Hotelier Great GM Debate returns for fifth year

More than 200 hotel general managers are expected to attend the Hotelier Middle East Great GM Debate when it returns for its fifth edition next month.

Taking place on September 2 at Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai, the event will feature five major panel discussions, plus live-on-stage interviews and ‘Take 5’ presentations from some of the most inspirational GMs we know.

Attendance is by invitation only and free to hotel general managers. Please register your interest with Amanda.Elisha@itp.com.

Topics for the panel debates will include: Beating Benchmarks; Healthy Competition; The OTA Dilemma; Social Media in Hospitality and the GM’s Responsibility for Reputation; and The Evolution of the GM.

To enable more in-depth conversation and the informal sharing of challenges and best practice, the Hotelier Middle East Great GM Debate will also feature four workshops, with each GM choosing one to attend

Meanwhile, speakers will include Laurent A. Voivenel, CEO, HMH Hotel Group; Margaret Paul, GM, Madinat Jumeirah — The Arabian Resort; Pep Lozano, GM, The Ritz-Carlton Grand Canal, Abu Dhabi; Jan Moenkedieck, GM, Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah; and Marko Janssen, GM, Meliá Dubai.

Sponsors this year include silver sponsor Rikan, associate sponsor Ronai, knowledge partner Glion, and presenting sponsor, Du. Farnek, ESP International, Unique Precise International, Restonic, Pulsar, TCL, Eurocoffee/Lavazza, Horeca Trade, Coffee Planet, Infoscape and Ruud Lighting Arabia are also supporting the event, with experts on hand to explain their products.

Read our full preview of the Hotelier Middle East Great GM Debate 2014 HERE.

For information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Charlotte.Ringrose@itp.com or Nick.Clowes@itp.com.