In a time of rapid global change, it is important to meet the key players; tap into the latest industry trends and economic insights; and learn of new business opportunities and strategies that would help you stay on top of your businesses. CHIC 2010 is here to facilitate, inspire and make a difference – for you.

China has risen from a regional to a global economic powerhouse. The world is looking to China as a leader in stimulating global economic recovery. It has delivered on its promises, swiftly introducing and implementing the 4-trillion yuan stimulus packages and other macro-economic policies which spurred demand for commodities, raw materials and services from the global markets. Working together with other global partners, China has been instrumental in averting possibly a total collapse of the global economy.

Focusing on the hospitality sector of China, domestic tourism has continued to rise from 1.8 billion arrivals in 2008 to an expected 2 billion arrivals for 2009, buckling the global tourism trends. As domestic and international arrivals to China are expected to continue to grow in the medium to long term, an extraordinary opportunity awaits for all industry stakeholders. However, sound strategies are necessary to harness these opportunities.

As such, CHIC aims to provide a platform that stimulates the exchange of ideas and best practices, and fosters new partnerships:

Be inspired – from the meetings with other leaders, movers and shakers of the hospitality investment world including chief economists, China policy-makers, bankers, hotel owners, investors, developers, management chains, consultants and others.

Benefit – from the sharing of market intelligence, new ideas and debates on wide ranging issues during the inaugural meet. Some of these topics include:

• Economic Trends and Insights – Global, Regional & China Domestic, by the world’s renowned Economist Intelligence Unit
• Riding on the Next Wave of Investment Opportunities – Mid-tier and Economy Hotels
• Strategies  to Tapping the Domestic Tourism Boom – New Resort Markets in China
• China’s Investment Policies – Understanding and Doing It Right
• Portfolio Investment and Exit Strategy – Structuring, Pricing and Timing
• Hotel Asset Management – Optimizing your Operation and Profitability
• Provincial Cities – Window of Opportunities …

Join us at the upcoming CHIC 2010 in Shanghai from 12 to 14 May. Register now at www.chinahotelconference.com. For queries, please email Ms Adeline Phua at aphua@hvs.com or Tel: +86 21 5171 7003.

CHIC is timed together with the Shanghai Expo – so you could experience both CHIC and your weekend at the fascinating Shanghai Expo (separate registration) – don’t miss it!