🏡 Hospitality & Destination Development Summit

Shaping the Future of Hospitality, Tourism & Sustainable Destinations

📅 4–6 September 2026

📍 AVIXXI Lakeside Retreat, Lago Maggiore, Switzerland

Where Visionary Projects Meet Strategic Partners

The Hospitality & Destination Development Summit brings together investors, developers, hospitality professionals, landowners, architects, tourism leaders and decision-makers to explore the future of hospitality and destination creation.

Over three days, participants will exchange ideas, discover emerging trends, explore investment opportunities and discuss how unique locations can be transformed into successful and sustainable hospitality destinations.

Hosted on the shores of Lago Maggiore, the summit offers an inspiring setting for meaningful discussions, valuable connections and future collaborations.

Summit Themes

Hospitality Innovation

Explore how guest expectations, technology and sustainability are reshaping hospitality experiences worldwide.

Destination Development

Learn how unique locations can be transformed into attractive, profitable and sustainable destinations.

Tourism & Sustainability

Discover innovative approaches to eco-tourism, boutique hospitality and year-round destination strategies.

Investment Opportunities

Connect with investors, developers and project owners seeking new partnerships and opportunities.

Hospitality Real Estate

Discuss emerging trends in hospitality assets, alternative accommodations and mixed-use tourism developments.

Who Should Attend

  • Investors

  • Family Offices

  • Landowners

  • Developers

  • Architects

  • Hospitality Operators

  • Hotel Owners

  • Tourism Professionals

  • Municipalities

  • Destination Managers

  • Real Estate Professionals

  • Entrepreneurs

What to Expect

✓ Expert Discussions

✓ Industry Roundtables

✓ Investment Networking

✓ Project Presentations

✓ Destination Development Workshops

✓ Hospitality Innovation Sessions

✓ Site Visits & Venue Tours

✓ Executive Networking

✓ Curated Dining Experiences

✓ Partnership Opportunities

Summit Program

Day One – Trends & Opportunities

Arrival & Registration

Welcome Reception

Hospitality Industry Outlook

Networking Dinner

Day Two – Destination Development

Destination Development Roundtables

Investment & Financing Discussions

Project Presentations

Site Tours

Executive Networking Evening

Day Three – Partnerships & Future Growth

Hospitality Innovation Sessions

Collaboration Workshops

Investment Matchmaking

Closing Remarks & Future Opportunities

Featured Discussion Topics

  • Sustainable Hospitality Development

  • Boutique Hotels & Eco-Lodges

  • Resort & Retreat Concepts

  • Adaptive Reuse Projects

  • Luxury Outdoor Hospitality

  • Tourism Infrastructure

  • Destination Branding

  • Investment & Financing Models

  • Public-Private Partnerships

  • Year-Round Tourism Strategies

The Venue

Hosted at the AVIXXI Lakeside Retreat on Lago Maggiore.

Surrounded by water, mountains and nature, the retreat serves as a living example of how hospitality, wellness and destination development can be combined to create unique guest experiences and long-term value.

A Curated Summit Experience

Attendance is intentionally limited to encourage meaningful conversations, high-quality networking and valuable interactions between participants.

Applications are reviewed individually.

Apply for Invitation

If you are involved in hospitality, tourism, real estate, destination development or investment and would like to participate, we invite you to submit your application.

Our team will contact selected participants with further information and personalised attendance options.