The two-day Hotel Technology India conference will be held from November 11-12, 2010 at the Majorda Beach Resort in Goa, India. It will bring together senior executives from leading hotel brands to discuss implementing next generation technologies to enhance customer experience, streamline operations, and improve efficiency. The agenda will cover topics such as enhancing the guest experience, improving communication, security systems, cost reduction strategies, and emerging technologies. Attendees will network and learn how technology can maximize revenue and reduce costs in the hotel industry.
1. HOTEL INDIA
TECHNOLOGY
Enhancing customer experience and streamlining processes
through next generation technologies
International summit: 11 – 12 November 2010
Majorda Beach Resort, Goa, India
Our exclusive speaker panel includes: Benefits of attending:
Prakash Shukla, Senior Vice President Technology & • Network with senior executives from leading luxury
hotel brands in India
CIO, Taj Group of Hotels
• Understand the latest next generation technologies
and strategic security solutions
Atul Gupta, Regional Director IT (India, Nepal &
• Improve your communication through state-of-the-
Bangladesh), Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels art networks
• Hear expert opinion on streamlining operations and
Ravish Jhala, Head of IT, Trident Mumbai aligning IT infrastructure
• The latest case studies on maximising revenue and
Ramnidhi Wasan, CEO, Citrus Hotels (Mirah Group) reducing costs
• Explore latest trends in hotel technology
Dhruba Raj Bhandari, IT Manager - South West Asia,
• Learn how to enhance customer experience through
Intercontinental Hotels Group innovative solutions
For more information or to register –
Tel: +971 4 364 2975 Fax: +971 4 363 1938 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae
www.hoteltechnologyindia.com
Exhibitor: Media partners: Researched and developed by:
2. HOTEL INDIA Conference day one:
TECHNOLOGY 11 November 2010
8:30 Registration, refreshments and networking Streamlining operations and improving
efficiency through technology
9:00 Chair’s welcome and opening remarks
13:45 Effectively managing front and back office
The role of technology in improving guest operations in the hotel industry
experience • Getting more out of your property management
systems
9:15 Enhancing guest experience through next generation • Implementing a centralised system to increase
technologies visibility and transparency
• Using CRM systems to improve customer loyalty,
• Evaluating latest in-room entertainment solutions for a
quality and service delivery
superior guest experience
T. Shivdas, Head of Information Systems and
• Understanding guest needs better and personalising Technology, Ginger Hotels
existing services
14:30 Discussing cost reduction methodologies through
• Implementing intelligent services and electronic
virtualisation
concierges to cater to a guest’s individual preferences
• Integrating cost-effective infrastructure without
Prakash Shukla, Senior Vice President Technology & CIO,
compromising on service and quality levels
Taj Group of Hotels
• Assessing the impact of virtualisation
10:00 Improving communication between the guest and • Optimising IT infrastructure through virtualisation
the hotel implementation
• Exploring innovative guest communication solutions so Vijay Saraswat, Head of IT, Radisson, Greater Noida
that services can evolve with the guest’s needs
15:15 Afternoon break, networking and refreshments
• Deploying an online portal to customise services and
provide effective communication
Discussing the importance of green IT in the hotel
• Discussing the use of interactive TV to enhance guest industry
communication
15:45 Exploring energy management systems in reducing
Atul Gupta, Regional Director IT (India, Nepal &
operating costs
Bangladesh), Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels
• Using technology to reduce power usage and carbon
10:45 Morning break, networking and refreshments foot prints in the Indian hotel industry
11:15 Implementing innovative technologies to take lobby • Effectively controlling temperatures and HVAC
experience to a new level systems using infrared motion sensors
• Integrating technology for recycling and meeting
• Reviewing the use of check-in kiosks in a hotel’s lobby green compliance standards
• Implementing an intuitive user interface to manage your Narasimha Das, General Manager – IT, Royal Orchid
requirements Hotels
• Improving interaction, connectivity and entertainment Change management in the hotel industry to
within the lobby area improve internal communication
Amandeep Sarna, General Manager – IT, JHM Interstate
Hotels 16:30 Interactive discussion panel – change management
12:00 Interactive panel discussion: Hotel technology - how • Discussing change management methodologies to
much is too much? increase the use of technology
• Educating the organisation’s workforce on the
• Using non-intrusive technology – striking a balance
importance of new technologies
between technology and guest experience
• Effectively communicating with technology partners
• Selecting the right technologies for different customer and being involved in the implementation stages
requirements
Narasimha Das, General Manager – IT, Royal Orchid
• Q & A session on the role of technology in improving guest Hotels
experience
T. Shivdas, Head of Information Systems and
Facilitated by: Technology, Ginger Hotels
Ramnidhi Wasan, CEO, Citrus Hotels (Mirah Group) Vijay Saraswat, Head of IT, Radisson, Greater Noida
12:45 Lunch break and networking opportunity 17:15 End of conference day one
For more information or to register – Tel: +971 4 364 2975 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae
3. HOTEL INDIA Conference day two:
TECHNOLOGY 12 November 2010
8:30 Registration, refreshments and networking 13:00 Lunch break and networking opportunity
9:00 Chair’s welcome and opening remarks
Maximising revenue and reducing costs through
Integrating physical and data security systems unified communications
in hotels to enhance business continuity
9:10 Underlining the critical importance of physical security 14:00 Implementing intuitive, easy-to-use technology for
solutions better connectivity
• Deployment of combined security technologies for a fool • Seamlessly integrating voice, data and mobility
proof safety system
services to promote ubiquity
• Effectively implementing systems to protect business
operations • Overcoming challenges in unified communications
and converged networks
• Implementing effective and non-intrusive security
technologies • Deploying energy-efficient wired and wireless
Arvind Kochar, Head of Security, The Lalit Suri converged networks to reduce costs
Hospitality Group Albert Raj, Head of IT, Aman Resorts
9:50 Overcoming key challenges in data security over hotel
networks 14:40 Discussing the use of VoIP systems to reduce costs
• Curbing fraud and cyber crime by working with the right
• Achieving enhanced communication through
technology partners and agencies
deployment of VoIP systems
• Preventing data loss by identifying key risk points
• Optimising VoIP systems for better guest interaction
• Analysing check points and gaining control of sensitive
hotel data • Achieving global connectivity with internal lines
Vipin Khandelwal, Head of IT, Shangri-la Hotels (New Delhi) C. G. Prasad, Head of IT, Premier Inn Hotels
10:30 Discussing the importance of PCI compliance in today’s
technology environment 15:20 Afternoon break, networking and refreshments
• Examining PCI compliance standards
15:50 Enabling a mobile workforce for ease of communication
• Underlining the significance of complying with PCI
standards
• Discussing the benefits of deploying a mobile platform
• Discussing methods to ensure PCI compliance
• Improving Return on Investment (ROI) by
Dhruba Raj Bhandari, IT Manager - South West Asia,
Intercontinental Hotels Group implementing a mobile workforce
11:10 Morning break, networking and refreshments • Integrating infrared technology into the mobile
platform
Role of cloud computing in hotels Sandeep Kapoor, Head of IT, Crowne Plaza Delhi
11:40 Reviewing the benefits of a cloud computing model
16:30 Interactive discussion panel – examining the future of
• Tapping the potential of cloud based computing in the
hotel technology
hotel industry
• Managing costs through hosted solutions and shared • Driving innovation in hotel technology and preparing
services
for future technologies
• Assessing privacy, security and compliance issues in
cloud computing • Upgrading present scalable systems to make them
future proof
Ravish Jhala, Head of IT, Trident Mumbai
Facilitated by:
12:20 Interactive discussion panel – relevance of a cloud
based system in hotels
• Feasibility of deploying a cloud computing model in the
17:10 Final comments from the chair and end of conference
hospitality industry
• Enhancing existing services using a cloud strategy Look out for:
• Q & A on the role of cloud computing in hotels
Ravish Jhala, Head of IT, Trident Mumbai
Narasimha Das, General Manager – IT, Royal Orchid Hotels
Dhruba Raj Bhandari, IT Manager – South West Asia, 19 - 22 September, 2010,
Intercontinental Hotels Group Amwaj Rotana, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai, UAE
Vipin Khandelwal, Head of IT, Shangri-la Hotels (New Delhi) www.hoteltechnologyme.com
For more information or to register – Fax: +971 4 363 1938 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae
4. HOTEL INDIA
Hear what delegates said about our previous Hotel
Technology events:
TECHNOLOGY “I would recommend that all levels of IT managers and directors
IQPC is delighted to bring you Hotel Technology India, the latest attend this conference in the future”
event in our global Hotel Technology series. Senior Vice President Information Technology, Atlantis,
To sustain our growth and continue to attract overseas travellers to The Palm
India, the hotel industry is exploring the latest customer-centric next
generation technologies. “A key event for senior decision makers in this industry”
Hotel Technology India will provide a platform to explore solutions Corporate Director - Information Technology, Layia Hospitality
for the hotel industry to maximise revenue and enhance customer
experience. The event will bring together experts from across the “The need for a specialised conference on technology in the
globe to discuss new strategies and trends for implementing state-
hospitality industry was long overdue . IQPC are to be
of-the-art technologies.
congratulated for having the foresight to stage such a
conference particularly in the current climate. The conference
Who will you network with at Hotel Technology agenda was first class and so was the caliber of the speakers.
I found the event to be very educational and would be only be
India?
too happy to attend the event again in 2010”
This is a must attend event for senior decision makers in the hotel
industry. Job titles include:
Managing Director, E Horner & Associates
Chief Executive Officers “A great place to meet industry leaders in an intimate
Managing Directors environment”
Chief Operating Officers
Chief Technical Officers Managing Director, Varis Energy
Chief Information Officers
Director, General Managers and Managers
“This event provided vendors with an excellent platform to
- Information Technology network and share knowledge”
- Infrastructure VP Business Development, Ving Card
- Operations
- Communications “Great event, excellent speakers and good knowledge gain”
- Systems
Director of IT, Movenpick Hotels and Resorts Management
“Excellent forum for information exchange and to keep up-to-
Industry breakdown date about hotel technology challenges in the Middle East”
CIO, Movenpick Hotels and Resorts Management
Media partners:
Hotels and resorts Government
Tour operators
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makers attend in one place at one time. They will evaluate
products and services and will look to short-list potential
suppliers.
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11 - 12 November 2010
TECHNOLOGY Venue:
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Venue:
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