HICAP Conferences - HICAP UPDATE PROGRAM

NEWS, VIEWS, INTERVIEWS & PREDICTIONS

Energetic and fast-paced, HICAP UPDATE’s program features predictions from top economists, news updates, and trend forecasts from advisors and industry watchers, discussions and interviews with leading hotel professionals and interactive workshops with experts from all aspects of the industry.

HICAP UPDATE 2012 PROGRAM

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CONFERENCE PROGRAM: TUESDAY, 13 MARCH 2012

3:30pm - 8:30pm

4:00pm - 5:10pm

5:20pm - 6:20pm

REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION

MASTER CLASS - WHERE IS THE NEXT DEAL AND WHY WILL IT COME TO YOU?
This not-to-be-missed Master Class will be led by Baker & McKenzie and feature a panel of highly experienced industry experts. The presentation covers the full range of hotel transactions, delving in to the mindset needed to not only survive, but prosper, in the challenging business environment that current economic volatility continues to produce.

Presenters:
Graeme J. Dickson, Partner, Baker & McKenzie
Roy E. Melick, Partner, Baker & McKenzie

QUICKLINK NETWORKING SESSION
Start HICAP UPDATE off right with some intense networking at QuickLink! At this special energetic feature you will be able to make contact with other delegates in a quick exchange of business cards.

6:30pm - 8:30pm

OPENING NETWORKING RECEPTION
Hosted by Pan Pacific Hotels Group

CONFERENCE PROGRAM: WEDNESDAY 14 MARCH 2012

7:30am - 5:00pm

7:30am - 8:30am

8:30am - 11:10am

REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND SPONSORS EXHIBIT

PLENARY SESSIONS

8:30am - 8:50am

8:50am - 9:20am

9:20am - 10:00am

10:00am - 11:00am

WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS
Presenter:
Robert V.R. Hecker, Managing Director, Horwath HTL - Asia Pacific

SINGAPORE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Presenter:
Toh Sork Lee, Assistant Director, Singapore Tourism Board

BETTING BIG ON SINGAPORE!
Moderator:
Robert V.R. Hecker, Managing Director, Horwath HTL - Asia Pacific
Presenters:
Paul Logan, Senior Vice President, Development - AMEA, IHG
Mohd K. Rafin, Senior Vice President, Park Hotel Group
Tan Kim Seng, Executive Vice President, Meritus Hotels & Resorts

INVESTMENT OUTLOOK
Asia's savviest investors share their perceptions of market risks and rewards and
where the smart money will be heading in the year ahead!
Moderator:
Mike Batchelor, Managing Director Investment Sales Asia, Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels
Panelists:
Marc F. Dardenne, Chief Executive Officer, Patina Hotels & Resorts
Surya Jhunjhnuwala, Managing Director, Hind Group Of Companies
Allen Matis, Executive Vice President, Investment & Development, SilverNeedle Hospitality
James Simmonds, Vice President - Development, Asia Pacific, New World Hospitality

11:00am - 11:30am

11:45am - 12:30pm

NETWORKING BREAK AND SPONSORS EXHIBIT

BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Hotel investment/development opportunities and challenges in a variety of the region’s markets are addressed in a series of country-focused sessions, along with a special session relating to hotel financing issues.

SESSION 01 : MYANMAR – THE NEXT BIG THING?
Moderator:
Ken Scott, Managing Director, ScottAsia Communications
Panelists:
Jonathan Kyaw Thaung, Capital 8
Ram Nurani, General Manager, PARKROYAL Yangon
Sukhdeep Singh, Managing Director, Myanmar Hotels International

SESSION 02 : MALDIVES – LUXURY RESORT CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!
Moderator:
Tom V. McLoughlin, Director, M.R.I.I.
Panelists:
Rai Katimansah, Managing Director, Parallax Capital Management
David Keen, CEO, QUO Keen
Salil Panigrahi, Chief Operating Officer, EoN Resorts Group

SESSION 03 : SRI LANKA – READY AT LAST?
Moderator:
Bill Barnett, Managing Director, C9 Hotelworks
Panelists:
Hiran Cooray, Chairman, Jetwing Hotels Ltd
Deshan A. Pushparajah, Head of Capital Markets, Capital Alliance Limited
Dillip Rajakarier, Chief Executive Officer, Minor Hotel Group Limited

12:30pm - 1:30pm

1:45pm - 2:30pm

NETWORKING LUNCH

BREAKOUT SESSIONS (Continued)

SESSION 04 : THE PHILIPPINES – UNLOCKING ITS TOURISM POTENTIAL
Moderator:
Merril F. Yu, CEO/Managing Director, Y&S 1847/GHM Philippine
Panelists:
Junie H. Jalandoni, Senior Vice President, Ayala Land, Inc.
Jun Palafox, Principal Architect-Urban Planner, Palafox Assoxiates
Alfred Reyes, Chief Operating Officer, Quantuvis Resources Corporation

SESSION 05 : INDONESIA – BEYOND BALI
Moderator:
Rio Kondo, Director, Horwath HTL – Asia Pacific
Panelists:
Charley Brookfield, President & CEO, Aston International
Kosmian Pudjiadi, Secretary General, Indonesian Hotel & Restaurant Association
Kristanto W. Siswanto, Director, Panca Wana Indonesia

SESSION 06 : MALAYSIA – REDEFINING FOR THE NEW ERA
Moderator:
Sen Soon-Mun, Director, Horwath HTL – Asia Pacific
Panelists:
Jimmy Chow, Vice President – Operations, Swiss Garden International
Naresh Mohan, CEO, Trinidad Hospitality
Yonto Wongso, Director Development – Indonesia & Malaysia, Accor Asia Pacific

2:30pm - 3:00pm

3:00pm - 3:45pm

NETWORKING BREAK & SPONSORS EXHIBIT

BREAKOUT SESSIONS (Continued)

SESSION 07 : VIETNAM – GETTING BACK ON TRACK
Moderator:
Eric Levy, Managing Director, Tourism Solutions International
Panelists:
Baron Ah Moo, Chief Executive Officer, Karavanasara Hotels & Resorts
Frederick Burke, Managing Partner, Baker & McKenzie Vietnam
Monika Dubaj, Vice President - Development, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts
Paul Stoll, CEO, Celadon International

SESSION 08 : THAILAND – TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL!
Moderator:
David Mallinson, Partner, Mayer Brown JSM
Panelists:
Simon Allison, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Onyx Hospitality Group
Claas R. Elze, Managing Director, Apara Hotel Advisers
Anchalika Kijkanakorn, Managing Director, Aleenta Resorts & Spas

SESSION 09 : FIND ME THE MONEY!
Moderator:
Roger Griffin, Managing Director, HTL Capital Advisors International
Panelists:
Peter Best, Head of Real Estate Advisory - South-East Asia & Australia, HSBC
Regina Di Benedetto, Director, Aareal Bank Asia Limited
Tony Ryan, Principal, Ryan Lawyers

4:00pm - 5:00pm

5:00pm

5:30pm - 7:30pm

CREATING DESTINATIONS
Developing to capture existing/growing market demand is one thing, but needing or wanting to create your own demand is an entirely different proposition requiring the right combination of product, programming, innovation and marketing to reach and attract the attention of the key target markets. Learn from this panel of experts from varying facets on how to best positioning your project to succeed in becoming a destination!
Moderator:
Paul A. Macpherson, President & Managing Director, Whitbread Hotels International
Panelists:
Scott C. Dunn, Regional Business Leader, PDD, AECOM Southeast Asia
Francis Killory, VP Development Asia Pacific, Jumeirah Group
David D. Moore, Managing Director, WATG
Michael Sagild, Managing Director – Asia Pacific Development, MGM Hospitality
Aaron Soo, Chief Executive Officer, Sunway Lagoon S/B

WRAP UP AND CLOSING REMARKS
Presenter:
James E. Burba, President, BHN

CLOSING NETWORKING RECEPTION
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