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The 21st International Hotel Investment Forum 2018 5-7 March 2018 | InterContinental | Berlin, Germany The meeting of global collaboration Reaching new heights Programme Organised by www.ihif.com #IHIF2018 FOUNDING PATRON PATRONS SPONSORS 2 ihif.com REGISTER NOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR ADVANCE BOOKING RATES @IHIF_News #IHIF2018 The 21st International Hotel Investment Forum 2018 5-7 March 2018 | InterContinental | Berlin, Germany The meeting of global collaboration THE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL HOTEL INVESTMENT FORUM (IHIF) IS THE LEADING CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION FOR THE GLOBAL HOTEL INDUSTRY The three day event provides attendees with unrivalled networking opportunities and educational sessions. The most senior people from the leading companies in the hotel industry attend IHIF which is the most important event in the industry’s calendar and has become known as the place where deals are done. Who Attends? Why Attend? SUPPORTERS Over 2,000 key-players from over You can do more business in just three days at 80 countries attend IHIF. IHIF than a whole year’s worth of sales calls. However, what sets IHIF apart is the At IHIF you will: seniority and decision-making power of this audience. Network with Europe’s largest gathering of ✔ The event is attended by groups who are hospitality investors with over $300 billion USD of critical to our industry, including: over 250 assets under management represented owners and investors, nearly every global Watch TED Talk-style presentations from hospitality ✔ hotel chain CEO and an influential group CEOs on the industry’s most pressing and pertinent of tourism ministers and government topics officials. Of equal importance is the very ✔ Create relationships and find a partner that will lead wide cross-section of the industry that to your next big investment the audience represents, with all areas of Learn best practices from hotel owners, developers, ✔ the industry present. management companies, brands and lenders to make Over 180 speakers take part in the your next smart move educational programme, who are the Find out how the sharing economy and distribution ✔ most active, innovative and renowned landscape is impacting your bottom line experts in the fields of hospitality investment and related sectors. ✔ Understand how cross-border investment affects your investment mentality You should attend IHIF if you have an ✔ Hear if macro-economic issues are a threat to your interest in doing business with, or are CONTENTS any of the following: business and future ventures PATRONS AND SPONSORS 2 ✔ investors ✔ hotel owners ✔ See why the right design and experience will determine new bookings and guest retention INTRODUCTION 3 ✔ developers ✔ lenders NETWORKING EVENTS AND KEY HIGHLIGHTS 4-6 ✔ chain CEOs & executives ✔ Discern if the lease or management contract is right for your property SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE AND ✔ financial institutions CONFERENCE PROGRAMME 7-14 Learn about where the real innovation is taking COMPANIES REPRESENTED ✔ ✔ AT IHIF 15 independent hotel reps place in the industry and the technology you’ll need SPONSORSHIP; REGISTRATION; ✔ real estate agents ✔ lawyers tomorrow ACCOMMODATION BACK COVER ✔ ✔ Looking for a loan? Find out how the banks are designers architects ✔ Organised by ✔ ✔ viewing hospitality and the type of debt you should consultants tourism/govt officials look for ✔ software/IT solutions ✔ Understand how to asset manage your property for ✔ companies looking at hotel investment optimal return on investment PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING LOTS OF BUSINESS CARDS TO IHIF! @IHIF_News #IHIF2018 ihif.com 3 Networking Events and Key Highlights The main players, the main companies that are involved, they are all here. They all are well represented and those that are on panels, and those that are making speeches have the opportunity to share their knowledge with everyone. RUSSELL KETT, CHAIRMAN, HVS LONDON OFFICE Lunches Evening Receptions The IHIF lunches offer invaluable WE’VE GOT SOMETHING TO Gala Networking Reception networking opportunities. CELEBRATE & YOU’RE INVITED TUESDAY 6 MARCH 18:30 – 20:30 They not only offer first-class catering MONDAY 5 MARCH 18:30 – 20:30 HOSTED BY THE from our host hotel but are a great CARLSON REZIDOR HOTEL GROUP IS INTERCONTINENTAL BERLIN opportunity to develop new potential LOOKING FORWARD TO HOSTING THE Our conference hosts never fail to business partners and share time with IHIF 2018 WELCOME RECEPTION AT THE surprise and spoil IHIF attendees important existing contacts. Lunch on ICONIC RADISSON BLU HOTEL, BERLIN. and to deliver the utmost in true Tuesday 6 March will be a networking The entire team is looking forward to InterContinental-style hospitality buffet and on Wednesday 7 March will celebrating a new milestone in its own each year. be a sit-down, three-course meal, with history as it enters a new era under a many tables being hosted by the IHIF new ownership and new leadership. All Sponsors and Patrons. delegates of the 2018 International Hotel Investment Conference are invited for an evening which promises to be an extravagant do… Join the party! 4 ihif.com REGISTER NOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR ADVANCE BOOKING RATES @IHIF_News #IHIF2018 International Hotel Investment Forum 2018 5-7 March 2018 InterContinental Berlin, Germany The meeting of global collaboration The Exhibition Start Connecting MONDAY 5, TUESDAY 6 MARCH AND Networking can begin WEDNESDAY 7 MARCH before you even get to A buzzing and busy place, alive with the conference and as MONDAY 5 MARCH 18:00 – 19:00 networking, the IHIF exhibition is where soon as you register The quickest, most productive 60 the IHIF gets its reputation as the place IHIF where deals are done. IHIF sponsors are for IHIF. CONTACT minutes of networking you will do! SYSTEM the leading companies in our industry, The unique IHIF online Make more contacts in an hour than they use the IHIF exhibition hall to contact system is live a year’s worth of sales calls. Meet, showcase a wide variety of products from January, and allows exchange business cards and then move and services and as a place to meet the registered attendees to: on to meet the next person. Find out in industry. The IHIF exhibition hall is one a minute whether they are a potential of the best networking opportunities See who’s coming to IHIF Search business partner, swap cards and then you will find anywhere, and a place for delegates by their (and your) follow-up with them either during the for you to meet the most senior business interests View personalised event (if your schedule permits) or representatives from the industry’s recommendations of other attendees afterwards. It’s a great way to start your leading providers, including: with matching interests Communicate three days at IHIF. with attendees and sponsoring ✔ hotel chains ✔ advisors companies securely Plan your itinerary Please remember to bring lots of from the sessions list and networking business cards to IHIF! ✔ serviced apartments ✔ banks events Plan one-to-one meetings at ✔ real estate agents ✔ investors the event Access your profile through ✔ consultants ✔ lawyers the IHIF website or mobile device. ✔ designers ✔ architects ✔ technology services ✔ financiers ✔ destinations PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING LOTS OF BUSINESS CARDS TO IHIF! @IHIF_News #IHIF2018 ihif.com 5 Networking Events and Key Highlights I love coming to IHIF because it gives me the opportunity to meet up with a lot of people, whether they are vendors, partners or associates that we need to work with. DAVID KONG, PRESIDENT & CEO, BEST WESTERN HOTELS AND RESORTS NEW TO IHIF Awards Hotel Tech Hub Technology is changing the face of hospitality - whether it is improving hotels’ operations and guest experiences, or disrupting the industry. A new session at IHIF, the Hotel Tech Hub IHIF YOUNG LEADER HAMA Europe provides a space where hotel owners, operators and their partners can gain the tools AWARD 2018 Asset Management to understand the latest technology trends and Achievement Award how to use them to grow asset value, improve IHIF is pleased to once again recognise customer engagement and gain competitive our future industry leaders through the IHIF is pleased to announce the call for advantage. Young Leader Award, held in conjunction nominations for HAMA Europe Asset Through a mix of interactive discussions, with the International Society of Management Achievement Award, now in masterclasses and demos, the Hotel Tech Hub Hospitality Consultants (ISHC). The award its third year. The award will recognise the @IHIF will help hospitality companies: will be presented to the winner at IHIF on best hotel project in class which has led Futureproof technology strategies by Tuesday 6 March. the way in terms of providing innovative investing in the right solutions solutions and maximizing the return on For further information please visit Assess the technology solutions or products investment as well as growing the asset www.ihif.com/youngleader that can help hotels’ profitability value on a particular asset over a time Use technology tools to better engage period of the last three years. with customers and improve loyalty and revenues For further information please visit Navigate the risks and uncertainty of new www.ihif.com/hama-award technologies and prevent threats such as cybersecurity Anticipate future trends and position themselves to lead through disruption Support a dynamic tech innovation ecosystem to move the industry forward For further information contact [email protected] +44 (0)1372 466579 6 ihif.com