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Devina is an experienced hospitality moderator and chairs the sessions at TO THE TABLE ASIA.

Devina Divecha Writer, Editor, MC and Media Consultant

Tuesday 16th September

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Seminar Presentation: Top Operators Develop F&B Strategy for Asia Pacific

Nigel Moore Senior Vice President, Food, Beverage and Entertainment, Sofitel, M Gallery & Emblems – Accor

Marvin Alballi Vice President Food & Beverage Asia Pacific – Hilton Worldwide

Leading experts discuss the future of the F&B landscape across Asia Pacific, developing the F&B strategy for the region that’s required to deliver growth and ROI, as well as elevating the guest experience, keeping a happy team, integrating the latest technology and meeting sustainability goals. At the top of the industry, our experts remain connected to every detail and will be discussing their main challenges and the solutions they’ve pioneered.

Tuesday 16th September

13:50 PM - 14:50 PM

Seminar Presentation: Navigating the Route from Award-Winning Concept Design to Successful Execution

Arturo Sims Director of F&B Design Services APEC – Marriott International

Shane Giles Founder & Managing Director - Blue Salt

Anurag Bali Assistant Vice President Food & Beverage, North Asia, Philippines & Pacific – Shangri-La Group

Our industry experts will be discussing how they approach the aesthetics of exceptional design to then ensure successful execution, to create a restaurant that combines both form and function, to operate at the highest level. Designers and operators must work together to champion their creation, as well as involving key stakeholders to ensure value and maximising ROI. This process is fundamental and will be analysed by our panellists to highlight the challenges and find solutions.

Wednesday 17th September

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Seminar Presentation: A Focus on People as we Highlight & Develop Talent across Asia Pacific

Andrew Newmark Chief Human Resources Officer, APEC – Marriott International

Nick Huang Director of People Operations – SH Hotels & Resorts

Yi Zhang Senior Vice President Human Resources, Asia Pacific - Hyatt

With talent as the hospitality industry’s greatest asset, our leading experts will be discussing strategies that have led recruitment, training and motivating initiatives in recent years. They will be sharing their expertise and highlighting the latest ideas to help the industry prosper. We will look at the challenges faced with such a vast region, how to maintain brand standards with training and how to retain leaders and build loyalty.

Wednesday 17th September

13:50 PM - 14:50 PM

Seminar Presentation: Development, Influence and Effect – A Deep Dive into Greater China

Jason Ong Head of Restaurants, Bars & Event Operations, Greater China – IHG Hotels & Resorts

Andy Li Senior Manager, F&B Design Services, Greater China – Marriott International

Our panellists are experts in the Greater China region hospitality industry and will be looking at key projects across the country, the development rate and the implications for hotel operations. We will look at the influence and effect that China is having on the hospitality industry across Asia, as well as highlighting Chinese trends and unique aspects of what makes a restaurant thrive in this market.