Cultivate Key Hotel Industry Sources at the HEDNA 2002 Global Meeting 13-17 May, London.Business Editors HEDNA HEDNA Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association 2002 Global Meeting ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2002 The upcoming Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association (HEDNA) 2002 Global Meeting, taking place 13 - 17 May at the Victoria Park Plaza Hotel in London, reads like a Who's Who list of the world's most influential hotel technology experts. HEDNA, in concert with its EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Refers to that region of the world. For example, one might see products packaged differently for the UK, EMEA and Asia Pacific markets. chapter, celebrates a decade of accomplishments and offers projections across all sectors of the hotel industry at the HEDNA 2002 Global Meeting. A visionary in the complex travel arena, HEDNA keynote presenter Philip Wolf, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of PhoCusWright, Inc., provides analysis and insight into the booming online travel market. As the founder of PhoCusWright, Wolf and his company help businesses navigate today's economy via strategic consultation and ardent advocacy of online interactive travel, tourism and hospitality services. In concert with engaging presentations, panel discussions, and HEDNA committee meetings, the 2002 HEDNA Global Meeting features such guests as HEDNA executive advisors Mr. Joseph (Bill) Nicholson, President and Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of Pegasus Solutions, Inc., and Dr. Lalia Rach, Associate Dean of the Preston Robert Tisch Preston Robert "Bob" Tisch (April 29, 1926 – November 15, 2005) was the chairman, and, with his brother Laurence, part owner of the Loews Corporation. Tisch was born in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn in 1926. Center for Hospitality, Tourism and Travel Administration at New York University New York University, mainly in New York City; coeducational; chartered 1831, opened 1832 as the Univ. of the City of New York, renamed 1896. It comprises 13 schools and colleges, maintaining 4 main centers (including the Medical Center) in the city, as well as the (NYU NYU New York University NYU New York Undercover (TV show) ). Nicholson brings a wealth of connectivity expertise to the hospitality community. In his 10+ years at Pegasus, he has designed, developed and implemented the hotel industry's first worldwide multi-chain, commission-clearing and settlement service offered to hotels and travel agents. Nicholson also directed and implemented the hotel industry's first client-server-based reservation switching service. Rach is an internationally recognized tourism industry leader. In addition to her HEDNA role, she serves on the boards of the Travel and Tourism Research Association, the New York Convention & Visitors bureau and is a member of the New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. Hospitality Council. Prior to NYU, Rach held prestigious positions in tourism administration at the University of New Haven The University of New Haven is a private, comprehensive, coeducational university located in suburban West Haven, Connecticut that was originally founded in 1920 as the New Haven Junior College (a division of Boston's Northeastern University). in West Haven, Conn., George Washington University George Washington University, at Washington, D.C.; coeducational; chartered 1821 as Columbian College (one of the first nonsectarian colleges), opened 1822, became a university in 1873, renamed 1904. in Washington, and the University of Wisconsin-Stout University of Wisconsin-Stout is a comprehensive, career-focused polytechnic university where students, faculty and staff use applied learning, scientific theory and research to solve real-world problems, grow the state’s economy and serve society. in Menomonee, Wis. In addition to the diverse network of the HEDNA Global Meeting participants, event sponsors and Tech Showcase participants include some of the industry's leading travel providers such as: Galileo International; WizCom International, Ltd.; Newtrade Technologies Inc.; Pegasus Solutions, Inc.; Worldspan; TravelCLICK; Utell; MICROS Systems, Inc.; Hospitality Technology Consulting; SITE59 Additional organizations represented at the Tech Showcase include: hubX; IATA IATA International Air Transport Association, which sets the rules for air transport, including those concerning air transport of animals. ; Innovata; Lanyon; Multimap.com; NORTHSTAR Travel Media, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control ; Sabre; SynXis; Travel Information Management Services, Inc.; WorldRes The following is the agenda of engaging presentations that takes place during HEDNA's 2002 Global Meeting on the 15 May Information & Seminar Day: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m Opening General Session: A Decade of Accomplishments HEDNA President Roland Tanner of Utell-Pegasus Solutions, Inc., along with Chapter representatives, provides an overview of and updates on HEDNA, and EMEA, ASPAC ASPAC Asian Studies on the Pacific Coast ASPAC Asian and Pacific Council ASPAC Asphalt Paving Company (Memphis, TN) ASPAC Associated Student's Presidential Advisory Council and Latin America chapters. 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Executive Forum: Technology Trends - Achievements, Casualties and Predictions Moderator: Lalia Rach, New York University Participants: Michael Ball, SRS-Worldhotels; Geoffrey Gelardi, The Lanesborough; Nick Price, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) is a hotel management company which is part of Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited and is formally known as Mandarin Oriental International Limited. ; and Jim Young, Six Continents Hotels The ever-popular Executive Forum explores the complexities of such issues as brand loyalty versus channel loyalty, ownership and control of inventory, and other narrowly defined distribution issues. 1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Two Concurrent Sessions) Emerging Technologies Session: Single Image Inventory - Is Seeing Believing? Moderator: Alyson Dombey, Partners in Marketing Participants: Brian Barth, SideStep; Brett Hartman, Carlson Hospitality; Michael Murray, hubX; and Connie Rheams, Trust International This session explores the possibilities surrounding Single Image Inventory, ADS, WAP and other future focused technology adaptations. Strategic Planning Session: Direct Connect Isn't Enough Moderator: Anne Sommer, Accor Economy Lodging Participants: Henry Harteveldt, Forrester Research; Joan Lowell, Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Les Ottolenghi, AgentWare; and Chris Vukelich, British Airways Henry Harteveldt of Forrester Research presents his findings on today's model of distribution. In his research, Mr. Harteveldt states that "while suppliers hope to cut costs with direct connect, to boost cross-selling and win travel agency allegiance, suppliers must adopt Integrated Direct Connect." In concert with the panel participants, Mr. Harteveldt provides his insights into this recommended technology model. 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Industry Trends Session: Proactively Responding to a Rapidly Changing Environment - The Good, The Bad and the Unknown Moderator: Lalia Rach, New York University Participants: Rita Emmer, VIP International; Richard Lewis, WorldRes; Nick Pattie, KPMG KPMG Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (accounting firm) KPMG Kaiser Permanente Medical Group KPMG Keiner Prüft Mehr Genau (German) KPMG Kommen Prüfen Meckern Gehen ; and Kostas Trivizas, Aeolus Hospitality This session provides a dynamic exchange of ideas and projections on travel trends, electronic booking patterns, booking statistics, shortened lead time, and mergers and acquisitions. 4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Keynote Presentation: Using Technology to Market Travel - If You Build It They Will Come Speaker: Philip Wolf, President and CEO, PhoCusWright, Inc. Mr. Wolf offers visionary insights into online interactive travel, tourism and hospitality services in this keynote presentation. For additional information on the HEDNA 2002 Global Meeting, contact Julia O'Brien at jobrien@disa.org or +1 703-837-6155 or visit www.hedna.org. About HEDNA The Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association (HEDNA) is a not-for-profit trade association whose worldwide membership includes executives and managers from over 200 of the most influential companies in the hotel distribution industry. Founded in 1991, all of HEDNA's activities are intended to stimulate the booking of hotel rooms through the use of GDS, the Internet and other electronic means. HEDNA brings all segments of the hotel industry together to evolve systems and services into electronic distribution that is easy and efficient. For additional information, please visit www.hedna.org. |
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