Programme

BREAKFAST AND SPONSORS’ EXHIBITION

WELCOME & PRIZES HOSTED BY:

• Michael Hirst OBE Consultant - CBRE Hotels

THE YOUNG LEADER AWARD PRESENTATION

Presented by: 

• Sean Hennessey Chief Executive Officer - Lodging Advisors LLC

NEW THINKING FROM THOSE WHO HAVE BROKEN THE MOULD - REDEFINING THE ART OF HOTEL KEEPING

• Nick van Marken Global Head – Advisory, Travel, Hospitality & Leisure Industry Group - Deloitte LLP

In conversation with:

• André Balazs  President and CEO - André Balazs Properties
• Tyler Brûlé Editor in chief, Monocle - Founder and Chairman, Winkreative
• John Hitchcox Founder - Yoo

HARD TALK WITH ASIAN DEVELOPERS INVESTING IN EUROPE

• Russell Kett Managing Director - HVS

In conversation with:

• Ong Chih Ching Group Chief Executive Officer - KOP Group
• Ricco M DeBlank Chief Executive Officer, SHKP Hotels - Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.

NEW DISTRIBUTION PARTIES – HOW DOES THE INDUSTRY REACT? NEW CLIENTS OR JUST OLD CLIENTS DISTRIBUTED IN EXPENSIVE WRAPPING?

How does a hotel play in this space and how does it react to the new distribution parties entering the space? What is the state of play with minimum guarantee pricing?

• Peter O'Connor Professor, Essec Business School - Editor-at-large, Hotel Analyst Distribution

In conversation with:

• Nigel Huddleston Industry Head - Travel - Google UK Ltd.
• Cyril Ranque Senior Vice President, Global Lodging - Expedia, Inc
• Andrew Rubinacci Vice-President, Distribution & Intermediary Sales  - IHG
• Ait Voncke Managing Director - Groupon Travel France

COFFEE BREAK AND SPONSORS’ EXHIBITION

THE DNA OF RAISING PRODUCTIVTY EXPONENTIALLY-  WITH A SPORTS CONNECTION

Productivity is a process not an event. Understand that and you will transcend the culture, personality and nationality issues which derail productivity. Understand what ‘Productivity’ really involves and what it actually means - the answers might just surprise you! Use The Results Tree – what it is and how it positively impacts Productivity output. Understand the essential elements and components in the productivity process. Put the “More with Less” and “ More with  More” mantras under the microscope. See a selection of the Alignment that are available right now to use immediately. 

• Ray Bigger Managing Director - Think8

will draw on his many years experience as a former top level English Premier League and Football League Referee. 

SOCIAL MEDIA - WHY YOU NEED IT, HOW TO USE IT AND HOW TO PROTECT AGAINST REPUTATIONAL RISK

A workshop on extending your network and the multiple benefits on how to use Linked-In and Twitter. The importance of community and online conversation in the corporate world and how to use social media effectively.

• Scot McKee Managing Director & Author - Birddog Ltd.

CITIES THAT ARE ‘HOT’ – BRIEFINGS

Participants will learn from experts on the ground, and hear from fellow attendees interested in development and acquisition in each city. These sessions will kick off with a ‘rough’ guide on the current activity, pipeline and performance of selected primary and secondary cities that are a ‘hot’ market for investors. Discussions will be facilitated by ‘city guides’ who will share their expertise.

Come join us and ask the experts from those on the ground!   

HOT CITIES IN AFRICA

• Imad Barrakad Chief Executive Officer - SMIT
• Ewan Cameron Chief Executive Officer - Lonrho Hotels
• Marianne Ndegwa Jordan Managing Director - Kenya Tourist Development Corporation
• Trevor Ward Managing Director & Founder - W Hospitality Group

HOT CITIES IN TURKEY

• Alaeddin Babaoglu President & CEO - Amplio Istanbul Hotel Yatirim A.S.
• Mehmet Önkal Managing Partner - Turkey - BDO Hospitality Consulting
• Murat Yilmaz Chief Business Development Officer - Dedeman Hotels & Resorts International

HOT CITIES IN GERMANY

• Markus Beike Managing Director - Germany and Austria - Christie + Co
• Olivia Kaussen Senior Director/Head of CBRE Hotels Germany and CEE - CBRE Hotels
• Philipp von Bodman Regional Director of Operations - Grand City Hotels

HOT CITIES IN SCANDINAVIA

• Erik Hvesser Vice President Business Area - Pandox AB
• Gisle Tangenes Head of Development, Flying Elephant Group - President, HUS AS
• Per-Erik Winther  Partner - Horwath HTL

HOT CITIES IN SOUTH AMERICA

Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Cartagena and Buenos Aires 

• Arturo García Rosa Chairman - HVS South America
• Juan Carlos Gonzalez Foreign Investment Vice President - Proexport Colombia
• Alejandro Schiavi Investment Promotion Unit Coordinator - Argentina National Institute of Tourism Promotion
• Dexter.E Wood, Jr. SVP, Global Head – Business & Investment Analysis - Hilton Worldwide

GALA LUNCH & LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Presented to the 2012 Winner:

• Edwin Fuller President & Managing Director - Marriott International, Inc

Presented by:

• Kathleen Matthews Executive Vice President, Global Communications & Public Affairs - Marriott International