Shanghai, January 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The 11th China Hotel Investment Conference (CHIC), jointly presented by HVS, the China Tourism Academy, and Beijing International Studies University, willtake place from May 12 to May 14, 2015atMandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghaifor its next edition.
Conference Theme
The theme of this summit is “Investing for the Upcoming Prosperity.” It will bring together leaders and participants from China and around the world in the hotel and tourism industry to share their management insights and explore how to achieve investment returns and manage risks by understanding the cycles of the market. CHIC has been successfully held for 10 years,and is currently the most influential and high-level summit in the field of hotel investment and management.Each year, it attracts over 600 elite professionals from the domestic and international hotel industry,including real estate developers, hotel owners, investors, investment bankers, financiers, hotel management groups, government agencies (tourism, planning, and investment), architectural design firms, legal advisors, and more. They gather at the venue to celebrate the event, network with industry peers, share experiences, envision the future, and uncover boundless business opportunities in the global hotel industry.
The highlight of the summit will be the insightful speeches by master and expert-level guests. The CHIC organizing committee is honored to have invitedthe Global President and CEO of Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts (Jumeirah) Gerald Lawless to deliver a keynote speech; meanwhile,the General Manager of Hotel Development and Operations for Shanghai Disney Resort Benoit Amado will also join us to discuss the development and operation of themed hotels and resorts in the Chinese market, revealing the classic development model of Disney.
The summit will also delve into the current demands and challenges facing the hotel industry, such as how the insights of global hotel industry leaders align with the Chinese hotel market as it gradually transitions out of a transformation phase and enters a recovery growth trend? What development strategies do they hold for the future of China’s hotel industry?The CEO of Langham Hospitality Group ( Robert Warman ),the President of Hilton Asia Pacific (Hilton) Martin Rinck ,and the President of Asia Pacific for Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group (Carlson Rezidor) Thorsten Kirschke will all join this discussion, leading everyone to look ahead at the overall trends in China’s hotel and tourism industry and to formulate strategic plans for the future.
What’s more, we will invite a host from Shanghai Financial Channel to launch"Winners of Wisdom"– The Fifty Billion USD Challenge,where top-tier tycoons from the real estate industry will be invited to sit together, given virtual capital of 5 billion USD to pitch their business ideas, present their investment plans, demonstrate how to allocate the funds, distribute resources rationally, mitigate business risks, and maximize returns. They will also interact with the audience on-site, take on challenges, and compete to be the ultimate winner. A battle without gunfire is about to begin.
Photos from previous summits
Meanwhile, the summit will also organize various networking and social activities. Three evenings of receptions will provide the perfect platform for all guests to connect. Amidst the clinking of glasses lies boundless business potential.
The early birdregistrationperiod(closing on March 20, 2015)for the 11th China Hotel Investment Summit is soon toend,with the discounted price set at:5,288 RMB per person(for domestic hotel owners, investors, and developers); and8,970 RMB per person(for others).Those interested in participating in the summitcan also register through ourofficial website http://www.chinahotelconference.com or call +86-21-5171-7003 to inquire about the detailed agenda, ask questions, and get the latest updates.CHIC All industry professionals from home and abroad are welcome. We look forward to gathering with you again at the venue to celebrate the 11th China Hotel Investment Summit together.。
Finally, CHIC thank you all for your continuous support of the China Hotel Investment Summit over the past ten years.。CHIC will continue to uphold its rigorous and professional approach, focusing on China and the global hospitality industry, striving to build a platform for exchange among leaders in the hotel sector and related industries, and promoting positive capital interaction.。