FINNISH HOSPITALITY FORUM VIRTUAL 2020

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WELCOME! 

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We are living in unprecedented times - the roaming coronavirus has shifted the fundamentals of our industry and has left many questioning - what can I do in the meantime whilst the world is grappling with a plethora of restrictions?

We have put together this FREE virtual event to discuss strategies and ideas that will take our industry further, be it new concepts, technology, design, architecture, sustainable developments, investments or change in business models. 

There will be ample networking opportunities throughout the day as well as a unique possibility to set up meetings in advance. Follow the instructions upon registration to set up your profile if you so wish.

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SPEAKERS

AGENDA

All times are local Finnish, GMT +2

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10.00 - 10.25

Welcome Remarks, State of Affairs & Recovery Scenarios

Speakers:

Heleri Rande, Partner at THINK Hospitality

Kimmo Virtanen, Director, Christie & Co of Scandinavia, Russia and the Baltic States

David Goodger, Managing Director, Europe and Middle East at Oxford Economics

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10.30 - 10.55

Big Picture on Travel & Tourism

Speaker:

Anita Mendiratta, Special Advisor to the Secretary General at 

World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

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11.00 - 11.45

Hotel Development & Real Estate Panel

Moderator:

Kimmo Virtanen, Director - Scandinavia, Russia and the Baltic States at Christie & Co

Panelists:

Philip Lassman, Vice President, Head of Development of Northern Europe at Accor

Tomi Peitsalo, CEO at Primehotels Oy

Axel Steinbach, Development Director of Nordics at Marriott

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11.45 - 12.00

NETWORKING BREAK

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12.00 - 12.25

The Role of Innovation in Hotel Technology

Speaker:

Jan Alfrink - Regional Director of Sales for Europe at Sabre Hospitality Solutions

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12.30 - 13.15

Hospitality Investments Panel

Moderator:

Kimmo Virtanen, Director - Scandinavia, Russia and the Baltic States at Christie & Co

Panelists:

Stéphane Obadia, Head of Hotel Investments at Schroders

Jacob Rasin, Director of Business Development at Pandox 

Jani Nokkanen, Chief Investment Officer at NREP

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13.15 - 14.00

LUNCH NETWORKING BREAK

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14.00 - 14.25

Designed for Human Beings: The Future of Hospitality Design

Moderator:

Heleri Rande, Partner at THINK Hospitality

Panelists:

Marcel Wanders, Art Director at Marcel Wanders Studio

Sami Horto, Chairman of the Board at Architects Soini & Horto

Vertti Kivi, Head of Design at dSign Vertti Kivi & Co

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14.30 - 14.55

Pivoting & Growing A Hotel Brand During Covid

Speaker:

Florian Kollenz, Chief Development Officer at 25hours

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14.55 - 15.00

Closing Remarks

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15.00 - 18.00

NETWORKING TIME

THANK YOU PARTNERS

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