Chapters to Ventures - Dubai Business Book Club Fireside Chat
We're thrilled to welcome Noelle Homsy, co-founder of ENVI Lodges — an experiential outdoor hospitality brand redefining luxury in nature. ENVI operates immersive villas, safari tents, and tented villas where exceptional hospitality meets the wild.
Noelle's track record speaks for itself: 🏆 Top 50 Most Influential Hoteliers in MENA 🏆 Featured on the Hotelier Executive Power List 🏆 One of the 100 Most Influential Leaders in Middle East Hospitality & Travel (International Hospitality Institute) 🏆 INSEAD Alumni Emerging Entrepreneur Award (2022) 🏆 Forbes' Top 100 Travel & Tourism Leaders (2025)
ENVI specialises in villas, safari tents and tented villas that are immersed in nature. The brand follows high standards of sustainability, with every lodge operated based on ENVI’s seven sustainability pillars, which include the mindful use of resources, support for local communities, and enhancement of biodiversity. ENVI believes the future of tourism relies on the creation of meaningful nature-centric experiences that contribute to the wellbeing of travellers, regenerate the environment, and create purpose-driven experiences that are transformational for its guests. With upcoming openings planned for 2026 across Zanzibar, Saudi Arabia and South Africa, ENVI continues to expand its footprint in extraordinary natural landscapes.
Noelle is a frequent contributor to industry publications, writing primarily on traveller experience and sustainability. She is a guest keynote speaker at major hospitality conferences and has served on the advisory boards of The Hotel Show Dubai and The Hotel Show KSA as well as on the jury of the Hotelier Middle East Awards.
She holds an MBA from INSEAD, a Master's in Engineering Management, and a Bachelor's in Architecture.
📅 June 17th 🕖 7:00 PM 📍 Vida Emirates Hills (TBC)
Seats are limited, and RSVP opens to members & core group first. 👇
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