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HOTELIER MIDDLE EAST:
              THE GREAT GM DEBATE
              WEDNESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2011 - JUMEIRAH BEACH HOTEL, DUBAI



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welcome
Dear General Manager,
2011 will see stronger signs of recovery by                                                         WHO YOU WILL HEAR FROM
the hospitality sector given the upward                                                             • HE Mubarak Al Muhairi
trends seen in the last quarter of 2010.                                                              ADtA
  The UAE’s hospitality and tourism                                                                 • Majid Al Marri
sector has been showing signs of                                                                      DtcM
resurgence with higher occupancy rates                                                              • Marwin Al Ali
driven by a surge in tourist arrivals                                                                 Jumeirah Group
towards the end of 2010. Latest figures                                                             • Ali Lakhraim
released by the Dubai Department of                                                                   Millennium and copthorne Hotels
Tourism and Commerce Marketing,                                                                     • Omer Kaddouri
show the number of hotel guests in                                                                    rotana
Dubai touched approximately six                                                                     • Sami Al Ansari
million between January and September                                                                 ishraq Holding
2010, reflecting a six per cent increase                                                            • Amit Arora
compared to the 5,640,703 guests during                                                               Emaar Hospitality
the corresponding period in 2009.                   According to the May 2011 STR Global            • Michael Marshall
  The scenario in Abu Dhabi hotel sector          Construction Pipeline Report, the UAE               Millennium and copthorne Hotels
was no different towards the end of the           has by far the largest number of hotels in        • Phil Broad
year. November results released by Abu            the development pipeline in the Middle              Jumeirah restaurants
Dhabi Tourism Authority show a 27 per             East, with 50,908 rooms, of which almost          • Yigit Sezgin
cent increase in hotel guests compared            half are in construction.                           the rezidor Hotel Group
to the same month last year out of a total          If, or when, these rooms come on line,          • Mike Scully
of 169,001 staying in the emirate. Guest          they will pose problems for General                 Seven tides Hospitality
nights surged by 42 per cent compared             Managers as they seek to return to                • Aidan Keane
to the same month last year to reach              growth, and recover from suffering                  Keane Brands
544,753. The target of 1.65 million hotel         declines in RevPar.                               • Ajaz Sheikh
guests for the year set by the ADTA now             The Hotelier Middle East: Great GM                Zuma
seems closer.                                     Debate is a one of a kind event, providing        • James Britchford
  Hotel industry analysts say 2011 will           hotel General Managers with a forum                 iHG
see stronger signs of recovery by the             to discuss the unique challenges and              • Guy Wilkinson
hospitality sector given the upward               opportunities that they face on a day               viability Management consultants
trends seen in the last quarter of 2010.          to day basis, and to learn from the best          • Leo Fewtrell
  The robust growth forecast has                  practice of their peers in a mutually               DttGA
driven major hotel developments, while            supportive environment.                           • Martin Kubler
encouraging collaboration between key                                                                 iconsulthotels
industry players such as hotel chains,            I look forward to welcoming you to the            • Craig Cochrane
travel agencies, tour operators, airlines         Great GM Debate.                                    Mövenpick Hotels & resorts
and the government in a bid to capture                                                              • John Cordeaux
a bigger share of the steadily expanding          michael mcgill EvEnt DirEctor                       Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
tourism market.                                   michael.mcgill@itp.com                            • hannes Bos
                                                                                                      iHG
                                                                                                    • Mark Patten
                                                                                                      Atlantis the Palm
                                                                                                    • Aligi Gardenghi
                                                                                                      Hilton Worldwide
                                                                                                    • Mona Faraj
                                                                                                      insights Management consultancy
                                                                                                    • Daniel During
                                                                                                      thomas Klein international
                                                                                                    • Markus Thesleff
                                                                                                      oKKU
                                                                                                    • Jalil Mekouar
Now iN its seveNth year, hotelier Middle east awards are a celebratioN of excelleNce. the wiNNers     Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels
truly are the heroes that Make all the differeNce.




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highlights
Dear Colleague,
The Hotelier Middle East: Great GM Debate will see the
leaders of the industry gather to discuss and debate the way
forward for the region. The conference is an unrivalled
networking forum bringing together the region’s General
Managers to benchmark operations, brainstorm ideas, and
overcome the challenges facing the industry today.




                                                                               at the coNclusioN of the hotelier Middle east: great gM debate
                                                                               delegates will eNjoy a driNks receptioN with New frieNds.

                                                                               kEYnOtE AddREss: AdtA
                                                                               H.E MUbARAk AL MUHAIRI
                                                                               Hotelier Middle East ranked him first in its 2010 list
                                                                               Hotelier Middle East Power 50, as such, there is no one
                                                                               better to provide our keynote address.
                                                                                 As director general of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority
                                                                               since its inception in 2004, and managing director of
“iNclusiveNess is a busiNess iMperative of the Middle east’s tourisM           Tourism Development and Investment Company since
authorities aNd hospitality providers as the fortuNes of oNe part of the
regioN greatly iMpact those of aNother. it is vital that, regioNwide, we
                                                                               2005, Al Muhairi has been instrumental in growing the
work iN partNership with our stakeholders, of which accoMModatioN              emirate’s tourism infrastructure, including the creation of
providers are a key sector, if we are to pool our kNowledge aNd
expertise for the beNefit of the wider regioN. by doiNg so we caN develop      the highly anticipated Cultural District on Saadiyat Island,
sustaiNable goals aNd road Maps aNd exchaNge iNsights which will               which will include the world’s largest single concentration
iNflueNce regioNwide strategies. the great gM debate is oNe foruM where
we caN explore regioNally focussed syNergies aNd how best, together, we        of premier cultural institutions, such as the Guggenheim
leverage theM.” HiS ExcELLEncy MUBArAK AL MUHAiri, DirEctor GEnErAL oF
ABU DHABi toUriSM AUtHority
                                                                               Abu Dhabi museum and Louvre Abu Dhabi




  PAnEL dIscUssIOns                                                            bREAkOUt WORksHOPs
  A main feature of the Hotelier Middle East: Great GM Debate is the           the breakout workshops are a unique opportunity to move beyond the
  three lively panel discussions that bring experts and practioners            theory and delve into the nuts and bolts of the issues facing General
  together. the morning panel is a strategic look at where the industry        Managers. Designed by Hotelier Middle East and leading industry
  is headed and will focus on the pipeline, the regulatory landscape,          experts, the workshops will create a practical and interactive learning
  and where the greatest opportunities for growth lie. two exciting            environment, with an emphasis on delegate participation. Delegates
  panels will close the event, the first focusing on sales and marketing       will choose a morning workshop and an afternoon workshop, allowing
  challenges - from pricing and rates - to distribution issues and working     them to customise their conference experience. covering topics from
  with the travel trade vs. direct bookings. the final panel brings together   revenue management and social media to staff retention and working
  the biggest names in the regions’ restaurant scene to tackle how to          with owners, this is a unique opportunity to work through challenges
  develop innovative and succesful dining concepts.                            with your fellow GMs.




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agenda
09.00 OPEnIng REMARks: HOtELIER MIddLE EAst

09.10 kEYnOtE AddREss: AbU dHAbI tOURIsM AUtHORItY

        H.E Mubarak Al Muhairi, Director General, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority

09.25 kEYnOtE AddREss: dUbAI dEPARtMEnt OF tOURIsM cOMMERcE And MARkEtIng

        Majid Al Marri, Director, Hotel Classification Department, DTCM

09.40 kEYnOtE AddREss: UnvEILIng OF tHE LAtEst UAE HOtEL PIPELInE dAtA

        Guy Wilkinson, Partner & General Manager, Viability Management Consultants

10.00 PAnEL dIscUssIOn: WHERE ARE WE HEAdEd?
        The hotel industry has welcomed stronger signs of recovery given the upward trends seen in the last quarter of 2010, and
        early 2011. However this growth forecast has driven major hotel developments and the pipeline looks as daunting as ever.
        This panel will take a strategic look at the health of the industry, discuss the most pressing issues and challenges we face
        today, and debate the best way forward for the hospitality sector.
        Discussion Point 1: What is the new reality for the UAE hotel market?
        Discussion Point 2: The state of the current legislative and regulatory landscape, and the direction it is heading
        Discussion Point 3: In which areas does the industry need to act in unison to improve customer experience and increase
        hotel revenues?
        Discussion Point 4: Where do the greatest opportunities for growth lie?

        Moderator: Jalil Mekouar, Managing Director, Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels Middle East & Africa
        Ali Hamad Lakhraim Alzaabi, Partner & President, Millennium & Copthorne Middle East Ltd
        Omer Kaddouri, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Rotana
        Marwin Al Ali, Senior Vice President Operations - Middle East, Africa and South Asia, Jumeirah Group
        Sami Al Ansari, Chief Executive Officer, Ishraq Holding

10.45 MORnIng bREAk And REFREsHMEnts

11.15   MORnIng WORksHOPs: AttEnd tHE WORksHOP OF YOUR cHOIcE

        WORksHOP A: sAtIsFYIng sAvvY dInERs
        Until recently the UAE has been seen as the brash young upstart, and its F&B offerings have often reflected this image.
        Now however, the UAE has matured as a tourism destination, and is viewed internationally as a “grown up” country. This
        workshop will discuss and debate what this means for the countries F&B outlets.
        Discussion Point 1: How do the UAE’s F&B offerings stack up against the rest of the world?
        Discussion Point 2: Ensuring marketing, quality and pricing are in line with international standards
        Discussion Point 3: The increasing importance of design
        Discussion Point 4: How can the other Emirates compete with Dubai and Abu Dhabi?

        Workshop Leader: Aidan Keane, CEO & Founder, Keane Brands

        WORksHOP b: MAkIng sOcIAL MEdIA WORk FOR YOU - IMPROvIng cUstOMER sERvIcE
        And OPEnIng UP nEW REvEnUE stREAMs
        Over the past few years, businesses have increasingly dedicated resources to creating social media strategies in hopes
        of boosting site traffic, sales and brand engagement. However, although companies have joined social networks
        like Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare and YouTube, they have struggled to create unique user experiences and provide value
        for followers, while also meeting management expectations and program goals. This workshop will uncover the shape of
        things to come, show you how to conduct a quick social media stock take, and give you ideas about how to open up new
        revenue streams through social media engagement
        Discussion Point 1: Overview of current state of social media, what’s hot and what’s not
        Discussion Point 2: how to perform a digital health check for your hotel
        Discussion Point 3: How to generate revenue through Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
        Discussion Point 4: Augmented reality and location-based services

        Workshop Leader: Martin Kubler, Founder, Iconsulthotels

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agenda
     WORksHOP c: WHERE sHOULd tHE REvEnUE MAnAgER sIt?
     As revenue management has become more and more important, recent discussion and debate has centered on the
     culture of revenue management — in particular, the changing nature of where revenue management sits within
     the organisational structure of a hotel. This twinned with the ongoing debate over who the revenue manager
     should report will form the backbone of this workshop, looking at the role of the Revenue Manager in today’s hotel.
     Discussion Point 1: Where should a Revenue Manager fit into an organisational structure, and what affect should they
     have on other departments?
     Discussion Point 2: Revenue management as a strategic rather than tactical profession
     Discussion Point 3: As technology and revenue management strategies advance, what will the next level of revenue
     generation look like?
                                                23%
     Workshop Leader: Aligi Gardenghi, Senior Director of Revenue Management MEA, Hilton Worldwide


     WORksHOP d: MOtIvAtIng And REtAInIng 57%
                                          stAFF
     Only 17% of jobseekers believe their next job will be within the same hotel or hotel group, according to the
                                                   20%
     CatererGlobal.com Recruitment and Retention Strategies for the Middle East Hotel Industry 2010 survey. This should
     serve as a wake up call to those wishing to retain staff. This workshop will discuss how GM’s can reduce staff turnover.
     Discussion Point 1: How to conduct effective exit interviews and use them to reduce employee turnover
     Discussion Point 2: Clearing the main myths surrounding motivation and defining the main theories for motivating
     individuals and teams
     Discussion Point 3: Identify the main reasons behind demotivated individuals and learn the main methods used in
     cutting down on employee turnover

     Workshop Leader: Craig Cochrane, Vice President Human Resources - Middle East & Asia, Mövenpick
     Hotels & Resorts


12.45 LUncH

13.45 AFtERnOOn WORksHOPs: AttEnd tHE WORksHOP OF YOUR cHOIcE

     WORksHOP E: REvEnUE MAnAgEMEnt In F&b OUtLEts
     Today’s leading hospitality operators are using revenue management to monitor sales and increase profitability in thier
     F&B outlets. The high fixed costs of running a restaurant penalises operators who under-use their capacity, therefore
     selling the right product at the right time to the right customer at the right price is of utmost importance in an F&B
     operation. This workshop will look at the journey IHG are in to put in place dynamic F&B pricing by segment by length of
     stay, and how you can implement similar F&B revenue management strategies in your hotel.
     Discussion Point 1: Discover profitable F&B revenue management strategies to suit every F&B hotel outlet
     Discussion Point 2: Learn how to turn your F&B hotel outlets into profit centers
     Discussion Point 3: Gain an in-depth understanding of ‘F&B dynamic pricing by segment by length of stay’
     Workshop Leader: Hannes Bos, Director Revenue Management MEA, InterContinental Hotels Group


     WORksHOP F: bOOstIng AncILLARY REvEnUE
     Hotels whilst still focusing on maximising RevPAR, are beginning to implement innovative ancillary revenue boosting
     strategies. This interactive workshop will focus on how hoteliers can capitalise on potential revenue sources, discover
     hidden revenue sources outside and within their hotel, improve point of sale incentive programs, develop comprehensive
     retail strategies and the marketing concepts that drive them.
     Discussion Point 1: How to capitalise on potential revenue sources
     Discussion Point 2: Discovering hidden potential revenue sources outside and within the hotel business unit
     Discussion Point 3: Capturing ancillary revenue at time of booking
     Discussion Point 4: Freeing up a guests time to allow them to partake in ancillary revenue generating activities
     Workshop Leader: tbc




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agenda  WORksHOP g: dELIvERIng WORLd cLAss sERvIcE
        Good customer service is the life blood of any business, especially the hotel business. Providing a consistent level of
        quality customer service is always a work in process for hotel managers. Couple that with the fact that the labor pool
        in the UAE is not as skilled as other markets, and turnover remains high, it is continual challenge for General Managers to
        deliver great customer service.
        Discussion Point 1: Developing service standards and training that emphasise exceptional service for every customer
        Discussion Point 2: Giving the customer what they really want, not what you want to give
        Discussion Point 3: When should the General Manager step in to deal with difficult guests?
        Workshop Leader: tbc

        WORksHOP H: WORkIng WItH OWnERs
        Compared to other regions, GCC countries show a very high level of private sector ownership in hotel real estate. Over
                                                    23%
        70% of hotels in the GCC are owned by private sector entities; entities which are often unfamiliar with the technicalities
        of hotel operations. This workshop will allow you to brainstorm ways to overcome the owner/operator challenge, and
        benefit from tools and techniques to best manage the relationship.
                                                                    57%
        Discussion Point 1: Reconciling the owner’s investment perspective with the short term needs of the business.
        Discussion Point 2: Balancing the brand standards that support owner returns, and standards that are there for the
        benefit of the brand.                        20%
        Discussion Point 3: Optimum working relationships between owners and operators.
        Workshop Leader: Guy Wilkinson, Partner & General Manager, Viability Management Consultants

15.15   AFtERnOOn bREAk And REFREsHMEnts

15.45 PAnEL dIscUssIOn: sALEs And MARkEtIng
        As new properties come on line, hotels are having to work harder to grab customers. Therefore sales and marketing
        strategies are becoming even more important, and coupled with an increasing array of channels to market, more complex.
        This panel brings together industry leaders to discuss and debate various challenges - from pricing and rates - to
        distribution issues and working with the travel trade vs. direct bookings.
        Discussion Point 1: How can we move beyond pricing and rates wars
        Discussion Point 2: Working with the travel trade versus pushing direct bookings
        Discussion Point 3: Is there a place for all inclusive offerings in the UAE?
        Discussion Point 4: Should hotels be forced to stick to their ‘sector’?

        Moderator: Mona Faraj, Managing Partner, Insights Management Consultancy
        Mike Scully, Managing Director, Seven Tides Hospitality
        Amit Arora, Chief Marketing Officer, Emaar Hospitality
        Yigit Sezgin, Global Director of Sales and Marketing, The Rezidor Hotel Group
        Michael Marshall, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Millennium and Copthorne Hotels
        James Britchford, Director of Sales MEA, InterContinental Hotels Group
        Leo Fewtrell, General Manager, Dubai Travel and Tour Agents Group (DTTAG)

16.30 PAnEL dIscUssIOn: tHE ARt And scIEncE OF sUccEssFUL REstAURAnts
        Up until 2008, the UAE had grown accustomed to enjoying great returns from restaurant investments. But the days of
        making easy money from any old offering has gone. Over the last few years, the market has toughened; a combination
        of both a leap in competition and to a lesser degree, reduced demand. Operators now must be right on target with their
        concept and execution. This panel will brings together the biggest names in the UAE’s restaurant scene to discuss what
        makes a successful restaurant and what the future holds for the UAE F&B scene.
        Discussion Point 1: What are the specific characteristics that make a successful UAE restaurant?
        Discussion Point 2: Hotel guests have more choice on their doorstep: how can hotels increase their capture rate?
        Discussion Point 3: What is missing from the current offerings, where do the next opportunities lie?
        Discussion Point 4: How will global trends impact the local industry?

        Moderator: Daniel During, Principal & Managing Director, Thomas Klein International
        Phil Broad, Managing Director, Jumeirah Restaurants
        John Cordeaux, Executive Chef, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
        Mark Patten, Vice President Culinary, Atlantis The Palm
        Ajaz Sheikh, Director of Operations Middle East, Zuma & Roka Restaurants
        Markus Thesleff, Founder, OKKU Luxury Japanese Restaurant and Lounge
17.15   nEtWORkIng REcEPtIOn

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2010 delegates
Over 150 general mangers from hotels across the UAE, Oman, Qatar and Bahrain gathered en masse at The 2010 Great GM
Debate, the first ever conference presented by Hotelier Middle East. Alongside the GMs were representatives from hotel
owners and asset managers as well as delegations from the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM).
and Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA). The following hotel’s general managers were in attendance in 2010:


Accor Middle East                     Grand Hyatt                             Movenpick Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Abu Dhabi National Hotels             Habtoor Hotels                          Najd Hotel Apartments
Ajman Beach Hotel                     Hall Mark Hotel                         Pearl Residence
Al Maha Regency Hotel                 Hatta Fort Hotel                        Premier Inn Hotels
Al Majarah Residence Sharjah          Hilton Dubai Creek                      Qamardeen Hotel, Southern Sun
Al Nawras Hotel Apartment             Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Beach             Ramada Downtown Dubai
Al Raha Beach Hotel                   Holiday Inn                             Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek
Aloft Abu Dhabi | element Abu Dhabi   Holiday Inn Downtown                    Radisson Blu Hotel,Dubai Media City
Arabian Dreams Hotel Apartments       Holiday Inn Express Airport             Radisson Blu Residence, Dubai Marina
Arabian Park Hotel                    Holiday Inn Express Jumeirah            Ramada Continental Hotel
Auris Al Marsa Hotel Apartments       Holiday Inn Express Safa                Ramee Royal Hotel
Auris Hotels Management               Hotel JAL Fujairah Resort and Spa       Ras Al Khaimah Hotel
Avari Dubai Hotel                     Hyatt Capital Gate                      Regent Palace Hotel
Ayla Hotels                           Iberotel Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort   Renaissance Hotel Dubai
Best Western Juffair Hotel            Intercontinental Dubai Festival City    Rotana Hotels
Bonnington Tower Hotel                InterContinental Residence Suites       Royal Group
Burj Al Arab                          Jawhara Group of Hotels & Apartments    Safari Hotel Nizwa
Carlton Tower Hotel                   Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa             Seaview Hotel
City Seasons Group                    Jebel Ali International Hotel           Seven Tides Hospitality
City Tower Hotel                      Jumeirah Group                          Shangri La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri
City Tower Hotel Apartments           JW Marriott Dubai                       Shangri La Barr Al Jissah Resort And Spa
Coral Boutique Hotel Apartments       Karama Hotel                            Sharjah Rotana
Courtyard Marriott Hotel              Kingsgate Hotel                         Six Senses Zighy Bay
Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City      L'Arabia Hotel                         Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Crystal Suites                        La Villa Palace Hotel                   Suite Hotel Mall of the Emirates
Crystal Suites Hotel                  Landmark Group                          Taj Palace Hotel
Dhow Palace Hotel                     Layia Hospitality                       Tamani Hotel Marina
Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa     Liwa Hotel                              The Address Hotel Downtown

Dubai Pearl                           Lords Hotel                             The Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa
Dubai World Trade Centre              Lotus Downtown Metro Hotel              The Banyan Tree Al Wadi Resort and Spa
Dusit International                   Lotus Grand Hotel Apartments            The Eclipse Hotel Apartments
Emaar Hotels & Resorts                Lotus Hotel Apartments and Spa Marina   The Oceanic Hotel & Resort

Emirates Palace                       Majestic Hotel Tower                    The Platinum Hotel Oman
Emirates Palace Hotel Sharjah         Manhattan Avenue Hotel                  The Westin Dubai Marina Seyahi Beach Resort
Ewan Hotel/Holiday Inn Plaza          Marco Polo Hotel                        Towers Rotana Hotel
Excelsior Creek Hotel                 Marriott Executive Apartments           Traders Hotel, Dubai
Express by Holiday Inn                Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites         V. Five Continents Hospitality Group
Fairmont Hotel Bab al Bahr            Media One Hotel                         Versailles Hotel
Fraser Suites Dubai                   Metropolitan Hotel Dubai                Vision Hotel Apartments
Golden Swiss Bel Hotel Dubai          Meydan City Corporation                 Wasl Hospitality
Golden Tulip Al Barsha                Minc Waterfront Hotel Apartments        West Paces Hotel Group
Golden Tulip Resort Dibba             Mirfa Hotel                             Wyndham Hotel Group
Grand Excelsior                       Mohd Bin Haider Group of Hotels         Ziqoo Hotel Apartments

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sponsorship
The Hotelier Middle East: Great GM Debate brings together the cream of the region’s Hotel General Managers. As such, it is
an ideal place for suppliers to promote their brand, and meet potential customers and existing clients. To ensure sponsors get
the maximum return from their investment, sponsorship opportunities are limited. Below are details of the nine main packages.

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The Great GM Debate Dubai 2011 - Agenda

  • 1. HOTELIER MIDDLE EAST: THE GREAT GM DEBATE WEDNESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2011 - JUMEIRAH BEACH HOTEL, DUBAI H T GMS OTEL A T FOR FR END Registe EE rn hotelie ow at www. rmiddle com/c east. onfere nces BENCHMARKING · WORKSHOPS BRAINSTORMING · NETWORKING FOR SPONSORSHIP ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT DIARMUID OMALLEY ON +9714 444 3568 OR diarmuid.omalley@itp.com GOLD SPONSOR ASSOCIATE SPONSOR ASSOCIATE SPONSOR LUNCH SPONSOR LANYARD SPONSOR WORKSHOP SPONSOR WORKSHOP SPONSOR WORKSHOP SPONSOR WORKSHOP SPONSOR WORKSHOP SPONSOR WORKSHOP SPONSOR OFFICIAL WATER SPONSOR EXHIBITOR EXHIBITOR EXHIBITOR EXHIBITOR EXHIBITOR EXHIBITOR EXHIBITOR EXHIBITOR EXHIBITOR EXHIBITOR EXHIBITOR EXHIBITOR Logo 1 - white Logo 2 - black WWW.HOTELIERMIDDLEEAST.COM/CONFERENCES
  • 2. welcome Dear General Manager, 2011 will see stronger signs of recovery by WHO YOU WILL HEAR FROM the hospitality sector given the upward • HE Mubarak Al Muhairi trends seen in the last quarter of 2010. ADtA The UAE’s hospitality and tourism • Majid Al Marri sector has been showing signs of DtcM resurgence with higher occupancy rates • Marwin Al Ali driven by a surge in tourist arrivals Jumeirah Group towards the end of 2010. Latest figures • Ali Lakhraim released by the Dubai Department of Millennium and copthorne Hotels Tourism and Commerce Marketing, • Omer Kaddouri show the number of hotel guests in rotana Dubai touched approximately six • Sami Al Ansari million between January and September ishraq Holding 2010, reflecting a six per cent increase • Amit Arora compared to the 5,640,703 guests during Emaar Hospitality the corresponding period in 2009. According to the May 2011 STR Global • Michael Marshall The scenario in Abu Dhabi hotel sector Construction Pipeline Report, the UAE Millennium and copthorne Hotels was no different towards the end of the has by far the largest number of hotels in • Phil Broad year. November results released by Abu the development pipeline in the Middle Jumeirah restaurants Dhabi Tourism Authority show a 27 per East, with 50,908 rooms, of which almost • Yigit Sezgin cent increase in hotel guests compared half are in construction. the rezidor Hotel Group to the same month last year out of a total If, or when, these rooms come on line, • Mike Scully of 169,001 staying in the emirate. Guest they will pose problems for General Seven tides Hospitality nights surged by 42 per cent compared Managers as they seek to return to • Aidan Keane to the same month last year to reach growth, and recover from suffering Keane Brands 544,753. The target of 1.65 million hotel declines in RevPar. • Ajaz Sheikh guests for the year set by the ADTA now The Hotelier Middle East: Great GM Zuma seems closer. Debate is a one of a kind event, providing • James Britchford Hotel industry analysts say 2011 will hotel General Managers with a forum iHG see stronger signs of recovery by the to discuss the unique challenges and • Guy Wilkinson hospitality sector given the upward opportunities that they face on a day viability Management consultants trends seen in the last quarter of 2010. to day basis, and to learn from the best • Leo Fewtrell The robust growth forecast has practice of their peers in a mutually DttGA driven major hotel developments, while supportive environment. • Martin Kubler encouraging collaboration between key iconsulthotels industry players such as hotel chains, I look forward to welcoming you to the • Craig Cochrane travel agencies, tour operators, airlines Great GM Debate. Mövenpick Hotels & resorts and the government in a bid to capture • John Cordeaux a bigger share of the steadily expanding michael mcgill EvEnt DirEctor Fairmont Bab Al Bahr tourism market. michael.mcgill@itp.com • hannes Bos iHG • Mark Patten Atlantis the Palm • Aligi Gardenghi Hilton Worldwide • Mona Faraj insights Management consultancy • Daniel During thomas Klein international • Markus Thesleff oKKU • Jalil Mekouar Now iN its seveNth year, hotelier Middle east awards are a celebratioN of excelleNce. the wiNNers Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels truly are the heroes that Make all the differeNce. WWW.HOtELIERMIddLEEAst.cOM/cOnFEREncEs
  • 3. highlights Dear Colleague, The Hotelier Middle East: Great GM Debate will see the leaders of the industry gather to discuss and debate the way forward for the region. The conference is an unrivalled networking forum bringing together the region’s General Managers to benchmark operations, brainstorm ideas, and overcome the challenges facing the industry today. at the coNclusioN of the hotelier Middle east: great gM debate delegates will eNjoy a driNks receptioN with New frieNds. kEYnOtE AddREss: AdtA H.E MUbARAk AL MUHAIRI Hotelier Middle East ranked him first in its 2010 list Hotelier Middle East Power 50, as such, there is no one better to provide our keynote address. As director general of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority since its inception in 2004, and managing director of “iNclusiveNess is a busiNess iMperative of the Middle east’s tourisM Tourism Development and Investment Company since authorities aNd hospitality providers as the fortuNes of oNe part of the regioN greatly iMpact those of aNother. it is vital that, regioNwide, we 2005, Al Muhairi has been instrumental in growing the work iN partNership with our stakeholders, of which accoMModatioN emirate’s tourism infrastructure, including the creation of providers are a key sector, if we are to pool our kNowledge aNd expertise for the beNefit of the wider regioN. by doiNg so we caN develop the highly anticipated Cultural District on Saadiyat Island, sustaiNable goals aNd road Maps aNd exchaNge iNsights which will which will include the world’s largest single concentration iNflueNce regioNwide strategies. the great gM debate is oNe foruM where we caN explore regioNally focussed syNergies aNd how best, together, we of premier cultural institutions, such as the Guggenheim leverage theM.” HiS ExcELLEncy MUBArAK AL MUHAiri, DirEctor GEnErAL oF ABU DHABi toUriSM AUtHority Abu Dhabi museum and Louvre Abu Dhabi PAnEL dIscUssIOns bREAkOUt WORksHOPs A main feature of the Hotelier Middle East: Great GM Debate is the the breakout workshops are a unique opportunity to move beyond the three lively panel discussions that bring experts and practioners theory and delve into the nuts and bolts of the issues facing General together. the morning panel is a strategic look at where the industry Managers. Designed by Hotelier Middle East and leading industry is headed and will focus on the pipeline, the regulatory landscape, experts, the workshops will create a practical and interactive learning and where the greatest opportunities for growth lie. two exciting environment, with an emphasis on delegate participation. Delegates panels will close the event, the first focusing on sales and marketing will choose a morning workshop and an afternoon workshop, allowing challenges - from pricing and rates - to distribution issues and working them to customise their conference experience. covering topics from with the travel trade vs. direct bookings. the final panel brings together revenue management and social media to staff retention and working the biggest names in the regions’ restaurant scene to tackle how to with owners, this is a unique opportunity to work through challenges develop innovative and succesful dining concepts. with your fellow GMs. WWW.HOtELIERMIddLEEAst.cOM/cOnFEREncEs
  • 4. agenda 09.00 OPEnIng REMARks: HOtELIER MIddLE EAst 09.10 kEYnOtE AddREss: AbU dHAbI tOURIsM AUtHORItY H.E Mubarak Al Muhairi, Director General, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority 09.25 kEYnOtE AddREss: dUbAI dEPARtMEnt OF tOURIsM cOMMERcE And MARkEtIng Majid Al Marri, Director, Hotel Classification Department, DTCM 09.40 kEYnOtE AddREss: UnvEILIng OF tHE LAtEst UAE HOtEL PIPELInE dAtA Guy Wilkinson, Partner & General Manager, Viability Management Consultants 10.00 PAnEL dIscUssIOn: WHERE ARE WE HEAdEd? The hotel industry has welcomed stronger signs of recovery given the upward trends seen in the last quarter of 2010, and early 2011. However this growth forecast has driven major hotel developments and the pipeline looks as daunting as ever. This panel will take a strategic look at the health of the industry, discuss the most pressing issues and challenges we face today, and debate the best way forward for the hospitality sector. Discussion Point 1: What is the new reality for the UAE hotel market? Discussion Point 2: The state of the current legislative and regulatory landscape, and the direction it is heading Discussion Point 3: In which areas does the industry need to act in unison to improve customer experience and increase hotel revenues? Discussion Point 4: Where do the greatest opportunities for growth lie? Moderator: Jalil Mekouar, Managing Director, Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels Middle East & Africa Ali Hamad Lakhraim Alzaabi, Partner & President, Millennium & Copthorne Middle East Ltd Omer Kaddouri, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Rotana Marwin Al Ali, Senior Vice President Operations - Middle East, Africa and South Asia, Jumeirah Group Sami Al Ansari, Chief Executive Officer, Ishraq Holding 10.45 MORnIng bREAk And REFREsHMEnts 11.15 MORnIng WORksHOPs: AttEnd tHE WORksHOP OF YOUR cHOIcE WORksHOP A: sAtIsFYIng sAvvY dInERs Until recently the UAE has been seen as the brash young upstart, and its F&B offerings have often reflected this image. Now however, the UAE has matured as a tourism destination, and is viewed internationally as a “grown up” country. This workshop will discuss and debate what this means for the countries F&B outlets. Discussion Point 1: How do the UAE’s F&B offerings stack up against the rest of the world? Discussion Point 2: Ensuring marketing, quality and pricing are in line with international standards Discussion Point 3: The increasing importance of design Discussion Point 4: How can the other Emirates compete with Dubai and Abu Dhabi? Workshop Leader: Aidan Keane, CEO & Founder, Keane Brands WORksHOP b: MAkIng sOcIAL MEdIA WORk FOR YOU - IMPROvIng cUstOMER sERvIcE And OPEnIng UP nEW REvEnUE stREAMs Over the past few years, businesses have increasingly dedicated resources to creating social media strategies in hopes of boosting site traffic, sales and brand engagement. However, although companies have joined social networks like Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare and YouTube, they have struggled to create unique user experiences and provide value for followers, while also meeting management expectations and program goals. This workshop will uncover the shape of things to come, show you how to conduct a quick social media stock take, and give you ideas about how to open up new revenue streams through social media engagement Discussion Point 1: Overview of current state of social media, what’s hot and what’s not Discussion Point 2: how to perform a digital health check for your hotel Discussion Point 3: How to generate revenue through Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn Discussion Point 4: Augmented reality and location-based services Workshop Leader: Martin Kubler, Founder, Iconsulthotels WWW.HOtELIERMIddLEEAst.cOM/cOnFEREncEs
  • 5. agenda WORksHOP c: WHERE sHOULd tHE REvEnUE MAnAgER sIt? As revenue management has become more and more important, recent discussion and debate has centered on the culture of revenue management — in particular, the changing nature of where revenue management sits within the organisational structure of a hotel. This twinned with the ongoing debate over who the revenue manager should report will form the backbone of this workshop, looking at the role of the Revenue Manager in today’s hotel. Discussion Point 1: Where should a Revenue Manager fit into an organisational structure, and what affect should they have on other departments? Discussion Point 2: Revenue management as a strategic rather than tactical profession Discussion Point 3: As technology and revenue management strategies advance, what will the next level of revenue generation look like? 23% Workshop Leader: Aligi Gardenghi, Senior Director of Revenue Management MEA, Hilton Worldwide WORksHOP d: MOtIvAtIng And REtAInIng 57% stAFF Only 17% of jobseekers believe their next job will be within the same hotel or hotel group, according to the 20% CatererGlobal.com Recruitment and Retention Strategies for the Middle East Hotel Industry 2010 survey. This should serve as a wake up call to those wishing to retain staff. This workshop will discuss how GM’s can reduce staff turnover. Discussion Point 1: How to conduct effective exit interviews and use them to reduce employee turnover Discussion Point 2: Clearing the main myths surrounding motivation and defining the main theories for motivating individuals and teams Discussion Point 3: Identify the main reasons behind demotivated individuals and learn the main methods used in cutting down on employee turnover Workshop Leader: Craig Cochrane, Vice President Human Resources - Middle East & Asia, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts 12.45 LUncH 13.45 AFtERnOOn WORksHOPs: AttEnd tHE WORksHOP OF YOUR cHOIcE WORksHOP E: REvEnUE MAnAgEMEnt In F&b OUtLEts Today’s leading hospitality operators are using revenue management to monitor sales and increase profitability in thier F&B outlets. The high fixed costs of running a restaurant penalises operators who under-use their capacity, therefore selling the right product at the right time to the right customer at the right price is of utmost importance in an F&B operation. This workshop will look at the journey IHG are in to put in place dynamic F&B pricing by segment by length of stay, and how you can implement similar F&B revenue management strategies in your hotel. Discussion Point 1: Discover profitable F&B revenue management strategies to suit every F&B hotel outlet Discussion Point 2: Learn how to turn your F&B hotel outlets into profit centers Discussion Point 3: Gain an in-depth understanding of ‘F&B dynamic pricing by segment by length of stay’ Workshop Leader: Hannes Bos, Director Revenue Management MEA, InterContinental Hotels Group WORksHOP F: bOOstIng AncILLARY REvEnUE Hotels whilst still focusing on maximising RevPAR, are beginning to implement innovative ancillary revenue boosting strategies. This interactive workshop will focus on how hoteliers can capitalise on potential revenue sources, discover hidden revenue sources outside and within their hotel, improve point of sale incentive programs, develop comprehensive retail strategies and the marketing concepts that drive them. Discussion Point 1: How to capitalise on potential revenue sources Discussion Point 2: Discovering hidden potential revenue sources outside and within the hotel business unit Discussion Point 3: Capturing ancillary revenue at time of booking Discussion Point 4: Freeing up a guests time to allow them to partake in ancillary revenue generating activities Workshop Leader: tbc WWW.HOtELIERMIddLEEAst.cOM/cOnFEREncEs
  • 6. agenda WORksHOP g: dELIvERIng WORLd cLAss sERvIcE Good customer service is the life blood of any business, especially the hotel business. Providing a consistent level of quality customer service is always a work in process for hotel managers. Couple that with the fact that the labor pool in the UAE is not as skilled as other markets, and turnover remains high, it is continual challenge for General Managers to deliver great customer service. Discussion Point 1: Developing service standards and training that emphasise exceptional service for every customer Discussion Point 2: Giving the customer what they really want, not what you want to give Discussion Point 3: When should the General Manager step in to deal with difficult guests? Workshop Leader: tbc WORksHOP H: WORkIng WItH OWnERs Compared to other regions, GCC countries show a very high level of private sector ownership in hotel real estate. Over 23% 70% of hotels in the GCC are owned by private sector entities; entities which are often unfamiliar with the technicalities of hotel operations. This workshop will allow you to brainstorm ways to overcome the owner/operator challenge, and benefit from tools and techniques to best manage the relationship. 57% Discussion Point 1: Reconciling the owner’s investment perspective with the short term needs of the business. Discussion Point 2: Balancing the brand standards that support owner returns, and standards that are there for the benefit of the brand. 20% Discussion Point 3: Optimum working relationships between owners and operators. Workshop Leader: Guy Wilkinson, Partner & General Manager, Viability Management Consultants 15.15 AFtERnOOn bREAk And REFREsHMEnts 15.45 PAnEL dIscUssIOn: sALEs And MARkEtIng As new properties come on line, hotels are having to work harder to grab customers. Therefore sales and marketing strategies are becoming even more important, and coupled with an increasing array of channels to market, more complex. This panel brings together industry leaders to discuss and debate various challenges - from pricing and rates - to distribution issues and working with the travel trade vs. direct bookings. Discussion Point 1: How can we move beyond pricing and rates wars Discussion Point 2: Working with the travel trade versus pushing direct bookings Discussion Point 3: Is there a place for all inclusive offerings in the UAE? Discussion Point 4: Should hotels be forced to stick to their ‘sector’? Moderator: Mona Faraj, Managing Partner, Insights Management Consultancy Mike Scully, Managing Director, Seven Tides Hospitality Amit Arora, Chief Marketing Officer, Emaar Hospitality Yigit Sezgin, Global Director of Sales and Marketing, The Rezidor Hotel Group Michael Marshall, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Millennium and Copthorne Hotels James Britchford, Director of Sales MEA, InterContinental Hotels Group Leo Fewtrell, General Manager, Dubai Travel and Tour Agents Group (DTTAG) 16.30 PAnEL dIscUssIOn: tHE ARt And scIEncE OF sUccEssFUL REstAURAnts Up until 2008, the UAE had grown accustomed to enjoying great returns from restaurant investments. But the days of making easy money from any old offering has gone. Over the last few years, the market has toughened; a combination of both a leap in competition and to a lesser degree, reduced demand. Operators now must be right on target with their concept and execution. This panel will brings together the biggest names in the UAE’s restaurant scene to discuss what makes a successful restaurant and what the future holds for the UAE F&B scene. Discussion Point 1: What are the specific characteristics that make a successful UAE restaurant? Discussion Point 2: Hotel guests have more choice on their doorstep: how can hotels increase their capture rate? Discussion Point 3: What is missing from the current offerings, where do the next opportunities lie? Discussion Point 4: How will global trends impact the local industry? Moderator: Daniel During, Principal & Managing Director, Thomas Klein International Phil Broad, Managing Director, Jumeirah Restaurants John Cordeaux, Executive Chef, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Mark Patten, Vice President Culinary, Atlantis The Palm Ajaz Sheikh, Director of Operations Middle East, Zuma & Roka Restaurants Markus Thesleff, Founder, OKKU Luxury Japanese Restaurant and Lounge 17.15 nEtWORkIng REcEPtIOn WWW.HOtELIERMIddLEEAst.cOM/cOnFEREncEs
  • 7. 2010 delegates Over 150 general mangers from hotels across the UAE, Oman, Qatar and Bahrain gathered en masse at The 2010 Great GM Debate, the first ever conference presented by Hotelier Middle East. Alongside the GMs were representatives from hotel owners and asset managers as well as delegations from the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM). and Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA). The following hotel’s general managers were in attendance in 2010: Accor Middle East Grand Hyatt Movenpick Jumeirah Beach Hotel Abu Dhabi National Hotels Habtoor Hotels Najd Hotel Apartments Ajman Beach Hotel Hall Mark Hotel Pearl Residence Al Maha Regency Hotel Hatta Fort Hotel Premier Inn Hotels Al Majarah Residence Sharjah Hilton Dubai Creek Qamardeen Hotel, Southern Sun Al Nawras Hotel Apartment Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Beach Ramada Downtown Dubai Al Raha Beach Hotel Holiday Inn Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek Aloft Abu Dhabi | element Abu Dhabi Holiday Inn Downtown Radisson Blu Hotel,Dubai Media City Arabian Dreams Hotel Apartments Holiday Inn Express Airport Radisson Blu Residence, Dubai Marina Arabian Park Hotel Holiday Inn Express Jumeirah Ramada Continental Hotel Auris Al Marsa Hotel Apartments Holiday Inn Express Safa Ramee Royal Hotel Auris Hotels Management Hotel JAL Fujairah Resort and Spa Ras Al Khaimah Hotel Avari Dubai Hotel Hyatt Capital Gate Regent Palace Hotel Ayla Hotels Iberotel Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort Renaissance Hotel Dubai Best Western Juffair Hotel Intercontinental Dubai Festival City Rotana Hotels Bonnington Tower Hotel InterContinental Residence Suites Royal Group Burj Al Arab Jawhara Group of Hotels & Apartments Safari Hotel Nizwa Carlton Tower Hotel Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa Seaview Hotel City Seasons Group Jebel Ali International Hotel Seven Tides Hospitality City Tower Hotel Jumeirah Group Shangri La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri City Tower Hotel Apartments JW Marriott Dubai Shangri La Barr Al Jissah Resort And Spa Coral Boutique Hotel Apartments Karama Hotel Sharjah Rotana Courtyard Marriott Hotel Kingsgate Hotel Six Senses Zighy Bay Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City L'Arabia Hotel Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach Hotel Crystal Suites La Villa Palace Hotel Suite Hotel Mall of the Emirates Crystal Suites Hotel Landmark Group Taj Palace Hotel Dhow Palace Hotel Layia Hospitality Tamani Hotel Marina Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa Liwa Hotel The Address Hotel Downtown Dubai Pearl Lords Hotel The Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa Dubai World Trade Centre Lotus Downtown Metro Hotel The Banyan Tree Al Wadi Resort and Spa Dusit International Lotus Grand Hotel Apartments The Eclipse Hotel Apartments Emaar Hotels & Resorts Lotus Hotel Apartments and Spa Marina The Oceanic Hotel & Resort Emirates Palace Majestic Hotel Tower The Platinum Hotel Oman Emirates Palace Hotel Sharjah Manhattan Avenue Hotel The Westin Dubai Marina Seyahi Beach Resort Ewan Hotel/Holiday Inn Plaza Marco Polo Hotel Towers Rotana Hotel Excelsior Creek Hotel Marriott Executive Apartments Traders Hotel, Dubai Express by Holiday Inn Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites V. Five Continents Hospitality Group Fairmont Hotel Bab al Bahr Media One Hotel Versailles Hotel Fraser Suites Dubai Metropolitan Hotel Dubai Vision Hotel Apartments Golden Swiss Bel Hotel Dubai Meydan City Corporation Wasl Hospitality Golden Tulip Al Barsha Minc Waterfront Hotel Apartments West Paces Hotel Group Golden Tulip Resort Dibba Mirfa Hotel Wyndham Hotel Group Grand Excelsior Mohd Bin Haider Group of Hotels Ziqoo Hotel Apartments For more inFormation or to book your sponsorship package please call 00971 4 444 3568 or email diarmuid.omalley@itp.com
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