IHTF 2008 - International Hotel Technology Forum (IHTF) 2008

The International Hotel Technology Forum (IHTF) is a unique opportunity for senior hotel technology professionals from across the globe to meet, discuss the latest hotel technology issues and form business opportunities with potential customers. This networking forum will take place over three days at the magnificent Hotel Adlon Kempinski, in Berlin.

It is well known that hotel group technology chiefs are among the busiest executives in the business world and operating under time pressure is a daily challenge, yet the need to meet the customer’s ever growing technology expectations has never been greater.

IHTF will provide an ideal platform for delegates to discover the latest hotel technology solutions and services through meeting leading supplier organisations. This forum is certain to provide ample opportunity for enhancing hotel industry communication and networking opportunities, as well as valuable industry information.

IHTF aims to broaden professionals' understanding of the international hospitality sector through a highly interactive seminar programme. Delegates attending IHTF boast a wealth of experience and attendees will range from CIOs, CTOs and group IT directors.

KEY PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

IHTF will feature a comprehensive conference programme with presentations, workshop sessions and panel discussions on the latest topics hitting the industry. Topics discussed at IHOF 2007 included:

• Panel discussion: 'Exploiting Data Management Systems to Enhance and Expand CRM' led by: Valerie Voss, Manager, Information Systems Development, Choice Hotels
• Workshop: 'Intelligent Communication Systems that Enhance the Quest Experience' sponsored by: NEC
• Workshop:Guestroom of the Future: Matching Technology with Guest Insight sponsored by: Swisscom
• Panel discussion: 'A modern approach to Revenue Management: moving towards a fully flexible, web-based system' Sponsored by: IDeaS
• Presentation: 'Keeping up the connection: developing the 'WiFi Friendly' environment' Led by: Graeme Powell, Managing Director Europe, iBAHN Sponsored by: Ibahn
• Presentation and Panel: 'Guest of the Future: Technology’s Role in the Convergence of Business & Leisure in Travel' Led by: Chris Hartmann, Managing Director, HVS Technology Strategies

ONE-TO-ONE BUSINESS MEETINGS

IHTF attendees will have the opportunity to meet with senior executive officers from leading solution providers of the hotel industry. These organisations will be offering new and innovative technologies and applicable concepts that will help drive top-line and bottom-line growth.

In order to undertake this, the IHTF agenda will include an in-depth conference programme from leading figures from the hospitality sector, in addition to the inclusion of a large number of private one-to-one business meetings.

IHTF enables senior-level executives to discuss strategy and future developments with their peers, industry experts and technology vendors.

To ensure the highest suitability of attendees, delegates are contacted personally by the dedicated IHTF customer services team. However, if you have not been contacted, please contact with any queries.