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Get prepared for the biggest regional hospitality gathering!
The next HOW Festival will be held in Valamar Isabella Island Resort in Poreč, Croatia.
October 16th – 18th 2019
About HOW Festival
HOW /Hotel Operations Weekend/ is the only hotel operations Festival organized in Europe.
The main goal is to gather tourism and hotel middle management representatives from the entire region, to present global hotel operations trends, to facilitate implementation of new products and services and to ensure to participants great entertainment and networking.
First part of the Festival is consisted of panel discussions and keynote lectures while in the second part, the workshops are divided as hotel departments and focused to the topics that hoteliers labeled as interesting through an intern research.
The Festival has been organized for the last two years
HOW in numbers:
- more than 1000 participants!- 17 workshops- 8 panel discussions - 7 presentations- 101 panelists- 82 partners- 13 patrons- 23 media patrons
HOW 2018 survey results: - 8.2 is the average rate of satisfaction- 8.5 is the average rate of satisfaction with organization - 8.2 is the average rate of satisfaction with panelists - over 70% confirmed to come back next year
Technology• Technology for internal communication in
hotels: What is the right management mindset? Bigger ROI or better service quality? What technology makes sense? Do we need to invest or not?
• Energy Saving• In-room entertainment: what do guests want
and how to engage them efficiently• How to choose the right technology?- Smart
rooms• Wi-Fi – how important is it and how to
improve it?
Other• Global trends in hotel operations• We keep talking about experience – do you
know what kind of experience new travelers are looking for?
• Child rights and tourism (UNICEF)• How to know what your guests really think
about you?• After GDPR, there is upcoming e-privacy
policy ... Are you sure, you are ready?• Digital trends in hotel industry• Digitalization of work - impacts on hotel
operations
Human Resources • What kind of leaders will the hospitality of the
future need• Engagement and retention of employees
Sales & Marketing and/or Reception• How to increase your income after booking
and on site• How to improve OTA ratings while boosting
revenue and refining HR management• How to use data to know your guests• Revenue management tools – yes or no?• “Seeking an authentic experience “– how
reception can bring closer the local experience to the guests?
• “How to use consumer psychology and behavioral patterns in travel industry?"
• Customer loyalty• Digital network and web content – how
important are they?• How technology can be implemented in
reception?
Housekeeping• Housekeeping organization – how to
decrease the cost and increase the staff efficiency
• Hotel laundry outsourcing – does it pay off?
Wellness• Integrated wellness software• Wellness Outsourcing – yes or no?
Supply• Modern supply in hotel business
Food & Beverage• F&B global trends• Tricks from Champagne connoisseurs: how
to successfully sell Champagne by the glass• What 21st century guests are looking for
breakfast?• How hotel bar can become part of hotel
experience, importance of education and development of the bar staff
• How to increase usability and decrease the food cost?
• How hotel bars can be profitable?
PREVIOUS TOPICS
• Srdjan Milekovic, Senior Vice President of Operations for EAME, Hyatt International
• Andrew Aley, Regional Director for EMEA, TripAdvisor Experiences
• Jacques Morand, Area Vice President South Eastern Europe, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
• Sabina Bartyzel, Area General Manager Hungary, Accor Hotels
• Edwin Broers, Regional Vice President Central & Eastern Europe, Wyndham Hotel Group
• Frank Reul, Area General Manager for Romania, Bulgaria and Macedonia, AccorHotels/ Orbis
• Susan Farnie, Director of Talent Management for EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
• Gustaf Pilebjer, Director of F&B for Europe, Marriott International
• John Bartlett, Head of Performance Reporting & Insights for EMEA, InterContinental Hotels Group
• Mehmet Gok, Culinary Director, Dogus Tourism Group• Peter Lösch, Director of Maistra Luxury Division
• Liutauras Vaitkevicius, General Manager, The Good Hotel London
• Yury Mazurik, IT Director, Rocco Forte Hotels• Marija Jurišić Ramic, Controlling & Analysis Manager, Adriatic
Luxury Hotels• Piet Boogert, General Manager, Lloyd Hotel & Cultural Embassy
• Ted Lelekas, Brand Ambassador, Moët Hennessy• Frank Gueuning, Associate professor of practice, Les Roches
Global Hospitality Education• Michael Heyward, Consultant Lecturer, Glion Institute of Higher
Education• Alfred Eeltink, Director Sales & Marketing, Hotel Facility
Concepts• Marko Lukicic, Member of Management Bord, Jadranka • Mirella Premeru, Director of Revenue• Branko Skela, Executive Director for IS and Business Process
Development, LifeClass• Dalibor Sumiga, Director, Promosapiens
And many more…!
PREVIOUS PANELISTS
And others…!
PARTNERSPREVIOUS
Would you like to influence the Hospitality industry?
Festival is planned to be organized in period of preparation and budgeting for new business year.
What you get out of HOW:
- Establish partnerships and collaborations- You promote your brand to more than 500 participants!HOW provides its partners networking with hoteliers from entire region and development of B2B business.- Educate the market on your services and products and get access to the world of tourism and hospitality!
HOW participants are Hotel GMs, Operation managers and Department managers of large and small hotel facilities.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
HOW partners can represent their products and meet potential clients through various partnership models!
EXCLUSIVE SPONSORPromote your company in front of 500+ participants!Engage the largest audience of travel leaders and decision makers with a thought-leading 10-minute presentation of your product on the main stage.
Beside that, you receive:- Branded wall in main hall- 100 words publication in our newsletter- 6 event tickets- 40% discount on additional event tickets- Inclusion in the official app (if available)- Logo on all HOW materials- List of all the participants- Location/ booth
EUR 10.000(1 AVAILABLE ONLY)
SHOW TIMEBecome prime time show creator for 20min! The show needs to be educational, interactive, inspirational and related to hospitality! Use your time, engage our audience and leave the best impression!
Beside that, you receive:- 100 words publication in our newsletter- 6 event tickets- 40% discount on additional event tickets- Inclusion in the official app (if available) - Logo on all HOW materials- List of all the participants- Location/ booth
EUR 8.000(1 AVAILABLE ONLY)
PANEL SHOWThe expectations are always the highest at the beginning. If your product or service is to be presented to all participants in a discussion model, in a way to address challenge and offer world trend solution – join the panel discussion in the first part of the program.
Beside that, you receive:- 4 event tickets- 100 words publication in our newsletter- Inclusion in the official app (if available) - Logo on all HOW materials- List of all the participants- Location/ booth
EUR 5.200(1 AVAILABLE ONLY)
PRES-L
PRES-L
Up to 3 minutes presentation (video) on the main stage in prime time can be more than enough for you to gain advantage among the participants.
You also receive:- 50 words publication in our newsletter- 3 event tickets- 40% discount on additional event tickets- Inclusion in the official app (if available) - Logo on all HOW materials- List of all the participants- Location/ booth
EUR 3.500(3 AVAILABLE ONLY)
PANEL-MOn the first day, in the afternoon hours, we divide the program into two halls and discuss different hotel department themes in details. If your product or service is linked to the theme, it is the perfect match for you to discuss the issue and offer the solution to participants.
Beside that, you receive:- 50 words publication in our newsletter- 4 event tickets- 40% discount on additional event tickets- Inclusion in the official app(if available) - Logo on all HOW materials- List of all the participants- Location/booth
EUR 3.200(4 AVAILABLE ONLY)
PANEL-SSame as PANEL M, only happening on morning of day two. The program is divided into two halls and different hotel department themes are discuses in details. If your product or service is linked to the theme, it is the perfect match for you to discuss the issue and offer the solution to participants.
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Beside that, you receive:- 50 words publication in our newsletter- 3 event tickets- 40% discount on additional event tickets- Inclusion in the official app (if available) - Logo on all HOW materials- List of all the participants- Location/ booth
EUR 2.700(4 AVAILABLE ONLY)
PLAY MATEPromotion of a company product/ service through teambuilding program
Through the games we promote our Partners and their products and services.
(Note: Additional game costs are covered by the partner.)
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You also receive:- 50 words publication in our newsletter- 3 event tickets- 40% discount on additional event tickets- Inclusion in the official app(if available) - Logo on all HOW materials- List of all the participants- Location/ booth
EUR 2.300(7 AVAILABLE ONLY)
PARTY SPONSORParty is always the most memorable time of every event!
Present your firm in unformal way, brand a part of space as you wish and meet your potential clients and partners!
You also receive:- 100 words publication in our newsletter- 6 event tickets- 40% discount on additional event tickets- Inclusion in the official app (if available) - Logo on all HOW materials- List of all the participants- Location/ booth
EUR 8.000(1 AVAILABLE ONLY)
COCKTAIL MATERelaxed atmosphere is great model to present your brand. You will have possibility to brand the cocktail in all the details and present your products and services with the video. (Note: customaziable depending on the partner profile)
You also receive:- 50 words publication in our newsletter- 2 event tickets- 40% discount on additional event tickets- Inclusion in the official app(if available) - Logo on all HOW materials- List of all the participants- Location/ booth
EUR 1.700(1 AVAILABLE ONLY)
DINNER+BOOZE SHOWDinner is the best time to show your products for F&B or other that can be presented in unformal way. We can organize great show cooking, send your message to the participants and make this evening a unique one. Give away filled plates and get many business cards in return.
You also receive:- 50 words publication in our newsletter- 3 event tickets- 40% discount on additional event tickets- Inclusion in the official app (if available) - Logo on all HOW materials- List of all the participants- Location/ booth
EUR 2.300(4 AVAILABLE ONLY)
WINE SPONSOROur party is always a special one. By having your „wine booth” you have the best opportunity to show how good is your wine and assure all the hotels have it for the next season.
You also receive:- 2 event tickets- Inclusion in the official app (if available) - Logo on all HOW materials- List of all the participants
Price is unknown. It depends on how much our participants are thirsty.
SWEET SPONSORDuring our coffee breaks, you can present your brand to all our participants. If you are sweet factory, than the presentation will be easy to organize. And if you are not, either by making a cake or cookies with your logo and message, or by making a special show. We can also play your video on our screens.
You also receive:- 2 event tickets- 40% discount on additional event tickets- Inclusion in the official app(if available) - Logo on all HOW materials- List of all the participants
EUR 1.300(1 AVAILABLE ONLY)
PRES-M
Up to 3 minutes presentation (video) at the beginning of the selected panel discussion in the afternoon of the first day.
You also receive:- 50 words publication in our newsletter- 3 event tickets- 40% discount on additional event tickets- Inclusion in the official app (if available) - Logo on all HOW materials- List of all the participants- Location/ booth
EUR 2.500(UPON AVAILABILITY FROM AUG 3rd)
PRES-S
3 minutes presentation at the beginning of the selected panel discussion on the second Festival day.
You also receive:- 50 words publication in our newsletter- 2 event tickets- 40% discount on additional event tickets- Inclusion in the official app (if available) - Logo on all HOW materials- List of all the participants- Location/ booth
EUR 1.950(UPON AVAILABILITY FROM AUG 3rd)
WORKSHOPIt is happening on the day two from 11AM till the end of the Festival. The program is divided into two round table discussions. If your product or/and service is linked to the theme, it is the great opportunity for you to discuss the issue and offer the solution to participants.
You also receive:- 2 event tickets- 40% discount on additional event tickets- Inclusion in the official app (if available) - Logo on all HOW materials- List of all the participants- Location/ booth
EUR 1.800(4 AVAILABLE ONLY)
PRES-XS
For those who don’t want to miss the chance for presenting their products and meeting potential partners.
You receive:- 2 event tickets- 40% discount on additional event tickets- Inclusion in the official app(if available) - Logo on all HOW materials- List of all the participants- Location/ booth
EUR 1.500(7 AVAILABLE ONLY)
CONFERENCE BADGE SPONSOR
Your logo will be seen at the front of all the participants accreditation. How cool is that?
You also receive:- 50 words publication in our newsletter- 2 event tickets- 40% discount on additional event tickets- Inclusion in the official app (if available) - Logo on all HOW materials- List of all the participants
EUR 2.800(1 AVAILABLE ONLY)
TECHNOLOGY SPONSOR
Until now, HOW Festival always have the app with all the info inside and the possibility for attendees to meet and schedule the meetings. This time we go one step further and you can be our tech sponsor, showing your brand logo every time HOW attendees connect.
You also receive:- 50 words publication in our newsletter- 2 event tickets- 40% discount on additional event tickets- Inclusion in the official app (if available) - Logo on all HOW materials- List of all the participants- Location/ booth
EUR 2.500(1 AVAILABLE ONLY)
Let’s direct hospitality industry towards global trends together!
Contact:
Andrea Skerlj
+385.99.6023082
