Christian Ciraolo is the Founder & CEO of INTENT Group & INTENT Dubai, specialising in property surveys & inspections, snagging, and detailed reporting for both the UK & UAE’s short-term rental and investment market. With growing expectations from owners, operators, and guests, Christian and his team focus on ensuring properties are handed over to a quality standard that reduces future disputes, protects asset value, and speeds up onboarding into rental programs. Through a combination of expert on-site inspections and the EXTENT APP — INTENT’s in-house reporting software — the company provides fast, accurate insight into the true condition of a property, helping investors and managers avoid hidden issues that can impact revenue and guest experience.

Christian is passionate about collaboration and raising standards across Dubai’s property landscape. He believes better reporting leads to better operations - and ultimately, better stays.

Dannika Mananquil is the Head of Owner Success at GuestReady Dubai, leading a team dedicated to maximising property owner value. With almost 10 years of experience in short-term rental management in Dubai, she brings deep expertise in client relationship management, operational excellence, and process optimisation, transforming challenges into opportunities and driving results through strategic leadership and collaboration.

Driven by a passion for people and relationships, Dannika is dedicated to delivering seamless experiences, elevating hospitality standards, and ensuring that both owners and guests feel valued at every step.