ASIA CEO FORUM - TOURISM

Hear the future of tourism at **Asia CEO Forum** on Tuesday, June 19 (8:00am to 10:30am) at the Manila Marriott. Speakers include: **Mayor Tommy Osmena** of Cebu, the 2nd largest city in the Philippines, is easily one of the nation's most powerful men -- and some say also among the most controversial. He is focused on delivering prosperity for the people of his city and region by making Cebu the favored destination for business investment and employment. **Assistant Secretary Maria Banaag**, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), is one of the nation's most recognizable public servants. **Javier Hernandez**, president of Ten Knots Development, oversees one of the largest tourism development projects in Asia, the huge expansion of the El Nido chain of island resorts. **Cyndy Tan**, runs the countrys leading hospitality consulting firm and will provide a comprehensive description of the Philippine tourism sector and its specific opportunities. Most people are struck by the enormous opportunity Philippines has in tourism. The country has one of the worlds longest coastlines and largest number of beaches. It is among the very top in marine biodiversity. It has a warm climate and stable water temperature. Most of all, it has a vast supply of hospitable English-speaking Filipinos... many of whom already run most of the luxury resorts across Asia. But for reasons that are difficult to understand, countries like Thailand, with much less to offer, receive 5 times the number of tourists. Lets resolve to rectify this ridiculous situation and put Philippines in its proper place as one of the worlds premier tourist destination. Hear how it can be done at **Asia CEO Forum** on Tuesday, June 19 (8:00am to 10:30am) at the Manila Marriott. **Asia CEO Forum** is the largest and only national business event series in Philippines. Senior business leaders join us across the country in Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Clark and other locations. Title Sponsor: PLDT Enterprise. Major sponsors are AIG, Colliers International, Daiichi Properties, JLL, Kalibrr, Kyani, LBC Business Solutions, Regus, Security Bank, Sitel and Smart Infinity.