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In this exclusive fireside chat with Mr. Ho Kwon Ping, Founder and Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Group, shares his vision of brighter future for the hospitality sector. The discussion was moderated by ULI Philippines Hospitality Committee Chair, Cyndy Tan Jarabata, also President of the TAJARA Leisure and Hospitality Group.  

The Banyan Tree Group is a leading international operator and developer of premium resorts, hotels, residences and spas, with a collection of award - winning brands. Among various awards, Mr Ho has received the London Business School Entrepreneurship Award; CEO of the Year at the Singapore Corporate Awards; CNBC Travel Business Leader Award; Distinguished Alumnus Award from the National University of Singapore; and Lifetime Achievement Awards from the American Creativity Association, China Hotel Investment Summit and Australia Hotel Investment Summit. Honoured for his contributions and accomplishments in the hotel industry in the Asia Pacific region and globally, Mr Ho is the only two-time recipient of Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific - HICAP’s Innovation Award (2003) and Lifetime Achievement Award (2019) in its 30-year establishment.

Webinar Summary: In this exclusive fireside chat with Mr. Ho Kwon Ping, Founder and Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Group, shares his vision of brighter future for the hospitality sector. The discussion was moderated by ULI Philippines Hospitality Committee Chair, Cyndy Tan Jarabata, also President of the TAJARA Leisure and Hospitality Group.  

The Banyan Tree Group is a leading international operator and developer of premium resorts, hotels, residences and spas, with a collection of award - winning brands. Among various awards, Mr Ho has received the London Business School Entrepreneurship Award; CEO of the Year at the Singapore Corporate Awards; CNBC Travel Business Leader Award; Distinguished Alumnus Award from the National University of Singapore; and Lifetime Achievement Awards from the American Creativity Association, China Hotel Investment Summit and Australia Hotel Investment Summit. Honoured for his contributions and accomplishments in the hotel industry in the Asia Pacific region and globally, Mr Ho is the only two-time recipient of Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific - HICAP’s Innovation Award (2003) and Lifetime Achievement Award (2019) in its 30-year establishment.

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