HVS to host the Annual Hotel Investment Conference South-Asia (HICSA 2009). The Fifth Annual Conference to be held on 1-2 April 2009
HVS, a fully integrated consulting and appraisal global firm focused on hospitality to host its annual Hotel Investment Conference South-Asia (HICSA 2009) on 1-2 April 09. HICSA, a two-day conference dedicated to hospitality, is globally recognized as a growth and investment opportunity both within and outside the country
Tweet-- HVS, a fully integrated consulting and appraisal global firm focused on hospitality to host its annual Hotel Investment Conference South-Asia (HICSA 2009) on 1-2 April 09. HICSA, a two-day conference dedicated to hospitality, is globally recognized as a growth and investment opportunity both within and outside the country. Speaking on the upcoming conference and addressing the concerns and issues being faced by the hospitality sector in India and globally, Manav Thadani, Managing Director, HVS India said, "All the serious players of the industry have confirmed their participation in the conference". He further added, "This has been a particularly challenging year, but we are very pleased that we managed to enlist so many global CEOs".
At HICSA 2009 illustrious global influencers would be coming together to reflect and debate on issues, trends prevalent in the industry. This exclusive event would line up some of the best known international faces of the hospitality industry.
Key Speakers at HICSA 2009
· Arne Sorenson, President and COO, Marriott International
· Jean Gabriel Peres, President and Chief Executive Officer, Movenpick Hotels and Resorts
· Meinhard Huck, President Swissotel Hotels and Resorts
· Nakul Anand, Divisional Chief Executive – Hotel Division, ITC
· Raymond Bickson, Managing Director, Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces
· Michael Saglid, Chief Executive Officer, Stein Management Company International
· Peter Henley, President and Chief Executive Officer, Amari Hotels
· Steve Haggerty, Global Head Real Estate and Development, Global Hyatt Corporation
· Tom Monahan, Executive Vice President International Development, Wyndham Hotel Group
· Tony South, Chief Development Officer -Asia Pacific, IHG
· Manav Thadani , MD HVS Hospitality Services India
· Arne Sorenson, President and COO, Marriott International
· Jean Gabriel Peres, President and Chief Executive Officer, Movenpick Hotels and Resorts
· Meinhard Huck, President Swissotel Hotels and Resorts
· Nakul Anand, Divisional Chief Executive – Hotel Division, ITC
· Raymond Bickson, Managing Director, Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces
· Michael Saglid, Chief Executive Officer, Stein Management Company International
· Peter Henley, President and Chief Executive Officer, Amari Hotels
· Steve Haggerty, Global Head Real Estate and Development, Global Hyatt Corporation
· Tom Monahan, Executive Vice President International Development, Wyndham Hotel Group
· Tony South, Chief Development Officer -Asia Pacific, IHG
· Manav Thadani , MD HVS Hospitality Services India
Key Sessions at HICSA 2009
· Industry snapshots - An Overview of India
· Global leaders check in
· Tourism Infrastructure and Regulatory Roadblock
· HICSA Hotels of the year awards 2009
· The future of guestroom technology
· Leaders Panel: A view from the top
· Management contracts – working together in these trouble times
· An overview on Hotel Security
· Post sub-prime – Where are the funds?
· The Deal Maker’s Hot Seat
· Industry snapshots - An Overview of India
· Global leaders check in
· Tourism Infrastructure and Regulatory Roadblock
· HICSA Hotels of the year awards 2009
· The future of guestroom technology
· Leaders Panel: A view from the top
· Management contracts – working together in these trouble times
· An overview on Hotel Security
· Post sub-prime – Where are the funds?
· The Deal Maker’s Hot Seat
HICSA has always been coveted by industry leaders as the most invigorating and intellectually stimulating conference that continues to bring focus to current hospitality trends.
In addition to its key sessions and key note speakers, this year the first ever “Hotels of the Year Awards – 2009” are being introduced at the conference. These awards have been instituted to acknowledge outstanding new hotel developments in the last one year in the South Asian region. The awards have been conferred upon for two main categories: Best Luxury / Upscale Hotel and the Best Mid Market / Budget Hotel. Based on the HVS knowledge and understanding of the upcoming hotels in the South Asian region, various Hotels and Serviced Apartments that opened between July 2007 - November 2008 have nominated themselves based on certain criterion. A total of 21 hotels have been nominated for Budget / Mid Market segment and 8 hotels for Luxury / Upscale Market segment.
HVS has consistently conceptualized and pursued the best possible practices covering the hotel industry to analyze past trends and predict the correct medium towards the long-term future of the Indian hospitality sector. The idea behind conducting HICSA constantly for the past 5 years is to encounter the loopholes and setbacks being faced by the industry. The conference is a credible platform to identify and overcome hindrances and discover solutions with the presence of industry leaders.
HVS over the years has contributed and been successful in identifying solutions and redefining ways to help enable sustain the buoyant outlook for the hospitality market in India. The conference would focus on how the industry together can provide further impetus for growth in the region by exploring opportunities for new businesses, strengthening current operations, attracting talent and grooming the available skill sets. HICSA has been regarded by many, as the best networking opportunity in the region and a must-attend for all associated with the hotel industry.
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About HICSA
To address the growing need for a uniformed platform for industry participants to exchange ideas and discuss the future of the hospitality industry, HVS Hospitality launched the annual HOTEL INVESTMENT CONFERENCE SOUTH ASIA (HICSA) in 2005. Today the conference is widely viewed by global industry leaders as the premier hospitality event for the south Asian region, valued for its networking opportunities and high-level contacts as much as for its content-rich sessions. HICSA over the last four years has witnessed unprecedented support and appreciation from the hospitality industry and attracted overwhelming participation from hotel owners, investors, operators, bankers and industry specialists who came together to share their best practices, new ideas and latest market trends.
About HVS
HVS Global Hospitality Services is the leading consulting firm dedicated to the hotel, tourism and leisure industries. Founded by Steven Rushmore in 1980, HVS currently has 24 strategically located offices around the world and a staff of over 300 highly trained consultants to fulfill a wide range of requirements related to the industry. Established in 1997, the New Delhi office of HVS actively works within India and Indian subcontinent, offering a wide range of services to the hospitality industry. Driven by client needs, HVS New Delhi is a one-stop shop for expert advice ranging from Consultancy and Valuation, Executive Search, Marketing and Communications Services and Web Strategies.