10- 1-2003

The IH&RA Congress, now in its 40th year, includes an insightful and interactive 3-day Conference programme full of cutting edge topics, presented by highly professional international industry leaders. Here is a preview of slated presenters and speakers:

IH&RA Welcomes Industry Partners:

• Keynote Speaker: Francesco Frangialli, Secretary General, World Tourism Organization
• Guest of Honour: Dr. Mamdouh El-Beltagui, Minister of Tourism, Egypt
• Pedro Ortun, Director Services, Commerce, Tourism, E-Business & IDA, European Commission, Belgium
• Ufi Ibrahim, Vice President Development, World Travel & Tourism Council
• Alain Dupeyras, Administrator, Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development
• Martin Brackenbury, President, IFTO, International Federation of Tour Operators
• Peter Schatzer, Regional Coordinator for the Mediterranean, International Organization for Migration
• James E. Burba, President , Burba Hotel Network
• Deborah Luhrman, Author Crisis Communication Guidelines, World Tourism Organization

and Hospitality Leaders:

• Richard Snead, President & CEO, Carlson Restaurants Worldwide
• Anupam Narayan, Sr. Vice President , Global Strategy & CFO, Best Western International
• Steve Rudnitsky, CEO Hotel Division, Cendant Corporation
• Ichigo Umehara, President & CEO, Pan Pacific Hotels & Resorts
• Alan Orlob, Vice President of Loss Prevention, Marriott International Inc. USA
• Ashley Spencer, Vice President, Hilton International - Egypt, Sudan, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria
• Stefan Breg, Food & Beverage Director, Hilton UK & Ireland
• Jean Paul Herzog, Senior Vice President Nordic Hilton & Scandic
• Gilles Honneger, Human Resources - Executive Director/Hospitality Tourism & Training, ACCOR

…and many more!

To see the updated programme and to download the IH&RA Congress Registration brochure, go to: www.ih-ra.com/events/downloads/Congress_brochure.pdf

Plus, the IH&RA Congress includes an affordable, all-inclusive package with value-added programs like elegant social events, a VIP sightseeing program in Cairo and discounted rates at the 5* Conrad Cairo Hotel, plus 75% off roundtrip airfare to Cairo valid on Egypt Air from any Egypt Air gateway city.

All those who register by 15 October 2003 will benefit from the IH&RA Congress Early Bird Special! IH&RA Member Early Bird Special: 995€ per person; IH&RA Non-Member Early Bird Special: 1170€ per person. After 15 October 2003, IH&RA members pay 1095 € person; IH&RA Non-Member Price: 1295€ per person. All accompanying persons pay 895€ per person.

For more information about the IH&RA 40th Annual Congress or to receive information about sponsorship or exhibition opportunities, please contact Anna Ohrner at ohrner@ih-ra.com or tel: + 33 (0) 1 44 88 92 20 or visit the IH&RA website:

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