24 June 2021
WiH Global Market Talks - Hotel Operation Innovation.
WiH is pleased to announce this quarter's Global Market Talks on 'Hotel Operation Innovation through Challenging Times'.
This series takes place quarterly and is open to all. Moderated by Rhonda Hare, General Counsel, Accor Asia Pacific. Panelled by Jacqueline Poey, Accor – Hotel Manager, Fairmont Singapore & Swissôtel The Stamford; Kristen Stampe, Hilton – Area Vice President Operations; Marie-Paule Nowlis, Accor – General Manager Sofitel London St James; Marlene Poynder, Hilton – General Manager Conrad New York; Sabina Wyss di Corrado, Interstate Hotels & Resorts – VP Europe.
21 May 2021
Launch of WiH Global Sustainable Hospitality Series.
Announcement of Global Sustainable Hospitality Series. This series will take place quarterly. Wolfgang M. Neumann, Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Chairman, and Xenia zu Hohenlohe, Founding Partner at Considerate Group, presented "The Urgent Need to Move from Talk to Action".
23 April 2021
Asking the Tough Questions.
Speaker: Stephen Sackur, Presenter, HARDtalk.
Stephen Sackur is presenter of HARDtalk, the current affairs interview on BBC World and The News Channel. His subjects have included the Heads of NATO and OPEC, Shimon Peres, Gore Vidal and Richard Dawkins. For HARDtalk he has also interviewed a number of the world's great innovators, from James Dyson to Jimmy Wales of Wikipedia and the bioscientist Craig Ventor. Stephen guides you to master the disciplined approach required to achieve what you want from an interview.
11 March 2021
WiH Roundtable Discussion on Leadership.
Special roundtable discussion on Leadership with WiH global members discussing their experience as leaders.
Discussion Lead by Jennifer Fox, Board Director/Advisor. Speakers were Elizabeth Espinosa, CEO Inspire Hospitality; Felicity Jones, Global Real Estate sector Head, Corporate & Commercial Partner, WFW;
Hala Matar Choufany, President-MEA and South Asia- HVS; Nathalia Wilson, Director Development - South East Asia & Korea at IHG; Peggy Berg, Chair Castell Project; Rhonda Hare, General Counsel Asia Pacific – Accor.
8 March 2021
Special International Women's Day Panel.
WiH member Asli Kutlucan, CDO at Cycas Hospitality, moderated the session with panellists & WiH members: Gustavo Favaron, CEO & Managing Partner at GRI Club; Hala Matar Choufany, President at HVS Middle East, Africa & South Asia; Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & Founder at Bench Events; Peggy Berg, Chair at Castell Project; Robert Swade, Managing Director at Maze Hospitality.
19 February 2021
Global Market Talks - Hotel Market Update.
WiH members Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Global CEO at JLL Hotels & Hospitality and Karen Friebe, Partner and International Head of Hotels at Bird & Bird, presented, and Channing Henry, Managing Direct & Head of US at PKF, facilitated the panel and Q&A.
2 June 2021
Launch of WiH Global Leadership Series - Interview with Jennifer Cronin.
Yvonne Thomsen, CFO at Six Senses, discussed leadership with Jennifer Cronin, President at Wharf Hotels.
11 May 2021
WiH Market Talks - APAC Hotel Market Update.
Presented by Naureen Ahmed, STR; Agnieszka Wojciechowska, Hotstats; Stella Grant, Savills. Moderated by Jane Lees, CBRE.
12 March 2021
WiH Panel 'My Story' discussing WiH global members' career journey.
Moderated by Jessica Cheng, Senior Manager Deloitte.
Panelled by Alpa Patel, CEO 9th House; Doris Greif, MD Langham London & RVP Europe and ME; Jee-Young Kim, CEO Orange Development; Jennifer Fox, Board Director/Advisor; Silvia Abreu, Director of Sales & Marketing Initiatives Hyatt Place;
Wan-Sheong Yau, Partner, Dexter Moren Associates.
10 March 2021
WiH Panel 'Inspiration' discussing overcoming adversity & facing challenges.
Special panel with WiH global members discussing overcoming adversity and facing challenges. Moderated by Sophie Borel, Project Planning & Design Manager Cheval Collection. Panellists were Aradhana Khowala, CEO Aptamind Partners; Ghada Mahgoub, Hotel Manager; Jessica Cheng, Senior Manager Deloitte; Linda Griffin, General Manager; Lola Ubador, Consultant W Hospitality Group; Rekha Toora, Former CIO Qbic Hotels.
2 March 2021
WiH Market Talks - European Hotel Market Update.
Presented by WiH members Barbara Fraccascia, STR; Agnieszka Wojciechowska, Hotstats; Clara Jacquier, Eastdil; and moderated by Vedrana Bilanovic Riley, Ciel Capital.
Diversity in the Hotel Sector.
Presented by Adam Rowledge MBA, Managing Director of Rowledge Associates Ltd. His talk covered the benefits of diversity in the workplace - both commercially and organisationally, how to approach difficult situations, communicate with confidence and encourage further diversity.
Presented by Dr Walter Boettcher, Head of Research & Economics at Colliers International.
Presented by Ali Powell, Founder & MD at Commercial Acceleration Ltd.
Presented by Sophie Benge, Author & Consultant (thank you to Michael Hirst OBE and JOANNE OWEN).
What I'd wish I'd known 20 years earlier - Tips to Thrive in Business.
Presented by Ali Powell.
Presented by Diana Stoecklin.
How to Decompress & Remain Resilient.
Presented by Lauren Chiren.
Looking After Your Mental Health.
Presented by Manuela Olivier.
Future of Hospitality in a post Covid World.
Presented by Andrew Harrington.
Creating a Prosperous Mindset.
Presented by Karen Mullins.
Presented by Xenia zu Hohenlohe, Managing Partner/Founder of Considerate Group.
Presented by ANITA MENDIRATTA, Special Advisor to the Secretary General at World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
Presented by Tanya Venegas, HotStats joining our panel of presenters for WiH Market Talks.
Cross Sector Panel - Investment Strategies post Lockdown.
Enrico Sanna, Co-Founder and CEO, Fora;
Gemma Leonard, Partner, DAC Beachcroft LLP;
Laure Duhot, ex Head of Investments & Capital Markets Europe, Lendlease;
Marloes Knippenberg, CEO, Kerten Hospitality;
Rich Lustigman, Head of Coliving, JLL.
Presented by Karen Mullins.
Market Talks with HotStats joining STR.
Presented by Laura Resco
Enhancing One's Resilience, Agility & GRIT.
Presented by Dr. Paul G. Stoltz.
Proptech & Space as a Service.
Presented by Antony Slumbers.
Presented by Philippa Wagner.
Presented by Naureen Ahmed.
24 June 2021
WiH Global Market Talks - Hotel Operation Innovation.
WiH is pleased to announce this quarter's Global Market Talks on 'Hotel Operation Innovation through Challenging Times'. This series takes place quarterly and is open to all. Moderated by Rhonda Hare, General Counsel, Accor Asia Pacific. Panelled by Jacqueline Poey, Accor – Hotel Manager, Fairmont Singapore & Swissôtel The Stamford; Kristen Stampe, Hilton – Area Vice President Operations; Marie-Paule Nowlis, Accor – General Manager Sofitel London St James; Marlene Poynder, Hilton – General Manager Conrad New York; Sabina Wyss di Corrado, Interstate Hotels & Resorts – VP Europe.
2 June 2021
Launch of WiH Global Leadership Series - Interview with Jennifer Cronin.
Yvonne Thomsen, CFO at Six Senses, discussed leadership with Jennifer Cronin, President at Wharf Hotels.
21 May 2021
Launch of WiH Global Sustainable Hospitality Series.
Announcement of Global Sustainable Hospitality Series. This series will take place quarterly. Wolfgang M. Neumann, Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Chairman, and Xenia zu Hohenlohe, Founding Partner at Considerate Group, presented "The Urgent Need to Move from Talk to Action".
11 May 2021
WiH Market Talks - APAC Hotel Market Update.
Presented by Naureen Ahmed, STR; Agnieszka Wojciechowska, Hotstats; Stella Grant, Savills. Moderated by Jane Lees, CBRE.
23 April 2021
Asking the Tough Questions.
Speaker: Stephen Sackur, Presenter, HARDtalk.
Stephen Sackur is presenter of HARDtalk, the current affairs interview on BBC World and The News Channel. His subjects have included the Heads of NATO and OPEC, Shimon Peres, Gore Vidal and Richard Dawkins. For HARDtalk he has also interviewed a number of the world's great innovators, from James Dyson to Jimmy Wales of Wikipedia and the bioscientist Craig Ventor. Stephen guided you to master the disciplined approach required to achieve what you want from an interview.
12 March 2021
WiH Panel 'My Story' discussing WiH global members' career journey.
Moderated by Jessica Cheng, Senior Manager Deloitte. Panelled by Alpa Patel, CEO 9th House; Doris Greif, MD Langham London & RVP Europe and ME; Jee-Young Kim, CEO Orange Development; Jennifer Fox, Board Director/Advisor; Silvia Abreu, Director of Sales & Marketing Initiatives Hyatt Place; Wan-Sheong Yau, Partner, Dexter Moren Associates.
11 March 2021
WiH Roundtable Discussion on Leadership.
Special roundtable discussion on Leadership with WiH global members discussing their experience as leaders. Discussion Lead by Jennifer Fox, Board Director/Advisor. Speakers were Elizabeth Espinosa, CEO Inspire Hospitality; Felicity Jones, Global Real Estate sector Head, Corporate & Commercial Partner, WFW; Hala Matar Choufany, President-MEA and South Asia- HVS; Nathalia Wilson, Director Development - South East Asia & Korea at IHG; Peggy Berg, Chair Castell Project; Rhonda Hare, General Counsel Asia Pacific – Accor.
10 March 2021
WiH Panel 'Inspiration' discussing overcoming adversity & facing challenges.
Special panel with WiH global members discussing overcoming adversity and facing challenges. Moderated by Sophie Borel, Project Planning & Design Manager Cheval Collection. Panellists were Aradhana Khowala, CEO Aptamind Partners; Ghada Mahgoub, Hotel Manager; Jessica Cheng, Senior Manager Deloitte; Linda Griffin, General Manager; Lola Ubador, Consultant W Hospitality Group; Rekha Toora, Former CIO Qbic Hotels.
8 March 2021
Special International Women's Day Panel.
WiH member Asli Kutlucan, CDO at Cycas Hospitality, moderated the session with panellists & WiH members: Gustavo Favaron, CEO & Managing Partner at GRI Club; Hala Matar Choufany, President at HVS Middle East, Africa & South Asia; Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & Founder at Bench Events; Peggy Berg, Chair at Castell Project; Robert Swade, Managing Director at Maze Hospitality.
2 March 2021
WiH Market Talks - European Hotel Market Update.
Presented by WiH members Barbara Fraccascia, STR; Agnieszka Wojciechowska, Hotstats; Clara Jacquier, Eastdil; and moderated by Vedrana Bilanovic Riley, Ciel Capital.
19 February 2021
Global Market Talks - Hotel Market Update.
WiH members Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Global CEO at JLL Hotels & Hospitality and Karen Friebe, Partner and International Head of Hotels at Bird & Bird, presented, and Channing Henry, Managing Direct & Head of US at PKF, facilitated the panel and Q&A.
Diversity in the Hotel Sector.
Presented by Adam Rowledge MBA, Managing Director of Rowledge Associates Ltd. His talk covered the benefits of diversity in the workplace - both commercially and organisationally, how to approach difficult situations, communicate with confidence and encourage further diversity.
Presented by Xenia zu Hohenlohe, Managing Partner/Founder of Considerate Group.
Presented by Dr Walter Boettcher, Head of Research & Economics at Colliers International.
Presented by ANITA MENDIRATTA, Special Advisor to the Secretary General at World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
Presented by Ali Powell, Founder & MD at Commercial Acceleration Ltd.
Presented by Tanya Venegas, HotStats joining our panel of presenters for WiH Market Talks.
Presented by Sophie Benge, Author & Consultant (thank you to Michael Hirst OBE and JOANNE OWEN).
Cross Sector Panel - Investment Strategies post Lockdown.
Enrico Sanna, Co-Founder and CEO, Fora;
Gemma Leonard, Partner, DAC Beachcroft LLP;
Laure Duhot, ex Head of Investments & Capital Markets Europe, Lendlease;
Marloes Knippenberg, CEO, Kerten Hospitality;
Rich Lustigman, Head of Coliving, JLL.
What I'd wish I'd known 20 years earlier - Tips to Thrive in Business.
Presented by Ali Powell.
Presented by Diana Stoecklin.
Presented by Karen Mullins.
Market Talks with HotStats joining STR.
Presented by Laura Resco.
How to Decompress & Remain Resilient.
Presented by Lauren Chiren.
Enhancing One's Resilience, Agility & GRIT.
Presented by Dr. Paul G. Stoltz.
Looking After Your Mental Health.
Presented by Manuela Olivier.
Proptech & Space as a Service.
Presented by Antony Slumbers.
Future of Hospitality in a post Covid World.
Presented by Andrew Harrington.
Presented by Philippa Wagner.
Creating a Prosperous Mindset.
Presented by Karen Mullins.
Presented by Naureen Ahmed.
