Confirmed Buyer List 2013:
(updated daily)
Restaurant Chain
b concept
Delegate 1: General Manager
A restaurant development group based in Saudi Arabia. Currently with 18 restaurants in operation, but national and international development plans will see up to 30 restaurants opening in the next 3 years.
Casino
City of Dreams, Macau
Delegate 1: Vice President, Food & Beverage
Delegate 2: Director, Food & Beverage Promotions
Managed by Melco Crown Entertainment, this award winning casino has an exciting range of 20 restaurants, cafés and bars - from casual to fine dining, they feature some of the region’s most creative chefs.
Restaurant Chain
Condé Nast International Restaurants
Delegate 1: Director - Restaurants
Delegate 2: Deputy Director - Restaurants
Extending its famous magazine brands to restaurants globally, under licensing arrangements with experienced successful operators, with cafés and bars in concepts of Vogue, Architectural Digest, Glamour and Gentleman's Quarterly. Currently has 9 operational outlets, with 12 more planned for the next 3 years.
Hotel Chain
DS Hotels & Resorts (DS Group)
Delegate 1: Senior Vice President - Operations & Development
DS Group is a diverse conglomerage with a growing hospitality sector. They now have 6 hotels in operation, with 12 new hotels in planning for the next 3 years.
Hotel Chain
Dusit International
Delegate 1: Director of Food Division Business Development
Delegate 2: Director of Hotel Openings and Global Food & Beverage Operations
A unique portfolio of distinctive hotels across Asia and the Middle East, building upon the Thai culture and tradition of world renowned hospitality.
Concept/Restaurant Designer
dwp-next
Delegate 1: CEO
Delegate 2: CEO next-brand
Provides unique, customised food & beverage consultancy and design services to the highest international standards around the globe, focused on sustainable quality and outstanding results.
Restaurant Chain
Eclipse Management Limited
Delegate 1: Director, Operations & Marketing
Specialists in developing an managing concept restaurants and bars across Hong Kong and Macau. Currently with 31 outlets in operation, there are plans for more in the next 3 years.
Hotel Chain
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Delegate 1: Corporate Director of Food & Beverage
With the three distinct brands of Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel, there are over 300 restaurants in the group. Over the next three years they are planning over 50 new restaurants and 10 refurbishments.
Hotel Chain
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
Delegate 1: Vice President, Food & Beverage, Asia Pacific
With 24 hotels in the Asia Pacific region, Four Seasons have perfected authentic, elegant surroundings of the highest quality. Across these properties are 90 restaurants and 57 bars/lounges, with 17 new restaurants/bars planned in the next 3 years as well as 10 refurbishments.
Cruise Liner
Genting Hong Kong
Delegate 1: Senior Vice President, Hotel Operations
Delegate 2: Senior Vice President, Purchasing
Formerly known as Star Cruises, the leading Cruise Liner in Asia Pacific, with 18 ships that are floating resorts on the high seas cruising to over 200 destinations, offering an impressive array of dining options.
Hotel Chain
Hilton International
Delegate 1: Culinary Director, Middle East & Africa / Food & Beverage Operations, Africa & Indian Ocean
With 540 hotels in 78 countries around the world, Hilton is a global leader in hospitality. The Middle East and Africa region has 49 of those properties, each with multiple restaurants and dining concepts.
Hotel Chain
Hilton International
Delegate 1: Vice President of Food & Beverage, Middle East & Africa
With 540 hotels in 78 countries around the world, Hilton is a global leader in hospitality. The Middle East and Africa region has 49 of those properties, each with multiple restaurants and dining concepts.
Hotel Chain
IHG - Intercontinental Hotels Group
Delegate 1: Director of Food & Beverage and Support
With over 4,500 hotels in nearly 100 countries worldwide, IHG is a global giant. In the Asia, Middle East and Africa regions, there are 227 hotels and 115 in the pipeline, each with multiple restaurants.
Hotel Chain
IHG - Intercontinental Hotels Group
Delegate 1: Vice President Food and Beverage, Asia, Middle East and Africa
With over 4,500 hotels in nearly 100 countries worldwide, IHG is a global giant. In the Asia, Middle East and Africa regions, there are 227 hotels and 115 in the pipeline, each with multiple restaurants.
Hotel Chain
Indian Hotels Company - Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces
Delegate 1: Corporate Chef, Luxury Hotels
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces have 93 hotels in India and a further 16 hotels across Asia and the Middle East. In the luxury market, there are 167 restaurants currently in operation, with plans for 12 new restaurants and 8 refurbishments in the next 3 years.
Hotel Chain
ITC Limited - Hotels Division
Delegate 1: Vice President - Operations Planning & Pre-Opening Service, Projects Growth & Development
Delegate 2: Senior Executive Chef
Own and operate 60 restaurants across their 5-star hotels in India, with 24 new restaurants planned in the next three years.
Restaurant Chain
JIA Boutique Hotels & Restaurants
Delegate 1: Operations Manager, Food & Beverage
A group of 8 fine-dining restaurants and 2 boutique hotels, designed by Philippe Stark. 8 new restaurants and 1 refurbishment planned in the next 3 years.
Concept/Restaurant Designer
JLF +Associates
Delegate 1: Innovator . Creator . Director
Former Vice President of Food & Beverage & Restaurant Concept Development for Hilton Worldwide Asia Pacific now has his own consultancy firm, with 30 projects planned in the next 3 years.
Hotel Chain
Langham Hospitality Group
Delegate 1: Vice President Food & Beverage Projects
Over 20 hotels with 4 or 5 restaurants in each and 7 hotels due to open in the next two years.
Hotel Chain
Marriott International
Delegate 1: Director Restaurants & Bars
145 hotels across Asia Pacific with 211 new hotels planned and building now - each with multiple restaurants.
Hotel Chain
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts
Delegate 1: Vice President Food & Beverage Middle East & Asia
A global hotel group with over 100 restaurants in the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions and 60 new restaurants to be opened in the next 3 years.
Hotel Chain
MGM Hospitality
Delegate 1: Vice President Development - India
Global prestigious hotel brand with over 500 restaurants. 4 new properties under construction in India with over 30 new restaurants planned.
Concept/Restaurant Designer
Miaja Design Group Pte Ltd
Delegate 1: Principal, Owner
An international design firm providing hospitality design solutions for luxury hotel brands, resorts and restaurants.
Hotel Chain
ONYX Hospitality Group
Delegate 1: Corporate Director, Food & Beverage
65 restaurants in operation over their Amari, Saffron, Ozo and OAM hotel brands, there are 30 new restaurants planned in the next 3 years.
Concept/Restaurant Designer
Orbit Design Studio
Delegate 1: Managing Director & Founder
Delegate 2: Design Director (Hospitality)
Orbit is a multi-disciplinary design company focused on Food & Beverage concept development and execution, with seamless integration of their client's brand.
Hotel Chain
Resorts World Genting
Delegate 1: Assistant Vice President
48 restaurants in the current hotel/casino, with 5 new restaurants planned in the next 3 years.
Casino
Sands China Ltd.
Delegate 1: Executive Director of Food & Beverage Operations
Delegate 2: Director of Restaurants
Sands Cotai Central is the largest integrated resort in Macau with 30 restaurants in current operation and 10 new restaurants and 3 refurbishments planned in the next 3 years.
Hotel Chain
Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited
Delegate 1: Group Director of Food & Beverage
Luxury brand owner/operators, having 78 hotels in the region with over 250 restaurant outlets. In the next three years there are 36 new hotels planned bringing over 100 new restaurants. There are also 20 restaurant rennovations planned.
Hotel Chain
Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited
Delegate 1: Corporate Executive Chef
Luxury brand owner/operators, having 78 hotels in the region with over 250 restaurant outlets. In the next three years there are 36 new hotels planned bringing over 100 new restaurants. There are also 20 restaurant rennovations planned.
Hotel Chain
Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels & Resorts Pte Ltd
Delegate 1: Vice President - Food & Beverage, Asia Pacific
With 230 hotels in the Asia Pacific region, Starwood have 1,000 restaurants and bars in operation. Strong expansion plans will see another 150 hotels opening in the region over the next 3 years.
Hotel Chain
Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels & Resorts Pte Ltd
Delegate 1: Director of Food & Beverage, Asia Pacific
With 230 hotels in the Asia Pacific region, Starwood have 1,000 restaurants and bars in operation. Strong expansion plans will see another 150 hotels opening in the region over the next 3 years.
Hotel Chain
Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels & Resorts Pte Ltd
Delegate 1: Regional Director of Food & Beverage, Greater China
With 230 hotels in the Asia Pacific region, Starwood have 1,000 restaurants and bars in operation. Strong expansion plans will see another 150 hotels opening in the region over the next 3 years.
Hotel Chain
Steigenberger Hotels - China/South East Asia
Delegate 1: Chief Representative - China
Delegate 2: Managing Director
A German group of hotels, with 180 hotels in Europe. Currently developing into Asia with 20 new hotels to be built with a minimum of 60 new restaurants.
Concept/Restaurant Designer
STUDIO Q
Delegate 1: Managing Partner
A leading design agency providing clients with creative hospitality solutions that are operationally and commercially viable, while instilling each individual project with an exciting and unique aesthetic.
Hotel Chain
Swiss-Belhotel International
Delegate 1: Senior Vice President Operations & Development
40 hotels across China, South East Asia, Australia and the Middle East, with plans for 53 new developments in the next three years.
Restaurant Chain
The Cravings Group
Delegate 1: Group Food & Beverage Director
Owner/operator of 30 high-end restaurants and cafes in the Philippines, with 10 new restaurants and 12 refurbishments planned in the next 3 years.
Hotel Chain
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC
Delegate 1: Vice President and Corporate Chef
Luxury brand with over 100 hotels worldwide and plans for 30 new developments and 20 refurbishments in the next 3 years.
Casino
Universal Entertainment Hong Kong
Delegate 1: Regional Managing Director - Greater China
Delegate 2: Vice President of Food & Beverage
Currently operating four stand-alone restaurants, with the Manila Bay Casino development under construction and 22 new restaurants planned.
Concept/Restaurant Designer
Whitespace Cre8tive
Delegate 1: Principal Designer
Offering a unique experience in design and crossover marketing, Whitespace Cre8tive specialises in high-end, exquisite branding and complete concept design.
Concept/Restaurant Designer
Zuppa
Delegate 1: Managing Director
F&B concept design company providing F&B solutions, with 30 upcoming projects in the next three years.
Other Buyers who have expressed an interest in writing,
pending formal registration:
Restaurant Chain
Food Junction
Delegate 1: Group Executive Chef
A new generation lifestyle food service comapny with novel food and beverage concepts, strongly driven by design, where people can connect. A broad range of brands and a wide regional footprint across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and China.
Hotel Chain
Hyatt International
Delegate 1: Director of Culinary Operations, Asia Pacific
With nearly 500 properties worldwide, Hyatt is a global hospitality company with widely recognised, industry leading brands and a tradition of innovation developped over a fifty year history.
Hotel Chain
Hyatt International
Delegate 1: Director of Culinary Development, South West Asia
With nearly 500 properties worldwide, Hyatt is a global hospitality company with widely recognised, industry leading brands and a tradition of innovation developped over a fifty year history.
Concept/Restaurant Designer
Kengo Kuma & Associates
Delegate 1: Owner
Multi-award winning designer, including winner of the 'Best International Restaurant - Asia' at the Restaurant & Bar Awards in 2012, Kengo Kuma has over 120 design staff with offices in Tokyo and Paris.
Hotel Chain
Millennium & Copthorne International Ltd
Delegate 1: Senior Vice President, Asia
A worldwide hotel group with 43 properties housing over 150 restaurants in exciting destinations in the Asia Pacific region. A further 51 hotels are part of the group's portfolio in Europe, the Middle East and North America.
Hotel Chain
Minor Hotel Group
Delegate 1: General Manager Culinary Excellence
Delegate 2: Group Operations Manager
An owner, operator and investor with a portfolio of over 25 Anantara Hotels and Resorts, and a total of 100 restaurants in the group.
Restaurant Chain
Morton's The Steakhouse, Laundry's Inc.
Delegate 1: Regional Director of Operations - Asia
Currently with 67 restaurants across North America and 5 in key cities in Asia, Morton's The Steakhouse has development plans to expand the iconic brand in Asia Pacific.
Hotel Chain
Pan Pacific Hotels Group
Delegate 1: Senior Vice President Operations
Owns and manages over 30 hotels across Asia, Oceania and North America. The group comprises of two acclained brands, their 5-star Pan Pacific hotels, as well as PARK ROYAL catering for business travellers.
Hotel Chain
Sofitel Asia Pacific
Delegate 1: Vice President Guest Experience & Operations
The five star luxury brand from Accor with 125 properties worldwide and 48 of those in the Asia Pacific region.
Hotel Chain
Urban Resort Concepts
Delegate 1: Senior Vice President Operations
A unique and bespoke collection of 4 resort spa retreats in China, with 5 new resorts under development.
