What The Delegates Said

The 2012 forum gave more than 200 GMs the chance to network. Here's a selection of what some of them thought about last year's event: 

“Great event with up-to-date information and an excellent opportunity to catch up with fellow GMs and meet some of the newcomers to the industry. It was interesting to hear from experts in the break-out sessions and have the chance to debate in smaller groups.”
Paul Bridger, general manager, Premier Inn Dubai International Airport

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“I always look forward to the event and find the sessions very useful. Naturally it’s always good fun to catch up with the other GMs and get their point of view on what’s happening in their properties.”
Walter Knight, general manager, CityMax Hotels

“It was again a very dynamic GM debate with topics geared to the current industry climate, a great platform to share knowledge and experiences as well as to meet colleagues and friends.”
Lothar Quarz, general manager, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre

“I thought the day was informative, evenly-paced and interesting. It was also an excellent opportunity to catch up with some old friends and colleagues.”
Oliver Key, general manager, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi

“Once again the event proved to be the best in its kind for hotel GMs to network, exchange ideas and get unique insights from industry experts.”
Bani Haddad, regional vice president – Middle East & Africa, Wyndham Hotel International Group

Top suppliers sponsor 2013 GM Debate

The Hotelier Middle East Great GM Debate is a free-to-attend, invite-only event for hotel general managers, made possible thanks to the support of some of the best hotel industry partners and supply companies operating in the Middle East.

For the second year running the conference is presented by Du, while software solutions provider SAP is the platinum sponsor. A. Ronai is again the platinum sponsor, with the Glion Institute of Higher Education signed up as education partner for the first time.