AS the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) 2013 gets ready to open doors, we round up some of key topics of discussion.
AHIC, which is held under the theme ‘Connecting the Dots’ will focus on the AHIC core values of bringing together people and delivering knowledge. Key topics such as attracting and developing local talent and what the future of travel is in the Middle East alongside country risk in the region will be analysed during the two day conference.
The two-day programme will kick-start with an Optional Workshop on Recovery and Growth through innovation in 2013. This will be followed by various discussions on Developing Destinations – Complimentary Competition; Regional Leaders on Game Changers, Hot Trend Topics & Segments – What are the regional leaders saying?; Global Trends Survey 2012 – What are the consumers saying?; Hotel Performance – What are the statistics saying? and the Importance to F&B contribution to the bottom line.
Day two will kick-off with the presentation of AHIC 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award followed but a session on Hotel Hot Spots in 2013 – Where to Buy and What Yields to Expect.