Piers Brown
International Hospitality Media
CEO
IHM publishes the industry leading Serviced Apartment News and Boutique Hotel News business to business websites. Piers successfully launched the Serviced Apartment Summit inc Extended Stay in 2013 to raise awareness of the sector, encourage networking, best practice and the sharing of ideas whilst addressing the challenges the sector faces to drive the industry forward. The event has since expanded to the Middle East and the US. He cares passionately about the growth of niche sectors within the hospitality industry and hosts the annual International Boutique and Lifestyle Hotel Summit. In November 2014, Piers launched a new business to business conference and exhibition - Hostel and Budget Traveller. Piers holds an MBA, ISMM and IDM Diplomas and has held senior positions in the national media and retail industries.
View all Speakers“It’s an amazing conference. It’s a privilege to be among the leaders of this industry. It’s great for networking - I just had an interesting conversation with one of the GCC leaders and I think we will be concluding some new acquisitions and new developments.
Mohamed Fakih, COO, Jannah Hotels & Resorts
Recent News
What's been happening?
Saudi coworking firms merge to create largest local operator
Posted on Friday, July 28 2023
KSA: Saudi Arabian coworking company The Space has merged with fellow operator Vibes for an undisclosed value.
Letswork acquires Portuguese coworking operator
Posted on Friday, July 28 2023
UAE: Dubai-based coworking platform Letswork has acquired Portugal-based Krow for an undisclosed sumt.
JV targets $500 million GCC coliving portfolio
Posted on Friday, July 28 2023
KSA: Saudi Arabia’s Arbah Capital and UAE-based Strategic Housing Group (SHG) have created a joint venture to develop and roll out a coliving brand ca…
Lavanda and Aldar team up for UAE apartment rental platform
Posted on Friday, July 28 2023
UAE: Developer Aldar has partnered with UK-based proptech firm Lavanda to facilitate flexible short term stays for visitors to the Middle East.
InfinitSpace signs UAE properties
Posted on Friday, July 28 2023
UAE: InfinitSpace, a provider of flexible workspaces, has announced a partnership with UAE-based investment and holding company Sultan Holding.
Student property market set for growth in Dubai
Posted on Friday, July 28 2023
UAE: Demand for student accommodation in Dubai continues to outstrip supply, according to CBRE.
About IHM
International Hospitality Media are the premier specialist in online publishing; conference, exhibition and events, and advisory services for niche growth sectors of the hospitality industry.
