Asia Connect 2008 is positioned to facilitate:

• In-depth discussions on key issues facing the hospitality industry
• New thinking, alternative solutions and methods to enhance business and personal performance
• Rapport building between HSMAI members and industry professionals

Audience

75 -100 people per event. Mid/Senior Management Level (GM/Regional VP/Asst. Directors/Director/Sales & Marketing Managers). (Partnered with IBHS, Shanghai will target 80-100 attendees at the GM/DOS/DOM level)

Format

Full day conference with keynote presentations, followed by panel discussion and/or workshop-style session centered on a topic of special interest to the target audience. The key takeaways will be to discuss possible solutions/strategies to overcome challenges and leverage on opportunities.

Value Add

To create greater appeal and encourage optimal attendance, each event will be timed with a release of an HSMAI commissioned Research Paper, Industry Survey or Special Report.

Positioning

The Asia Connect ‘Road show’ will be positioned to facilitate:

• In-depth discussions on key issues facing the hospitality industry
• New thinking, alternative solutions and methods to enhance business and personal performance
• Rapport building between HSMAI members and industry professionals
• Participant fees set at a low price-point to encourage more attendees, group discounts and a value packages (event + membership fee) will be introduced