The COVID-19 epidemic is putting up to 50 million jobs in the global travel & tourism sector at risk, with travel likely to slump by a quarter this year and Asia being the most affected continent, the World Travel & Tourism Council said.
Please join us with Grant Thornton and CBRE to get insights into the current situation and potential trends of the tourism & hospitality sector post-COVID-19
The events will be hosted by Speakers:
Mr. Kenneth Atkinson - Founder and Senior Board Adviser of Grant Thornton Vietnam
Mr. Thuc Nguyen – Associate Director of CBRE Hotels Vietnam
Last 24 hour to stand for BBGV Board members election. We are pleased to inform you that the BBGV AGM will take place at 4.30pm on Tuesday 2 June 2020. The AGM is held to share with our members on our activities, achievements and plans and to approve the new Board representing our business interest and raising the members’ voice for the year 2019-2020. If you are interested in running for the BBGV Board 19-20 or would like to nominate someone else, please fill out the attached Nomination Form and return it to BBGV Secretariat by noon Friday 15 May 2020 by email or hand.
• All nominations must be signed by the proposer, the seconder, and the nominee. • New candidates are required to submit a short bio (max 250 words), a CV along with a photograph. • For existing Board Members, a written supporting statement should be provided on the length of service and BBGV responsibilities (no more than 250 words). • All nominees, please note the expectation of being a BBGV Board Member as mentioned in the attached document.
A list of nominees will be featured on the BBGV website and distributed via E-newsletter at least 10 days prior to the AGM.
Timeline:
6 May 2020: Notice of AGM and Commence Nomination Submission 12 May 2020: Reminder of nomination process/submission 15 May 2020 (noon): Close of Nomination Submission 18 May 2020: List of nominees to be published on website and E-newsletter. Voting starts (email sent to all eligible Ordinary members with details on how to vote) 2 June (noon): Voting closes 2 June 2020 (4.30-5.30pm) – AGM
To keep track of our planned events, please refer to the Event Calendar for this year. Click here
Upcoming events
Ho Chi Minh City
19 May: BBGV Webinar - Vietnam Tourism and Hospitality - Management and Recovery Post-COVID19. Read more
02 June: BBGV Annual General Meeting. More details to follow.
05 June: BBGV Fundraising Quiz Night with Saigon Children's Charity. More details to follow.
Co-hosted and Supported Events
04-31 May: The Virtual Steps Challenge with Saigon Children's Charity. Read more
20 May: (Co-host) BMCC Webinar - Trends Across Higher Education Systems in ASEAN. Read more
22 May: (Co-host) SBG Webinar: Wealth and Health Admist COVID-19.
28 May: (Co-host) HKBAV & DEEP C webinar – Vietnam’s Industrial Landscape: Your Post-Pandemic Opportunity. Read more
News
AstraZeneca and Oxford University announce landmark agreement for COVID-19 vaccine. Read more Park Hyatt - New Flavours Await at Park Hyatt Saigon Read more
LIN - Donate to Covid-19 Response Community Fund to support local Nonprofits carry on their mission. Read more
