Nevertheless industry cautiously optimistic at IHC Venice
Venice (October 29, 2010). A mood of cautious optimism infused this autumn’s International Hotel Conference (IHC) in Venice. Andrew Sangster, moderator of the opening plenary session told the audience of hoteliers, investors, lawyers, consultants, architects and suppliers that it was about a tale of two recessions. Borrowing from Charles Dicken’s novel “A Tale of Two Citiesâ€, Sangster saw the “worst of times†being the declines in GDP and double digit drops in RevPAR. The “best of times†being the lower than expected levels of unemployment rates and foreclosures.
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2010 International Hotel Conference makes executives gather in Venice again
Venice (July 30, 2010). The Hilton Molino Stucky, in Venice, Italy is the place to be from 20-22 October, 2010: It will host the eighth annual "International Hotel Conference" (IHC), one of the established annual gatherings of international hotel experts. The three-day congress is the “Bridge to Your Next Opportunity†with more than 100 speakers leading interactive sessions and exceptional networking events. Again, hospitalityInside.com is a media partner of the conference.
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Enough capital but no financing - 7th IHC in Venice
Venice (October 30, 2009). On the market, there is still enough capital and there are many excellent operators, but there are no banks willing to finance. Apparently, they form the "bottleneck" in most European states. At the 7th International Hotel Conference (IHC) in Venice last week, the panel discussions emphasised the key note of the statements made at the Expo Real in Munich before. Moreover, a discussion revealed the growing gap between real hoteliers who are able to do the maths (Moevenpick), and managers that have mutated pure controllers (Hilton). The bankers are only asking for one thing: collateral. According to some financial experts, the loss of value with respect to hotel real estate will continue until the middle of 2010. Until then, there are many bargains on the market. The mixture of the 300 participants of the conference reflected the changed economic situation too: For the first time, the consultants dominated the IHC. Only a couple of bankers and financiers had the courage to come to Venice, renowned chains, such as Starwood Hotels or Rezidor - long-year sponsors - were missing entirely.
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7th International Hotel Conference analyses ways out of the crisis
Venice (September 11, 2009). "We chose 'Time to Get Back in the Game' as this year's conference theme, which seems to be the overall feeling in the industry," says Morris Lasky, the organiser of the 7th International Hotel Conference (IHC) moving from Rome to Venice this year. Again, hospitalityInside.com is a media partner of the IHC and will support the event by its reports.
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2009 International Hotel Conference moves from Rome to Venice
Venice (July 31, 2009). The International Hotel Conference (IHC), the annual gathering of international hotel experts, comes closer: The seventh annual event is scheduled 21-23 October, 2009 at the Hilton Molino Stucky, in Venice, Italy. The conference moves from Rome to Venice this year as the former Hilton Cavalieri Rome (today a Waldorf Astoria Hotel) is under refurbishment. Again, hospitalityInside.com is a media partner of the IHC and will support the event by its reports.
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Discussions at the International Hotel Conference Rome
Rome (November 7, 2008). Small boutique hotels could take advantage of the ongoing financial crisis. Major chains are struggling in operating hotels with low room numbers. And the crisis also benefits budget hotels. The number of low-budget hotels will keep on growing. Findings from two panel discussions at the International Hotel Conference Rome.
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International Hotel Conference Rome tried to find answers
Rome (October 24, 2008). Concerns over the current state of the world's economies and stock markets in general and the lack of liquidity or availability of debt finance in particular were never far from anyone's thoughts at the 6th International Hotel Conference in Rome last week. There was also a palpable air of resignation that things are bad, will undoubtedly get worse and that at least the next two years are going to be tough, very tough. A sentiment of "we've seen it all before" and we'll get through it. Nevertheless, mingled in amongst this was a feeling of cautious optimism that opportunities are presenting themselves.
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Rome (September 26, 2008). Officials of the International Hotel Conference anticipate a record participation of more than 300 hotel industry executives from over 50 countries, at the Sixth Annual International Hotel Conference (IHC), scheduled for October 15-17, 2008, at the Cavalieri Hilton in Rome, Italy.
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Georg R. Rafael to receive the "International Hotelier Global Citizen" 2008
Rome (July 18, 2008). Georg R. Rafael, managing director of Rafael Group S.A.M., has been named the 2008 recipient of the "International Hotelier Global Citizen" award. Rafael will be honored at the sixth annual International Hotel Conference (IHC), which will be held October 15-17 at the Cavalieri Hilton in Rome, Italy. The award is presented to an hotelier who has made a major impact on both the hospitality industry and humanitarian causes. Again, hospitalityInside.com is a media partner of the IHC.
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International Hotel Conference Rome sets October for sixth annual event
Chicago/Rome (June 13, 2008). Officials of the International Hotel Conference expect a record turnout for the Sixth Annual International Hotel Conference, to be held 15-17 October, 2008 at the Cavalieri Hilton in Rome, Italy. Approximately 550 hotel industry executives from more than 50 countries are expected to attend the event, which will feature 100 key hotel industry speakers. Among the highlights of the conference will be the presentation of the second annual "International Hotelier Global Citizen" Award.
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5th International Hotel Conference in Rome - expansion and trends
Rome (October 26, 2007). This year, the hotel industry world wide will see increased room yield (RevPar). At the same time, the number of hotels in planning and construction will continue to rise on all continents. The never ending discussions surrounding the chronic shortages of personnel thus take on new significance, as talks at the 5th International Hotel Conference (IHC) in Rome last week all too closely showed. Nevertheless, the hotels contributing to podium discussions didn't exactly make the impression that they were actively doing too much about it. Creativity is also needed with respect to "niche discovery". Ideas are in abundance, it's the courage to implement them that's lacking. Over 400 participants met for casual networking in Rome as increasingly the IHC makes its name as the pleasant counterpart to the empty International Hotel Investment Conference in Berlin in March.
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2007 International Hotel Conference in Rome awards Dutch hotelier
Rome (October 12, 2007). Hans W.R. Kennedie, president and CEO of the Golden Tulip Hospitality Group, will be named the recipient of the first ever International Hotelier Global Citizen award of the International Hotel Conference. Kennedie will be honored at the fifth International Hotel Conference to be held next week, 17-19 October, 2007 at the Cavalieri Hilton in Rome, Italy. hospitalityInside.com is a media partner of the conference.
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Rome (May 25, 2007). The fifth International Hotel Conference (ICH) to be held 17-19 October, 2007 at the Cavalieri Hilton in Rome, Italy, will launch the "International Hotelier Global Citizen" Award. Again, the organisers expect more than 400 participants to join this industry meeting. Hoteliers booking until the end of May will save 200 Euros.
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4th International Hotel Conference in Rome with 400 participants
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Rome (October 20, 2006). With each passing year, the International Hotel Conference in Rome - organised by American Morris Lasky - is becoming an ever more important meeting point for professionals from investment, finance and development. Efficient and European orientated, it sets itself apart from the very much US and UK centred Hotel Investment Conference in Berlin. Here the learning curve hasn't come to an end. The show effect of Berlin was attempted in vain; what's important here though, is networking and contents. A report on branch development, real estate sales, on Russia and boutique hotels.
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Rome (September 15, 2006). Significant growth in global hotel development is attracting the attention and a record attendance for the fourth International Hotel Conference to be held at the Cavalieri Hilton in Rome in four weeks time.
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Rome (August 18, 2006). 85% of the participants joining the 4th annual International Hotel Conference (IHC) are executives. The conference is moving its venue from Monte Carlo to Rome in Italy, 11-13 October 2006. After last year's Sold Out event at the Le Méridien Beach Plaza in Monte Carlo, the Rome Cavalieri Hilton provides a new and enticing location for this impressive gathering of industry leaders. hospitalityInside.com is a media partner.
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Chicago (June 23, 2006). Anyone that would like to register for the fourth International Hotel Conference (IHC) in Rome before 30 June 2006 will get a 200 Euro discount. The Conference is the premier annual gathering of senior level hospitality executives, including owners, operators, brands, leading institutions, bankers, architects/designers, attorneys, brokers and other members of the hotel and related communities. hospitalityInside.com is media partner.Â
Participants registering now should click on the website www.internationalhotelconference.com to find all details and informations about this event attracting more and more people from year to year. This year Stephen F. Bollenbach, co-chairman and CEO of Hilton Hotels Corporation, and Roberto E. Wirth, president and general manager of Hassler Roma S.P.A., will be the keynote speakers at the International Hotel Conference, to be held at the Cavalieri Hilton in Rome, Italy, on October 11-13, 2006. / map
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2006 International Hotel Conference moves from Monte Carlo to Rome - hospitalityInside.com is media partner
Chicago/Rome (June 2, 2006). Stephen F. Bollenbach, Co-Chairman and CEO of Hilton Hotels Corporation, and Roberto E. Wirth, President and General Manager of Hassler Roma, will be the keynote speakers at the fourth annual International Hotel Conference (ICH), to be held at the Cavaleri Hilton in Rome, Italy, on October 11-13, 2006. hospitalityInside.com is a media partner for the second time.
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3. International Hotel Conference in Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo (August 12, 2005). The third annual International Hotel Conference, will continue education for European hotel management. The event is scheduled to be held at Le Méridien Beach Plaza, Monte Carlo, Monaco, 12 -14 September 2005.
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3. International Hotel Conference in Monaco:
Monte Carlo (June 24, 2005). The third annual International Hotel Conference is coming up continuing education for European hotel management. The event is scheduled to be held at Le Méridien Beach Plaza, Monte Carlo, Monaco, September 12-14, 2005. For the first time, hospitalityInside is media partner of the conference.
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