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Grandstanding the brand

02 May 2012, 17:00 - 18:00

Seminar Theatre

Language:
English

How do hotel groups introduce their brand and position themselves as new market entrants? For the big guns, is the name alone enough to guarantee a successful opening season, or do they need to sow the seeds of brand awareness much earlier on? For new and smaller chains, what are the challenges in getting the positioning right from day one? Is it easy to simply become lost in a sea of unknowns all fighting for market share? Which brands work well in this region, and have any struggled to replicate the success in other markets from a branding perspective?

Contributors

  • Claire Malcolm

    Communications Consultant

    Moderator

    Alpha Communications

    A freelance journalist, editor and strategic communications specialist, Claire’s multi-faceted experience spans over 20 years and has taken her from...

  • Craig Senior

    Regional Director of Sales & Marketing

    Speaker

    Meydan Hotels & Hospitality

    Craig has held senior director, regional and global sales and marketing positions not only in the Middle East, but also in Europe & Asia, with a...

  • Stephen Banks

    Director of Sales and Marketing Africa

    Speaker

    Moevenpick Hotels & Resorts

    A seasoned hotelier and sales and marketing professional with over three decades corporate experience in the Middle East/Gulf and Europe, Stephen has...

  • Andreas Kohn

    Regional Director of Sales & Marketing

    Speaker

    Viceroy Hotel Group

    Overseeing both the existing Yas Viceroy and the under development Viceroy Maldives and Viceroy Bodrum properties in his regional role, Andreas is an...

  • Sanjiv Malhotra

    Vice President, Operations

    Speaker

    Shaza Hotels

    With more than 27 years in the luxury hotel industry, Sanjiv has worked with Kempinski in East Africa as Regional Vice President and, prior to that,...