Disruption and Innovation in Real Estate

Disruption and Innovation in Real Estate with Sharif El-Gamal

Today’s episode of Trade Wins is the sixth episode in a special series of interviews conducted as part of the WTCA’s General Assembly, held April 26-30, 2021. Sharif El-Gamal, Chairman, Founder and CEO of Soho Properties, is our guest as we explore the ways that COVID-19 has impacted the real estate market as well as innovative ideas to refresh the real estate market going forward. Sharif shares how changes in where and how people work and interact will affect real estate, his current project Margaritaville Resort Times Square in New York City opening June 10, focuses for both residential and commercial buildings, and changes in technology that will continue to impact real estate planning.

• Sharif believes that the next year will bring people back to the cities, offices and communities that they left during the pandemic, and how amenitizing work and living spaces will be an attractive benefit for many. 1:25
• Determining differentiators will be key for businesses moving forward, especially in areas of hospitality, travel and leisure. 9:21
• Sharif predicts that companies will have great success as they focus on transforming infrastructures and renewable energy sources, and discusses how that will have an impact on real estate. 10:45
• Energy, cryptocurrency, digitalization and sustainability are differentiating factors for real estate developers and consumers. 13:45
• Amenities such as physical and mental wellness centers, robust gyms, work extension spaces, and recreation spaces are the future of real estate. 17:22

For the full episode, visit: https://podcast.wtca.org/podcast/08-disruption-and-innovation-in-real-estate-with-sharif-el-gamal/

Trade Wins is a podcast designed specifically to be thought-provoking and to provide insights from leading experts to help us navigate today’s changing environment. We aim to contribute to the empowerment of our global membership and their business networks in the world of global trade and investment.