Economy Hotels World Asia 2014,Novotel, Singapore
Opportunity, strategy and innovation for operators and owners - Economy Hotels World Asia 2014

Ms Venessa Koo | Director Development Philippines, Singapore & Vietnam
Accor Asia Pacific | Singapore

Ms Venessa Koo, Director Development  Philippines, Singapore & Vietnam, Accor Asia Pacific

Venessa Koo first joined Accor Asia’s regional head office in Bangkok from 1996 to 2000 as Development Manager.  Prior to rejoining Accor in 2007 as General Manager, Development – Asia, she worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Hospitality & Leisure team in Singapore as Associate Director and later formed her own consulting company, specialising in the hospitality industry.

 

Venessa has extensive operational and consulting experiences, and has held various positions in the Asian and Canadian hospitality industries with KPMG Peat Marwick, Regent Hotel Taipei and Four Seasons Hotels in Canada.  She received her Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management from Ryerson University, Canada.  Venessa is currently based in Singapore.

 

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Appearances coming up:

CONFERENCE DAY TWO: WEDNESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2014


@ 11.45
Roundtable Discussions

 
Roundtable E
Indonesia: How is growing domestic demand fuelling the budget hotel boom?
 
Roundtable Leaders:
Martono Tikjanto, Managing Director – Kagum Hotels, Indonesia
Edward Hananto, Managing Director – Hotel Fiducia, Indonesia
Norbert Vas, Vice President, Sales & Marketing – Archipelago International, Indonesia
 
 
Roundtable F
Myanmar: Betting big on budget and branded midscale hotels amidst economic expansion
 
Roundtable Leaders:
Eugene Deng, Managing Director – Clover Hotels Group, Myanmar
Victor Pang, Vice President, Development – Thailand, Cambodia, Laos & Myanmar – Accor Asia Pacific, Thailand
 
 
Roundtable G
Philippines: Evaluating market capacity and growth prospects for economy hotels
 
Roundtable Leaders:
Cyndy Tan Jarabata, President – Tajara Leisure & Hospitality Group, Philippines
Venessa Koo, Regional Director of Development – Singapore, Philippines & Vietnam – Accor Asia Pacific, Singapore
 
 
Roundtable H
Thailand: Are economy hotels giving the luxury segment a run for their money?
 
Roundtable Leaders:
Harry Thaliwal, Brand Director – COSI Hotels – Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand
Prab Thakral, Group Chief Executive Officer – Boutique Asset Management Ltd, Thailand
Bill Barnett, Founder & Managing Director – C9 Hotelworks, Thailand
 

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