Jennifer Pettinger-Haines named among Hozpitality's Best 30 Hospitality and Tourism Leaders in the Middle East for 2023
Jennifer Pettinger-Haines, the Co-Founder of the Global Restaurant Investment Forum, has been recognized as one of the Best 30 Hospitality and Tourism Leaders in the Middle East by Hozpitality Group.
Jennifer Pettinger-Haines is the powerhouse behind the Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF). With over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry in the Middle East Jennifer has made a name for herself as a savvy businesswoman with an eye for growth and expansion.
She introduced the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) Regional Briefings Series, expanding AHIC's presence throughout the region. Jennifer launched the Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF) in Dubai, which is one of the world's most prestigious hospitality investment events. Both events are now part of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Series.
Jennifer is extremely dedicated to bringing hotel and restaurant investors valuable insights and connections and building a strong hospitality investment community globally. Throughout her career to date, she has facilitated industry connections on most continents, and in the process, she has taken full advantage of exploring the retail, F&B and travel experiences on offer from Kigali to Casablanca. She firmly believes the world is there to be explored!
Jennifer has lived in Dubai for the last 15 years and established herself as an integral part of the Middle East’s hospitality community. She has grown GRIF's hospitality investment events into Saudi Arabia, taken their hospitality investment community into Russia, Turkey, and Africa, and driven the rapid expansion of GRIF's reach by taking the event from Dubai into Amsterdam for two years. Jennifer's hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed, as she featured twice on the Caterer Middle East Power list, a solid proof of her influence and impact on the industry.
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE