Nico Alexander Braunwalder

MARKET TO OVER 3,000 HOTEL OWNERS IN 2 DAYS

26 & 27 SEPTEMBER 2017

EXCEL, LONDON

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PROVIDING A VISION INTO THE FUTURE OF THE HOTEL INDUSTRY

Hotel Tech Live does just this: over two days under one roof, the event will present visitors with an unprecedented cutting edge suppliers designed to create a truly unforgettable experience from the innovators behind these industry-transforming solutions.

The exhibition will deliver an exclusive schedule of seminars, debates, demonstrations, and interactive features presented by the industry’s most prominent visionaries.

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THE ST. REGIS BALI RESORT

ANNOUNCES HOTEL MANAGER APPOINTMENT

Bali, Indonesia - The St. Regis Bali Resort proudly welcomes Nico Alexander Braunwalder as Hotel Manager.

Prior to his appointment at The St. Regis Bali Resort, Nico joined Marriott International in 2015 as Director of Food & Beverage at The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka in Japan. Nico has successfully driven vast F&B growth and revenues and developed initiatives that led to substantial increase in guest satisfaction.

Nico’s affinity for Asian culture and hospitality has established him on the continent for 9 years, working in various leadership roles in major Asian cities including Hong Kong and Beijing.

His dedication and passion has enabled him to gain extensive experience in the industry in a number of senior roles in reputable hotels. Nico brings a wealth of experience to lead the resort in delivering the brand promise of St. Regis and contribute to the brand’s uncompromising service and legendary experiences.

Fluent in German, English and French, Nico holds a higher diploma (Dipl. Hotelier/Restaurateur HF) from the Swiss School of Tourism and Hospitality in Chur, Switzerland, Nico started his career in 1996 as an apprentice in the food & beverage department in Zurich.

INTERVIEW WITH VICE PRESIDENT ASIA PACIFIC OPERATIONS IAPPA

JUNE KO

Why did AAE choose Singapore as the expo venue this year?

Singapore is natural fit to host Asian Attractions Expo. This dynamic city is frequently ranked as a top convention destination in Asia and it meets and exceeds IAAPA’s location considerations including: Ideal convention center: A first-class convention center that can accommodate the growing scope of the education and trade show floor.

Worldwide accessibility: A city that our international participants can easily fly in and out, and a location that offers a wide variety of sophisticated freight options for exhibitors who need to transport product to the show – planes, trains, trucks.

Amusement parks and attraction accessibility: As part of the conference and trade show we like to offer behind-the-scenes experiences, tours, and networking receptions at area amusement parks and attractions.

What are the highlights of the expo favorable for the hoteliers?

Hoteliers can interact with more than 8,000 attractions industry professionals, including 6,000 buyers and more than 300 exhibiting companies at Asian Attractions Expo 2017.

AAE 2017 highlights which may be of interest to hoteliers include:

Lunch and Learn: Brands: Using Intellectual Properties and Maintaining Show Quality Attendees will learn how location-based entertainment thought leaders prepare their properties for Asia, Protect their intellectual properties through the design, construction, and installation processes, and deploy strategies to keep the projects pristine and on-story for the long haul.

Opening Night Reception at Universal Studios Singapore

Attendees will enjoy a cocktail reception in the streets of New York with Charlie Chaplin and Marilyn Monroe then enjoy exclusive access to select rides including their latest, Puss in Boots’ Giant Journey. The evening will end with a performance from Mel’s Dinettes.

As an authoritative association of amusement parks and attractions, what is the view on the trend of attraction industry in Asia?

Theme parks and attractions strive to maintain a balance between bringing new international brands into a country, while appealing to the domestic market with a familiar culture. Bringing back nostalgic intellectual property and theming has been a cost effective way to attract visitors. We expect to see this effort continue as theme parks in Asia let the thousands of years of history shine through. Recent global trends, include virtual reality, video games, dinosaurs, and robots.

How can the expo open up opportunities for practitioners in the hotel and integrated resort destination industry to grow their business?

More than 8,000 attractions industry professionals, including integrated resort developers will be in attendance to network and conduct business. Asian Attractions Expo is the premier event in the region for the attractions industry, and it is the perfect venue for companies interested in breaking into the industry or working with the industry to make connections and establish business relationships.

Any AAE conference session that hoteliers must attend? Why?

AAE 2017 offers 11 expert-led education sessions on a wide range of issues and topics related to the attraction industry, which provide real-world examples and best practices to improve operations and drive business. Session topics include safety, intellectual property use, cultural sensitivity and regional awareness, revenue generation, facility excellence, human resources, industry innovations, and more. The complete education program is available at www.IAAPA.org/AsianAttractionsExpo and click on Education.

A few sessions which may be of interest to hoteliers, include:

Redefining Your Attraction as a Destination The pace of growth the tourism and leisure industry in Asia over the past 10 years has been phenomenal.

Session participants will learn how attractions should be redefined as a destination and how they should reshape and reengineer themselves to meet capitalize on emerging opportunities. Top industry leaders from some of the region's top attraction-destinations will share their perspectives on the future of the industry. A World of New Ideas – Multimedia Spectaculars

The sessions takes an inspiring look at the latest trends, projects, and stand-out multimedia spectaculars. From the world’s most famous multimedia presentations to Asia's recent productions, panelists will explore some of the most breathtaking shows and a preview of what’s to come. Also, discover what has convinced destination decision makers to implement spectacular attractions to drive attendance, what trends unite successful projects, and what lessons theme parks and resorts can learn. Attendees can discover the secrets of success as industry leaders in entertainment, marketing, food and beverage, and merchandise share innovative ideas and compelling insights on how to build the perfect event.

Learn about the best practices in event development from inception to execution. Understand how budgets, creative design, social media, marketing strategies and more all work together to insure success.

The Food and Beverage Learning Lab – New Ideas to Drive Revenue and Increase Value Through Upselling

Participants will learn proven techniques to drive your food and beverage revenue sales through the art of upselling, and gain an understanding of what it takes to implement a successful program at your facility through this highly interactive session. Topics covered include who needs to be part of your program, what should you be upselling, why guests want to be upsold to, and how to engage your staff.

The HR Learning Lab: Exploring an Effective Themed Recognition Program

This session provides insights into to some of the world’s most effective and creative recognition techniques which deliver increased employee productivity and high employee engagement. Attendees will work in small groups to create a tiered themed recognition program to motivate employees and add value to the business. And, each participant will be rewarded with a complimentary copy of Reasons 2 Reward.

What is the potential growth of the expo? Do you grow in terms of size, the number of visitors or the range of exhibitors in the industry?

The goal of each of IAAPA’s Expos is to connect industry buyers and sellers and to provide top-level, ongoing education delivering best practices to industry professionals globally. In 2013, when Asian Attractions Expo was last held in Singapore, the show attracted more than 5,300 participants, including 3,600 buyers (top decision makers at amusement parks, water parks, standalone attractions, family entertainment centers, zoos, aquariums, science centers, museums, and resorts) and 286 exhibiting companies. This year, we anticipate more than 8,000 industry professionals, including 6,000 buyers and more than 300 exhibiting companies will gather in Singapore to learn, buy, and network at Asian Attractions Expo 2017.