MARRIOTT BUZZ NO. 15 - 2019

10 E X C L U S I V E TED FELLOWS SALON PROMOTES AND INSPIRES MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE ON EGYPT’S CULTURAL HERITAGE T he Pyramids stunning backdrop was host to Egypt’s first ever TED Fellows Salon, which delved into the topic of “Egypt’s Cultural Past and Present.” Leading the proceedings and sparking spirited debate amongst renowned TED Fellows panelists and attendees, were educational entrepreneur, Karim Abouelnaga, and East African singer and songwriter, Meklit Hadero. The TED Fellows event was an overture to establish and promote meaningful conversations and provoke innovative discussion through engagement and a valuable exchange of ideas. Julius Robinson, Senior Vice President and Global Brand Leader, Classic Full Service Brands, Marriott International said “our partnership with TED allows us to be the catalyst for intellectual conversations, and Cairo is a great opportunity to celebrate the historic; and cultural wealth of this incredible destination.” Robinson went on to acknowledge the shared values between Marriott Hotels and TED : “At Marriott Hotels, everything we do is guided by our belief that travel expands the mind and triggers new and creative ways of thinking.” TED Fellow Karim Abouelnaga is also a Global Shaper and Echoing Green Fellow, as well as the founder and CEO of Practice Makes Perfect, a full-service summer school operator that