Consulting and services organization HVS will host the Tourism, Hotel Investment & Networking Conference (THINC) Indonesia 2014 – which promises to be the region’s premier event for the Hospitality and Tourism industry.
The conference, to be held on September 4 and 5, 2014, at the Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort, will focus on Indonesia’s investment and development outlook, and feature discussions by government officials and industry experts highlighting growth opportunities, tapping unexplored verticals, and addressing some of the critical challenges in the region.
“Indonesia is unmistakably, the ‘rising powerhouse’ of Asia and holds tremendous potential for future growth. Rich in natural resources and experiencing an era of dynamic economic progress, Indonesia’s tourism industry is bolstered by rising demand for domestic and regional travel. This, coupled with the local government’s favorable initiatives, has resulted in a very positive investment environment in Indonesia making it attractive to developers, operators and other industry stakeholders”, says Manav
Thadani, Chairman – Asia Pacific, HVS.
THINC Indonesia 2014 has a stellar line-up of distinguished panelists and speakers, including industry stalwarts, business leaders, and key decision makers such as Alex Jovanovic, Director Development Hotels and Resorts, CT Corp; Budi Tirtawisata, Group Chief Executive Officer, Panorama Group; Dharmali Kusumadi, Managing Director, Architrave Design and Planning Services; Erik van Keulen, Senior Vice President Development – APAC, Premier Inn/Whitbread; Gonzalo Maceda, Vice President Development, Melia; Guy Phillips, Vice President Development – APAC, Hilton Worldwide; Javier Salgado, Head of Development – Indonesia, PT Carlson Panorama Hospitality; Marc Dardenne, Chief Executive Officer, Patina Hotels and Resorts; Marc Steinmeyer, President Director, Tauzia Hotel Management; Marco Nijhof, Chief Executive Officer, YOO Hotels; Michael Issenberg, Chairman – APAC, Accor; Patrick Finn, Vice President Development, Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Ralph Shelbourne, Founding Principal, FSC Architects; Robert Sonnenblick, Chairman, Sonnenblick Development; Roy Sindhunirmala, Chairman and CEO, Twenty One Development Group; Shirley Tan, Chief Executive Officer, Rajawali Property Group; and Simon F Cooper, President and MD – APAC, Marriott International, to name a few.
“The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy Republic of Indonesia, and the Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) are our co-hosts for this important industry event. We are very excited about the level of enthusiasm expressed by speakers, sponsors and attendees alike for this distinctive conference”, adds Thadani.
The two-day conference will encompass a captivating line-up of seminars and panels creating immense value for all participants and delegates who shall stand to gain vast knowledge in the areas of experiential learning and productivity enhancement from their regional and international counterparts. DAY 1 will commence with a panel comprising eminent global hospitality leaders sharing their insights on development opportunities for hotels and investment into South East Asia, in a session titled ‘View from the Top’, followed by the ‘Ministers’ Panel’ which will see ministry officials and policymakers bring important issues to the discussion table. Joop Ave, Former Minister of Tourism, Post & Telecommunications, Republic of Indonesia, will be honored with the posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award – a special tribute to commemorate his outstanding lifelong contribution to the tourism industry of the nation. An exciting brainstorming session – ‘Creating Synergies with the Local Stakeholder’, is also lined-up on DAY 1, wherein panelists will discuss ways for hotel developers to win the confidence of the local community.
DAY 2 will see a number of concurrent sessions being held with topics of varying interest. One of these is a panel discussion titled ‘The Sun, Beach and Sand’ which will focus on Bali as a comparative case study with other emerging and established hot spots and destinations such as Phuket, Chiang mai, Lombok, Sri Lanka, among others. In addition, the conference will see a host of critical issues such as Investment, Hotel and Mixed-Use Development, Management Contracts and Industry Outlook being discussed and debated.
Moreover, the forum will allow for ample networking opportunities and coordinated meetings with influential decision makers. Last but not the least, the added element that truly sets this conference apart, is its unique locale – Bali, one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the world and, without a doubt, amongst Asia’s most favorite.
