Morning Breakout – IDEATE 1a: Top Down: Hong Kong’s Tourism Crossroads: Unlocking the Potential
Wed 23 Oct
11:15 AM — 11:50 AM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
Long considered Asia’s vibrant hub, Hong Kong’s tourism industry finds itself at a pivotal moment. As even locals seek more attractive offerings across the border, the city is hard-pressed to step up its game and draw in regional and global visitors.
The
path forward requires bold vision and calculated investments. In a challenging
market environment, what initiatives would be able to deliver tangible results?
Are there existing resources that need to be leveraged better or are major
investments needed? What will Hong Kong's tourism industry in 2030 look like
and who can help us get there?
Speakers
Moderator
Moderator
CEO & Founder AP Hospitality Advisors
Dan is the CEO and founder of AP Hospitality Advisors headquartered in Hong Kong with offices in Bangkok, Beijing and Shenzhen. Overseeing a regional team of associates, Dan and his team have advised institutional and private owners, lenders, developers, investors, and operators in the hospitality real estate space. Dan maintains strong relations with all major hotel operators in the region, publishing the Hotel Operator Guide…
Speaker
Speaker
Chairman Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Industry Association (HKECIA)
Mr. Bailey is a seasoned exhibition and event professional with over 27 years of experience, based in Hong Kong since 2002. He has been a pivotal member of the Executive Committee of the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) since 2010, serving as Chairman for the past nine years. His leadership has been instrumental in navigating the exhibition industry through the pandemic, advocating…
Speaker
Speaker
Group Chief Properties Development Officer The Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels
With over 20 years experience at The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Ming has been instrumental in the development of the Peninsula hotels in London, Istanbul, Shanghai and Paris. She strategically positioned The Peninsula Residences London project, successfully delivering sales revenue in excess of USD600 million. As the Chief Property Development Officer, Ming is responsible for the strategic positioning, financial performance and asset management of the…
Speaker
Speaker
Founder & Executive Chairman Ovolo Group
Girish Jhunjhnuwala is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Ovolo Group, which owns and operates hotels in Australia, Hong Kong, and Bali. Since first entering the real estate market in 2002 and subsequently expanding into the hotel industry in 2010 with Ovolo, he has continued to expand and challenge industry conventions, bringing on a new approach aimed at the modern traveler. Ovolo Hotels has grown…