IHG's Porter to Headline Upcoming Unisys Conference
ST. PAUL DE VENCE, France, October 26, 2005. The 2005 Unisys Hospitality Summit will kick off on Nov. 2 with a keynote address from Stevan Porter, president, The Americas, InterContinental Hotels Group.
In addition, Jay Schultz, publisher of HOTEL BUSINESS(R), will conduct a President's Panel with key executives to discuss a variety of topics impacting the lodging industry.
The participants include Gerry Chase, president/ COO, New Castle Hotels and Resorts; Bill DeForrest, president/CEO, Lane Hospitality; Nick Price, CTO, Mandarin Oriental; Doug Rice, executive director, Hotel Technology Next Generation; and Steve Van, president/CEO, Prism Hotels.




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