HICAP is pleased to announce that Robert Hecker, Managing Director, Pacific Asia at Horwath HTL, will be awarded the HICAP Lifetime Achievement Award.

Mr. Hecker will be presented with the award at the 34th edition of HICAP being held 16-18 October 2024 at the Fairmont Singapore & Swissotel The Stamford.

The HICAP Lifetime Achievement Award honors exceptional individuals who have distinguished themselves through their accomplishments and contributions to expanding, enhancing, and advancing the hotel industry in the Asia Pacific region and the world.

Mr. Hecker manages the Pacific Asia arm of Horwath HTL with offices in Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Jakarta.

Since his arrival in the region with Horwath HTL in 1988, he has developed an extensive background and expertise in the developing hotel and tourism industries through his direct involvement in the planning and analysis of projects across the region.

He has 45 years of experience including work in hotel operations with Pacific Plaza Hotels in northern California and conducting market and financial analyses for hotels, resorts, cruise ships, convention centers, conference centers, and restaurants with Laventhol and Horwath in San Francisco.

He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and published numerous research articles in industry publications.

“Robert is one of Asia Pacific’s most esteemed hotel advisors. He is smart, thoughtful, and deliberate.

"Not only has he served as a valuable mentor to the next generation of hotel leaders, but he has also displayed an unwavering dedication to promoting a green and sustainable industry.

"Over the course of the past two decades, collaborating with Robert and his family has been an absolute privilege.

"It is without a doubt that Robert embodies the very essence of what the HICAP Lifetime Achievement Award stands for,” said Jonathon S. Zink, COO, The BHN Group.

For additional information on HICAP or the Lifetime Achievement Award, visit the website.

HICAP’s 2024 event will take place 16-18 October 2024 at the Fairmont Singapore & Swissotel The Stamford