2013 May 11
TEDxVictoriaHarbour: E-motions in Travel and Tourism, Curator
TEDxVictoriaHarbour is an independently organized TED event curated by Craft House LLC. This is our 2nd annual event offering unique perspectives, fresh content and new ideas about travel to and tourism using a TED Talks format. Combining creativity, innovation, forward thinking and a lot of heart, we're proud to be leading the industry through a platform that is as attractive to industry professionals as it is to individual travelers. Visit TEDxVictoriaHarbour.com for more information. Press release
2013 February
Indonesia Hotel Investment Conference, Panel Moderator Panel session on A Sustainability Perspective. Panel: Mark Edleson, President & CEO of Alila Hotels; Dario Kozul, Managing Director, Level 7 Consulting For event details, visit indonesiahotelinvestment.com.
2013 January
CSR Training & Seminars, Organizer
As the topic of sustainability becomes more commonplace in all facets of business and society, the ability to act and operate sustainably is evolving from buzz, and proving to be a given requirement for professionals in the hospitality industry. To raise awareness and help industry colleagues move toward methodical and credible responsible business practices, Craft House is bringing Eric Ricaurte, Founder of Greenview and visiting scholar at the Cornell University Center for Hospitality Research, to Hong Kong to conduct a series of comprehensive seminars on thebest practices of organizing, conducting and communicating sustainability and social responsibility in hospitality. Click here for more information.
2012 December
Chivas Legends Dinner, FilmAid Representative
This spectacular event on the 5th of December 2012 was held at the Armani Hotel in the Burj Khalifa and was attended by over 250 prominent leaders of Dubai's business and media communities. The evening pinnacled with an immensely engaging and entertaining on-stage interview with legendary, Oscar winning actor, Sir Ben Kingsley and an auction for organizations worldwide. Mark Somen represented FilmAid which raised US$ 60,000 at the event. Click here for more information.
2012 October
HICAP (Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific), Presenter Annual HICAP Sustainable Communities Award
2012 October
AOCAP (Alternative Ownership Conference Hotels and Resorts), Speaker Sustainability in Mixed Use Resort Developments
2012 July
Mark Somen, Director, New York
Craft House is happy to announce the addition of Mark Somen as Director for Craft House based in New York. Marks career in hospitality began in his native country, Kenya, at the age of sixteen when he led safaris for Abercrombie and Kent. He has since worked with some of the most reputable hospitality brands including Four Seasons, St. Regis, China Grill Management, Tribe Hotel and Soho House. We're excited to be reuniting with Mark under Craft House and look forward to the new opportunities that will develop from this.
Ongoing
DOGs Night, Organizer
An unassuming name for social events gathering major players in the hospitality industry since 2009. Quarterly networking events for hospitality Developers, Operators and Groupies are held simultaneously in Hong Kong, Singapore, Jakarta, Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo and London. For event information, visit DOGsNight.com.
2012 May
TEDxVictoriaHarbour: Destination Asia, Curator
TEDx is an independently organized TED event. We are a passionate community interested in sharing innovative and remarkable ideas to help shape the future of the world. Our one day event brought together captivating speakers discussing the theme: Destination Asia. VisitTEDxVictoriaHarbour.com for more information.
2012 May
Lifestyle Asia, Interview
"A day in the life of the force behind the upcoming TEDxVictoriaHarbour" For photo interview, visit lifestyleasia.com.
2012 March
China Hotel Development and Financing Conference, Panel Moderator
Round table session on Hotel Branding in China. Panel: Bernold Schroeder, Jin Jiang Hotels; Peter Mack, Landor Associates; Simon Tye, Ipsos; Colin Lin, Marriott International; Nick Barton, IHG
2012 March
TEDxHKUST, Speaker
TEDxHKUST's theme 'Diverse Brilliance' illuminates a significant aspect of our speakers' backgrounds - their experiences in diverse cultures. All our speakers, besides emerging from different professional arenas, have had remarkable success in different cultures. And they are all set to blow you away with their brilliant ideas.
2012
HOTELS, the magazine of the worldwide hotel industry, Contributing blogger
BLOG: The good, the bad and the funky In 2012, we'll start our regular contribution to the HOTELSMag.com hotel industry blog site. Our blog, "The good, the bad and the funky" covers hospitality from all angles and leaves no stone unturned in the search for what works and what doesnt. Subscribe at HOTELSMag.com.
2011 October
HICAP (Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific), Presenter
Annual HICAP Sustainable Communities Award to Shangri-La Fijian Resort and Spa.
2011 June
LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design), Certified
2011 May
Craft House LLC, Founded
2011 March
HOTELS, the magazine of the worldwide hotel industry, Interviewed
Feature article, In the Green on sustainable practices in hotels across the world.
2010 October
Towards the Business Case for Sustainable Hotels in Asia, Author
© 2010 Horwath HTL, WWF and HICAP
How clear is the business case for hotels to become more socially and environmentally sustainable and what factors are encouraging or discouraging this trend? The nine case studies making up this report identify a range of business drivers encouraging more sustainable practices, as well as impediments to wider uptake and impact.
2008 October
HICAP (Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific), Panel Moderator
Session on Boutique Hotels in Asia. Panel: Yenn Wong, JIA; Eugene Yeh, The Eugenia; Loh Lik Peng, Hotel 1929
2008 March
China Hotel Development and Financing Conference, Panel Moderator
Session on Boutique Hotels in China. Panel: Anthony Ross, Opposite House; Thomas Schmidt, Sepia Design; Jeffrey Williams, Studio Aria; Ariane Steinbeck, Gettys; Zoe Wu, Horwath HTL