by Arturo Garcia Rosa - President & CEO, SAHIC Group

In 2026, SAHIC returns to Rio de Janeiro—an unprecedented feat in our history. This is the first time the event has been held twice consecutively in the same city. This decision reflects not only the success of the previous edition, but also the strength of a movement that places Latin America and the Caribbean at the center of the global investment map.

During the last International Economic Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean, in Panama, one fact caught our attention: although we represent only 15% of the world's territory, we account for 50% of the planet's biodiversity. This reinforces the strategic value of our region in a world that seeks nature, authenticity, experiences, and unique assets.

The combination of opportunities in the hotel and real estate markets, environmental richness, and tourism potential positions our countries as fertile ground for those seeking profitability with significant investment returns. Global attention is on us like never before, and it’s time to seize the opportunities and take action.

I invite you to join us at SAHIC 2026 in Rio de Janeiro and be part of the transformation underway in Latin American hospitality. This will certainly be an iconic moment, as we will be attending the event's twentieth edition with a group of investors and industry players expected to number over 400.

See you in Rio de Janeiro!