An impressive line up of key hoteliers and vendors assembled for the highly anticipated 6th International Hotel Technology Forum (IHTF), which took place earlier this month.
The venue for IHTF 2009 was the luxurious InterContinental in Dubai. This high-level event included keynote presentations, workshops delivered by a panel of senior industry experts as well as a busy schedule of pre-arranged business meetings.
‘Great event and very professionally organised and run.
Looking forward to next year.’
Managing Director, Avasara
The programme incorporated presentations and workshops led by the likes of Avaya, IBahn, STR Global and Clasix.
Subjects covered at IHTF 2009 included:
- The Critical Theory of Hotel Technology
- The benefits of wireless technology and the huge potential it offers within the hospitality sector
- Biometrics and Hotel Applications
- “Where broadband meets broadcast”
- Design and Tech – A new light into IP convergence
- High Tech vs Soft Touch
- Enterprise Solutions for Hospitality
- 'Bundled Projects': Bringing revenue back to the hotels
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‘Excellent event, well organised and very useful.’
IT Manager, Sheraton Hotels
Alongside the conference programme, delegates at IHTF 2009 enjoyed numerous opportunities to network with fellow peers and build new relationships. Attendees at this year’s IHTF were positive that business would be generated from the meetings that took place.
IHTF 2009 Delegates : |
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IHTF 2009 Vendors: |
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• Accor Hotels Asia
• Airways Hotel
• Avasara
• Banyan Tree
• Barcelo Hotels and Resorts Group
• BTG-Jianguo
• City Lodge Hotels
• Corinthia Hotels
• Dedeman Holding
• The Dorchester
• Fairmont Raffles Hotels Int.
• Four Seasons Hotels
• Gloria Hotels & Resorts
• Golden Tulip
• Hilton
• Hyatt
• IHG
• Jin Jiang International
• JJW /MBI
• Kempinski
• Layia Hospitality
• The Leela Hotels
• The Lemon Tree Hotel Co.
• MacDonald Hotels
• Manz Privacy Hotels
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• Maybourne Hotel Group
• Minor International
• Movenpick Hotels and Resorts
• Oberoi Hotels and Resorts
• Occidental Hotels
• Oetker Hotels
• Orascom
• Protea
• Red Carnation
• Rosewood Hotels
• Ritz Carlton Hotels
• Rotana Hotels
• Sarova Hotels
• Serena Hotels
• Sheraton Dubai
• Sun Resorts
• Sunway Lagoon Resorts
• Taj Hotels
• Vienna International
• Wyndham Worldwide |
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• Avaya
• AMX
• Agilysys
• Clarity Commerce – Total Hospitality
• Draper Inc
• Epicor
• Euronews
• GP Dati
• HCS - Clasix
• iBAHN
• Klipsh
• LG Electronics
• Mitel Networks
• Milestone
• Newmarket
• Otrum
• Protel Hotel Systems
• Projecta
• SDD Systems – Jazz Fusion
• Spiritel Plc
• Swisscom
• Trapeze Networks
• Teleadapt
• VDA Multimedia
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The dates for IHTF 2010 have been confirmed with the event taking place in London on 15 – 18 April at the Park Plaza Riverbank. Many of the vendors who attended IHTF 2009 have already rebooked as well as hoteliers from Asia, Dubai and Europe confirmed to come to London making IHTF once again a truly international event.
To book you attendance please contact me.
Kind Regards,
Claudia Wood
Forum Manager
claudiawood@vibevents.com
Tel: +44 20 7753 4225
www.iht-forum.com
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