Shared Ownership Summit

Solutions for Today, A Foundation for Tomorrow's Growth
Add even more value to your AHIC experience by joining us on Saturday 1 May for this pre-conference summit hosted by RCI. This is an essential forum for developers, investors and hospitality firms who are recognising the renewed importance of timeshare, fractional and private residence clubs as integral components of mixed-used developments. This summit will offer real, executable solutions that fully leverage today’s market conditions. Register Now.

For Summit Speakers (click here for the full list)

The Shared Ownership Summit offers participants:

1. The Perspective of Global Industry Leaders - Hear their views on the future direction of timeshare, fractional, private residence and destination club businesses, and their thoughts on how those insights can be applied to the unique set of opportunities that exist today in MENA.

2. Marketing Opportunities - Today's new market conditions have significantly enhanced the prospects for shared ownership in MENA - find out why.

3. Sales, Marketing and Operating Solutions - From support in developing in-house capabilities to turnkey operating models designed for banks and asset managers, summit attendees will be presented with the information they need to determine which solution is right for their business.

4. The Luxury Segment - Brand experts and leaders in branded residential will discuss future opportunities for luxury brands to unlock value in real estate development.

5.The CEO Shared Ownership Handbook - An essential tool kit for senior business leaders, offering macro industry perspective, an overview of the competitive landscape, product category overviews, reviews of relevant business models, identification of critical success factors, alternative operating models and a high level review of relevant legal issues.

6. 2010 Shared Ownership Survey: Middle East and North Africa.
 NorthCourse, RCI’s shared ownership consulting arm will present its latest market research.  A copy of the research document will be available to each attendee at no additional charge.     

                                                  Summit Agenda

Welcome Address: 1pm
Presenters: Jonathan Worsley,Chairman, Bench Events and 
                       Jonathan Back, Managing Director, RCI EMEAI

Industry Update and Overview of the CEO Shared Ownership Handbook
Speaker: Jeff Tisdall, Managing Director, RCI Middle East and North Africa

Shared Ownership in MENA - 2010 Research Findings
Speaker: Claude Attala, Managing Director, Northcourse

Panel Discussion 1: Shared Ownership - Is this the Right Time and the Right Strategy?
Moderator: Philip Bacon, Managing Director, HVS
Panellists:  Ramesh Ramanathan, Managing Director, Mahindra Holidays
                      Richard McIntosh, Managing Director, Hilton International
                      Grand Vacations Company
                      Peter Macleod, Vice President, Residential Development EMEA,
                      Fairmont Raffles Hotels International

Panel Discussion 2: Bringing New Products to Market - Strategic Options and Successful  Execution.
Moderator: Brett Archibald, Senior Vice President, RCI EMEAI
Panellists:  Preben Vestdam, Principal and Chief Executive Officer, Valhalla Associates
                      Piaras Moriarty, Vice President, Client Management, Middle East
                      IFA Hotels & Resorts
                     Jae Hwang, Executive Director, FutureBrand

Panel Discussion 3: How will Luxury Brands be Leveraged in the Future to Unlock Value in Real Estate Products?
Moderator: Gregg Anderson, Global Managing Director, The Registry Collection
Panellists: Scott Woroch, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Development,
                     Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
                     Matt Aspiotis Morley, Commercial Director, Luxury Branding;
                     Michael Shvo, President & CEO, Shvo
                     Greg Dorman, Senior Vice President of Residential Development Global, 
                     Fairmont Raffles Hotels International