The Bench
Marina Franolic is an experienced professional in the hospitality and investment sectors, currently serving as Head of Investor Relations and Managing Director at The Bench since June 2019. Marina is also the Founder of HESA Group, which launched the Adria Hotel Forum in 2013, focusing on global hotel industry trends and partnerships. As Director of Adria Hotel Forum until June 2024, Marina has been instrumental in facilitating discussions on investments in the hotel industry in Croatia. Previous roles include Finance Manager at Randic and Associates, CEO of Adria Luxury, Managing Director at Pogledaj to, and General Manager at MVR Real Estate Consulting. Marina began a career in hospitality as a trainee at Hotel Savoy in Florence. Educational qualifications include associate degrees in Hospitality Administration/Management from Glion Hotel School and Glion Institute of Higher Education.
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The Bench
For over 25 years, The Bench has built a legacy of hosting influential business forums and conferences across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. Spearheading the company is Chairman, Jonathan Worsley, one of the founders of the highly successful International Hotel Investment Forum in Berlin. The Bench organises a series of prestigious conferences, including the Future Hospitality Summit: Saudi Arabia, the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC), the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF), AviaDev Africa and Future Hospitality Summit: World. With a commitment to addressing the latest trends and challenges in hospitality, our events facilitate impactful discussions and foster valuable connections among industry leaders. Our ongoing focus on sustainability and innovation positions us as a key player in shaping the future of hospitality and aviation investment worldwide.