AOCAP 2011 is wholly focused upon examining the latest global trends in Mixed Use Resort development and their relevance and applicability within south-east Asian markets.
The Conference provides an opportunity to examine the range of recreational real estate products now found within Mixed Use resorts and how such offerings enhance returns on investment and deliver compelling operating synergies.
Speakers include:
HOWARD NUSBAUM, President and CEO of the American Resort Development Association.
GEOFF BALLOTTI, CEO of RCI.
EULOGIO BORDAS, Chairman of THR Barcelona, Principal of Dream Hotels and Resorts.
DAVID SIMISTER, Chairman CB Richard Ellis (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
JOHN BERENYI, Managing Director, Bergent Research, Melbourne, Australia.
BILL BARNETT, Managing Director C9 Hotelworks Company Limited, Phuket, Thailand.
MARC TOWNSEND, Managing Director CB Richard Ellis (Vietnam) Co., Ltd.
BARRY ROBINSON, CEO & Managing Director, Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific Pty Ltd.
PIYAPORN ANN PHANACHET, Managing Director Assets, Thailand, Six Senses.
ANDREW PANG, Managing Director, Yoo ASIA Ltd.
JEFF TISDALL, Managing Partner, LIFT, Dubai.
ROGER SEARLE, Managing Director Info/nation Limited, Hong Kong.
STEVE PENTLAND, Managing Director, Generator Systems, Northampton, UK.
MIKE ASHTON, Marketing Director, Merlin Software.
GILES ADAMS, President 3rdHOME, UK and USA.
PIARAS MORIARTY, Vice President – Client Management , Raimon Land PLC.
RAMY FILO, CEO Classic Group, Queensland, Australia.
RHONDA HARE, Partner, Blake Dawson, Singapore.
MICHAEL VAN DER HOEVEN, Director of Development, Anantara Hotels & Resorts.
PLUS many other presenters and panelists who are acknowledged experts in their respective fields
Two days of plenary sessions will cover a broad range of topics and provide insight into new products and concepts within the resort real estate environment. Examine how such offerings might be structured within different jurisdictions and look at specific operating challenges within mixed use resorts.
Importantly, the Conference will have a number of sessions devoted specifically to the critical importance of exemplary design and branding and Corporate Social Responsibility as well as innovation and competitive differentiation in resort development.
