HOPE & HASHTAG 2023 AGENDA
Day 1
Day 2
Day 1
THURSDAY, MARCH 02, 2023
1100 – 1330 hrs.
Registration
1330 – 1340 hrs.
Inaugural & Welcome address by
1. Stephen Rushmore Jr., President & CEO, HVS
2. Mandeep Lamba, President, South Asia, HVS ANAROCK
1. Stephen Rushmore Jr., President & CEO, HVS
2. Mandeep Lamba, President, South Asia, HVS ANAROCK
1340 – 1355 hrs.
Address by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa – Shri Pramod Sawant
1355 – 1430 hrs.
Beachside Chat *
Christopher J. Nassetta, President & CEO, Hilton with Mandeep S. Lamba, President, South Asia, HVS ANAROCK (*Recorded)
Christopher J. Nassetta, President & CEO, Hilton with Mandeep S. Lamba, President, South Asia, HVS ANAROCK (*Recorded)
1430 – 1515 hrs.
Global Leaders Panel Discussion
Topic: Global Hospitality Outlook. Have we emerged stronger & more optimistic than ever before?
1. Christopher Hartley, CEO, Global Hospitality Alliance
2. Dimitris Manikis, President, Europe, Middle East, Eurasia & Africa, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
3. KB Kachru, Chairman Emeritus & Principal Advisor South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group
4. Stephen Rushmore Jr., President & CEO, HVS
5. Tommy Lai, Chief Executive Officer, General Hotel Management Pte. Ltd.
Moderator: Mandeep Lamba, President, South Asia, HVS ANAROCK
Topic: Global Hospitality Outlook. Have we emerged stronger & more optimistic than ever before?
1. Christopher Hartley, CEO, Global Hospitality Alliance
2. Dimitris Manikis, President, Europe, Middle East, Eurasia & Africa, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
3. KB Kachru, Chairman Emeritus & Principal Advisor South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group
4. Stephen Rushmore Jr., President & CEO, HVS
5. Tommy Lai, Chief Executive Officer, General Hotel Management Pte. Ltd.
Moderator: Mandeep Lamba, President, South Asia, HVS ANAROCK
1515 – 1600 hrs.
Luxury Travel Panel
Topic: Post the Pandemic, is luxury travel likely to witness a significant leap? Is the rapidly changing customer behaviour and outlook going to redefine Luxury Travel in some ways?
1. Laure Morvan, Chief Development Officer, India, Middle East, Africa & Turkey, Accor
2. Mary Gostelow*, Global Ambassador, Travel Writer & Influencer, Gostelow Report
3. Rohit Khosla, Executive Vice President – Operations, North & West India, IHCL
4. Salil Deshpande, Head of Editorial Content, Condé Nast Traveller India
5. Sameer Nayar, Executive Vice President, Strategic Development, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts
Moderator: Rattan Keswani, Industry Stalwart & Former Deputy Managing Director, Lemon Tree Hotels
Topic: Post the Pandemic, is luxury travel likely to witness a significant leap? Is the rapidly changing customer behaviour and outlook going to redefine Luxury Travel in some ways?
1. Laure Morvan, Chief Development Officer, India, Middle East, Africa & Turkey, Accor
2. Mary Gostelow*, Global Ambassador, Travel Writer & Influencer, Gostelow Report
3. Rohit Khosla, Executive Vice President – Operations, North & West India, IHCL
4. Salil Deshpande, Head of Editorial Content, Condé Nast Traveller India
5. Sameer Nayar, Executive Vice President, Strategic Development, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts
Moderator: Rattan Keswani, Industry Stalwart & Former Deputy Managing Director, Lemon Tree Hotels
1600 – 1615 hrs.
Tea/Coffee Networking Break – Hosted by Tourism Finance Corporation of India (TFCI)
1615 – 1645 hrs.
Lounge Chat
Topic: How India Travels
1. Kapil Kaul, CEO & Director, CAPA Advisory
2. Rajesh Magow, Co-Founder & Group CEO, MakeMyTrip
Moderator: Ajay Mehtani, Senior Vice President, Asset Management, HVS ANAROCK
Topic: How India Travels
1. Kapil Kaul, CEO & Director, CAPA Advisory
2. Rajesh Magow, Co-Founder & Group CEO, MakeMyTrip
Moderator: Ajay Mehtani, Senior Vice President, Asset Management, HVS ANAROCK
1645 – 1725 hrs.
F&B Panel
Topic: Do Hotels, the original pioneers of F&B in the country, need to rethink and reimagine F&B offerings given the rapid strides in innovation and customer acquisition made by stand-alone restaurants?
1. AD Singh, Founder & Managing Director, Olive Bar & Kitchen
2. Anil Chadha, Divisional Chief Executive, ITC Hotels
3. Gaurav Singh, Market Vice President South & East India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Marriott International
4. Rohit Khattar, Founder & Chairman, Old World Hospitality
Moderator: Diwan Gautam Anand, Industry Stalwart & Former Executive Vice President, ITC Hotels
Topic: Do Hotels, the original pioneers of F&B in the country, need to rethink and reimagine F&B offerings given the rapid strides in innovation and customer acquisition made by stand-alone restaurants?
1. AD Singh, Founder & Managing Director, Olive Bar & Kitchen
2. Anil Chadha, Divisional Chief Executive, ITC Hotels
3. Gaurav Singh, Market Vice President South & East India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Marriott International
4. Rohit Khattar, Founder & Chairman, Old World Hospitality
Moderator: Diwan Gautam Anand, Industry Stalwart & Former Executive Vice President, ITC Hotels
1725 – 1755 hrs.
Sustainability Chat and Release of HVS ANAROCK & Saint-Gobain
Sustainability Report
B. Santhanam, CEO – Asia Pacific & India Region, Chairman,
Saint-Gobain India, in conversation with Ravi Sarangan, Director, Edifice
Sustainability Report
B. Santhanam, CEO – Asia Pacific & India Region, Chairman,
Saint-Gobain India, in conversation with Ravi Sarangan, Director, Edifice
1755 – 1835 hrs.
HR Panel
Topic: The Manpower Conundrum. How will hotels deal with attracting & retaining future talent?
1. Ashutosh (Ash) Khanna, Partner, Heidrick & Struggles
2. Brijesh Paleri, Founder, GigsNearMe
3. Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive Vice President – Human Resources, IHCL
4. Natwar Nagar, Founder & CEO, The People Network & The Job Plus
5. Sanjay Bose, Executive Vice President & Head – Human Resource, ITC’s Hotel Group
Moderator: Prahlad Puri, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Indian School of Hospitality
Topic: The Manpower Conundrum. How will hotels deal with attracting & retaining future talent?
1. Ashutosh (Ash) Khanna, Partner, Heidrick & Struggles
2. Brijesh Paleri, Founder, GigsNearMe
3. Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive Vice President – Human Resources, IHCL
4. Natwar Nagar, Founder & CEO, The People Network & The Job Plus
5. Sanjay Bose, Executive Vice President & Head – Human Resource, ITC’s Hotel Group
Moderator: Prahlad Puri, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Indian School of Hospitality
1835 – 1900 hrs.
Topic: Now It Can Be Told: Candid Conversations
Patanjali (Patu) G. Keswani, Chairman & Managing Director, Lemon Tree Hotels in conversation with Dilip Puri, Founder & CEO, Indian School of Hospitality
Patanjali (Patu) G. Keswani, Chairman & Managing Director, Lemon Tree Hotels in conversation with Dilip Puri, Founder & CEO, Indian School of Hospitality
1900 hrs. Onwards
Cocktails and Dinner hosted by HVS ANAROCK
Day 2
FRIDAY, MARCH 03, 2023
0800 – 0845 hrs.
Networking Breakfast
0845 – 0850 hrs.
Welcome by HVS
0850 – 0905 hrs.
Spotlight on India, No looking Back!
– Presentation by Mandeep S. Lamba, President, South Asia, HVS ANAROCK
0905 – 0930 hrs.
Keynote Address
Story of India: All Facts No Fiction!
Mr. Deepak Bagla, Managing Director, Invest India
Story of India: All Facts No Fiction!
Mr. Deepak Bagla, Managing Director, Invest India
0930 – 1000 hrs.
Industry Stalwarts Lounge Chat
Topic: The Future of Travel: Will travel & tourism be a much larger contributor to domestic and global GDP in the post covid world?
1. Campbell Wilson, CEO & Managing Director, Air India
2. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL
Moderator: Aindrila Mitra, Editor-in-Chief, Travel + Leisure India & South Asia
Topic: The Future of Travel: Will travel & tourism be a much larger contributor to domestic and global GDP in the post covid world?
1. Campbell Wilson, CEO & Managing Director, Air India
2. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL
Moderator: Aindrila Mitra, Editor-in-Chief, Travel + Leisure India & South Asia
1000 – 1045 hrs.
CEOs Panel
Topic: New Models, New Playbook. Is the Indian Landscape changing?
1. Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Operating Officer, The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts
2. Jatin Khanna, Chief Executive Officer, Sarovar Hotels
3. Puneet Dhawan, Senior Vice President – Operations, India & South Asia, Accor
4. Ranju Alex, Area Vice President, South Asia, Marriott International
5. Vikramjit Singh, President, Lemon Tree Hotels
Moderator: Vijay Thacker, Managing Director, Horwath HTL, India
Topic: New Models, New Playbook. Is the Indian Landscape changing?
1. Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Operating Officer, The Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts
2. Jatin Khanna, Chief Executive Officer, Sarovar Hotels
3. Puneet Dhawan, Senior Vice President – Operations, India & South Asia, Accor
4. Ranju Alex, Area Vice President, South Asia, Marriott International
5. Vikramjit Singh, President, Lemon Tree Hotels
Moderator: Vijay Thacker, Managing Director, Horwath HTL, India
1045 – 1100 hrs.
Tea / Coffee Networking Break
1100 – 1125 hrs.
Tech Panel
Topic: Future of Travel Technology. Where are we headed?
1. Ipshita Kumar, Vice President – Brand Innovations, Hype Partners
2. Joy Ghosh, Head of Commercial – Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, Africa & Turkey, Amadeus Hospitality
3. Nuno Guerreiro, Regional Director, South APAC & Chains, Booking.com
Moderator: Ajay Mehtani, Senior Vice President, Asset Management, HVS ANAROCK
Topic: Future of Travel Technology. Where are we headed?
1. Ipshita Kumar, Vice President – Brand Innovations, Hype Partners
2. Joy Ghosh, Head of Commercial – Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, Africa & Turkey, Amadeus Hospitality
3. Nuno Guerreiro, Regional Director, South APAC & Chains, Booking.com
Moderator: Ajay Mehtani, Senior Vice President, Asset Management, HVS ANAROCK
1125 – 1210 hrs.
Tech Panel
Topic: Lifting the veil on Metaverse
Presentation by:
1. Shweta Bajpai, India Head – Financial Services, Media, Travel & Professional Services, Meta
2. Shalaka Ramesh Pawar, Client Partner – Travel & Professional Services, Meta
3. Swati Sud, Client Solution Manager – Travel & Professional Services, Meta
Topic: Lifting the veil on Metaverse
Presentation by:
1. Shweta Bajpai, India Head – Financial Services, Media, Travel & Professional Services, Meta
2. Shalaka Ramesh Pawar, Client Partner – Travel & Professional Services, Meta
3. Swati Sud, Client Solution Manager – Travel & Professional Services, Meta
1210 – 1230 hrs.
FLAGSHIP Presentation
(Future Leaders Annual Group Submission Hospitality Industry Project)
(Future Leaders Annual Group Submission Hospitality Industry Project)
1230 – 1315 hrs.
CEOs Panel
Topic: Crystal Ball Gazing: Journey of a hotel guest in 2033
1. Navjit Ahluwalia, Senior Vice President & Country Head – India, Hilton
2. Prabhat Verma, Executive Vice President – Operations, South India, International Hotels & Expressions, IHCL
3. Sanjay Sethi, Managing Director & CEO, Chalet Hotels
4. Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG
5. Sunjae Sharma, Managing Director, India & Southwest Asia, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
6. Vijay Dewan, Managing Director, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited
Moderator: Nikhil Sharma, Market Managing Director, Eurasia Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Topic: Crystal Ball Gazing: Journey of a hotel guest in 2033
1. Navjit Ahluwalia, Senior Vice President & Country Head – India, Hilton
2. Prabhat Verma, Executive Vice President – Operations, South India, International Hotels & Expressions, IHCL
3. Sanjay Sethi, Managing Director & CEO, Chalet Hotels
4. Sudeep Jain, Managing Director, South West Asia, IHG
5. Sunjae Sharma, Managing Director, India & Southwest Asia, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
6. Vijay Dewan, Managing Director, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited
Moderator: Nikhil Sharma, Market Managing Director, Eurasia Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
1315 – 1415 hrs.
Lunch – Hosted by Embassy REIT
1415 – 1445 hrs.
Investment Panel
Topic: Private equity & Lenders Outlook for India Hospitality ?
1. Anoop Bali, Whole time Director & CFO, Tourism Finance Corporation of India
2. Hari Krishna V*, Managing Director, CPP Investment
3. Raghu Sapra, Head of Hospitality, Embassy REIT
4. Santosh Verma, Executive Vice President – Investment Banking, ICICI Securities
Moderator: Shobhit Agarwal, Managing Director & CEO, ANAROCK Capital Advisors
Topic: Private equity & Lenders Outlook for India Hospitality ?
1. Anoop Bali, Whole time Director & CFO, Tourism Finance Corporation of India
2. Hari Krishna V*, Managing Director, CPP Investment
3. Raghu Sapra, Head of Hospitality, Embassy REIT
4. Santosh Verma, Executive Vice President – Investment Banking, ICICI Securities
Moderator: Shobhit Agarwal, Managing Director & CEO, ANAROCK Capital Advisors
1445 – 1530 hrs.
Alternate Accommodation Panel
Topic: The Rise & Rise of Alternate Accommodation: What lies in store?
1. Amanpreet Bajaj, General Manager India, SE Asia, Hong Kong & Taiwan, Airbnb
2. Devendra Parulekar, Founder, SaffronStays
3. Nibhrant Shah, Founder & CEO, Isprava & Lohono Stays
4. Santosh Kumar, Country Manager – India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Indonesia, Booking.com
5. Vaibhav Singh, Senior Vice President & Head Alternate Accommodations, International Hotel Supply & Strategic Alliances, MakeMyTrip
Moderator: Ranjit Batra, President Hospitality, Panchshil Realty
Topic: The Rise & Rise of Alternate Accommodation: What lies in store?
1. Amanpreet Bajaj, General Manager India, SE Asia, Hong Kong & Taiwan, Airbnb
2. Devendra Parulekar, Founder, SaffronStays
3. Nibhrant Shah, Founder & CEO, Isprava & Lohono Stays
4. Santosh Kumar, Country Manager – India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Indonesia, Booking.com
5. Vaibhav Singh, Senior Vice President & Head Alternate Accommodations, International Hotel Supply & Strategic Alliances, MakeMyTrip
Moderator: Ranjit Batra, President Hospitality, Panchshil Realty
1530 – 1545 hrs.
Tea/Coffee Networking Break
1545 – 1625 hrs.
Design & Sustainability Panel
Topic: Future of Hotel Design & Sustainability
1. Bobby Mukherji, Architect
2. Hemant Khurana, Executive Director, Saint-Gobain India
3. Jabeen L Zacharias, Architect & Interior Designer
4. Patrick O’Meara* – Head of Business Development, Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
5. Ar. Reza Kabul, President, ARK Reza Kabul Architects
6. Sonu Shivdasani *, OBE | Guardian of the Culture CEO & Joint Creative Director, Soneva
Moderator: Ajaya Sharma, Senior Editor – Markets, Anchor, Times Network (ET NOW)
Topic: Future of Hotel Design & Sustainability
1. Bobby Mukherji, Architect
2. Hemant Khurana, Executive Director, Saint-Gobain India
3. Jabeen L Zacharias, Architect & Interior Designer
4. Patrick O’Meara* – Head of Business Development, Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
5. Ar. Reza Kabul, President, ARK Reza Kabul Architects
6. Sonu Shivdasani *, OBE | Guardian of the Culture CEO & Joint Creative Director, Soneva
Moderator: Ajaya Sharma, Senior Editor – Markets, Anchor, Times Network (ET NOW)
1625 – 1700 hrs.
Hotel Owners Panel
Topic: Real Estate Investment outlook. Is Hospitality finally maturing as a real estate asset class?
1. Ankur Gupta, Managing Partner, Brookfield Asset Management
2. Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman, Ambuja Neotia Group
3. Nirupa Shankar, Joint Managing Director, Brigade Enterprises
Moderator: Anuj Puri, Chairman & Founder, ANAROCK Group
Topic: Real Estate Investment outlook. Is Hospitality finally maturing as a real estate asset class?
1. Ankur Gupta, Managing Partner, Brookfield Asset Management
2. Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman, Ambuja Neotia Group
3. Nirupa Shankar, Joint Managing Director, Brigade Enterprises
Moderator: Anuj Puri, Chairman & Founder, ANAROCK Group
1700 – 1745 hrs.
Hotel Development Panel
Topic: India: Land of Immense potential & challenges. How are Operators strategizing their India entry and growth plans?
1. Andrew Langdon, Senior Vice President Development Asia, Accor
2. David Roberts, Global Head – Business Development, Dusit International
3. Nikhil Manchharam, Managing Director – Development Asia, Yotel
4. Shawn Hill, Chief Development Officer Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China), Marriott International
5. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL
Moderator: Akash Datta, Senior Vice President, Consulting & Valuation, HVS ANAROCK
Topic: India: Land of Immense potential & challenges. How are Operators strategizing their India entry and growth plans?
1. Andrew Langdon, Senior Vice President Development Asia, Accor
2. David Roberts, Global Head – Business Development, Dusit International
3. Nikhil Manchharam, Managing Director – Development Asia, Yotel
4. Shawn Hill, Chief Development Officer Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China), Marriott International
5. Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL
Moderator: Akash Datta, Senior Vice President, Consulting & Valuation, HVS ANAROCK
1745 – 1800 hrs.
HOPE 2023 Showtime – Special Invitee to be revealed
1800 – 1900 hrs.
#HASHTAG Awards
1900 – 1915 hrs.
Wrap Up by HVS ANAROCK
1930 hrs. Onwards
Cocktails & Dinner
Hosted by Fomento Resorts and Hotels, IHCL & HVS ANAROCK
Hosted by Fomento Resorts and Hotels, IHCL & HVS ANAROCK
PARTICIPATING BRANDS
Day 1
Day 2
Day 1
THURSDAY, MARCH 02, 2023
10.00 – 14.00 hrs.
Registration
14.00 – 14.15 hrs.
Inaugural & Welcome
14.15 – 14.20 hrs.
Address by the Chief Guest
14.20 – 14.30 hrs.
Address by Tourism Minister
14.30 – 14.45 hrs.
Address by Tourism Secretary
14.45 – 15.05 hrs.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
By A Senior Economist (TBA)
15.05 – 15.50 hrs.
GLOBAL LEADERS PANEL DISCUSSION
Dimitris Manikis
President (EMEA) Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
President (EMEA) Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Alan Watts
Hilton
Hilton
Dillip Rajakarier
CEO, Minor Intenational CEO, Minor Hotels
CEO, Minor Intenational CEO, Minor Hotels
Tommy Lai
Chief Executive Officer of GHM
Chief Executive Officer of GHM
Hubert Viriot
CEO YOTEL
CEO YOTEL
15.50 – 16.10 hrs.
BEACHSIDE CHAT
Chris Nassetta
Hilton
Hilton
16.10 – 16.30 hrs.
BEACHSIDE CHAT
Vikram Oberoi
Oberoi Hotel
Oberoi Hotel
Arjun Oberoi
Oberoi Hotel
Oberoi Hotel
Moderator by
Dilip Puri
Founder and CEO, Indian School of Hospitality
Dilip Puri
Founder and CEO, Indian School of Hospitality
16.30 – 17.00 hrs.
TRAVEL WRITERS SESSION
17.00 – 17.30 hrs.
F&B PANEL
Anoothi
Author, Columnist and Food Writer
Author, Columnist and Food Writer
17.30 – 18.00 hrs.
HR PANEL
Prahlad Puri
Co-Founder & Executive Director Indian School of Hospitality
Co-Founder & Executive Director Indian School of Hospitality
18.00 – 18.20 hrs.
START UP WORLD
Raman Roy +1
Founder Quatrro
Founder Quatrro
18.20 – 18.40 hrs.
SAINT GOBAIN PRESENTATION
18.40 – 19.00 hrs.
NOW IT CAN BE TOLD
Patanjali (Patu) G. Keswani
Chairman & Managing Director Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd
Chairman & Managing Director Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd
19.30 hrs. Onwards
Drinks and Dinner hosted by
HVS Anarock
Day 2
FRIDAY, MARCH 03, 2023
08:55 – 09:00 hrs.
Welcome by HVS
09:00 – 09:05 hrs.
Candid Camera
09:05 – 09:30 hrs.
HVS PRESENTATION
Mandeep Singh Lamba
HVS President South Asia
HVS President South Asia
BEACHSIDE CHAT
Stephen Rushmore
President & CEO HVS
President & CEO HVS
Mandeep Singh Lamba
HVS President South Asia
HVS President South Asia
09:30 – 09:50 hrs.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS-THE INDIAN STORY
Deepak Bagla
Managing Director & CEO, Invest India
Managing Director & CEO, Invest India
09:50 – 10:20 hrs.
THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY
Puneet Chhatwal
Managing Director & CEO IHCL
Managing Director & CEO IHCL
Rajesh Magow
Co-Founder & Group CEO MakeMyTrip
Co-Founder & Group CEO MakeMyTrip
10:20 – 10:45 hrs.
BEACHSIDE CHAT
Laura Houldsworth
Booking.com + TBA
Booking.com + TBA
LAUNCH OF REPORT
(Make My Trip + HVSA)
10:45 – 11:25 hrs.
INDIA HOTEL COMPANY HEADS
Topic TBARohit Khosla
IHCL
IHCL
Anuraag Bhatnagar
Leela
Leela
Anil Chadha
Division Chief Executive ITC HOTELS
Division Chief Executive ITC HOTELS
Ajay Bakaya
Sarovar
Sarovar
Vikramjit Singh
Lemon Tree
Lemon Tree
Vijay Dewan
Park
Park
Kapil Chopra
Postcard Hotels
Postcard Hotels
11:25 – 11:40 hrs.
Tea/Coffee Break
11:40 – 12:00 hrs.
Anthony Capuano
Marriott
Marriott
12:25 – 12:55 hrs.
FLAGSHIP
12:55 – 13:35 hrs.
HOTEL OWNERS PANEL
Moderated by
Aunj Puri Chairman
Anarock Group
Aunj Puri Chairman
Anarock Group
13:35 – 14:35 hrs.
Lunch
14:35 – 14:50 hrs.
GOA ENTREPRENEURS-TBA
14:50 – 15:30 hrs.
PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTOR PANEL & TFCI
Moderated by
Shobhit Agarwal
MD, Anarock Capital
Shobhit Agarwal
MD, Anarock Capital
15:30 – 16:10 hrs.
ALTERNATE ACCOMMODATION SAFFRON STAYS
16:10 – 16:25 hrs.
ONE RARE PRESEMTATION
Supreet Raju
16:25 – 16:40 hrs.
Tea & Coffee Break
16:40 – 17:20 hrs.
INDAIN HOTEL COMPANY HEADS-FUTURE OF HOTELS
Sunjae Sharma
Hyatt
Hyatt
Ranju Alex
Marriott
Marriott
Navjit Ahluwalia
Hilton
Hilton
Sudip Jain
IHG
IHG
Puneet Dhawan
Accor
Accor
Zubin Saxena
Radisson
Radisson
Nikhil Sharma
Wyndham
Wyndham
17:20 – 18:00 hrs.
FUTURE OF HOTEL DESIGN & SUSTAINABLITY
(St. Gobain | Project Heads } Architects | ID | PMC)
18:00 – 18:30 hrs.
DEVELOPMENT PANEL
18:30 – 18:45 hrs.
FUTURE TECH
18:45 – 19:30 hrs.
#HASHTAG AWARDS PRESENTATION
HVS ANAROCK SHOWCASE HOSPITALITY &TRAVEL AWARDS GALA
19:30 – 19:45 hrs.
WRAP UP
20.00 hrs. Onwards
DINNER & DRINKS
10.00 – 14.00 hrs.
Registration
14.00 – 14.15 hrs.
Inaugural & Welcome
14.15 – 14.20 hrs.
Address by the Chief Guest
14.20 – 14.30 hrs.
Address by Tourism Minister
14.30 – 14.45 hrs.
Address by Tourism Secretary
14.45 – 15.05 hrs.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
By A Senior Economist (TBA)
By A Senior Economist (TBA)
15.05 – 15.50 hrs.
GLOBAL LEADERS PANEL DISCUSSION
Mr. Dimitri Manikis-Wyndham | Mr. Alan Watts-Hilton
Mr. Dillip Rajakarier-Minor | Mr. Tommy Lai-GHM |
Mr. Hubert Viriot-Yotel
Mr. Dimitri Manikis-Wyndham | Mr. Alan Watts-Hilton
Mr. Dillip Rajakarier-Minor | Mr. Tommy Lai-GHM |
Mr. Hubert Viriot-Yotel
15.50 – 16.10 hrs.
BEACHSIDE CHAT
Ms. Chris Nassetta-Hilton
Ms. Chris Nassetta-Hilton
16.10 – 16.30 hrs.
BEACHSIDE CHAT
Mr. Vikram Oberoi & Mr. Arjun Oberoi- Oberoi Hotel |
Moderator Mr. Dilip Puri
Mr. Vikram Oberoi & Mr. Arjun Oberoi- Oberoi Hotel |
Moderator Mr. Dilip Puri
16.30 – 17.00 hrs.
TRAVEL WRITERS SESSION
17.00 – 17.30 hrs.
F&B PANEL with Ms. Anoothi
17.30 – 18.00 hrs.
HR PANEL with Mr. Prahlad Puri
18.00 – 18.20 hrs.
START UP WORLD- Mr. Raman Roy +1
18.20 – 18.40 hrs.
SAINT GOBAIN PRESENTATION
18.40 – 19.00 hrs.
NOW IT CAN BE TOLD- Mr. Patu Keswani
Managing Director, Lemon Tree Hotels
19.30 hrs. Onwards
Drinks and Dinner hosted by HVS Anarock
HOPE 2023 | CONFERENCE AGENDA
FRIDAY, MARCH 03, 2023
08:55 – 09:00 hrs.
Welcome by HVS
09:00 – 09:05 hrs.
Candid Camera
09:05 – 09:30 hrs.
HVS PRESENTATION
Mr.Mandeep S. Lamba- President, South Asia
BEACHSIDE CHAT
Mr. Stephen Rushmore-President & CEO HVS
Mr. Mandeep S. Lamba
Mr.Mandeep S. Lamba- President, South Asia
BEACHSIDE CHAT
Mr. Stephen Rushmore-President & CEO HVS
Mr. Mandeep S. Lamba
09:30 – 09:50 hrs.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS-THE INDIAN STORY
Mr. Deepak Bagla, CEO Invest India
Mr. Deepak Bagla, CEO Invest India
09:50 – 10:20 hrs.
THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY
Mr. Puneet Chhatwal – Managing Director & CEO, IHCL |
Mr. Rajesh Magow-Co-Founder Make My trip.Com
Mr. Puneet Chhatwal – Managing Director & CEO, IHCL |
Mr. Rajesh Magow-Co-Founder Make My trip.Com
10:20 – 10:45 hrs.
BEACHSIDE CHAT
Ms. Laura Houldsworth-Booking.com + TBA
LAUNCH OF REPORT (Make My Trip + HVSA)
Ms. Laura Houldsworth-Booking.com + TBA
LAUNCH OF REPORT (Make My Trip + HVSA)
10:45 – 11:25 hrs.
INDIA HOTEL COMPANY HEADS- Topic TBA
Mr. Rohit Khosla-IHCL | Mr. Anuraag Bhatnagar-Leela | Mr. Anil Chadha-ITC | Mr. Ajay Bakaya-Sarovar |
Mr. Vikramjit Singh-Lemon Tree |
Mr. Vijay Dewan-Park |
Mr. Kapil Chopra-Postcard Hotels
11:25 – 11:40 hrs.
Tea/Coffee Break
11:40 – 12:00 hrs.
Mr. Anthony Capuano-Marriott
12:00 – 12:25 hrs.
METAVERSE PRESENTATION
By Ms. Shweta Bajpai
By Ms. Shweta Bajpai
12:25 – 12:55 hrs.
FLAGSHIP
12:55 – 13:35 hrs.
HOTEL OWNERS PANEL
Moderated by Mr. Aunj Puri Chairman – Anarock Group
13:35 – 14:35 hrs.
Lunch
14:35 – 14:50 hrs.
GOA ENTREPRENEURS-TBA
14:50 – 15:30 hrs.
PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTOR PANEL & TFCI
Moderated by Mr. Shobhit Agarwal, MD – Anarock Capital
Moderated by Mr. Shobhit Agarwal, MD – Anarock Capital
15:30 – 16:10 hrs.
ALTERNATE ACCOMMODATION SAFFRON STAYS
Mr. Deven Parulekar | Mr. Nibhrant Shah- Lohono |
Mr. Amanpreet Bajaj-Air Bnb | Mr. Prabhat Verma-Ama Home Stays |
Mr. Vaibhav Singh-Make My Trip |
Mr. Santosh Kumar-Booking.com | Dr. Nikhil Sikri-Zolo
Mr. Deven Parulekar | Mr. Nibhrant Shah- Lohono |
Mr. Amanpreet Bajaj-Air Bnb | Mr. Prabhat Verma-Ama Home Stays |
Mr. Vaibhav Singh-Make My Trip |
Mr. Santosh Kumar-Booking.com | Dr. Nikhil Sikri-Zolo
16:10 – 16:25 hrs.
ONE RARE PRESEMTATION
by Ms. Supreet Raju
by Ms. Supreet Raju
16:25 – 16:40 hrs.
Tea & Coffee Break
16:40 – 17:20 hrs.
INDAIN HOTEL COMPANY HEADS-FUTURE OF HOTELS
Mr. Sunjae Sharma-Hyatt | Ms. Ranju Alex-Marriott |
Mr. Navjit Ahluwalia-Hilton | Mr. Sudip Jain-IHG |
Mr. Puneet Dhawan-Accor | Mr. Zubin Saxena-Radisson |
Mr. Nikhil Sharma-Wyndham
Mr. Sunjae Sharma-Hyatt | Ms. Ranju Alex-Marriott |
Mr. Navjit Ahluwalia-Hilton | Mr. Sudip Jain-IHG |
Mr. Puneet Dhawan-Accor | Mr. Zubin Saxena-Radisson |
Mr. Nikhil Sharma-Wyndham
17:20 – 18:00 hrs.
FUTURE OF HOTEL DESIGN & SUSTAINABLITY
(St. Gobain | Project Heads } Architects | ID | PMC)
(St. Gobain | Project Heads } Architects | ID | PMC)
18:00 – 18:30 hrs.
DEVELOPMENT PANEL
Mr. Shawn Hill-Marriott | Mr. Andrew Langdon-Accor |
Ms. Suma Venkatesh-IHCL | Khun Siradej Donavanik-
Dusit Thani Hotels
Mr. Shawn Hill-Marriott | Mr. Andrew Langdon-Accor |
Ms. Suma Venkatesh-IHCL | Khun Siradej Donavanik-
Dusit Thani Hotels
18:30 – 18:45 hrs.
FUTURE TECH
18:45 – 19:30 hrs.
#HASHTAG AWARDS
HVS ANAROCK SHOWCASE HOSPITALITY & TRAVEL AWARDS GALA
PRESENTATION
19:30 – 19:45 hrs.
WRAP UP
20.00 hrs. Onwards
DINNER & DRINKS