Asia-Pacific Fitness Industry Come Together in Shanghai
BOSTON–August 25, 2008
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announces that registration is open for the 7th Annual IHRSA Asia-Pacific Forum, November 6-9, 2008, in Shanghai, China.
“As one of the major centers of Asian commerce and innovation, Shanghai is an ideal location for the 7th Annual event. It will provide a forum to examine challenges and opportunities facing our individual businesses and to reinforce alliances with each other to grow our industry together,” said Joe Moore, President and CEO of IHRSA.
The Asia-Pacific Forum programming will include four days of education and networking as well as an impressive group of keynote speakers. “We are delighted with the exceptional lineup of presenters who will inspire us with their knowledge and insight,” said John Holsinger, IHRSA Director, Asia-Pacific.
The impressive roster of Keynote Speakers and Feature Addresses includes:
• Frank-Jürgen Richter – Corporate Globalization Specialist, discussing “Asia-Pacific: How the Region is Reshaping the World” (Sponsored by Technogym)
• Gene LaMott – IHRSA Board Chairperson, Former President & CEO of Gold’s Gym International, and current Chairman of the Board for TW Holdings, speaking on “Managing a Brand”
• Rasmus Ingerslev – Former CEO of fitness dk, presenting about “Creating and Managing Growth”
• Justin Tamsett – President of Active Health Club, on “Marketing that Produces Profit”
• Debra Siena – Tennis Corporation of America Regional Vice President, speaking on “Team Success Equals Club Success”
• Frank Napolitano – President & CEO of GlobalFit, discussing “From One Small Club to a Global Network: Lessons Learned Along the Way”
• David Patchell-Evans – President & CEO of GoodLife Fitness Clubs, on “Climbing Mountains: Pick the Route That’s Right for You”
• Sara Levy – Manager, APCO Online, APCO Worldwide, on “Harnessing the Power of Being Online”
For more information or to register for the 2008 IHRSA Asia-Pacific Forum, please visit www.ihrsa.org/forum or email Alison O’Kane, aok@ihrsa.org or Blakely Sullivan, bls@ihrsa.org.
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