Session Discussed by Mr Nawfal Bendefa, VP International Hotel Development, MARRIOT

1.1  Scene Setting with Mr Joop Demes, Pam Golding Hospitality
Analyse the financial returns in hospitality sector - does it pay to build or invest in hotels considering the rising costs for construction, resource demands and market changes for both construction materials and labour costs - case study

1.2  Speaker panel discussion with the following:

• Mr Joop Demes, Pam Golding Tourism & Hospitality consulting
• Mr Anthony Puttergill, Group CEO of Peermont Global Limited
• Mr Vincent Joyner, CEO of Accord Hospitality in Southern Africa
• Mr Bernard Foster, VP Asset Management, Africa & Indian Ocean, IFA Hotels & Resorts
• Mr Clifford Ross, CEO of City Lodge Group
• Ms Chipo Mtasa, Group CEO of Rainbow tourism Group