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“The tourism industry has been navigating through turbulent times for well over a decade. As we address these issues here and now, we must also continue to focus on our organization’s long-term vision for success and ensure we are adequately resourced to seize opportunities in the future,” said Mike Hampton, dean of the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at FIU.

Held in November 2015 at Pan Pacific Singapore, this exclusive ‘invitation-only’ event brought together senior hospitality leaders to speak candidly about the persistent issues that profoundly impact their ability to stay current, competitive, and profitable.

Executives brainstormed ideas for revenue optimization that included driving growth through better customer insight and analytics, analyzing the difference between direct-distribution and third-party options, and optimizing profits.

VISIONARY LEADERS ROUNDTABLE – HONG KONG

Asia’s most valued hospitality brands share insight on adapting and innovating in times of uncertainty and technological transformation.

“In a year filled with momentous and unprecedented change driven by major shifts in global leadership, growing geopolitical tensions, and disruptive-digital transformation, business leaders must tread carefully as they prepare to manage through what could be a challenging time for the tourism industry.”

To address these and other pressing issues facing the travel and hospitality industry, FIU’s Chaplin School
of Hospitality & Tourism Management and presenting partners (The Rainmaker Group and Sabre Hospitality Solutions), hosted a select group of prominent hospitality thought leaders for the 5th Annual Visionary Leaders Roundtable held at Marco Polo
 Hong Kong in February 2017.