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Latest CATHIC news
Join the conversation- Address Hotels & Resorts plans to expand globally in 2012 with plans for a project in Istanbul. http://t.co/Dh7Akbx1
- Just back from #IHIF. Thanks to all our speakers. Great feedback and some superb sessions. I think it was the best yet!
- Great summary of the recent CATHIC conference and highlights of speakers on http://t.co/YXNV9pYK
- Bander bin Fahd al-Fehaid, of the Arab Tourism Organization, plans to invest $300m in Turkey through his My Tuana Hotels.
- Just spoke to my friend Patrick Fitzgibbon of Hilton and he said they have over 180 meetings planned at #IHIF..good work! Who can beat that?
- The Baku hotel market has seen a splash of construction with hotel stock doubling to 1,700 rooms... http://t.co/TN6CWjla.
- Interesting article on the Baku Hotel market prepared by Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels.
- Sponsors Servotel announce at #CATHIC that Mandarin Oriental to open a luxury resort in Bodrum with developers/investors Astas Real Estate.
- Hilton announce 4 new signings in Turkey today and 1 in Kazakstan at #cathic today.
- Global & Regional leaders attend CATHIC 2012 today to discuss issues facing the industry and the explosive growth in the region #cathic
- Dedeman will be launching their new brand tomorrow at #CATHIC. Make sure you check out their stand showing their prototype room.
- 320 delegates registered to attend CATHIC tomorrow kicking off with a reception tonight at the newly opened Le Meridien Istanbul #cathic
- Interesting article on http://t.co/sLaMgObt - views of the European investment market by industry leaders.
- Delighted to see Murat Dedeman of Dedeman fame is to receive Leadership Award at CATHIC. Book now for early bird rate....
- Delighted to interview Gerald Lawless, guru of Jumeirah Group at CATHIC. Turkey is hot - one of the NIT countries better than BRIC?
Welcome to the Central Asia & Turkey Hotel Investment Forum
CATHIC 2013 to take place 4-6 February 2013, Istanbul.
CATHIC 2012 took place on the 6-8 February 2012 at the Ceylan, InterContinental, Istanbul where over 330 international hotel names came together for a comprehensive programme and high-powered networking opportunities.
Mehmet Önkal, Managing Partner, BDO Hospitality Consulting said Turkey was certainly the hottest market for new hotel development in the CATHIC region, with Istanbul being very hot!
Global CEO’s hosted a selection of impressive panel sessions and discussed the outlook of the hotel sector, Kurt Ritter, President & CEO, The Rezidor Hotel Group commented: “We work in one of the best industries with people are travelling more and more. I am confident for the future of our industry".
On behalf of Bench Events & Questex Hospitality + Travel, thank you to all who attended, especially to our speakers and sponsors for your valuable participation. We would also like to extend our thanks to our two spectacular evening reception sponsors, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and The Marmara Hotels & Residences.
CATHIC 2013 will take place from 4-6 February 2013, Istanbul. Further details will be announced shortly.
2012 Image Galleries
Please visit the image galleries here!
What some of our attendees and sponsors said about CATHIC 2012:
"A very good learning tool for new investors and excellent concentration of the players already in the market or seeking to join". Scot Antel, DLA Piper
"A good chance to meet some of the bigger players in the region and to understand what is generally happening". David Hodkinson, Noor
"A small and effective forum where one can connect with key players in the market in a friendly environment". Sam-Erik Ruttmann, Langham Hospitality Group
"Good opportunities coming to you at high speed". Selen Ersu, EVER Group
"Very useful in a Turkish context". Jean-Paul Herzog, Dedeman Hotels & Resorts International