Contributors and Speakers

An Interview with Meinhard Huck: Delegates will be treated to an interview with Meinhard Huck about his illustrious career experiences and his current role as President of award–winning Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, which presently owns, or operates hotels in 16 countries.

Since joining Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, Meinhard has driven the expansion of the international hotel chain’s portfolio. Between 2007 and 2008, the brand has opened deluxe hotels in China at Shanghai, Kunshan and Foshan; in Estonia at the capital Tallinn; and in Turkey a ‘Leading Hotel of the World’ at Izmir. Under his leadership, the company continues to earn the highest accolades – including ‘The World Travel Award’, ‘The Five Star Diamond Award’, and ‘The Top Employers Award for China’ and ‘The Best International Hotel Management Group Award’ in China.

Speakers And Panellists:

Alan Burns – Vice President of Finance, Expedia and Hotels.com

Carl Weldon – CEO, BAHA

Cathy Burgess – Academic, Oxford Brookes University

David Clarke – Chief Executive, Interchange & Consort Hotels Ltd

Frank Wolfe – CEO, HFTP

Howard Field – Industry Advisor

Jon Claypole – Tax Specialist, Mazars

Jonathan Langston – Managing Director, Tri Hospitality

Kate Varini – Academic, Oxford Brookes University

Liz Hall – Price Water House Cooper

Mary–Jane Brook – Training Director, Learn Purple

Meinhard Huck – President, Swissotel

Mike Preston – Founder, Prismea consulting

Paul Dukes – Chairman, BAHA

Peter Davis – Political Editor, Ethical Corporation

Prof. Peter Jones MBE – Advisor, Edge Foundation

Dr Rebecca Hawkins – Project Director, Considerate Hoteliers Association and Director, CESHI Ltd.

Ted Horner – Industry Specialist, Ted Horner Consulting

Terry Price – President, HFTP

Toby Kent – Assistant Director, PWC

Dr. Vira Krakhmal – Academic – Open University

Warren Mandelbaum – Head of Revenue Management, Whitbread