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The International Association Of Front Office Managers and Deputy Managers of Luxury Hotels founded more than 50 years ago on the Côte d’Azur, France Amicale Internationale des Sous–Directeurs et Chefs de Reception des Grands Hotels Today the AICR is a dynamic international organisation with sections in 18 countries around the world. Our members, from four- and five-star luxury hotels, include Reception, Front Office and Rooms Division Managers and General Managers, key decision makers and influencers for their organisations. And they are coming to London for the International Congress 2019!

The AICR UK Section is delighted to be hosting the

AICR International Congress London 2019

from 23rd to 27th January 2019 This four day event of educational workshops, networking and cultural events will bring together over 250 hospitality professionals and industry leaders from around the world The finale is a Gala Dinner when the winner of the AICR International Receptionist of the Year 2019 will be announced We are looking for generous support from our leading industry partners to make this important event a success

Each year the eighteen countries represented within the AICR host a competition to find their national Receptionist Of The Year. These national winners then represent their country at the Congress, competing to win the coveted David Campbell Trophy and become the AICR International Receptionist of the Year 2019 As well as national and international recognition for being the best of the best, the competition also exposes these young talented professionals to the incredible network of the Association and provides enviable learning and mentoring opportunities For the AICR International Congress London 2019

• ne company will have the opportunity to sponsor the award,

providing exclusive additional exposure as well as presenting the trophy to the International Receptionist of the Year at the Gala Dinner, the culmination of the Congress

Five reasons to sponsor the AICR International Congress London 2019

Increase global awareness of your brand Engage with international industry leaders and emerging talent Build meaningful relationships with both users and buyers Support an established international professional association Showcase your product and services to a global luxury market

Understanding your audience

What roles and responsibilities do Congress attendees have? Reception Managers, Front Office Managers, Rooms Division Managers, General Managers and Hotel Directors Decision makers with real purchasing power, influencers and product users What type of hotels do they come from? Luxury four and five-star properties. From boutique to grand, traditional to contemporary, city to resort, corporate to leisure, independent to group hotels Which AICR Sections are represented at the Congress? Austria Australia Czech Republic Cote d’Azur (France) Estonia Germany Indonesia Italy Morocco New Zealand Paris (France) Poland Qatar Singapore Spain Switzerland United Arab Emirates United Kingdom

Programme Highlights

The London 2019 Congress takes place from Wednesday 23rd January to Sunday 27th January 2019 with many opportunities for our sponsors’ engagement, depending on the support tier selected. Receptionist of the Year Competition - a day of panel interviews and role play assessments, putting the candidates representing each Section through their paces to select the recipient of the David Campbell Trophy Workshops - a series of diverse workshops delivered by a number of professional trainers and coaches, focusing on Best Practise and Continual Professional Development General Assembly - the formal meeting of the international membership including the opportunity for presentations by our Gold, Platinum and Exclusive sponsors Sponsors’ Showcase - A stand for each Silver, Gold, Platinum and Exclusive sponsor to engage with delegates, network with the membership of the Association and demonstrate and promote their product or services Formal and Informal Hosted Networking Lunches and Dinners – events in stunning venues, perfect opportunities to build relationships with members, culminating in the Gala Dinner on Saturday the night

Sponsorship Opportunities And Benefits

PLATINUM

• All of the above PLUS
• Provision of full AICR International membership list and opportunity to email all members pre & post-Congress
• Opportunity to provide welcome gift and promotional material for all attendees
• Facilitated introductions to potential clients
• Complimentary 3-night package for up to 2 sharing in one king- or twin-bedded room

GOLD

• All of the above PLUS
• Formal presentation to all the attendees during the General Assembly
• Attendance for up to two for the programme lunch on the day of the General Assembly and Sponsors’ Showcase
• Opportunity to purchase a 3-night package to attend the full programme of events
• One full page A4 advertisement in the 2019 International Amicalist magazine

SILVER

• All of the above PLUS
• Provision of AICR Congress delegate list and opportunity to email all attendees post-Congress
• Attendance at Sponsors’ Showcase
• Attendance at the welcome dinner event including an informal presentation to attendees

BRONZE

• Logo & links on www.aicr-congress.com and www.aicrinternational.org
• Logo on all printed material & collateral throughout the Congress
• Opportunity to purchase places for the Gala Dinner

International Receptionist of The Year David Campbell Trophy Exclusive Sponsor

• All of the above PLUS
• Sponsorship and presentation of the 2019 International Receptionist Of The Year David Campbell Trophy
• Named inclusion in all press releases and images relating to the competition and the presentation to the winner
• Invitation to and preferential seating at the Gala Dinner for 2 additional guests
• One page interview/advertorial in the 2019 International Amicalist magazine

Contact: Corinne Bellaby AICR UK, Head of Organising Committee London 2019 congress2019@aicr.co.uk T: +44 (0)118 973 4609 M: +44 (0)7970 136 192