András Bíró is the visionary General Manager at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore, where he orchestrates the harmonious blend of timeless heritage and modern luxury. Hailing from Hungary, András brings a wealth of international experience to his role, having traversed the vibrant landscapes of China, the Maldives, UAE, Russia and Singapore throughout his career, establishing himself as a key player in the global hospitality industry along the way.
Chris Ely is a proven hotelier and Asset Manager with over 20 years of hotel operations experience, from luxurious resorts to mid-scale and high-end city hotels. Based in Singapore, Chris currently leads the asset management and operator selection business for CBRE, where he works closely with owners, investors and operators to unlock value by optimising profitability.
Winnie has been working in the hospitality industry since 2005, and she took on the role of VP of Digital & Technology Solutions at MGM in 2023. She leads a team of more than 100 staff supporting 2 integrated resorts, over 12K employees, more than 250 applications, and more. Winnie's aim is to deliver outstanding customer service with cutting-edge technologies, and she has led many technology projects successfully, including some pioneering ones such as intelligent RFID gaming tables and an all-in-one employee mobile app.
Jurgen Ortelee leads a top-notch team of revenue optimization professionals across the Asia-Pacific region at IDeaS. He is passionate about statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making with extensive experience developing and implementing hospitality revenue management strategies.
WASHINGTON (April 15, 2024) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today is leading an industry-wide Tax Day of Action in support of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, H.R. 7024.
In his role as Vice President of JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group based in the Singapore regional head office, Pierre is focused on asset management and operator selections throughout the Asia Pacific region. Pierre also provides revenue management, distribution and sales and marketing expertise to JLL’s regional teams.
Ibrahim Mohammed has more than fifteen years of working experience as a lecturer, researcher, and consultant. Prior to joining SHTM as a Research Assistant Professor, Ibrahim was an associate professor of tourism economics at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) where he also held the position of Director of Research and Consultancy.
WASHINGTON (April 10, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey released the following statement today after the U.S. Senate passed a resolution to overturn the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) destructive joint-employer rule. The House of Representatives passed the same resolution in January, and it now heads to the president’s desk for consideration.
Kuan Yii is a seasoned Senior Business Development Manager for Asia Pacific at Lighthouse where she leverages over 9 years of expertise in the hospitality sector. With her strategic acumen and unwavering dedication, she plays a pivotal role in driving brand recognition initiatives, building effective partnerships, and collaborating closely with local and regional hoteliers to buile revenue and distribution optimisation strategies.