WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THE IH&RA CONGRESS

«…a real pleasure to be involved…I would love to be involved next year…congratulations again on a job well done and do let me know if there is anything I can do for the IH&RA between now and the next congress.”
Gareth Gaston, Director, eBusiness, Hilton International

“Thank you for a very successful conference…I would be happy to speak in Beijing.”
Nancy Johnson, Executive Vice President, Brand Leader Select Service Carlson Hotels Worldwide Country Inns & Suites by Carlson Park Inn

“Congratulations on organizing an excellent Congress in Istanbul….outstanding venue, great program with dynamic progressive speakers…and not the least of all superb social activities…Here’s to Beijing in 2005.”
Anthony Pollard, President, Hotel Association of Canada

“Thank you very much for a great conference. I enjoyed being involved and appreciated the professionalism and hospitality of the IH&RA team as well as the thoughtfulness of the program and venue selection.”
Amar Lalvani, Vice President Acquisitions & Development "W" Hotels - Starwood Hotels & Resorts

“Thank you for a perfectly organized and tremendously interesting conference in Istanbul. Well done!”
Mats Östblom, Managing Director, Hotell Liseberg Heden

“I would like to compliment you on an extremely positive conference.”
Bruce Harkness, Senior Vice President Human Resources, Kempinski Hotels & Resorts

"…Just a quick note to say how much I enjoyed the event. The attendees were a very high calibre and I certainly met a number of useful contacts."
Kristie Willmott – Director Distribution & e-Commerce, Jumeirah International

“Thank you once again for the invitation to address the group…I truly enjoyed it…”
Peter Yesawich, Chairman & CEO, YPB&R - Yesawich, Pepperdine, Brown & Russell

"...a well organized and robust schedule of events."
Kathryn Pretzel-Shiels, Director Hotel & Restaurant Industries EMEA, Establishment Services Group, American Express Europe Ltd

“I would like to thank you and congratulate you on the Job well done…You did all an Excellent Job and you took care about all the details even the small one, in keeping always your smile.”
Mr. Ghassan Aïdi, President, Cham Palaces and Hotels

“Thanks…and well done on organising the conference. I had a great time and met some very interesting people. I enjoyed the panel and would be willing to speak again next year...”
Gerard Greene, CEO, Yotel Ltd

“I was very happy to be a panellist and I will most willingly become one again in the next conference. Finally, I think it was a great success, especially with the social program. I particularly liked the length of the conference…Keep up the good work.”
Mehmet Onkal CHA, ISHC, Managing Director, TRI Hospitality Consulting

“Congratulations and thank you to all on a job well done.”
Peter O'Connor, PhD, Associate Professor, Hospitality Information Technology - IMHI (Cornell - ESSEC)

“The whole Congress was really interesting and a great learning experience with the award dinner as the grand finale!”
Ewald Biemans, Owner, Bucuti Beach Resort – Winner of the IH&RA 2004 Environmental Award 2004 – Independent Category

“Thanks! And congratulations on a great conference!”
Robert A. Gilbert, CHME, CHA - President & CEO, Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI)

“All the warm thanks for your excellent job done and support.”
Mihai RAJNITA, Secretary General & CEO, FIHR / Romanian Hotel Industry Federation

“We really enjoyed the IH&RA Congress and we have many good impressions from the Gala-Dinner and Istanbul.”
Astrid and Bertram Späth, Owners and Managers, Hotel Victoria Best Western International – Winners IH&RA Environmental Award 2004 - Chain Category

"It was indeed a pleasure seeing you again during the Congress recently held in Istanbul. It goes without saying that your efforts, as well as the whole staff, have been an integral part of the success of this event."
Nagui Erian, Board Member, Egyptian Hotel Association