Part III: A Very Active AmCham Russia Hosts Networking Event At Hotel In Moscow Formerly Managed By Marriott International.
Part III: A Very Active AmCham Russia Hosts Networking Event At Hotel In Moscow Formerly Managed By Marriott International.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Russia (AmCham Russia) is hosting a networking event on 3 April 2024 at the Samfar Grand Hotel in Moscow.
Formerly Moscow Marriott Grand Hotel, the property was until March 2022 managed by Bethesda, Maryland-based Marriott International, Inc. (2023 revenue US$23.71 billion) when the company suspended management agreements with approximately thirty Russian Federation-based properties.
“The five-star Safmar Grand Moscow (ex-Marriott Grand) opened its doors to guests in 1997 The hotel is conveniently located on Tverskaya Street, close to Moscow's most beautiful historical sites and in the center of the capital's cultural life.” The hotel “has 385 rooms, including suites, and three executive floors. The hotel has its own sports and wellness center with a swimming pool, 24-hour business center. Two restaurants and a lobby bar offer international and Russian cuisine. The hotel has 10 conference halls with a total area of over 850 sq. m.”
Moscow, Russia-based Safmar Group (https://www.safmargroup.ru) reported revenue of approximately US$23.65 billion) in 2023. From Wikipedia: “Industrial and Financial Group SAFMAR is a Russian multisectoral conglomerate. The Group includes oil producing, oil processing, coal and potash companies, financial assets, retail chains, construction and development holdings, companies engaged in commercial property management, logistics centers, hotels, media resources among which are radio stations and TV channels… Leads in hospitality business in Moscow, it owns 9 luxury hotels in the capital of Russia as well as the hotels in Minsk and Astana, among which are National Hotel, Intercontinental Tverskaya, Sheraton Palace, Marriott Grand, Marriott Royal Aurora, Marriott Tverskaya, Hilton Leningradsakaya, Holiday Inn Lesnaya, Holiday Inn Sushevskiy, Renaissance Minsk, Astana Marriott. Total capacity of these hotels makes up 2,794 rooms.”
Safmar Group is not listed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) as a Specially Designated National (SDN).
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 2:00 P.M. TODAY, TUESDAY, APRIL 2!
The American Chamber of Commerce in Russia will hold a joint business networking event with CCI France Russie on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at the Safmar Grand Hotel (ex. Marriott Grand Hotel, Tverskaya St. 26/1).
Program
18:30 - 19:00 Registration
19:00 - 19:15 Welcoming remarks
Robert Agee, President & CEO, AmCham Russia, Pavel Chinsky, Director General, CCIFR
19:15 - 22:00 Business networking and raffle
LINK To AmCham Russia Calendar Of Events In PDF Format
LINKS To Recent Analyses
American Chamber of Commerce in Russia (AmCham Russia)
“Our Mission: Advocating your business interests. The Chamber's most important assets are its members. They are our clients, our workforce, and our strength. Our mission is to promote the development of a sustainable market environment conductive to business operations in Russia. We seek constructive solutions to trade and investment problems that protect and promote the legitimate common economic interests of our member companies. We do so with integrity and respect for our host country.”
“AmCham Russia CSR Program 2023: AmCham Russia aims to raise awareness of corporate social responsibility (CSR) among members as one of the most active business chambers in Russia. The AmCham CARES program recognizes member companies in Russia that have demonstrated a strong understanding of the link between responsible business operations and positive societal impact, and that conduct business in a sustainable way that creates both long-term economic and social value for Russia.”
“Dear colleagues, In response to numerous inquiries, please be advised that AmCham Russia is continuing to support our members by holding business events, providing up-to-date information and analysis, preparing reports and consulting our members on matters of current interest and relevance. We continue to carry out frequent briefings with leading experts, communicate with government officials, engage with the press and coordinate our actions with leading business associations. Our members, many of whom manufacture and supply medicines, medical equipment and other products critical to sustaining life, continue to conduct trade and transactions with Russian counterparts, to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations. We will continue to advocate your business interests and we understand that our support is particularly important for you in these times of increased geopolitical turbulence. We are deeply saddened by the tragic and needless loss of life and hope that the current diplomatic efforts will result in an immediate ceasefire.”
Moscow Headquarters
Bolshaya Dmitrovka St. 7/5 Building 1 Entrance 3
6th floor, office 27
Moscow
Telephone: +7 (495) 961-2141
Fax: +7 (495) 961-2142
www.amcham.ru
St. Petersburg Regional Office
Cort Inn Hotel & Conference Center
Canal Griboedova 166 / Kanonerskaya ul. 33
St. Petersburg 190121
Telephone: +7 (812) 448 1646
www.spb.amcham.ru
