Newsletter 2 - North African property market : tap into new business opportunities


MIPIM Horizons, the new real estate event focused on high-potential property markets in Eastern and Central Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America, will turn the spotlight on North Africa to illustrate the remarkable development potential of this fast-growing region. For savvy investors, this region promises highly profitable growth. Read on to learn how MIPIM Horizons will help you take the lead in these markets or visit www.mipimhorizons.com for further information.


Tourism & Beyond Tourism has long been a useful source of revenue and foreign exchange in North Africa. Yet among the governments of North African countries such as Tunisia and Morocco, there is increasingly a realisation that tourism can be exploited further: as a catalyst for economic growth. Read the article.


		North Africa: a wealth of development projects More than 100 exhibiting companies from Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco have already signed up to showcase their ambitious residential and resort projects at MIPIM Horizons. The event brings together a record number of North African real estate players, offering international developers, investors, end-users and hotel groups direct access to the people and projects that are shaping this dynamic market.

Investing in the future
For international investors, hotel groups and end-users looking for the next high-growth market, North Africa is a hotbed of business opportunity. Many of the hundreds of companies registered to attend MIPIM Horizons have already declared their special interest in this region, among them:

ATTIJARI FINANCES CORP., Morocco
BANCO POPOLARE, Italy
BARCELO HOTELS & RESORTS, Spain
BELTONE FINANCIAL, Egypt
BNP PARIBAS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
MANAGEMENT, France
BREEVAST, Netherlands
COMPANY SOMED, Morocco
CREDIT AGRICOLE OF MOROCCO, Morocco ELYSIAN HOTELS AND RESORTS, U.S.A
EUROPE ARAB BANK, UK
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP, France
IT VENTURES, Egypt
LAZARD FRERES, France
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, France
MARRIOTT VACATION CLUB INTL., UK
METRO GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT, Germany

MIRIAD GESTION, Morocco
NORDCAPITAL REAL ESTATE, Germany
OMAN INVESTMENT FUND, Oman
Q INVEST, QATAR
REDOS REAL ESTATE, Germany
REGUS, FRANCE
RENAULT, FRANCE
SAS B&B HOTELS, France
SECHILIENNE SIDEC, France
SOCIETE GENERALE, France
SOCIÉTÉ IMMOBILIERE ALAÏN, Morocco
SODEXO FRANCE, France
VALARTIS ASSET MANAGEMENT, Switzerland
WARWICK HOTELS RESORTS, France
ZEUS CAPITAL MANAGERS, Greece…


		Morocco, our guest of honor Morocco is sure to be one of the stars of MIPIM Horizons. Not only does the country aspire to become a world-class tourist destination; a dynamic housing policy is supporting ongoing double-digit economic growth. Offering in-depth insight into key issues and regional projects, MIPIM Horizons is a unique occasion to learn more about Morocco’s untapped potential.


		Lively debates: the King Mohammed VI development programme Introduced by Mr Ahmed Taoufiq Héjira, Minister of Housing, Urban Affairs and Land Planning, this exceptional session will bring together two panels of Moroccan personalities to debate the role of public/private partnerships and explore how cities and tourist developments can raise their profile on the international stage. Focusing on Morocco - notably the ‘Plan Azur’ development programme - this conference promises lively interaction between leading real estate experts.


		Your key to the Moroccan property market The dedicated Moroccan zone in the Palais des Festivals will present exciting regional projects, developed and showcased by companies such as Addoha, Alliances Development Immobilier, Benisha, CGI/CGD Development, Chaabi Lil Iskane, KLK, Mandarine Group, Mayfair Developments, City of Agadir, Neil Investment – City Center, Omnidior, Onapar, Palmeraie Development, Salixus, SAVO...




Register online today MIPIM Horizons brings together real estate professionals looking for highly profitable business opportunities in emerging markets in Eastern and Central Europe, Russia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. Register now to join this dynamic group and stay ahead of the curve in fast-growing regions.	Choose your accommodation Our dedicated hotel service offers the widest selection of accommodation in and around Cannes. Book today to take advantage of preferential rates at our range of partner hotels.	Book your flight Our privileged partnership with Skyteam enables you to benefit from attractive airfares with 11 leading international airlines. We also offer special discounts with Air France for participants booking domestic flights to Cannes.

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