

A highlight of the agenda was the participation of Thomas Dubaere, CEO of Accor Americas, Premium, Midscale & Economy division (PM&E), in the panel discussion "Industry Outlook: Hospitality Leaders Reflect and Look Ahead" on March 24. The session was moderated by Peter Greenberg, Travel Editor of CBS News. Other key Accor executives were also present, including Camil Yazbeck, Abel Castro, Mauro Rial, Pedro Cardoso, Luis Mirabelli, Claudia Piña, Jorge Zaragoza, Edouard Schwob, and Guilherme Cesari, all of whom participated in panels and roundtable discussions.

Hosting SAHIC at the Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana reinforces the city's strategic role in tourism and hospitality investment in the region. With its prime beachfront location and renowned service, the Fairmont provides the perfect setting for discussions shaping the future of travel and tourism.