b'WHAT DO YOU SEE ASWHAT IS YOUR ADVICE TO THE ADVANTAGES TONEW MHA MEMBERS?MHA MEMBERSHIP?Being able to support hotel operations in many di erent ways. CulinaryFrankly, I dont see how a person or company could exist within this is an important aspect as I am at source a chef and whether its helpingarena without membership in the MHA. The people you meet, the with scholarships or introducing our industry at a small scale tothings you learn are so essential to understanding the day-to-day potential suppliers. rhythm of the industry. Those who try to paint what we do with the same broad brush used to paint the hotel or other hospitality industry PHILIPPE FAUCHER, VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS,types fail to appreciate the di erences, the nuances and the regulatory THE APOLLO GROUP climate we live in.DAVID GRANEK, PRESIDENT, CARISAM SAMUEL MEISELA cost e ective way to expose yourself to a growing cruise industry market.Patience and persistence! If your company does not want to invest for PER LINDQVIST, BUSINESS DIRECTOR US,three tove years use your resources elsewhere.TILLBERG DESIGN OF SWEDENJOHAN WESTERMARK, MANAGING DIRECTOR, NORDIC SEAFOOD CRUISEFrom a cruise line purchasing or hotel operations perspective, I cannot think of a single two days of time where so much new information or knowledge could be gained about new products orWork as a team, keep it real and focus on the small stu . This is food, ideas. The convention is speed dating brought to the highest andbeverage and hotel.most efficient level.PHILIPPE FAUCHER, VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS, DAVID GRANEK, PRESIDENT, CARISAM SAMUEL MEISEL THE APOLLO GROUPFirst, the access to key decision makers in the cruise industry isMy advice to new member is the same as the advice that was given to unprecedented. There is not another event, show or expo that youme when Irst joined. Be involved, be present, be part of every event can attend and be guaranteed to meet the people who can helpfrom the cocktail hours to the trade show. The de ning di erence of the drive your business. Secondly, there is the fact that the cruise lineMHA is that we are of the industry, for the industry. However, this only members come to the events and are actively engaged in hearingworks if you are actively part of it. Make sure you introduce yourself to new ideas, looking for products and services that they have nevereveryone. They will be happy you did!seen before. Finally, the true not-for-profit focus of the group ensures that we will have scholarship opportunities for the cruiseWARREN HODGSON, DIRECTOR OF SALES, HUNTER AMENITIESlines for many years to come.WARREN HODGSON, DIRECTOR OF SALES, HUNTER AMENITIES Join the shows for the atmosphere and exposure, but dont expect quick results after one attendance. Remember the cruise industry is a slow (in a positive way) marketplace and a place where you have to earn your trustworthiness.PER LINDQVIST, BUSINESS DIRECTOR US, TILLBERG DESIGN OF SWEDENCruise Industry News: MHA 35 thAnniversary 19'