Events

Vietnam Tourism press briefing

7 November 15.00-16.00, International Press Centre

Vietnam Tourism press briefing hosted by Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), Hanoi Tourism ,Tourism Advisory Board and Vietnam Airlines. The briefing will focus on current and future developments in Vietnam tourism, and will include a welcome address and overview of Vietnam tourism by VNAT, an update from Vietnam Airlines on its latest product and route news; and updates on new tourism offerings and packages by Hanoi Tourism and Tourism Advisory Board, followed by a Q&A and opportunities for one-on-one interviews.

Places are limited so please RSVP to kerry@bacall.net or kate@bacall.net

'Genesys Summit - Future Digital Thinking': Paul Mulcahy SVP Commercial, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts

7 Nov 10.00-12.00, Platinum Suite 4

Paul is responsible for Distribution, Digital, Revenue Management, Sales and Marketing for Mövenpick and his experience is honed by over 20 years in the travel industry, with career highlights that include senior international commercial roles for companies as diverse as the Intercontinental Hotels Group, Orbitz.com and the CenterParcs Group. Paul will discuss the impact and threat of the digital world to Mövenpick, and the importance for the hotel group to adapt. Covering topics such as the way guests choose and book their accommodation, to the influence of social media, consumer-generated content and in-room technology features. 

Paul Mulcahy will be available for interviews on Tuesday afternoon, please RSVP to: kate@bacall.net or sarah@bacall.net

Exhibitor meeting/interview opportunities:

Shinta Mani Hotels

Stand AS556

Cambodia's leading boutique luxury resort brand, Shinta Mani currently boasts two superb hotels in Siem Reap which have recently been rebranded to Shinta Mani Angkor and Shinta Mani Shack. The burgeoning Shinta Mani portfolio will soon see the launch of Shinta Mani- Bensley Collection, a small portfolio of exquisite hotels set to debut in January 2018 at Shinta Mani Angkor, Siem Reap with 10 luxurious villas, to be followed in mid-2018 by Shinta Mani Wild, a hugely ambitious new concept for a luxury tented camp in the Cardamom Mountains, in the depths of the Cambodian wilderness, combining Bill Bensley's world-class design, the finest hospitality and conservation at its core.

Representatives available for interview, please contact: Kerry@bacall.net

Amilla Fushi, Finolhu, Huvafen Fushi

Maldives stand, AS540

Scott Le Roy, Director of Sales UK & Europe will be available to discuss the latest news from the islands, including the much anticipated Huvafen Fushi re launch and Finolhu and Amilla Fushi's latest partnerships with UFC GYM and LUX Tennis.

The Datai Langkawi

Stand: AS700

General Manager Arnaud Girodon will be available to talk about the refurbishment which is underway at this iconic luxury hideaway.  On 4 September, the resort officially closed its doors to embark on an extensive restoration project. The 10-month regeneration, the first of its scale since the resort's inception in 1993, will see Malaysia's leading luxury resort begin a new chapter in July next year. 

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts

Stands: AS600, ME140, AF450, ME300, AS900

Holger Jakobs, VP Sales Asia will be showcasing Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts' upcoming developments in Asia at the Tourism Authority of Thailand STAND AS600. Also exhibiting are Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts Jordan (Jordan Tourism Board stand, ME140); Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra (Ghana Tourism Authority stand, AF450); Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers (Dubai Tourism stand, ME300) and the new Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali (Indonesia Ministry of Tourism stand, AS900).

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For further press information please contact:

Kate Faulkner (kate@bacall.net), Sarah Harvey (sarah@bacall.net), Kerry Skinner (Kerry@bacall.net) Nat Frogley (nat@bacall.net) or Flora Gandolfo (flora@bacall.net) Bacall Associates Ltd,

London.  Tel: +44 (0) 8704 288 401