2026 Speakers & Thought Leaders

Habiba Hafdi

Franchise Owner,
Travel Counsellors, UAE

Habiba Hafdi is a luxury travel counsellor specialising in boutique hotels, high end luxury properties, and wellbeing led travel. She works closely with high value clients, advising them on hotel selection and experience design based on individual preferences, expectations, and lifestyle.

Through her work, she gains direct insight into how guests perceive value, consistency, and service quality across every stage of a stay. Her perspective is shaped by continuous client feedback and close collaboration with hotel partners, allowing her to identify which details genuinely enhance the guest experience and which elements no longer resonate with modern luxury travellers.

Habiba is particularly focused on how subtle, thoughtful details define true luxury for discerning guests. From her experience, the most sophisticated travellers value consistency, ease, and emotional resonance far more than dramatic wow moments. She brings insights into how boutique and luxury hotels can create seamless experiences where design, service, atmosphere, and wellbeing come together to leave a lasting impression, foster loyalty, and create meaningful memories.