Lodging Operators Who Navigated Disasters Including Hurricane Katrina Will Share Experiences at New
WHITE PLAINS, NY, November 4, 2005. Lodging operators who successfully navigated disasters including Hurricane Katrina, September 11 and SARS will share their experiences and insights at a newly developed session "Management in Crisis" on Saturday, November 12, in New York City as part of the 2005 Hospitality Leadership Forum. To date, more than 500 hospitality industry professionals have registered to attend the full-day, pre-show conference produced by the International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show(R) (IH/M&RS).
Effective crisis management strategies, including creation, rehearsal and refinement of an airtight crisis management plan, as well as coordination and communication with various constituencies (guests, employees, media and law enforcement) will be addressed by lodging operators who faced both natural and inflicted disasters.
Panelists include:
William Langkopp, CAE, CHA, Executive Vice president, Louisiana Hotel & Lodging Association; Paul O'Neil, Executive Vice President, Kerzner International, Bahamas Limited; and Ann Peterson, General Manager, Crowne Plaza, Times Square and Regional Vice President of Northeast Operations, Hotel Management Group, InterContinental Hotels Group. The session will be moderated by Roger Conner, Vice President, North American Communications, Marriott International, Inc. "Management in Crisis" will be presented on Saturday, November 12, from 2:30pm to 3:30pm; and repeated again from 3:45pm to 4:45pm. It is one of 12 sessions to be presented at the 2nd annual IH/M&RS Hospitality Leadership Forum, which runs from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Tickets for the full-day program cost $119. To register, visit www.ihmrs.com, or contact GLM's Customer Service Department at (914) 421-3206 or (800) 272-SHOW.
Following a full-day of conference and networking activities on Saturday, November 12, the IH/M&RS will feature three days of exhibits from Sunday, November 13, though Tuesday, November 15. The market presents some 1,400 hospitality industry suppliers and attracts approximately 35,000 in total trade attendance.
The International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show is sponsored by the American Hotel & Lodging Association; the Hotel Association of New York City, Inc.; the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association, and is managed by George Little Management, LLC (GLM(R)). Additional information is available online at www.ihmrs.com.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
