HVS Alumni: Events

EVENTS

February 7, 2011 – Waking Up To Social Media: The Hotel Industry Response, Paris, France HVS Executive Search and ESSEC Business School Paris are pleased to welcome HVS alumni to a panel discussion on the role of social media in hospitality marketing. Speaking at the event will be: Iain Ainsworth, Founder & Managing Director of White Line Hotels Jacques Dubois, Chief Operating Officer of Rezidor Hotel Group RJ Friedlander, Chief Executive Officer of ReviewPro Geoffray Maugin, VP Marketing of Accor’s Luxury Brands Peter O’Connor, Professor at ESSEC Business School Paris Chris Mumford, Managing Director of HVS Executive Search London will moderate the event. The discussion will take place in English. Monday, February 7th 2011 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Hilton Arc de Triomphe, Paris Discussion followed by cocktails RESERVE A SEAT, SIGN UP NOW! Please confirm your seat by February 4th 2011 to: Geneviève Danten at danten@essec.fr or Pooja Vir at pvir@hvs.com and +44 (20) 7878-7756.

April 6 - 7, 2011 - Hotel Investment Conference South Asia (HICSA), Mumbai, India The 7th Hotel Investment Conference – South Asia (HICSA) 2011 is scheduled for April 6 – 7 at Grand Hyatt Hotel, Mumbai. HICSA is globally recognized as a growth & investment opportunity platform both within and outside India. The 6th edition of HICSA that was held in April 2010 met with a resounding success having a record attendance of 580 consisting of hoteliers, investors, bankers, developers, architects & interior designers. HICSA 2010 showcased 16 global leaders from the world’s premier hospitality brands – a first ever in India. The matured perspective of these global leaders provided a wide learning panorama for delegates in terms of enhancing benchmarks, targets, strategies & trends for future along with providing opportunities for new businesses. HICSA 2011 that is scheduled for April 6 & 7 promises yet once again lining up some of the most illustrious global influencers sharing their views. Some of the already confirmed names are: Christopher Nassetta, President & CEO, Hilton Worldwide, Steve Joyce, President & CEO, Choice Hotels International, Ed Fuller, President & MD, Marriott International Lodging, Raymond Bickson, President & CEO, Taj Group of Hotels, Brett Bucher, Chief Executive Officer, Langham Hotels International, Nakul Anand, Divisional Chief Executive-Hotel Division, ITC Group and Jean Gabriel Peres, Chief Executive Officer, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts. Click here to view the HICSA website.

April 20 - 22, 2011 - China Hotel Investment Conference (CHIC), Shanghai, China The Most Influential Hotel Investment Conference in China 2011 Coming Soon... As The Most Influential Hotel Investment Conference in China, the 7th revised edition of the China Hotel Investment Conference (CHIC) is scheduled on 20 to 22 April 2011 in Shanghai. Over the past 6 years, the Conference has hosted over 3,500 delegates from 25 countries. It is widely recognized as an international level event held in Shanghai annually and attended by industry leaders, owners, developers, investors, financiers and professionals from around the globe. Co-hosted by China Tourism Academy, Beijing International Studies University and HVS, the 2011 event is expected to be an important platform for key industry players with an interest in China. China provides the long term growth market for many domestic, regional and global firms. Keeping abreast with the latest events and market trends, and how these changes could shape businesses going forward, is of primary importance. By attending CHIC 2011, delegates have plenty of opportunity to Speed Networking – meeting other leaders, Exhibition – showcase of the latest innovations. Click here to view the website. Register now.

September 19 - 20, 2011 - South American Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference (SAHIC) 2011 Save The Date SAHIC 2011 The most influential hotel investment conference in South America. SAHIC is the “key place” to meet the main players of the hotel and real estate business. This conference has undoubtedly turned into “the event” to understand how to take advantage of the great opportunity of the region. Organized in a different city year after year, SAHIC 2011 host country to confirm in the next few months. Two full days of educational and networking events. Definitely, it will be a further opportunity for interaction among the region’s major players and those interested in investing in an industry that continues to demonstrate that South America is a great option View SAHIC Website.

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ALUMNI NEWS

HVS Alumnus Wins HICSA Award
Former HVS India Associate Director for Consulting and Valuations, Saurabh Gupta, was honored at the HICSA conference held in Mumbai April 7th and 8th. Saurabh is the General Manager of the first Premier Inn in India in Bangalore. In his current role, he has been responsible for the pre-opening of the hotel and is actively involved with the strategic decisions of the group. Prior to joining HVS, Saurabh was with the Taj Group. He has written numerous articles on the hospitality industry in India, some of which have been widely quoted. Congratulations, Saurabh!

Erik Warner and Rebecca Ruf
Erik and Rebecca here writing to touch base with everyone since we moved on from HVS in 2001 and 2000, respectively. As many of you know, Rebecca went off to Starwood and worked in their international development group under Karen Rubin, and I was hired by Art Adler of Jones Lang LaSalle to do national hotel brokerage.

FEATURED PROFILE(S)

Elif Bali

In her role at Loews Hotels, Ms. Bali is responsible for growing the company through acquisitions, management contracts and new developments. Most recently these have included the development of the Loews Atlanta Hotel slated to open in 2010, the acquisition of the Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort in Henderson, NV (formerly a Hyatt Regency) and the addition of The Madison, A Loews Hotel in Washington DC to Loews Hotels' managed portfolio.