| 12:00 - 20:00 |
Registration |
| 17:00 - 20:00 |
Grand Opening Reception and Speed Networking –
Hosted by IHG
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| 07:00 - 17:00 |
Registration |
| 07:00 - 08:15 |
Breakfast |
| 08:00 - 18:00 |
CHIC2010 Exhibition (Networking
Opportunity) |
| 08:30 - 08:40 |
Opening Address by Host |
| 08:40 − 09:15 |
Economic Insights - Global, Regional and Domestic
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| Tony Nash |
Global Director, Client Research, Economist Intelligence Unit |
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| 09:15 − 09:30 |
Creating the Buzz in China - Strategy to Meet the Growing Tourism Demand
The rapidly growing domestic tourism market provides a multitude of opportunities for developers, cities and travelers alike. What are the policies that help to maximise the benefits to all stakeholders? What will be the emphasis in regulation going forward?
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| Zhang Jianzhong |
Director of Policy and Regulation Department, China National Tourist Administration |
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| 09:30
− 09:55 |
China Hotel Market Update - HVS
One year down the road and the markets have had their say. Now it is time for the experts to dissect the plot and share their insights.
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| Dan Voellm |
Director, HVS Global Hospitality Services |
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| 09:55 − 10:45 |
Strategic View from the Top - Regional and Global Markets
Insights into International and Domestic Markets. While the rest of the world is struggling, China is vigorously pushing ahead. The rapid growth continues to provide great opportunities and challenges. What Makes the Present So Exciting? Where are the Big Players having the Most Fun?
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| MODERATOR: |
Steve Rushmore |
President & Founder, HVS Global Hospitality Services |
| PANELISTS: |
Michael Issenberg |
Chairman, Accor Asia Pacific |
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Larry M.K. Tchou |
Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts |
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Keith Barr |
Managing Director, Greater China, IHG |
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Paul Foskey |
Executive Vice President, Hotel Development, Asia-Pacific, Marriott International, Inc. |
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Miguel Ko |
Chairman and President, Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels & Resorts Pte. Ltd. |
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Horst H. Schulze |
Chairman and CEO, The West Paces Hotel Group, LLC. |
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Ken Greene |
President & Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Wyndham Hotel Group International |
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| 10:45 − 11:10 |
Networking Refreshments and Coffee Break |
| 11:10 − 12:00 |
Window of Opportunities in 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tier Cities
The rapid pace of development continues across the country. As hotel markets become more saturated in 1st tier cities, are there any niches to be catered to? Where are the 2nd tier cities in the development curve? Are 3rd tier cities the next hot spot or yet to be explored?
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| MODERATOR: |
Prof. Dai Bin |
Vice President, China Tourism Academy, China National Tourism Administration
President, Beijing Hospitality Institute |
| PANELISTS: |
Fu Xiao Lin |
Executive General Manager, Hangzhou Greentown Hotel Management Co., Ltd |
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Janus Lee |
General Manager, Hotel Management Department, Shanghai Greenland Business Group Co., Ltd |
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Zhang Wei |
Director of Hotel Development, China Resources(Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. |
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Peter Li |
General Manager, R&F Properties |
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Jian Xia |
General Manager, COFCO |
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Harry Tan |
CEO of Days Inn China and Principal of Tera Capital |
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| 12:10 − 13:00 |
Breakout Cluster A |
| A1 |
Changing Gears in Hotel and Real Estate Financing in China
With changing accounting rules, strong government stimulus for lending and an buoyant real estate market, how has the industry coped with the new landscape? Are there more opportunities now than in the period before the credit crunch and how have they evolved as a result of the crises?
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| MODERATOR: |
Ian Lewis |
Partner, JSM |
| PANELISTS: |
Maggie Eather |
Managing Director, Transaction Advisory Services Ernst & Young |
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Chih Wang |
Avenue Asia |
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| A2 |
Expanding Serviced Residences into Provincial Cities - Opportunities, Challenges and Rewards
Serviced apartment properties have enjoyed tremendous success in the key gateway cities. While catering predominantly to international demand here, what are the potential opportunities and rewards in the development, ownership and operations in the provinces? How do operators adapt to the demand conditions here? Do lower operating and development costs create an attractive alternative to hotels?
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| MODERATOR: |
Dan Voellm |
Director, HVS Global Hospitality Services |
| PANELISTS: |
Alex Chia |
Director, Business Development, Frasers Hospitality Pte Ltd. |
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Xia Nong |
Vice President-Acquisitions & Development, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts |
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Sherman Ho |
Director of Development, Oakwood Asia Pacific Ltd. |
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Elaine Young |
Chief Executive Officer, Shama Management Ltd. |
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Tony Soh |
Chief Corporate Officer, The Ascott Limited |
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| A3 |
Creating Mega Playgrounds to meet Growing Domestic Tourism (Mandarin Session with Simultaneous Translation)
The growing affluence of the middle class creates tremendous demand for new tourism venues. What types of development are most appealing to the market? Preferred locations? Amenities?
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| MODERATOR: |
Stephen Ho |
Senior Vice President - Acquisitions & Development, Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels & Resorts Pte. Ltd. |
| PANELISTS: |
Justine Jing |
Senior Director of Development - Greater China, Hilton Worldwide |
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Pamela Wu |
Managing Director, Business Development, China, Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts |
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Kent Sun |
Vice President, Development China, IHG |
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Jackson Feng |
Director of Operations, Beijing Mangrove International Hotels & Resorts Ltd.* |
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Robin Shen |
Deputy General Manager, Wanda Hotel Investment & Development Co., Ltd |
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| 13:00 − 14:30 |
Networking Luncheon |
| 14:30 – 15:15 |
Breakout Cluster B |
| B1 |
Insights into Success of Hotels: Openings & Operations
The hotel is built, the grand opening went over smoothly and now it's down to day-to-day business. Is that all? What are ongoing measures and management best practices as well as effective tools in order to continue maximizing and enhancing a property's revenue and profit potential?
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| MODERATOR: |
Eric Levy |
Senior Vice President, Development, Pan Pacific Hotels Group |
| PANELISTS: |
Tim Gao |
President, HNA International Hotel Management Co., Ltd |
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Daniel Ng |
Asset Management & Development Director - Hotel Division, New World Development Co. Ltd. |
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Declan Monahan |
Chief Executive Officer, Marketboomer Group |
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Qian Jin |
Senior Vice President, Operations, China & Taiwan, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Asia Pacific |
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Des Pugson |
VP Operations Asia Pacific and Managing Director China, Wyndham Hotel Group International |
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| B2 |
Sustainable Developments in China - Facts or Fiction?
Green is the new black. Does this also hold true for hotel assets? What are the incentives in caring for our environment?
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| MODERATOR: |
Manav Thadani |
Managing Director, HVS India |
| PANELISTS: |
Peter Ridley |
Senior Design Director, Architecture, Atkins Beijing |
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Mark Unger |
Principal, Woods Bagot |
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T. Mark Symonds |
Director of Planning & Design, RockResorts/Vail Resorts Lodging Company |
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| B3 |
Growing Domestic Hotel Brands - The Next Lap (Mandarin Session with Simultaneous Translation)
Domestic hotel brands witnessed rapid expansion over the years. How are they gearing up for the next lap and making their next fortunes?
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| MODERATOR: |
Prof. Gu Huimin |
Deputy Dean, School of Tourism Management, Beijing International Studies University |
| PANELISTS: |
Zou Min |
Vice President, Sichuan Minshan Group Co., Ltd. |
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Eden Han |
Vice President, GreenTree Inns Management |
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David Yu |
Director of Development, New Century International Hotel Management Co., Ltd. |
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Cong Bo |
Chief Executive Officer, Narada Hotel Group |
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Xu Zurong |
Chief Executive Officer, Jinjiang INN Co.,Ltd. |
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| 15:15 – 16:00 |
Networking Refreshments and Coffee Break |
| 16:00 − 16:45 |
Breakout Cluster C |
| C1 |
Insights into Enhancing Hotel Asset Values
The chandeliers are glistening, the marble floors are polished and the staff is cheerful. Can it get any better for your hotel asset? Ensure that the brick and mortar delivers the biggest bang for its buck - hear how the pro's do it.
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| MODERATOR: |
Thomas J Monahan |
Executive Vice President - International Development, Wyndham Hotel Group |
| PANELISTS: |
Tony South |
Chief Development Officer Asia Pacific, IHG |
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Victor Chen |
Deputy General Manager, Operation, Hotel Division, COFCO |
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Michel van der Hoeven |
Senior Vice President Development, Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas |
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Liu Feng |
General Manager, Operations Supervision Department, China Jin Mao Group Co., Ltd |
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Elijah Widjaja |
Chairman, Shanghai Golden Bund Real Estate Co., Ltd/ The Westin Shanghai* |
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Gaurav Bhushan |
Senior Vice President Development, Asia Pacific, Executive Director – India, Accor Hospitality |
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| C2 |
The Feasible Master Plans
The master planner just delivered the final version and its time embark on the project. It's time to hire an architect, hotel operator and consultants. How to ensure that the project has all the bells and whistles to also become a financial success?
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| MODERATOR: |
Dr. Russell Arthur Smith |
Interim Dean, Cornell-Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management |
| PANELISTS: |
Lai Pak Hung |
Managing Director, Davis Langdon & Seah Consultancy (Shanghai) Co. |
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Francis K. Lee |
Regional Director of Project Services, Greater China, Hilton Worldwide |
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Robert Day |
Vice President, Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo (WATG) |
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Marc Kramer |
Vice President, HVS Global Hospitality Services |
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Li Yao |
Chief Architect, East China Architectural Design & Research Institute Co.,Ltd. |
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| C3 |
Hotel Investment in China - Understanding the Rules and Getting Your Strategy Righ (Mandarin Session with Simultaneous Translation))
What is the foreign investment policy in China’s real estates market? How and where are the resources to finance your hotel investment projects? How to transfer your money into and out of China? Understanding the new rules, regulation and standards of the foreign investment policy of China are crucial to the success.
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| PRESENTER: |
Wang Li Hua |
Partner, Zhong Lun Law Firm |
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| 17:30 |
Departure from InterContinental Shanghai Puxi (main lobby) |
| 18:30 – 20:30 |
Opening Gala Cocktail Reception –
Hosted by Hyatt Hotels & Resorts (Hyatt on the Bund)
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| 07:00 − 11:00 |
Registration |
| 07:00 − 08:15 |
Breakfast |
| 08:00 − 14:00 |
CHIC2010 Exhibition (Networking Opportunity) |
| 08:30 − 08:45 |
Welcome Back and Prizes |
| 08:45 − 09:20 |
Tourism Industry as a Key Economic Sector
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| Prof. Dai Bin |
Vice President, China Tourism Academy, China National Tourism Administration
President, Beijing Hospitality Institute |
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| 09:20 − 09:40 |
Exposition of China Hotel Market - By China's Leading Hotel Owner, Developer and Management Chain
When stakeholders come together to share their points of view, the outcome is often surprising and provides unprecedented insights into current market conditions. As someone who knows many points of view, Zhang Rungang will share his knowledge of todays hotel industry in China.
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| Zhang Rungang |
Chairman, BTG-Jianguo Hotels Management Company
President, China Tourist Hotels Association |
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| 09:40 − 10:30 |
An Owner-Operator Business Model – The Success Stories
Should owners not be involved in operations? Is asset-light the path to success for managers? We listen to the guys who successfully pulled off managing the hotels they own.
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| MODERATOR: |
Christopher Bachran |
Managing Director, Bachran & Associates |
| PANELISTS: |
Brett Butcher |
Chief Executive Officer, Langham Hotels International Limited |
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Kevin Wallace |
President, Centara International Management, Centara Hotels and Resorts, Bangkok , Thailand |
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Steve Kleinschmidt |
President, Marco Polo Hotels |
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Robert Hornman |
Managing Director, WORLDHOTELS |
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Francis Joseph Killory |
Vice President of Development Asia Pacific, Jumeirah Group |
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Belinda Yeung |
Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, Regal Hotels International |
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| 10:30 − 10:45 |
Award Presentation |
| 10:45 − 11:05 |
Networking Refreshments and Coffee Break |
| 11:05
− 12:05 |
Investment Opportunities in Upscale, Mid-Tier or Economy Hotels
Three different operating models. Three sets of financial returns. When and where can each play its strengths and what needs to be observed to get the strategy right.
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| MODERATOR: |
Prof. Dai Bin |
Vice President, China Tourism Academy, China National Tourism Administration
President, Beijing Hospitality Institute |
| PANELISTS: |
David Sun |
Chief Executive Officer, Home Inns |
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Han Min |
Executive Director and Vice President, Shanghai Jin Jiang International Hotels (Group) Company Limited |
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Zhang Kang Li |
Executive Director, Suning Universal Co., Ltd |
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Harry Tan |
Chief Executive Officer, Tera Capital |
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Jeff Ning |
Vice President, Wanda Group |
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| 12:05 − 13:05 |
Portfolio Investment and Exit Strategies
Building and buying hotels is fun. Owning hotels can be challenging. Learn how to ensure your portfolio performs well and hear what the options for divestment are.
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| Co-MODERATOR: |
David Blumenfeld |
Partner, Paul Hastings |
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Samuel Ng |
Secretary General, Association of China Hotel Owners |
| PANELISTS: |
Jill Hellman |
Managing Director, Thayer Lodging Group – China |
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Zhang Hui |
President, China Jinmao Group Co., Ltd* |
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Peter T. Meyer |
Managing Director, Pacifica Partners Private Limited |
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Neil Galloway |
Finance Director & Chief Financial Officer, The Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels Ltd. |
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| 13:05 − 15:00 |
Networking Luncheon |
| 14:30 |
Shanghai World Expo 2010* -
Gather and set off from InterContinental Shanghai Puxi main lobby
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| 14:30 - 19:00 |
Shanghai World Expo 2010* |
| 19:00 |
Return to InterContinental Shanghai Puxi |
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*separate registration |
| 9:00 |
Shanghai World Expo 2010* - Gather and set off from InterContinental Shanghai Puxi main lobby |
| 9:00 - 18:00 |
Shanghai World Expo 2010* |
| 18:00 |
Return to InterContinental Shanghai Puxi |
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*separate registration |
Note:
- Speakers, agenda and other conference events are subject to change without prior notice.
- Right of admission to the conference are reserved with the organiser.
- Simultaneous translation will be available.
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