The best in the Industry get together for a successful RDO5 Conference in London
The brightest minds in the timeshare and hospitality industry gathered at the Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel in London for two days of thought-provoking panel sessions and presentations at RDO5, from 18 to 20 September. The positive vibe from the last edition continued at this year’s conference as delegates embraced the chosen theme, “Stronger Together” to look at ways in which the industry can continue to thrive as the economy recovers. The programme covered a wide variety of topics, including self-regulation in the industry, top tips for successful sales, redefining products to attract the next generation of buyers, and the opportunities and...
RDO5 – Did We Get It Right?
First thing on the second day of the RDO Conference – this is the question that always goes through your mind. RDO5, held this year in London again, after Gran Canaria in 2013, you are always worried if the programme and speakers have been right, the food OK etc. It is not really until the Gala Dinner that you can start to get the feedback on how it went from the delegates themselves – especially after a few drinks! But it did look at the close of day 1 as though delegates were happy with the content of the Conference and the...
RDO5 2014 Conference on-line registration closing 10th September
On-line registration will close at midnight Wednesday 10th September for RDO5 2014 Conference, 18-20th September 2014 at the Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel & Spa. On-site registrations will still be permitted, and any enquires should be sent to the event organiser Nikkie Yeaman - nyeaman@rdo.org. This year, our headline theme is all about growing “Stronger Together” and we look forward to you joining us as we debate and come up with solutions to the “Big Questions” – such as: What’s the best way to work together to grow stronger and propel the industry forward? How do you redefine the timeshare product in its various forms...
RDO5 Countdown – What Can Delegates Expect?
As the countdown starts for this year’s Conference RDO5 - 18-20 September at the Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel in London, Head of RDO’s Conference Working Group, Robin Mills, explains more about what delegates can expect: Are you looking forward to RDO5? Of course I am! I’m confident it will be a great event, with lots of opportunities to ask questions, discuss solutions, share our expertise, and plenty of time for networking too. I also expect there will be a generally positive atmosphere, as the economy is improving and most European countries have started to turn the corner - some more than others...
Final Guest Speakers Confirmed For RDO5 2014 Conference
RDO is delighted to confirm that Jules Murray, Director - Spider on the Wall Ltd, and Peter Hales - Managing Director, Managed Hotels at Michels and Taylor have been confirmed as the final guest speakers for RDO5 2014 Conference. Jules admits to having an unassailable passion for Customer Service and has dedicated the last 12 years to the training and development of Managers and sales people for many large national and international organisations. Her successful methodology is based on the relationship she builds with her clients and the effective and interactive design of course content. ‘Spider on the Wall Ltd’ was launched in 2006 with the specific intention to analyse the Customer Service levels...
Michael Levie – Founding Partner of CitizenM Hotels confirmed as Guest Speaker for RDO5
RDO is pleased that Michael Levie has been confirmed as a Guest Speaker for this year's conference RDO5 “Stronger Together” Upon graduating from Essec Mba in hospitality management (IMHI Cornell / Essec), Michael worked for various international hotel chains including Sonesta International Hotels Corporation and NH Hotels all over the world. As Vice-President of Operations he managed large hotel portfolios. Michael also worked for SynXis (reservation/distribution system), where he started and headed up the European office. Michael Levie is currently a founding partner and in charge of operations at citizenM hotels. For more information on year’s conference – RDO5 “Stronger Together”, and on-line registration, please visit...
Don Harrill – CEO Holiday Inn Club Vacations confirmed as Guest Speaker for RDO5
RDO is delighted that Don Harrill, CEO Holiday Inn Club Vacations has agreed to be a guest speaker at this year's conference RDO5 "Stronger Together". With more than three decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Don began his lifelong career in hospitality with Hilton Worldwide. He led Hilton into the timeshare space in the 90s and since joined Holiday Inn Club Vacations in 2005. Under his leadership, this family-owned company, founded in 1982 by Kemmons Wilson, has expanded to 12 resorts with the creation of the brand through a strategic alliance with IHG in 2008 --- resulting in an impressive...
Keynote Speaker Dean Van Leeuwen Confirmed for RDO5
RDO is pleased to announce that Dean van Leeuwen, an expert on the future of work, researcher and business strategist has been confirmed as a keynote for this years conference RDO5 "Stronger Together". Dean is a founder of TomorrowToday UK and an International Partner of TomorrowToday. He has over 20 years experience working in marketing, operations, innovation and strategic planning. He speaks on disruptive trends changing the world and the strategies business leaders can employ to improve organisational performance. He contributes to executive education programs and lectures at prestigious academic institutions around the world including – London Business School, Henley Management College and the Indian School...
Keynote Speaker Gerd Leonhard Confirmed for RDO5
RDO is pleased to welcome renowned futurist and author Gerd Leonhard, CEO of The Futures Agency, as a keynote speaker at this year’s RDO5 Conference, which will take place from 18 to 20 September 2014 at the Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel in London. Gerd has built a career as a strategic advisor to businesses and is considered a leading voice on a wide range of topics including next-generation digital business models, sustainable business and cultural ecology, social media and communications, innovation, leadership and consumer trends. Described as “one of the leading Media Futurists in the World” by The Wall Street Journal,...
Registration Open for RDO5 2014 Conference
Registration is now open for the “not to be missed” shared ownership conference of the year - RDO5. This year, our headline theme is all about growing “Stronger Together” and we look forward to you joining us as we debate and come up with solutions to the “Big Questions” – such as: What’s the best way to work together to grow stronger and propel the industry forward? How do you redefine the timeshare product in its various forms and shelf lives to appeal to a brand new generation? What will travel look like in 2020, what sort of holiday experiences will people of different generations...