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CHS Hong Kong/Macau Hosts HICAP Mixer

On October 18,.2017, the CHS Hong Kong and Macau chapter held its annual mixer in conjunction with Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP). The reception was held at the Pier 7 Café, a rooftop restaurant overlooking Hong Kong’s harbor and skyline.  Local Hotelies joined alumni from around the region in town attending HICAP.

CHS HICAP Reception – October 2017

CHS HICAP Reception – October 2017

CHS HICAP Reception – October 2017

CHS HICAP Reception – October 2017

CHS HICAP Reception – October 2017

CHS Hong Kong Organizes Seminar On Disruption In The Retail Food Landscape

On October 16, 2017, the Cornell Club of Hong Kong produced a seminar entitled “Disruption in the Retail Food Landscape: The Brick and Click Battle.” Given the food and beverage orientation of the session, CHS Hong Kong chapter leadership helped to organize the event.  A panel of industry experts addressed the latest trends in retail technology, customer loyalty, consumer habits, and the battle between offline and online.

The panelists included:

  • Dr. Edward McLaughlin – Professor of Marketing & Director of the Food Industry Management Program, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
  • Mr. John P. Fitzgerald – Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific ULI-the Urban Land Institute
  • Mr. James Austen – Director Retail, Hong Kong, JLL

Thanks to the Hong Kong office of JLL for hosting the event.

Hong Kong Hotelies Discuss The New Retail F&B Landscape

Hong Kong Hotelies Discuss The New Retail F&B Landscape

Hong Kong Hotelies Discuss The New Retail F&B Landscape

Hong Kong Hotelies Discuss The New Retail F&B Landscape

Hong Kong Hotelies Discuss The New Retail F&B Landscape

Hong Kong Hotelies Discuss The New Retail F&B Landscape