Oussama El Kadiri

With extensive experience in real estate and hospitality management in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, Oussama oversees Knight Frank’s dedicated consultancy for hospitality, leisure and tourism.

He previously headed hotel development in the Middle East for international operators such as Accor, as well as Radisson Hotel Group.

Oussama’s real estate and hospitality consulting experience spans multiple markets within the EMEA region. Whilst he is a hospitality specialist, Oussama has also worked with other asset classes including residential, retail, entertainment and MICE, as part of his consultancy for mixed-use projects.

He has been involved on multiple tourism and hospitality developments across the MENA Region.

Relevant Experience

• Asset Management:
Provided strategic asset management services to optimise hotel performance and enhance long-term value. Services included operational reviews, financial restructuring, and repositioning strategies for underperforming assets.

• Feasibility Studies:
Conducted feasibility studies for private and public sector hospitality and mixed-use developments, evaluating market performance, site suitability, positioning and financial viability.

• Tourism Strategy:
Conducted feasibility studies for private and public sector hospitality and mixed-use developments, evaluating market performance, site suitability, positioning and financial viability, with honed experience in giga projects within Holy Cities, including Jabal Omar.

• Operator Search & Selection:
Identified and selected optimal hotel operators for clients, ensuring alignment with asset positioning, financial targets and brand strategy.