Meetings & Conference
IHC invites nominations for “International Hotelier Global Citizen†Award
In March, officials of the International Hotel Conference announced that they are anticipating a record turnout for the Sixth Annual International Hotel Conference, to be held 15-17 October, 2008 at the Cavalieri Hilton in Rome and invited nominations for the “International Hotelier Global Citizen†Award.
Approximately 550 hotel industry executives from more than 50 countries are expected to attend the event, which will feature 100 key hotel industry speakers.
One of the highlights of the conference will be the presentation of the second annual “International Hotelier Global Citizen†Award. The award honors an international hotelier for his/her leadership in the hospitality industry, as well as humanitarian contributions to society, who is selected by an industry-wide vote of hoteliers. Last year’s inaugural award went to Hans W.R. Kennedie, president and CEO of the Golden Tulip Hospitality Group.
Morris E. Lasky, conference co-chairperson, noted that the “International Hotelier Global Citizen†Award will be presented during the first general session on October 16. The honoree will be selected by an industry-wide vote. The award includes a grant of €5,000, which will be donated to the charity of the honoree’s choice.
Anyone involved in the hotel industry worldwide may submit a nomination of any hotelier of their choice by sending an e-mail to [email protected]. The nomination must include the person’s basic information and a brief statement about the reason he or she should be selected, based on his/her leadership in the international hotel industry and humanitarian contributions to society. Nominations will be open until June 15, 2008.
The International Hotel Conference is the premier annual gathering of senior level hospitality executives, including owners, operators, brands, leading institutions, bankers, architects/designers, attorneys, brokers and other members of the hotel and related communities.
For further information visit www.internationalhotelconference.com
Report by Chitra Mogul
Chitra Mogul
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