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tuesday, September 22, 2009
Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday

11:00           Golf Tournament at the Westin Kierland Golf Club

Sponsored by

Graham & Dunn, PCs

3:00-7:00      Conference Check-in

7:00-10:00    Welcoming Cocktail Party

Sponsored by

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Cambria Suites

WATG

X-nth

Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday

7:15-8:15      Continental Breakfast and Registration

$1,000 cash drawing.  Must be present to win!

Sponsored by

Commonwealth Hotels, Inc.

GH2 Hospitality Architects

8:15-8:30      Welcome

Harry Javer, President, The Conference Bureau

Chairman’s Opening Remarks

Morris E. Lasky, Chief Executive Officer, Lodging Unlimited, Inc.

8:30-10:00    General Session

Sponsored by

Global Hyatt Corporation
 

W-1     View from the Top (Part I)

The Lodging Conference 2009 kicks off with a dynamic panel of high-profile industry executives sharing their views on the relevant issues important to planning and maintaining successful hotel strategies in today’s economic environment.

MODERATOR:
                  Don Landry
, Owner, Top Ten Marketing and Hospitality Consulting

PANELISTS:
                  Roger J. Bloss
, President & CEO, Vantage Hospitality Group, Inc.
                  Thomas J. Corcoran, Jr., Chairman, FelCor Lodging Trust
                  Mark Harmon, Principal & CEO, Auberge Resorts LLC
                  David Kong, President & CEO, Best Western International, Inc.
                  Tom Storey, President, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
                  Simon Turner, President, Global Development
                  Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

10:00-10:45  Refreshment Break

$1,000 cash drawing.  Must be present to win!

Sponsored by

GE Capital Solutions, Franchise Finance

Holder Construction Company

10:45-12:15  Concurrent Think Tank

W-2     A Guide to Completing Hotel Deals in a Troubled Environment

Buying or selling hotel real estate can be time consuming and frustrating.  From listing to sale, experts review how to bring together motivated sellers, equity sources and lenders to get the deal done in this market.
 

MODERATOR:

Irvin W. Sandman, Hospitality Industry Team Leader

Graham & Dunn PC

 

PANELISTS:

Chris Brown, Senior Vice President

Real Estate Finance & Servicing Group

LNR Partners, Inc.

Jonathan Falik, Chief Executive Officer

JF Capital Advisors LLC

David B. Mumford, Senior Principal

Mumford Company

Jay H. Shah, Chief Executive Officer

Hersha Hospitality Trust

Jeff Westgor, CHB, President, Westgor & Associates

2009 President, Hotel Brokers International

 

W-3     What Do the Numbers Say: Stats, Charts and Trends on Where We Have Been and Where We Are Going


In today’s market conditions, it is more important than ever to receive the latest, most accurate information covering every sector of the hotel industry.  Attend this session for the most up-to-date statistics regarding transactions, new construction, renovation, occupancy, rate and RevPAR.
 

PRESENTED BY:

Patrick Ford, President, Lodging Econometrics

Mark Lomanno, President, Smith Travel Research

Steve Swope, President & CEO, The Rubicon Group

R. Mark Woodworth, President, PKF Hospitality Research, Inc.

 

W-4     Finding Money in Today’s Tight Market

If you are a developer or owner looking for financing for new construction or an operating hotel, find out how you can access capital and tailor the transaction to meet your real estate funding needs.

 

MODERATOR:

Matt Valley, Editor, National Real Estate Investor

 

PANELISTS:

Michael Bluhm, Executive Director,

Morgan Stanley Investment Banking Division

Patrick J. Feltes, Senior Vice President, Hospitality Finance

GE Capital Solutions, Franchise Finance

Mark J. Gerstein, Managing Director

Real Estate, Lodging and Leisure Group

UBS Investment Bank

Carl B. Lee, Partner, Chair Hospitality Practice Group

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

 

W-5     Strategies to Help Your Company Rise Above Tough Times


While some companies are making drastic cuts in an attempt to survive the gloom and doom of a prolonged recession, others grasp the opportunity to create new strategies to turn lemons into lemonade.  The panel will review the ways that you can take advantage of the economic downturn to save money, turn a profit and grow your portfolio.

 

MODERATOR:

Phil Hayward, Editor, LODGING Magazine

 

PANELISTS:

Michael D. Barnello, President & COO

LaSalle Hotel Properties

John Cauvin, President & CEO, Windmill Inns & Suites

Lodging Unlimited-West

John S. Hamilton, Senior Vice President Business Development

Pyramid Hotel Group

Deno Yiankes, President & CEO, Investments & Development

White Lodging Services Corporation

W-6     Acquiring and Turning Around Distressed Assets

Are you thinking of acquiring a distressed hotel or do you have a hotel in your portfolio that is not performing up to expectations?  Experts recommend ways to evaluate, stabilize and turn around troubled assets.


MODERATOR:

Alan L. Tallis, Executive Vice President, Ashford Hospitality Trust

 

PANELISTS:
Bob Habeeb
, President, First Hospitality Group, Inc.
Mark Keiser, Vice President Development, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

Bernard N. Siegel
, Principal, KSL Capital Partners LLC
Herb Warmbrodt
, President, Warmbrodt Hotel Investments, Inc.
Ken Wilson
, Chief Executive Officer, Capital Hotel Management
 

12:15-1:45    Lunch
 

Sponsored by

iBAHN

Magnuson Hotels

Mortenson

PKF Consulting

 

12:45          Presentation of the Above & Beyond Award 2009

John Q. Hammons, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts

Interview by Ed Watkins, Editor, Lodging Hospitality

2:00-5:30      The Deal Corral

Meet one-on-one with representatives from a variety of hotel industry-related companies including franchise, design, brokerage, management, and finance. 

 

3:00-5:00      Express Networking

Join us for a fun, fast-paced three minute rapid networking session open to all conference sponsors, exhibitors, attendees, and speakers.  Bring plenty of business cards to exchange during the event!

 

3:00-5:00      Concurrent Round Tables

Industry experts lead round table discussions and answer your questions.  Conference delegates are invited to join in as many round tables as they prefer.  Round tables are limited in size to enable your participation.
 

Round Table 1: 

Where Are the Acquisition Opportunities?

History has proven that uncertain times are the best times to make a fortune in the hotel industry.  Whether you are looking to acquire one property or a portfolio of assets, this round table will delve into today’s marketplace.

 

EXPERTS:

William H. (Bill) Reynolds Jr., Managing Director

Chief Investment Officer, Thayer Lodging Group

Abby Spurrier, Principal, Spurrier Consulting

 

Round Table 2:  

I Am Buying.  I Am Selling.

This roundtable is specifically for people looking to buy and sell property.  Bring a description of your property and initiate a deal or attend to discuss the current climate for hotel deals, loans and valuations.

 

EXPERTS:

Tony De George, CHB, Partner

Greene, Canfield, De George, Ltd.

Sanjeev Misra, Senior Managing Director

Paramount Lodging Advisors

 

3:00-3:45      Refreshment Break

$1,000 cash drawing.  Must be present to win!

 

Sponsored by

HFS Concepts 4

Inland American Lodging Corp

5:00-6:00      How to Stop Losing Sleep over the Financial Crisis

Morris Lasky, Martin Schiffman and John Cauvin, three Lodging Unlimited professionals with a total of 126 years of experience and combined talents in the areas of vigorous management and workout strategies, discuss what all investors in the hospitality industry need to know about the current market situation, problems, opportunities and the “rules of the game”.
 

6:30-?           Poolside Cocktail Party

 

Sponsored by

Morgan Stanley Real Estate

Pyramid Hotel Group

The Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa

(part of the Waldorf Astoria Collection)

 

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday 

 

   7:45-8:45   Continental Breakfast and Registration

$1,000 cash drawing.  Must be present to win!

 

Sponsored by

Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP

The Hotel Group
 

   8:45-9:00   Welcome

Harry Javer, President, The Conference Bureau
 

 Chairman’s Opening Remarks

Morris E. Lasky, Chief Executive Officer, Lodging Unlimited, Inc.

 

 9:15-10:45   General Session

 

T-1       A View From The Top (Part II)

The Lodging Conference 2009 presents key industry executives discussing the impact of policy, politics, and the economy on owner, franchise, developer, investor and guest relations and 2010 business strategies.

MODERATOR:

Dennis Nessler, Senior News Editor, Hotel Business

 

PANELISTS:

Jim Anhut, Chief Development Officer-The Americas
InterContinental Hotels Group
Eric A. Danziger, President and Chief Executive, Franchise Group
Wyndham Hotel Group
Andy Dolce, Chairman & Managing Director
Dolce Hotels & Resorts
Joel Eisemann, Executive Vice President, Owner & Franchise Services
and Lodging Development for Select Service & Extended Stay
Marriott International, Inc.
Stephen G. Haggerty, Global Head of Real Estate & Development
Global Hyatt Corporation
Thomas R. Magnuson, CEO/Principal, Magnuson Hotels

 

10:45-11:15  Refreshment Break

$1,000 cash drawing.  Must be present to win!

 

Sponsored by

InterContinental Hotels Group

Simmons Bedding Company

Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP

 

11:15-12:45  Concurrent Think Tanks

T-2      Boutique and Lifestyle Hotel Trends

Historic or contemporary, country or city chic, luxury or mid-scale, boutique hotels offer a unique experience for business and leisure travelers.  Find out what new concepts, brands, and trends are influencing the boutique sector and how you might capitalize on opportunities to operate or own an individually themed boutique hotel.

 

MODERATOR:

Jeff Weinstein, Editor-in-Chief
                  HOTELS Magazine/HOTELS’ Investment Outlook

PANELISTS:

Janis Canon, Vice President Global Brand Management, Hotel Indigo

InterContinental Hotel Group

Tina Edmundson, Senior Vice President, Brand Management

Marriott International, Inc.

David Pepper, Senior Vice President, Franchise Development

President, Upscale and Extended Stay Brands, Choice Hotels International, Inc.

John Russell, Chief Executive Officer, NYLO Hotels

Mark Sharkey, President, Remington

 

T-3      Design Planning to Add Value and Achieve Optimal ROI

If you are planning a new hotel project or renovation, find out which design concepts can help you generate revenue and increase market share.

 

MODERATOR:

Michelle Finn, Vice President, Hospitality Design Group

Nielsen Business Media

 

PANELISTS:

John Mamer, President, HFS Concepts 4

C. Robert Neal, AIA, Principal, Director, Hospitality Practice

Cooper Carry, Inc.
C. Mark Seiley, AIA, Vice President
Managing Principal for the Dallas office, LEO A DALY
Cara Shimkus Hall, FAIA, Managing Director, Principal Architect
GH2 Hospitality Architects

T-4      Identifying the Right Management Company for Your Hotel

Before you sign the management agreement, make sure you know the right questions to ask and what to expect when it comes to reporting procedures, capital reserve requirements, franchising, accounting, licenses, insurance, operations, marketing, staffing, and communications.

 

MODERATOR:

Clifford J. Risman, Partner, Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP

 

PANELISTS:

Tony Farris, Chairman & CEO

Quorum Hotels and Resorts and Quorum Hotel Advisors

Dan Fay, President, Commonwealth Hotels, Inc.

Philip A. Gosch, Shareholder/Co-Chair Hospitality Practice Group

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP

Kevin Mahoney, Chief Operating Officer, Stonebridge Companies

 

T-5      Ownership, Franchising and Guest Satisfaction in the Mid-scale and Focused Service Hotel Segment


As more travelers look for service and value in business and leisure accommodations, discover the latest concepts in guestrooms, services, hotel facilities, rates, marketing and branding that can increase market share and improve your bottom line.

 

MODERATOR:

Jeffrey Cohen, Publisher, AAHOA Lodging Business

 

PANELISTS:
Peter T. Cyrus
, Managing Partner
Montclair Hotel Investors, Inc.
Director, Interim President & CEO
Lodgian, Inc.
Nancy Johnson, Executive Vice President
Chief Development Officer, Carlson Hotels Americas
Anupam Narayan, President & CEO
Red Lion Hotels Corporation
Chip Ohlsson, Vice President Development
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Temple H. Weiss, Executive Vice President
Acquisitions & Development, LQ Management LLC

T-6      Finding Resources to Complete the Smaller Hotel Deal

Hotel owners, brokers, attorneys, consultants and developers should attend this session to find out how to access capital sources for deals in the $5-10 million range and what lenders look for in due diligence and risk assessment.

 

MODERATOR:

Jeff Higley, Editorial Director, Digital Media/Director of Communications

HotelNewsNow.com/STR/STR Global

 

PANELISTS:

Roger J. Bloss, President & CEO

Vantage Hospitality Group, Inc.

Art Buser, President, Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.

Patrick J. Feltes, Senior Vice President, Hospitality Finance

GE Capital Solutions, Franchise Finance

Herb Warmbrodt, President

Warmbrodt Hotel Investments, Inc.

T-7      The Effect of the Global Slowdown on the Hospitality Industry

Discover which sectors of the industry are hurting the most, which sectors might be doing best and which companies are positioned to not only survive 2009 but thrive in 2010 and beyond. 

 
MODERATOR:
Martin Schiffman, Managing Director
Carl Marks & Co. Real Estate Group
 
PANELISTS:
Jim Alderman, Executive Vice President, Development
Wyndham Hotel Group
Sumner A. Baye, President/Partner
International Hotel Network
Chris Brown, Senior Vice President
Real Estate Finance & Servicing Group, LNR Partners, Inc.
Russ Savrann, Hospitality, Beverage & Franchise Team
Graham & Dunn PC

 

12:45-2:00     Road Food Festival Lunch

Sponsored by

Apollo Hospitality Group

Molinaro Koger

NYLO Hotels

UniFocus

 

 2:00-3:30   Concurrent Think Tanks

T-8      Defining Upper Upscale Luxury Accommodations and 5-Star Service

The mass appeal of high-end brands is redefining the concept of luxury.  Attend this session to learn how developers, owners, and franchisors have made affluence more accessible while serving the needs of guests looking for extraordinary experiences that exceed expectations and what hotel companies are doing to stem the tide of the “AIG effect” which has impacted this segment.

 

MODERATOR:

Ed Watkins, Editor, Lodging Hospitality

 

PANELISTS:

Art Buser, President, Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.

Thom Geshay, Senior Vice President Business Development

Davidson Hotel Company

Mark van Hartesvelt, Principal

Gemstone Resorts International

T-9           Revamping Operations to Find Savings in a Challenging Economic Environment

How can you contain costs in a down market? The panel will discuss the best operational practices for maximizing profits including a review of guest services, front office, reservations, staffing, marketing, franchising, purchasing and much more! 

 

MODERATOR:

Stacy Silver, Executive Director, Digital Media

HotelWorld Network

 

PANELISTS:
Steven J. Belmonte,
Chairman & CEO, Hospitality Solutions LLC

Michael Gallegos, President & CEO

American Property Management Corporation

Joe Martin, CHA, Owner/Operator, Stillwater Hospitality, LLC

2009 Chairman, AH&LA

Michael C. Mullenix, Chairman & CEO

EQUIS Hospitality Management, LLC

Dharmendra J. (D.J.) Rama, President, JHM Hotels Management

Ralph Thiergart, Vice President, Franchise Services

Choice Hotels International

T-10     New Construction or Renovation to Capture Market Share

If you are planning a new hotel build or property renovation, the panel will discuss how to ensure that you have the best facility in your market to meet business objectives for growth and prosperity. 

 

MODERATOR:
Michael G. Desiato
, Vice President & Group Publisher
Incisive Media - Real Estate Division, Real Estate Forum
 

PANELISTS:

Jim Fry, Vice President, Holder Construction Company

Tom Lander, Vice President & General Manager, Mortenson Development

Aaron Plante, Chief Executive Officer, Apollo Hospitality Group

Lalaine Tanaka, Hospitality Principal, KTGY Group, Inc.
 

T-11     Practical Green Concepts in Design, Construction and Conservation Practices


Green is here to stay!  Experts will help you plan your new hotel project or implement sustainable strategies at your existing hospitality facility or corporate office that will improve the indoor environment, reduce non-renewable energy consumption, protect our natural resources and save you money.

 

MODERATOR:

John Scaggs, Associate, HVS International-Boulder, CO

 

PANELISTS:

Kent Dahlen, AIA, LEED AP, Senior Director Architecture & Development

Carlson Hotels Worldwide

Julia Monk, AIA, IIDA, LEED, Partner, BBG-BBGM

William C. Weinaug Jr., PE, LEED AP, Executive Vice President, X-nth

Howard J. Wolff, Senior Vice President, WATG

T-12     Hotel Development and Investment Opportunities Around the World

Investors, developers, owners, and operators should attend this session to find out where and how you can take advantage of market conditions to initiate or expand your global presence.

 

MODERATOR:
Jeff Weinstein,
Editor-in-Chief

HOTELS Magazine/HOTELS’ Investment Outlook
 

PANELISTS:

Edward J. Blum, Managing Director, Capital Markets
Molinaro Koger
William M. Hodges, President & CEO
Hodges Ward Elliott
Larry Shupnick, Senior Vice President
Acquisitions & Development, Interstate Hotels & Resorts
Michelle F. Tanzer, Partner
Global Hospitality, Resort & Timeshare Group
Holland & Knight
 

T-13     Selecting a Franchise and the Cost of Maintaining Brand

Standards vs. Independent Hotels


What is the true impact of a franchise affiliation on asset value?  The panel will review franchise options across all property types and discuss the affordability, effectiveness and identity of brand vs. independent.

 

MODERATOR:

Bernie Moyle, Chief Financial Officer & COO

Vantage Hospitality Group, Inc.

 

PANELISTS:

Doug Dreher, President, The Hotel Group

Michael George, President & Chief Executive Officer, Crescent Hotels & Resorts

Thomas R. Magnuson, CEO/Principal, Magnuson Hotels

Mitch Miller, Managing Partner, Miller Law Group

Aik Hong Tan, President, Richfield Hospitality, Inc.


 

   3:30-4:00   Refreshment Break

$1,000 cash drawing.  Must be present to win!
 

Sponsored by

Holland & Knight LLP
La Quinta Inns & Suites
 

   4:00-5:30   Concurrent Think Tanks

 

T-14     Economy and Limited Service Hotels: Meeting the Needs of Owners,

Investors and Travelers 


Developers, operators, owners and investors will find out how to meet guest demand for quality and increase market share, asset value and profitability in the budget hotel sector.

 

MODERATOR:

Ed Watkins, Editor, Lodging Hospitality

 

PANELISTS:

Peter Berk, President, AFC Hotel Finance Group

Ken Greene, President, Days Inns Worldwide, Inc.

Group President, Wyndham Hotel Group

Tarun S. Patel, CHA, President, Pacific Hospitality Company

Vice Chairman 2008, Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA)

 

T-15     The Global Popularity of the Extended Stay Hotel


If you develop, own, manage or operate an extended stay hotel, you should plan to attend this session to find out about franchising choices, brand standards, and support services to bring in guests and maximize profitability.

 

MODERATOR:

Paul J. Heney, Editorial Director, Hotel World Network

 

PANELISTS:

Gary A. DeLapp, President & CEO, Extended Stay Hotels

Bill Duncan, Senior Vice President

Homewood Suites by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton

Karl Grover, Vice President, Residence Inn Franchising

Marriott International, Inc.

Kevin Lewis, President, Extended Stay Brands, Choice Hotels International
 

T-16     Cutting Edge Technologies to Drive Revenue and Improve the Guest Experience


The panel will introduce you to the next generation of online strategies and technologies that will provide your hotel with the tools they need to generate higher demand, convert more shoppers to bookers, and enhance the guest experience from booking online through to check out, all while  maximizing your hotel ROI.

 

MODERATOR:

Glenn Haussman, Editor in Chief, Hotel Interactive

 

PANELISTS:

Victor Alikin, Chief Executive Officer, GBCblue

John F. Davis, III, Chief Executive Officer, Birch Street Systems

Shane Ettestad, Vice President, Innovation, TravelCLICK, Inc.

Gregg Hodges, President, iBAHN

Ed Kopp, Information Systems Coordinator, Lodging Unlimited-West

T-17     Litigation and Dispute Resolution for the Hotel Owner

The panel will review the latest decisions and upcoming cases involving franchise agreements, management contracts, immigration issues, leases, and much more!

 
MODERATOR:

Cecelia L. Fanelli, Partner, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP

 
PANELISTS:
Steven J. Belmonte, Chairman & CEO
Hospitality Solutions LLC
Robyn Fuller, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel

La Quinta Franchising, LLC

Tara K. Gorman, Esq., Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Adam J. Hodkin, Managing Partner
Hodkin Law Group, P.A.
David Klein, Executive Vice President & General Counsel

NYLO Hotels

T-18     Hotel Ownership 101: Getting Back to Basics

The session will cover all aspects of creating business and reducing expenses including an overview of management, marketing, operations, budget planning, risk controls and everything in between!

 

MODERATOR:

Jeff Higley, Editorial Director

Digital Media/Director of Communications

HotelNewsNow.com/STR/STR Global

 
PANELISTS:
Thomas G. Davis, CHA, CLSD, President

Hospitality Risk Controls, Inc./Security Litigation Group, Inc.

Dave Durbin, President & CEO, Crestline Hotels & Resorts
Sanjeev Misra, Senior Managing Director

Paramount Lodging Advisors

Dr. Chris Roberts, School of Hospitality Leadership
DePaul University 
Andrew Stegen, General Manager
Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, The Waldorf Astoria Collection

T-19     CMBS Loans

The panel will walk you through the fallout from the CMBS implosion including how deals are unwinding, the future of the CMBS market and alternatives on the horizon. 

 

MODERATOR:

Sam Winterbottom, Managing Member, Winterbottom Family LLC

 
PANELISTS:
Kirk Pederson, Executive Director, Morgan Stanley
Joel Ross, Principal, Citadel Realty Advisors
Bernard N. Siegel, Principal, KSL Capital Partners LLC
Scott A. Weinberg, Partner, DLA Piper

4:00             Tennis Tournament

             Sponsored by

             Graham & Dunn PC

 

  6:00-9:00    Cocktail Party
 

Sponsored by

Best Western International, Inc.

Hotel Brokers International

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

Swank Audio Visuals

Friday, September 25, 2009
Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday

   8:00-9:30   Continental Breakfast

$1,000 cash drawing.  Must be present to win!

 

Sponsored by

HVS International-Boulder, CO

Interstate Hotels & Resorts

Sustainable Cards

9:30-11:00  CONCURRENT THINK TANKS

F-1       The Value of a Hotel or Vacation Club in a Mixed-Use Development


Hospitality franchise companies, brokers, developers and lenders will want to hear what the panel has to say about current market conditions, trends, workouts, repositioning, and the role of hotels and vacation clubs in future development projects with residential, office and/or retail.

 

MODERATOR:

Jim Butler, Chairman, Global Hospitality Group

Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro LLP

 

PANELISTS:

Jorge Boone, Senior Vice President of Business Development, Group RCI

Benjamin Q. Brunt, Principal & Executive Vice President

Noble Investment Group

Drew Dimond, ISHC, Principal, Dimond Hotel Consulting Group

Greg Hartmann, Managing Director, HVS International-Boulder, CO

Christian Hempell, Vice President Holiday Inn Club Vacations

InterContinental Hotel Group
 

F-2       The Most Expensive Item on an Operating Statement: LABOR in the New Economy

This session will explore the current labor and employment law landscape and the impact that the new economy and a more active, labor friendly administration might have on your hotel investment strategies, hiring decisions,  unionization, management strategies, customer satisfaction, and your bottom line.

 

MODERATOR:

David Sherwyn, Associate Professor of Law

Academic Director Center for Hospitality Research

Cornell University School of Hotel Administration

 

PANELISTS:

Mark G. Carrier, Senior Vice President, B. F. Saul Company Hotel Division

Steve Hart, General Manager & Regional Vice President

 JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

Michael J. Lebowich, Partner, Labor Department, Proskauer Rose, LLP

Paul Wagner, Partner, Shea Stokes Roberts & Wagner
 

F-3      From Start to Finish: Planning for Success with Your Hotel Project

Avoid budget overruns, delays and empty rooms by following the advice of our experts as they present a practical guide to understanding the complete process including finance approval, permit applications, licenses, taxes, zoning, branding, and cost projections.

 

MODERATOR:

Maria Wood, Editor, Real Estate New Jersey

 

PANELISTS:

Larry Blouin, ISHC, Vice President

Graycor Construction Company

Walter Isenberg, President & CEO

SAGE Hospitality Resources, LLC

C. Mark Seiley, AIA, Vice President

Managing Principal for the Dallas office, LEO A DALY

F-4       Distressed Hotels - What to Look for When You're Kicking the Tires

This panel will explore recent distressed deals including price, value, rehab costs, outstanding loans, and turnaround potential.

 

MODERATOR:
Michael G. Desiato,
Vice President & Group Publisher
Incisive Media - Real Estate Division,
Real Estate Forum


PANELISTS:

Jerome F. Cataldo, President, Hostmark Hospitality Group

Charles R. Tomb, President & CEO, Integrity Hospitality Advisors, LLC

Steve Van, President & CEO, Prism Hotels & Resorts

       11:00      Refreshment Break and Door Prizes

Sponsored by

Lodging Econometrics and National Hotel Realty

Miller Law Group

Conference Adjourns

 

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