by Arturo Garcia Rosa - President & CEO, SAHIC

The global investment map is being redrawn. In a world marked by geopolitical tensions, shifts in capital flows, new economic priorities, and uncertainty, international investors are seeking certainty: geographies that combine security, stability, differentiated assets, and long-term growth opportunities.

In this context, Latin America and the Caribbean are emerging strongly, becoming, as never before, a key area on the radar of global capital.

From iconic beaches to vibrant global cities, the region offers a unique combination of factors: internationally renowned tourist destinations, extraordinary natural resources, expanding markets, and a growing portfolio of real estate projects in the hospitality and tourism sectors. At the same time, new development models—such as integrated resorts, branded residences, and projects that combine hospitality, lifestyle, and real estate investment—are expanding opportunities for investors seeking geographic diversification and asset appreciation.

Based on this understanding of the global landscape and widespread uncertainty, the upcoming edition of SAHIC anticipates and focuses on "The New Investment Frontier," with Latin America as the market of the present and the brightest future.

International capital is seeking new investment frontiers: regions where there is still ample room for structural growth and the development of transformative projects. Regions geopolitically removed from the uncertainties that pervade our world.

Latin America and the Caribbean is the place to focus on the changes that global capital is seeking. Celebrating its 20th edition, SAHIC reaffirms its role as a platform for dialogue among investors, developers, operators, and governments interested in driving the development of the hotel industry in the region. In times of global transformation, connecting capital and opportunities is more relevant than ever.

See you in Rio de Janeiro.