Central Asia and Turkey Hotel Investment Conference

Asia | Tourism

Third Party Event

06 Feb 2012

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.

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