Director of Sales, APAC Ian Chinn began his revenue management journey at Cesar Ritz Colleges Switzerland, which led him to a decade of experience with both independent hotels and leading brands—namely, Hilton Americas, Meritus Hotels & Resorts and Pan Pacific Hotels Group. At IDeaS, Ian specializes in solutions for independent and alternative hotel businesses such as family-owned chains, casinos, budget hotels, holiday parks, villas, resorts and serviced apartments. He is also seen as an expert in pre-openings, renovations, market-segment optimization and competitive repositioning. Having lived in nine cities around the world, and a native from Borneo Island, Ian appreciates travelling and ocean conservation.