The Hotel Show Advisory Board 2026
We’re excited to welcome back our esteemed Advisory Board an incredible group of industry leaders whose knowledge and expertise will guide this year’s agenda and elevate the conversations that matter most to our industry.
Dr. Naim Maadad, CEO & Founder of Gates Hospitality, has spent over 30 years shaping award-winning concepts such as folly, Reform Social & Grill and Six Senses Zighy Bay. A visionary leader and active mentor, he currently chairs the Australian Business Council Dubai and is deeply invested in developing regional talent and mental wellness initiatives.
Tea Ros, Founder & Managing Director of Strategic Hotel Consulting, is one of the world’s foremost hotel investment consultants. With over USD 4 billion in projects advised globally and ranked #13 on Hotelier Middle East’s Power List of Women in Hospitality, she brings unmatched strategic insight across hotels, resorts and branded residences.
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Mark Kirby, President of One&Only Resorts, leads the brand’s global expansion and innovation strategy across established and emerging markets. With 25+ years of operational leadership, Mark is a champion of sustainable growth and future leadership development.Dr. Naim Maadad, CEO & Founder of Gates Hospitality, has spent over 30 years shaping award-winning concepts such as folly, Reform Social & Grill and Six Senses Zighy Bay. A visionary leader and active mentor, he currently chairs the Australian Business Council Dubai and is deeply invested in developing regional talent and mental wellness initiatives.
Tea Ros, Founder & Managing Director of Strategic Hotel Consulting, is one of the world’s foremost hotel investment consultants. With over USD 4 billion in projects advised globally and ranked #13 on Hotelier Middle East’s Power List of Women in Hospitality, she brings unmatched strategic insight across hotels, resorts and branded residences.
