SAHIC Proud to be the 1st Hospitality Investment Conference to Welcome Key Cuban Industry Executives
LIMA, PE. September 23, 2015 - Arturo Garcia Rosa, President of SAHIC proudly announces the never-before participation of Cuban guests and successful businessmen who will for the first time share a global stage before 400 interested hospitality investors and developers for what promises to be a true learning experience.
"It is an absolute honor for SAHIC to bring together these notable executives from Cuba, who will share their thoughts and predictions for how hospitality developers can potentially move forward with prospective opportunities in the newly-emerging island nation," says Garcia Rosa. "Their attendance for the entire Conference as well as their insights to be shared during the concluding educational Conference session, will be eye-opening and of interest to all who join us in Lima."
The distinguished Cuban guests are:
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Luis Miguel Diaz Sanchez, Cuba Vice Minister of Tourism
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Carlos M. Latuff Carmenate, President and CEO - Gaviota Hotel Group
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Yamily Aldama Valdez, President and CEO - Cubanacan Hotel Group
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Eduardo J. Acosta de Arriba, President and CEO - Gran Caribe Hotel Group
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Raniel Leyva Medina, Vice President of Business Development - Gaviota Hotel Group
Spots are still available for the 2015 edition of SAHIC - South American Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference - that will be hosted in Lima, Peru, September 28-29, 2015. This annual event brings together more than 400 industry decision makers from 25 countries, and has established itself as the venue to uncover new development and investment opportunities in the region and establish new business relationships.
For more information about SAHIC and to register, visit www.sahic.com.
ABOUT SAHIC
SAHIC, the South American Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference, is an international annual event with the goal of promoting hotel and tourism businesses and related real estate projects in the region. SAHIC 2015 will be held September 28th and 29th at the Westin Hotel in Lima, Peru. The Conference is held in different cities in South America each year. Previous editions of SAHIC were held in Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Cartagena de Indias, Santiago de Chile, Lima and Bogota. Attended by senior executives and industry leaders from more than 30 countries, delegates include investors, hotel brand and real estate executives, hotel operators, developers, financial advisors, lawyers, designers, architects, consultants, and regional government authorities. SAHIC is the go-to event for the hotel real estate and investment community seeking to capitalize on a region that continues to grow. www.sahic.com.
US Contact:
Leora Lanz
LHL Communications
leora@lhlcommunications.com
+1-516-680-8529
South America Contact:
Corina Holste
cholste@sahic.com
+54-11-5217-4544
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