RHIC 2014 invites hotel industry experts to Moscow

On October 20 — 22, 2014 Russia & CIS Hotel Investment Conference (RHIC) will celebrate its 10th Anniversary at the new Congress Park at the Radisson Royal Hotel.

RHIC is the leading hotel investment conference in Russia that unites hotel investors, operators, developers, advisors, brand representatives and country officials from more than 26 countries.

The Forum will present investment projects in Russia & the CIS, its participants will have an opportunity to meet a group of investors and industry experts with a wide range of specialist knowledge.

RHIC will start with a reception on Monday evening in the InterContinental Hotel Tverskaya, followed by two days of educational sessions. More than 70 industry experts have already confirmed their participation.

The main topics of the Forum are:

• Investors, Brands & Operators — How do they see the industry?

• Regional Hotel Companies and their growth prospects

• Financing in Russia — Who are the main players of hospitality market? How to stimulate banks to focus on hotels when lending money?

• Sochi Olympics Legacy — what now?

• Breakout sessions on cross-functional projects in Southern Russia.

• Round table discussions on Georgia, Kazakhstan, Franchising & Licensing and third-party management companies.

Why is it necessary to attend RHIC?

«It is a great venue to meet old friends and welcome new partners», Anatoly Kondratenko, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. notes.

David Jenkins from Jones Lang LaSalle adds: «RHIC is the only hotel investment event in the region where you can meet all the key decision makers in the Russia & CIS hotel business.»

«It is a must for industry insiders and newcomers interested in building a successful hotel business in Russia and the CIS», Alexander Skoblo (Dentons) says.

Jonathan Worsley, Chairman and Chief Executive Director of Bench Events and Board Director of STR Global will take the greeting word. Chris Weafer, Senior Partner of Macro Advisory will speak about investment in the conditions of political uncertainty and the impact of economic fluctuations in the short and medium term. Dmitry Amunts, Deputy Head of Federal Agency for Tourism, will make a report devoted to the state tourism development strategy in Russia. Thomas Emanuel, Director of Business Development in STR Global will present a review of global industry trends followed by a focus on Russia & CIS.

The Forum will also include new hotel project presentations. Organizers will allow time for those who are looking for investment, a hotel operator, a joint venture partner. (www.russia-cisconference.com)