Bangkok (Thailand) – June 28, 2018 (travelindex.com) – The Hotel Management Thailand Summit (HMT) 2018, organized by the Questex Hospitality Group, attracted international speakers and delegates to discuss all operational, commercial and management aspects of the hotel industry.

The HMT conference ended on June 7, 2018, with over 160 participants at the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok.

This year, delegates attended a closed forum where they heard presentations from experienced hoteliers and industry experts on the following topics: rethinking revenue growth strategies in a competitive environment; technology trends in the hospitality industry; using dynamic pricing strategies to combat price differentials; diversifying and expanding source markets: conquering new territories; exploring the latest trends in gastronomy amidst the evolving fine and casual dining scene; securing owner approval and capital investment for renovations and upgrades; and a heated debate: how will blockchain technology enable sales and customer retention?

Delegates were encouraged to submit questions via an online platform. Questions included: “Would a city-wide minimum price agreement between hotels be beneficial? Is this a sales, marketing, or distribution strategy aimed at diversifying our source markets? Or is it a comprehensive strategy that also encompasses operations? What suggestions would you make to encourage Chinese and Asian guests to spend more on hotel services?”

Panelist Tracy Dong, Lead Advisor – Asia Pacific, IDeaS – A SAS Company, said in her discussion on “Dynamic Pricing Strategies to Combat Price Inequality” that she had gained two key insights from her experience on stage: The value of a property is not limited to the property itself, but also attracts the right decisions regarding employee talent; and technology is the future. Competitive advantages in pricing are crucial to maintaining a competitive edge.

HMT offered well-structured sessions with valuable insights and engaging speakers. "Very well organized. Exciting topics. Informative speakers," praised Wouter Hazenbroek, General Manager of the Park Plaza Sukhumvit Bangkok and the Boulevard Hotel Bangkok.

The HMT Summit 2018 is part of the Hotel Management Asia Summit Series, Asia's only truly regional conference series for hotel management. This year, the series alternates between Bangkok, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Indonesia, leveraging regional experience, insights, and innovations to address market-specific challenges.

About Questex Hospitality Group: Questex Hospitality Group, the world's leading multimedia organization for the travel and hospitality industry, increases revenue, productivity and value creation in these industries through strategic investments and deal-making forums, powerful lead generation tools, interactive online business solutions, world-class events and industry-leading publications.

The Questex Hospitality Group also provides business development, marketing, and training services to national tourism organizations, destination marketing associations, hotel, casino, resort, and cruise companies, online travel agencies, and travel consultants worldwide. Questex Hospitality is a division of Questex LLC, headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, with offices around the globe.

About the Hotel Management Thailand Summit (HMT Summit): Thailand's leading conference directly addressing all operational/management challenges provides a platform for hotel industry executives at both group and property levels to discuss key operational, brand, and financial issues that directly impact the profit and loss statement of the group and individual properties.

CEOs, COOs, CFOs, vice presidents, managing directors, financial controllers, and members of the executive board meet to develop strategies and discuss key topics such as brand value, cash flow management, cost control, innovation, and employee retention and development. Industry leaders exchange best practices and recommendations with their peers.

For further information, please contact: Jefferson Mendoza, Marketing Executive, Questex HospitalityGroup, Email: [email protected], Website: www.questexevents.net/hmtsummit, Tel.: +852 2589 1331