Technology has transformed the entire hospitality industry in recent years and to stay ahead of the game, hoteliers must equip themselves with the most updated information on technological advancement. On 11 October 2018, the first ever IDeaS & Hotel ICON Leadership Forum will be held at Hotel ICON. Themed "HOTECH 2020: Redefining sales, marketing and revenue in Asia", the Forum aims to gather industry leaders and the technologiest of tomorrow to explore what 2020 will bring and what it may mean to hospitality. Register now for free admission: http://go.ideas.com/hotechhk

Hotel ICON, the 'live research lab' of the hospitality industry wholly-owned by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, will share knowledge on how the hotel maintains its competitive edge through the adoption of innovative technology.

Key speakers include Mr. Richard Hatter, Hotel ICON's General Manager and School of Hotel & Tourism Management's Adjunct Associate Professor, will speak on a panel focussing on smart technology for smart hotels serving smart guests; and Mr. Patrick Sin, Hotel ICON's Director of Sales, Marketing & Revenue Management, who will present a case study on how Hotel ICON uses RMS software to improve the profitability by optimizing occupancy of the higher room categories. Amanda Wantono, an Elite Management Trainee under the School of Hotel and Tourism Management of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Matthew Kum, Assistant Guest Relations and Public Relations Manager of Hotel ICON will be joining a panel to discuss millenials' expectations when traveling.

For young hoteliers, this is the perfect platform to network and be inspired by industry leaders, learn lessons relevant to boost your careers in hospitality and the travel industry.

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