WeHub’s 2025 Meet the Experts conference to bring Vietnamese hospitality and real estate to the forefront

WeHub’s Meet the Experts (MTE), one of Asia’s largest conferences for the real estate and hospitality sectors, makes its way to Ho Chi Minh City on 18th March.

An expression of WeHub’s long-standing commitment to industry growth, the highly-anticipated event will be held at the Landmark 81, Autograph Collection Hotel. 

MTE HCMC 2025 is set to draw in over 50 international speakers and more than 800 senior industry leaders, representatives from real estate developers, hotel owners, architects, design consultants, project consultants, hotel operators, hotel general managers, and industry experts. 

The conference is an ideal venue where foreign investors get to connect with local developers and hotel owners, whilst keeping abreast of market updates through informative sessions.

A timely return

MTE HCMC 2025 comes in the wake of a very positive year for the hospitality market in Vietnam which has surged thanks to a rebound in tourism arrivals and strong growth in foreign travelers.

That said, Vietnam’s hospitality market is now poised for further improvements, new developments, investments, and exciting upgrades. 

The industry has fully recovered, and investments are expected to flow again into both city and coastal destinations, with growing interest from foreign investors. 

2024 also marked a transitional period for Vietnam’s real estate industry, given how key legislative changes emerged as crucial factors shaping the sector’s future trajectory and building a foundation for improved market confidence. 

Increased interest in real estate, heightened investor sentiment, and a more stable economic environment are driving this positive momentum. 

What’s on this year’s slate?

WeHub founder Mauro Gasparotti remarked: “MTE aims to strengthen connections among hospitality and real estate players, create collaboration opportunities, and provide valuable insights to developers, hotel owners, and industry partners, empowering them to seize opportunities and prepare for a new cycle in the real estate and hospitality markets.”

With this in mind, the conference programme includes presentations and panel discussions on various topics, including domestic and regional market updates; Vietnam Real Estate: Investment & Development, Risks & Opportunities; and the Vietnam Hospitality Landscape.

Event speakers will share their perspectives on wellness, sustainability and its practical applications, the ultra-luxury segment, as well as the latest technologies shaping the future of hospitality and real estate, among others.

This year’s who’s who

Speakers at the event include: 

• Global & Local Hotel Outlook (Jesper Palmqvist – Regional Vice President, STR)
• Earning Profit in Real Estate: Is It Finally Getting Easier in Vietnam? (Hieu Do, CFA – CEO, VinaLiving)
• Asia’s Hospitality Landscape & Investment Opportunities (Mauro Gasparotti – Director, Savills Hotels & Founder, WeHub)
• The Evolution Of Luxury Mixed-Use Resorts: A Case Study On Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, Branded Residences & Wellness (Yasin Munshi – Vice President Of Development – APAC, Minor Hotels)
• Panel Discussion On Vietnam Hospitality Market: What Is Going On Out There?
• Branded Residences & Ultra-Luxury: A Buyer’s Viewpoint (Otto Twist – Southeast Asia Residential Director, Savills Singapore)
• Transforming resorts into All-Inclusive: Facilities & F&B, Capturing Revenues & Guest Experiences (Pep Vich – Msc Arch – Founding Partner, CMV Architects)
• The Rise Of Wellness Real Estate In Vietnam: A Focus On Healthy Living (Khanh Nguyen – Head Of Vietnam Commercial, Gamuda Land)
• Vietnam Residential Market: 2025 Trends & Buyer Preferences (Duong Bach – Country Manager, PropertyGuru Vietnam)
• CEO Panel – Investment & Development: Navigating Regional Markets & Vietnam’s Prospects

Beyond the main sessions of the conference, MTE HCMC 2025 will also feature an experience room showcasing hotel technology, a HoSkar Night networking session, food and beverage, as well as other activities on the event’s second day on 19th March.

These experiences will allow attendees to gain insights from practical examples, forge valuable connections, and explore potential collaborations. 

Keeping all these in mind, event organisers seek to create an immersive and engaging experience that will leave participants feeling inspired and empowered to their business in future.