📅 Thursday, 7th November 2024 | 🕒 12:00 – 18:30 |📍 The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel
The Curate, an event designed exclusively for Organizational Member companies.
This is a chance for you to delve into the topic of Commercialisation of Sustainability, while networking and engaging in dynamic discussions with fellow executives.
The Fall Curate, set in the vibrant city of London, promises a valuable experience on Thursday, 7th November 2024. Organised in collaboration with the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, represented by their Chief Executive Officer – Glenn Mandziuk for this exclusive event.
This by-invitation-only gathering will bring together leaders who are passionate about sustainability and eager to explore innovative strategies for its commercialisation.
Target group: This event is tailored for senior leaders
We will abide by HSMAI’s Antitrust Policy, which will be shared with you as a reminder at the beginning of the session. If you have been invited, please register below.
Interested to know more about HSMAI Europe?
Please reach out to us at postbox@hsmai.eu
12:00 – 13:00 PM
13:00 – 13:30 PM
Michael Nowlis, Programme director, MBA Programmes at Imperial College Business School and Chair of the HSMAI Europe Board of Directors and Ingunn Hofseth, President & CEO at HSMAI Region Europe
A warm welcome to all attendees and brief introductions from all attendees.
13:30 – 13:40 PM
Moderator: Gemma Greenwood, Founder & Partner at Content Inc.
13:40 – 14:10 PM
Hoang Nguyen, Co-Owner at d2o
Hoang Nguyen, a seasoned practitioner with over 25 years of experience helping senior leaders drive technology-driven transformations that boost organizational efficiency and resource management.
Before joining d2o in 2013, Hoang served as a management consultant at IBM, PwC, and Accenture, where he developed a deep understanding of aligning technical initiatives with business objectives to deliver measurable value. Hoang recognizes the unique challenges hoteliers face – financial constraints, operational demands, and limited sustainability expertise – and firmly believes that eco-friendly practices must be both practical, profitable, and meaningful.
Tord Moe Laeskogen, Owner at Sundvolden Hotel
As one of Norway’s largest conference hotel owners, Tord is driven to enhance resource efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate guest experiences through adoption of affordable smart technology. His hands-on experience at Sundvolden reinforces the message of practical, profitable, and meaningful approach to commercialising sustainability.
14:25 – 14:55 PM
Glenn Mandziuk, Chief Executive Officer at World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
With over 25 years in sustainable tourism and economic development, Glenn leads the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, driving impactful, responsible practices across the industry. As Co-Chair of the SMI Hospitality and Tourism Taskforce, he champions sustainable growth, fostering positive change for communities and the planet.
14:55 – 15:15 PM
15:15 – 16:00 PM
Roundtable discussions to brainstorm key challenges and opportunities. Each table will have a discussion, followed by a 3-minute presentation from each group. The session will conclude with a 15-minute plenary discussion. Each group will appoint a lead to guide the conversation and present their findings.
16:00 – 16:10 PM
From the insights gathered during the discussions, participants will vote on the three key topics they would like to explore further in today’s Curate.
16:10 – 16:55 PM
16:55 – 17:30 PM
17:30- 18:30 PM
About HSMAI Europe:
HSMAI – Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International – is a global organization founded in the US in 1927. HSMAI Region Europe is the European arm of the organisation. HSMAI Europe aims to be a key influencer, pioneer and the go-to industry resource for professional development, commercial strategies and sustainability in the hospitality, travel and tourism industry. Visit us at www.hsmai.eu
📅 Date: Thursday, 7th November 2024
🕒 Time: 12:00 – 18:00
📍 Location: The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel, 35 Charles Street, London, W1J 5EB
The Curate, an event designed exclusively for Organizational Member companies.
This is a chance for you to delve into the forefront of industry trends and issues, while networking and engaging in dynamic discussions with fellow executives.
The Fall Curate, set in the vibrant city of London, promises a valuable experience on Thursday, 7th November 2024. Organised in collaboration with the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, represented by their Chief Executive Officer – Glenn Mandziuk for this exclusive event, with a very important topic on the agenda; Commercialisation of Sustainability. Our moderator for the day will be Gemma Greenwood, Founder & Partner at Content Inc. This invitation-only gathering will bring together leaders who are passionate about sustainability and eager to explore innovative strategies for its commercialisation.
Target group: This event is tailored for senior leaders
We will abide by HSMAI’s Antitrust Policy, which will be shared with you as a reminder at the beginning of the session.
If you have been invited, please register here.