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The Premier Business-to-Business Event
for the Hospitality Interior Design Industry

Seminar Info 2009

Scheduled over the main two business days in between the meetings sessions, the seminar programme features a variety of presentations, interviews and panel discussions covering topics and issues relevant to the hospitality design industry.

Thursday 12 November 08:30 – 9.15

HORWATH HTL ASIA PACIFIC REGIONAL HOTEL MARKETS REPORT

Speaker: Gloria Chang, Director – Horwath HTL, Hong Kong

Gloria will provide an update on the hotel market performance in Asia Pacific and reveal how each market has measured up over the year.  The dynamic of hotel demand and supply as well as important hotel development trends in the region will be discussed.

Thursday 12 November 13:25 - 14:25

One to one with rising talent

Speaker: Leonard Lee, Executive Design Director - Wilson Associates

The laurels in Leonard Lee’s cap include international awards for the best
hotel, guestroom and restaurant designs, as well as the much-coveted Wave of
the Future Award for up-and-coming young designers of 2008. Leonard will join Guy
Dittrich on the sofa to share his views and experiences in the world of
hotel design.

Friday 13 November 08:30 – 09:15

Responsible Design – A Decarbonising Approach

Speaker: Arnfinn Oines, Responsible Conscience for Six Senses Resorts & Spa

Hotels make a heavy impact on the environment. Operators are increasingly aware of their responsibility to reduce their carbon footprint. So how do you design for carbon neutrality? What is responsible design?

Friday 13 November 13:35 – 14:35

The Future Solutions for Asia hospitality design

Jason Pomeroy - Director, Broadway Malyan Asia
Barbara Allen - CEO, Hospitality & Leisure Asia
John Miller - General Manager - Design & Planning, Peninsula Hotels
Cameron McPherson - Managing Director, CBM Hospitality Pte Ltd

In a lively debate guided by expert seminar host Guy Dittrich, our panel of industry specialists will share and exchange views with the audience on the solutions and innovations that will take Asian hospitality design into the future.

More details to follow.