Baku, Fineko/abc.az. Hotel Consulting Company HVS announces the 1st CIS & Georgia Hospitality Investment Conference (iCON) that will focus on the region’s hotel development, investor climate and many of the current issues facing the industry. Scheduled for September 18‐19, 2012 at the brand new JW Marriott Absheron Baku, iCON will bring together international investors and operators together with some of the region’s decision‐makers, governmental representatives and  opinion leaders to address the opportunities and challenges which face the industry in the CIS. iCON will provide a great platform for delegates to share views, insights, and proposed strategies for advancing the hospitality and  tourism sectors in the region.

iCON 2012 will line up some of the key subjects that  are vital to address in the current state of the hospitality industry.

Over the years HVS has successfully contributed to identifying solutions through research and analysis to  the challenges faced by the hospitality industry  worldwide and redefining ways that help sustain a positive outlook for hospitality in the CIS. iCON will provide another credible platform offered by HVS that  takes a step towards future trends and practices.

The following industry leaders have already confirmed their participation as speakers in iCON 2012: Gianni van   Daalen – Personal Adviser to President & CEO, Kempinski Hotels & Resorts; David Jenkins – Partner, Head of  Hospitality, Cushman & Wakefield; Tatiana Veller ‐ Managing Director, HVS Global Hospitality Services ‐

Moscow;  Rashida Shaikenova ‐ Executive Director, Kazakhstan Tourist Association and President, Kazakhstan

Hotels and Restaurants Association; Peter Sulzenbacher ‐ CEO/Owner’s Representative, TVINS LLC (Kempinski

Hotel Badamdar Baku / Kempinski Baku ‘the Crescent’); Saurabh Chawla ‐ Director of International

Development and Acquisitions, Louvre Hotels Group, Michael O’Hare ‐ Managing Director, Horwath HTL

Hungary &  Russia. Other speakers are to be announced soon

Delegates: Investors, Hotel Owners, Lenders, CEOs, Hotel Chain Executives, Financial Advisors, Real Estate  Agents, Lawyers, Designers, Architects, Consultants, Tourism and Government Officials from all areas of the  hotel industry and from all across the World.

Sponsors: Companies that are at the forefront of the hospitality industry attend the conference to network with  delegates, showcase their products and provide business solutions.

Dates: 18‐19 September 2012

HVS is the leading consulting company in the world in hotel industry, restaurant, casino and entertainment sphere. The company established in 1980, annually realizes over 2.000 projects, its clients are almost all main participants of this industry. HVS leaders are recognized by leading professionals in relevant areas of the world. Through international network numbering 32 offices employing over 350 qualified professionals in their area, HVS provides unprecedented range of services for tourism and entertainment industry. For additional information visit  www.hvs.com site.

Opening offices in London and Moscow in 1990 and 2007 respectively, HVS has been serving to clients’ interests in Great Britain, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). It has assessed about 4.000 hotels and projects in 50 countries at all major markets in EMEA area for leading hotel companies and hotel owners. The company is known as one of leading consultants in assessment of hotel activity and feasibility studies, and thanks to interrelation all over Europe is the assessment specialist for many best international banks, financing hotels and assets portfolios.

For more detailed information on registration and conference please visit www.iconhvs.com. site.

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