The GMBHA Board of Directors and The Sustainable Hospitality Council invite you to the

GMBHA LUNCHEON

Thursday, June 21st, 2012

11:30am Networking & Business Expo

12:00pm - 1:30pm Luncheon

Featuring Keynote Speaker

Hervé Houdré

Regional Director & General Manager

InterContinental New York Barclay

Ambassador for Sustainable Hotel Communities

Location

InterContinental Miami

100 Chopin Plaza

Miami, FL

Tickets

GMBHA Hotel and Allied Members (1) Complimentary Ticket

Allied Upgrade Members (2) Complimentary Tickets

Allied Business Expo $75 (limited)

Guests $60

Sponsorship Opportunities Available (please see below)

RSVP to Megan Tague at 305-531-3553 or mtague@gmbha.com

With appreciation Robert B. Hill, General Manager, InterContinental Miami, and his team

Hervé Houdré

Regional Director & General Manager

InterContinental New York Barclay

         One of Europe and America’s most respected hoteliers, Hervé Houdré began his tenure as Regional Director of Operations and General Manager of the InterContinental New York Barclay in October of 2009.  Prior to this, he held the position of General Manager of the Willard InterContinental Washington D.C. since 2004. 

         Houdré was named "2006 Independent Hotelier of the World" by HOTELS magazine. He serves on the NY Hotel Association Executive Committee and Board of Directors and NYC & Company Board as well as on the Board of GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council). A leader in Sustainable Hospitality, Houdré published Sustainable Hospitality©, a white paper utilized by Cornell University’s Center for Hospitality Research. He has co-edited a book named Hotel Sustainable Development: Principles and Best Practices, published in 2011 by American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, together with Prof AJ Singh from Michigan State University.  Houdré’s efforts have been highlighted in a broad array of media in the US and abroad.  His leadership achieved the 2009 Condé Nast Traveler World Saver Award, 2009 DC Mayor’s Award for Environmental Excellence and DC Chamber of Commerce 2009 Business of the Year, among others.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Title Sponsorship - $3000

Company name, representative, and brief description announced at podium during program

Special invitation to a private VIP reception with GMBHA Board of Directors, Keynote Speaker, Hoteliers, and Allied Upgrade Members

Logo on invitation and screens throughout entire event presentation

Complimentary table of 10 at luncheon

Premier placement of a complimentary Table Top during the Business Expo

Opportunity to provide each guest with company collateral (collateral will be placed at each seat)

Logo recognition on pre- and post-event e-Newsletters

Sponsorship included in all press and media releases

Logo on website under Luncheon Series Sponsorship section

Table Sponsorship - $1000

Complimentary table top at expo

One table of ten

Logo on screens during event

Logo recognition on pre- and post-event e-Newsletters