Tariq Valani is Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Inntelo AI, pioneering the use of artificial intelligence to transform hospitality operations, guest experience, and engagement.

With a career spanning over two decades, Tariq held senior leadership roles including SVP of Global Support Services at Accor, where he oversaw technology operations for more than 5,500 hotels across 43 brands and 117 countries, and CIO at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts.

A recognised thought leader in hospitality technology, Tariq serves on the Global Board of Directors of HFTP and is Founder and Principal Advisor at AugmentedTech.ai, and Regional Partner MEA at HIT Global.

At Inntelo AI, Tariq leads product development and AI innovation, ensuring the platform remains scalable and tailored to the needs of modern hospitality businesses; he also previously held senior technology roles at Movenpick Hotels and Jumeirah.

Inntelo AI is now live across Europe and the Middle East, powering operations for hotels ranging from boutique independents to large multinational groups, and has expanded into Dubai with a new office at the DIFC AI Campus.