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CHIC set for Bavaro in June

Dominican Sim?n S?arez, president of the Caribbean Hotels Association, announced during DATE that the 2003 Caribbean Hotel Industry Conference would also be held at the Bavaro Convention Center 22-25 June. S?arez is vice president of Coral by Hilton hotels in the Dominican Republic. 
He said that Sir Ian Prosser, Chairman of Six Continents PLC and the World Travel & Tourism Council would be the keynote speaker during the event. 
CHIC is described as a forum for hotel and allied members to exchange information and indeas, conduct association business and network, make new business contacts and renew old acquaintances. Each year it draws about 1,000 delegates. CHIC combines educational sessions and workshops with mini-chat sessions and round tables, as well as a 100+ booth trade exhibition showcasing the latest in products, services and technology available to the industry. CHIC, though, is also known for its social functions in the trade show area, the popular American Express Awards Luncheon, its annual golf tournament, and live auction to benefit the Scholarship Foundation. 
For more information contact S?arez at ssuarez@coralhotels.com or the Caribbean Hotel Association: 
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