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HICSA 2023 announces Anthony Capuano, CEO Marriott International as a Speaker

Hotelivate announced Anthony Capuano- Chief Executive Officer Marriott International as a speaker for the 18th Edition of its Hotel Investment Conference -South Asia (HICSA) in Bangalore from 11th– 13th April 2023.

Anthony Capuano, Chief Executive Officer, Marriott International
Anthony Capuano, Chief Executive Officer, Marriott International

This would be Anthony Capuano’s first visit to India as the global CEO of Marriott.

The senior leadership of Marriott will also be hosting the opening night cocktails at HICSA 2023 at the new JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort &  Spa, one of Marriott’s newest resorts in India. 

Marriott International - Rajeev Menon,
Rajeev Menon- President- Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China) at Marriott International

Rajeev Menon- President- Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China) at Marriott International added, “We are delighted to partner with Hotel Investment Conference South Asia for their 18th annual event in 2023.  HICSA is recognized as a key event for hotel investors, developers, and partners in South Asia, and our  presence is a testament to Marriott International’s continued commitment to growing our portfolio in the  region, and our confidence in the appeal of South Asia as a leading tourism destination in the future.”

The Hotel Investment Conference-South Asia (HICSA), since its inaugural edition in 2005, has been an unequaled gathering platform for the hospitality industry the world over. The conference is valued for its content-rich sessions and excellent networking opportunities attracting the hospitality industry’s top brands, hotel owners, bankers,  developers, and professional advisors from around the globe.

The event will take place in Bengaluru over the course of two and a half days with the primary event at Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy  Manyata Business Park on April 12 and 13.

Manav Thadani, Founder Chairman, Hotelivate
Manav Thadani, Founder and Chairman, Hotelivate

Commenting on the 18th anniversary of HICSA, Manav Thadani, Founder Chairman of  Hotelivate said, “We are absolutely thrilled to have Anthony Capuano speak at HICSA this coming April.  Marriott International continues to be at the forefront of the hospitality scene in the region and we are excited to announce the grand gala opening cocktails being hosted at one of their newest hotel resorts called  JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfishire Resort & Spa.”

He said, “The conference also moves to Bengaluru for the first time, which is the tech start-up capital of India and where many hospitality companies are adapting to technology trends.”

He further added that “Bengaluru also opens doors to a whole new set up of leading real estate players in the South.” 

Attendees of the conference will get access to all the keynote addresses, interviews, panel and group discussions as well as all the breakout sessions.

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