MCLEAN, VA (March 16, 2006) � Continuing the momentum from its launch
in October 2005, HSMAI�s new Asia Pacific Chapter has announced key events
and initiatives for 2006, including the debut of two regional strategy
conferences, industry forums and the hugely successful AsiaConnect industry
meeting.
�In only six months since its inception, the Asia Pacific Chapter has
been a great success with a growing membership base and an exciting schedule
of events and programs,� said Robert A. Gilbert, CHME, CHA, president and
CEO of HSMAI.
�The hospitality industry in the Asia Pacific region is experiencing
an upsurge in tourism from both business and leisure segments,� stated
Christine Toguchi, managing director for HSMAI Asia Pacific. �With
increased demand for hotel and travel services, sales and marketing professionals
in the region are seeking new strategies and best practices to help them
manage this growth effectively and profitably. This is an opportune time
to be launching HSMAI�s successful series of strategy conferences in the
Asia Pacific region.�
Gilbert added: �The goal of HSMAI�s Asia Pacific chapter is to establish
HSMAI as a recognized and influential organization in the Asia Pacific
region, providing clear and insightful views on the future of the hospitality
industry, and to be a significant contributor in the development of hospitality
sales and marketing professionals in the region.�
Event initiatives in 2006 for HSMAI�s Asia Pacific Chapter include
the following:
Revenue Management Special Interest Group (SIG) Strategy Conference
June 27, 2006, Hong Kong
Full-day sessions with keynote speaker, followed by a roundtable session
to address key issues and share insights, strategies and solutions. Participants
will be senior level hospitality sales and marketing professionals with
direct responsibilities for revenue management at the corporate or property
level, as well as key management staff with an interest in staying abreast
of the changes and trends within this discipline. The cost to attend
is US$195 HSMAI Members, US$295 non-members. |
Internet Marketing Special Interest Group (SIG) Strategy Conference
Sept 28, 2006, Singapore (held the day prior to and in conjunction
with Asia Connect 2006)
Full-day sessions with keynote speaker, followed by a roundtable session
to address key issues and share insights, strategies and solutions. Participants
will be senior level management with responsibilities for Internet Marketing
at the corporate and property level and those interested in staying abreast
of the current trends and changes within this discipline. The cost to attend:
US$175 HSMAI Members, US$275 non-members. |
AsiaConnect 2006
Sept 29, 2006, Singapore (held in conjunction with the Internet Marketing
Strategy Conference)
The second annual conference will be a mix of plenary sessions together
with �Special Interest� strategy workshops and discussion groups.
HSMAI�s 2nd annual AsiaConnect will deliver a comprehensive program where
participants can discuss key issues facing the hospitality industry, discover
new tools, techniques and technology to transform business performance,
and network, share insight and marketing opportunities with other top industry
professionals. Topics will include: Revenue Management, Customer
Relationship Management and Brand Management. The cost to attend
is US$195 for HSMAI Members and US$295 non-members. If purchased in conjunction
with the Internet Marketing Strategy Conference, the price is $320 for
members and $485 for non-members if booked by July 1, 2006. |
2006 Industry Forums, Workshops & Chapter Development Sessions
Singapore in May, Hong Kong & Vietnam in June, Shanghai in July,
Mumbai in November
These half-day events will include special interest seminars and mini-workshops
covering various topics that address timely and urgent issues. The
cost to attend is US$50 for HSMAI members and US$85 for non-members. |
Sponsorship opportunities of various levels are available for the events.
For information, contact Christine Lee at MacroVision Network Pte Ltd,
[email protected] or call (65) 6278 2401. For more information
on HSMAI�s Asia Pacific Chapter and future events, contact Christine Toguchi
at HSMAI Asia Pacific, [email protected] or call (65) 6278 2401.
For highlights of AsiaConnect 2005, please visit www.hsmaiasiaconnect.com.
HSMAI Asia Pacific Leadership & Board of Directors
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Dr. Judy Siguaw, President of HSMAI Asia Pacific Chapter & Founding
Dean Cornell � Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management (CNI)
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Bernadette Dennis, Vice President of HSMAI Asia Pacific Chapter & Vice
President - Asia Pacific Global Sales, Marriott Int�l Inc.
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Craig Fong, Vice President � Non-Air Content Associates, ABACUS
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Roy Tan Hardy, Vice President - Sales & Marketing, Hong Kong Disneyland
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Henrietta Ho, Director of Special Projects - Hyatt Asia Pacific
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Arthur Kiong, Director � Hotel Operations, Far East Hotels
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Carmen Lam, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Inter Continental Hotel
Group (IHG) Asia Pacific
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Simon Manning, Regional Director of Sales & Marketing �Asia Pacific,
The Ritz - Carlton Hotel Company
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Michael Meade, Senior Vice President - Sales & Marketing, Jin Jiang
International Hotel Management Company Ltd.
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Gerry Oh, Senior Vice President - Global Sales & Marketing - Millennium
& Copthorne Hotels
HSMAI is an organization of sales and marketing professionals representing
all segments of the hospitality industry. With a strong focus on
education, HSMAI has become the industry champion in identifying and communicating
trends in the hospitality industry, and bringing together customers and
members at 15 annual events, including HSMAI�s Affordable Meetings, HSMAI�s
Meeting Quest shows and the HSMAI World Quest events. Founded in
1927, HSMAI is an individual membership organization comprising nearly
7,000 members worldwide, with 38 chapters in the Americas region.
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