On behalf of the International Hotel Technology Forum, I am delighted to be sending you the latest IHTF Newsletter. 

Now in its sixth year, IHTF 2009 will be a new and bigger event by merging our two successful European and Asian events together for the first time in Dubai. This will create two streams of meetings: one for the European market and one specifically for the Asian market making it a truly international event.

With the event taking place next May, preparations for IHTF are now in the final planning stages. An exclusive line-up of key Hoteliers from across EMEAA and most of our repeat Supplier delegates have already confirmed to secure their places. If you have not yet registered please contact me as soon as possible to ensure you have the best selection of meetings to allow you to generate more new business opportunities in 2009!

Situated at the luxurious InterContinental in Dubai, next year’s IHTF will allow you to focus on your potential and existing customers in a relaxing environment to take full advantage of your one-to-one meetings and networking activities.  

Kindly review the information below and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

If you have any news you’d like to submit for inclusion in the next IHTF Newsletter please do not hesitate to contact me.


Claudia Wood
Forum Manager
claudiawood@vibevents.com
Tel: +44 20 7753 4219
www.iht-forum.com

Supplier News

Avaya: Atlantis to Offer a Superior Guest Experience with Communications Foundation from Avaya - Dubai, UAE – Atlantis, The Palm, the region’s  first truly integrated destination resort has turned to Avaya, a global leader in business communications applications, systems and services, to provide the communications foundation for the 46 hectare development. more

iBAHN: Interview with Graeme Powell, Managing Director, EMEA, iBAHN - In this article, we look at why guest technology is changing beyond recognition.Ensuring guests have the best possible experience is no longer just about traditional hospitality but about seamlessly delivering a whole raft of communication, entertainment and service options. more

Klipsch Group Europe: Jamo unveils 20 new models as it announces three completely new Custom Installation
speaker lines - Five years ago Jamo launched its landmark Architectural series of CI speakers. Featuring our new ‘signature’ matte green finish these speakers took the Custom Installation market by storm. more

Quadriga: Golden Tulip Hospitality Group first to trial new Tiered Bandwidth Services from Quadriga - London, November 2008…. The Golden Tulip Antwerp Centre is the first hotel in Benelux to install and trial a new flexible Internet service from Quadriga which allows hotels to manage and offer guests a range of bandwidth options to match their application needs. more

Hotel News

IHG: IHG Launches New Online tool Making travel planning and Booking easier - Using Google Earth™ technology, IHG’s guests can plan and book their travel anywhere in the world in just a few simple clicks. more

Programme News

At IHTF 2009 you will be able to take part in key interactive workshop and panel discussion sessions lead by industry leaders such as Avaya, Mitel, AMX, iBhan, HCS and Trapeze.

Topics on discussion will include:

• Procurement trends in a challenging environment
• The guestroom of the future
• Understanding guest expectations in order to tailor your technology  
• Balancing guest expectations and hotel star/room rate
• Analysing the possibility of full systems integration

Latest hotels to join IHTF 2009 include:

Hotels:
Hilton Hotels Corp., Campbell Gray Hotels, Oberoi Hotels and Resorts, Pan Pacific Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, Avasara Consulting see more