Devina Divecha
Your seminar host:
Devina Divecha – Writer, Editor, MC and Media Consultant

Devina is an experienced hospitality moderator and chairs the sessions at TO THE TABLE ASIA.

Daniel Voellm, CEO & Founder - AP Hospitality Advisors Raheel Ahmad, Culinary Director APEC (Asia Pacific excluding China) - Marriott International Nigel Moore, Global Senior Vice President, Food, Beverage and Entertainment- Sofitel, M Gallery, Emblems – Accor Hotels

Wednesday 27th September, 09:00 - 10:00

Vision and Strategies for the Future of Hospitality

Nigel Moore, Global Senior Vice President, Food, Beverage and Entertainment- Sofitel, M Gallery, Emblems – Accor Hotels
Raheel Ahmad, Culinary Director APEC (Asia Pacific excluding China) - Marriott International
Daniel Voellm, CEO & Founder - AP Hospitality Advisors

Top industry leaders will be inspiring us with their vision for the future, as we look at how the industry is progressing with its toughest challenges. We will look at inspiring the workforce and increasing productivity, creating loyalty and keeping the F&B/culinary teams motivated, as well as the integration of technology. We will discuss future trends how we can created enhanced experiences for our guests. We will focus solutions and goals for the future and see where the industry leaders are innovating.


Stephan Brutti, Principal - SOCIAL F&B by Design Anurag Bali, Assistant Vice President Food & Beverage, North Asia, Philippines & Pacific – Shangri-La Group

Wednesday 27th September, 13:50 – 14:50

Elevating the Restaurant Experience through Wow-Factor Design

Anurag Bali, Assistant Vice President Food & Beverage, North Asia, Philippines & Pacific – Shangri-La Group
Stephan Brutti, Principal - SOCIAL F&B by Design

Leading experts in the field of restaurant design and operation will be joining us to discuss the latest design trends and the need to create meaningful experiences for guests and how restaurant design is evolving to accommodate. We will look at diversification into product design, how to engage authentically with the location and how things differ across Asia Pacific from bustling cities to peaceful resorts.


Gaurav Misra, Director of Pre-Opening Operations, South Asia – Radisson Hotel Group Himanshu Taneja, Area Director of Operations, South & East India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka - Marriott International Satbir Bakshi, Group Corporate Chef – The Oberoi Group

Thursday 28th September, 09:00 - 10:00

Focusing on India – Luxury Trends amidst Accelerated Growth

Satbir Bakshi, Group Corporate Chef – The Oberoi Group
Himanshu Taneja, Area Director of Operations, South & East India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka - Marriott International
Gaurav Misra, Director of Pre-Opening Operations, South Asia – Radisson Hotel Group

The Indian hospitality industry is surging forward with a huge market in domestic tourism, as well as international allure. Our industry experts will look at the evolving trends and how luxury is defined and implemented. We will identify the key challenges faced in India and also discuss innovations that are coming out of this region.


Joshua Wong, Head of Sustainability – Peninsula Hotels Iris Lam – Director of Sustainability, Global Development – Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Arnfinn Oines, Social & Environmental Conscience – Soneva

Thursday 28th September, 13:50 - 14:50

Quantifying the Impact of Sustainable Restaurant Initiatives

Arnfinn Oines, Social & Environmental Conscience – Soneva
Iris Lam – Director of Sustainability, Global Development – Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Joshua Wong, Head of Sustainability – Peninsula Hotels

Our expert speakers will be delving into sustainability initiatives that create real impact in reducing carbon emissions, reducing waste and positively empowering local communities. We will cover some of the most successful and inspirational projects that are improving the environment, protecting wildlife, seas and forests as well as improving the lives of staff and greater communities. We will look at how some brands have utilised the social influence this generates to raise awareness that drives even more change. We will discuss how all brands, from economy to luxury, need to add some sustainability aspect to their story to be relevant for the next generation of travellers.