About Us
HIF Yerevan is a leading investment forum shaping the future of hospitality in Armenia.
It serves as the premier platform for investors, developers, and key industry stakeholders to explore new business ideas, connect with decision-makers, and secure real deals in hotel and mixed-use developments.
Who Attends?
25%
Business Owners & Investors
22%
Developers & Constructors
20%
Hospitality Industry Executives
28%
Suppliers and Financial experts
About Forum
HIF Yerevan is the leading professional platform in Armenia for discussing the development of the hospitality industry and strengthening international investment cooperation.
The forum will focus on the launch of new hotel projects, the development of resort real estate, attracting strategic investments, implementing innovations, and integrating sustainability standards.
The forum is organized by Stone Development and held with the support of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, the Tourism Committee, the Union of Banks of Armenia, the Developers Association of Armenia, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the World Bank, GIZ, and leading international business associations.
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Hospitality
Industry
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Devlopment industry
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Financial
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What Benefits Will You Get?
Participants of the forum will gain an understanding of the current state of the hospitality sector, insights from key industry representatives, networking opportunities with market leaders in the region, access to exclusive research and materials, and the chance to present their own projects and ideas.
Connect directly with investors, developers, hotel operators, suppliers, and key decision-makers.
Discover new hotel and tourism projects seeking funding and strategic partners.
Present your company and solutions to a highly targeted professional audience.
Attend personalized networking sessions and one-on-one business meetings with top executives.
Participate in expert discussions, panels, and workshops led by industry leaders.
Explore new markets, customer segments, and distribution channels for your products and services.
Position your brand at the forefront of hospitality innovation and investment.
Build strategic alliances with operators, owners, management companies, and tour operators.
Learn about public initiatives and incentives supporting tourism and hospitality sector growth.
Gain first-hand information about market trends, investment priorities, and upcoming developments.
Who Is This Forum For?
HIF Yerevan brings together key players in the hospitality industry—operators, consultants, suppliers, investors, developers, and government representatives—to explore new projects, form strategic partnerships, and discover investment opportunities. From hotel chains and property owners to architects, designers, and tour operators, the event connects all stakeholders shaping the future of hospitality in the region.
Join HIF Yerevan 2025 to be part of a dynamic community driving innovation and growth in the hospitality sector—where ideas meet opportunity and partnerships begin.
HIF Yerevan 2025 PROGRAM
Program Topics
Modern approaches
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Modern approaches to hotel, apart-hotel, and urban hospitality development.
Digitalization
02
Digitalization of hotel management processes.
Financing models
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Effective financing models for investment projects.
Tourism development
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The application of environmental, architectural, and ESG standards in tourism infrastructure development.
HIF Yerevan 2025
The forum program includes panel discussions, a practical session on investment cases, and parallel thematic sessions aimed at sharing best practices and practical solutions.
HIF Yerevan 2025 PROGRAM
Events
18 June, 2025
HIF Yerevan 2025
The Hospitality Investment Forum will focus on the launch of new hotel projects, the development of resort real estate, attracting strategic investments, implementing innovations, and integrating sustainability standards.
17 December, 2024
YHIF 2024
The Yerevan International Hospitality Forum 2024 served as a key platform for professionals and investors to explore global trends and investment opportunities in the hotel industry across Armenia and the region.
HIF Yerevan 2025 Program
HIF Yerevan is a leading investment forum shaping the future of hospitality in Armenia.
It serves as the premier platform for investors, developers, and key industry stakeholders to explore new business ideas, connect with decision-makers, and secure real deals in hotel and mixed-use developments.
2025 FEATURED SPEAKERS
Hear from the power
houses shaping the industry.
GEVORG PAPOYAN
MINISTER OF ECONOMY
Ministry of Economy of Armenia
LUSINE GEVORGYAN
CHAIRMAN OF THE TOURISM COMMITTEE
Tourism Committee of Armenia
BULUT BAĞCI
PRESIDENT
World Tourism Forum Institute
AMIR ALI SALEMI ZADEH
CEO
JTA International Investment
TAKUYA AOYAMA
VICE PRESIDENT
ACQUISITIONS & DEVELOPMENT
Hyatt International
IVAN KISEEV
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Marriott
GALLERY
Check out the highlights from YIHF 2024 and get a taste of what to expect for HIF 2025!
International News Publications
and Armenian Reports
2024 Signed and Presented
Projects
Accor signed two new projects with Technotun and Modern Group: Novotel Tsaghkadzor and Pullman Residences Yerevan, respectively.
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Radisson Hotel Group announced the opening of Radisson Hotel & Spa Gyumri and presented an upcoming project Radisson Tsaghkadzor.
TESTIMONIALS
Participants Feedback on YIHF 2024
Cushman & Wakefield Georgia was honored to attend and contribute to the YEREVAN INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY FORUM 2025, hosted by STONE Development. This remarkable event brought together international experts, investors, and industry leaders to explore the immense potential of Armenia's hospitality and tourism sectors.
Cushman & Wakefield
Georgia
Thrilled to have been part of the Yerevan International Hospitality Forum 2024 on December 17! More than 200 attendees from operators and GM to owners and investors.
The event brought together industry leaders, visionaries, and experts to explore the future of hospitality and discuss the future of tourism industry and hospitality sector in Armenia.
Alexis Feuillat
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT FOR GEORGIA, CIS, BALTICS, TURKIYE & ISRAEL
Yerevan International Hospitality Forum 2024 gathered global experts, investors, and industry leaders to discuss the transformative potential of Armenia’s hospitality sector. This forum is an essential platform for shaping a sector capable of driving economic growth, creating jobs, and opening our country to the world.
Levon Ohanesyan
CEO Enterprise Armenia
We were honored to represent Pullman Living & Residences Yerevan at the Yerevan International Hospitality Forum 2024 (YIHF), where engaging with industry leaders was truly inspiring. The recent signing of a memorandum of cooperation between Technotun and Accor marks a huge milestone for our team.
Lilia Harutyunyan
Project Manager
Application
Form
The 2nd Annual International Hospitality Investment Forum is operated by STONE DEVELOPMENT, a leading development company, which is successfully implementing investment projects in the commercial and residential real estate sectors, managing all stages of the project lifecycle—from developing an optimal concept to managing the completed property.