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BRINGING THE WORLD OF HOTEL INVESTMENT TOGETHER
INTRODUCTION TO IHIF
Each year the most influential players in the
international hotel industry meet in Berlin
for three days.
With over 1,900 people now in attendance, the
International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) brings
together the largest and most senior gathering of
hotel investment industry professionals from all
areas of the industry and from all across the world. In
fact, we expect over 60 countries to be represented
at the 17th IHIF in 2014.
IHIF consists of a variety of networking events, a
comprehensive educational programme and an
exhibition. The leading companies within our industry
use IHIF as an important platform from which to
do business. For companies that want to get into
the lucrative hotel investment business, IHIF is an
invaluable introduction to the industry.
SUPPORTERS
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WHO ATTENDS
Over 1,900 people from over 60 countries are expected
to attend. What sets IHIF apart is the seniority of the
attendees and the very wide cross-section of the industry
that they represent. The entire audience is reflective of this
influential, decision-making group.
All areas of the industry are present. You should attend if you
have an interest in doing business with any of the following:
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Investors
Hotel owners
Developers
Lenders
Chain CEOs and executives
Independent hotel
representatives
Financial advisors
Real estate agents
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Lawyers
Designers
Architects
Consultants
Tourism and government
officials
Time-share developers
Companies looking to get into
the hotel investment industry
WHY ATTEND
IHIF enables you to gain valuable information, make contacts
and learn about new business opportunities. You’ll meet
people from all areas of the industry from all across the
world. In just three days, you can do a great deal of business.
Even simply attending IHIF and having your name appear on
the attendee list will set you apart as a company or individual
who is keen to do business.
This is a conference where business gets
done. It’s extremely well run, and the people
who attend are first-rate. I come to this event
to get in touch with the industry and to meet
with our stakeholders and investors.
Frits Van Paaschen, Chief Executive Officer and
President, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
CONTENTS: PATRONS AND SPONSORS 2 | INTRODUCTION 3 | NETWORKING EVENTS AND KEY HIGHLIGHTS 4-5 | SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE 6
PROGRAMME 7-14 | ADVISORY BOARD; SPONSORSHIP; REGISTRATION; ACCOMMODATION 15
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