Rene Shen

VP Accor Technology - Greater China

With nearly 24 years of illustrious experience in the technology sector, I have dedicated 16 years to the manufacturing industry and gained nine years of relevant experience in the hospitality sector. My skillset encompasses extensive expertise in project management, proficiency in ITIL, and mastery in DevOps practices. In my role at Accor, I will not only oversee hotel openings and onboarding but also lead the development and implementation of property and gues-facing technology solutions.

Ramesh Daryanani

VP, Global Sales, Loyalty Operations & Partnerships, APAC

As a seasoned commercial leader and travel industry expert within Marriott International's Global Sales Organization and Asia Pacific's Consumer Operations leadership team, I am responsible for providing strategic sales leadership to Marriott's Global Sales Organization and B2B Programs, Marketing & Events team for APAC based in Hong Kong. In addition, I also sit on the APAC Advisory Board for PCMA and The Commercial Advisory Board for HSMAI Asia Pacific.

Peter Meyer

Vice Chairman

Peter has recently been appointed as Lodgis' Vice Chairman to direct key company initiatives. Previously, he was CEO of the Group and Fusion Hotels & Resorts, leading the overall management, operation, and strategic direction of the business. His past Asia-Pacific leadership roles included Managing Director of Host Hotels & Resorts and JP Morgan's Head of Real Estate and Lodging. Peter has over 30 years of experience working across the region.

New Jersey bill would destroy hotel franchising, drive hotels from Garden State

Trenton NJ

WASHINGTON (Feb. 22, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Chip Rogers released the following statement today after the New Jersey Assembly Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance approved legislation that would destroy the hotel industry’s franchise model. The bill (A3495) is now awaiting further Assembly action, and companion legislation (S2336) has been introduced in the Senate.

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