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 For information on The Lodging Conference 2013 program, please contact Linda Chelmow, Conference Director, linda@lodginglink.com 
9:00
Whirlwind Golf Club (a Troon Golf Course)
Sponsored by
3:00 - 5:30
Conference Check-in
Sponsored by
7:00 - 9:00
Opening Cocktail Party/Dinner
Sponsored by SWANK Audio Visuals
7:15 - 8:15
Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by GH2 Hospitality Architects
8:15 - 8:30
WELCOME
CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS GENERAL SESSION: Sponsored by
8:30 - 8:45
What’s Ahead for the Economy?
Presented by
8:45 - 10:00
A View From The Top (Part I)
The Lodging Conference 2012 presents the visionary leaders
MODERATOR:
PANELISTS: Joe Berger, President, Americas Hilton Worldwide
10:00 - 11:00
Refreshment Break
$1,000 cash drawing! Must be present to win. GE Capital, Franchise Finance
11:00 - 12:15
CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
W-2: The Buying Game It’s still a great time to get in the game and buy. Experts
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PANELISTS: Naveen Kakarla, President & CEO, HHM Robert O’Neill, Chairman Stephen Rushmore, Jr., President & CEO, HVS W-3: Equity Funding for Development and Acquisition Private Equity remains hot as a source of funding. The panel will focus on sourcing and structuring solutions that will allow you to seize new opportunities in development, repositioning and value-added acquisitions.
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PANELISTS: Jonathan Falik, Head of Hospitality Capital Markets BGC Real Estate Capital Markets W-4: Statistics, Trends and Projections for 2013 and Beyond This session will provide an inside look at trends in ADR, RevPAR occupancy and the construction pipeline across all hotel segments. PRESENTED BY: W-5 : Repositioning and Rebranding Learn how to enhance the value and marketplace position of your hotel by identifying the right brand, analyzing the competition, implementing improvements, and forecasting results.
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PANELISTS: W-6: My Loan Is Due. Now What? The panel will review the best strategies for working with
PANELISTS: W-7: Designer and Owner Perspectives on Great Design Hospitality designers, architects, contractors and hotel owners discuss design solutions that target today’s consumers and deliver long-term returns on investment.
MODERATOR:
PANELISTS: Kimberley Miller, Principal Duncan Miller Ullmann
12:15 - 1:45
Lunch
Sponsored by Magnuson Hotels + Global Hotel Exchange
12:45
Presentation of the Above & Beyond Award 2012
The Lodging Conference is proud to present the 2012 Above & Beyond Award to Leland C. Pillsbury, Co-Chairman and CEO of Thayer Lodging Group. This award is given annually to an individual who is highly regarded in the hospitality industry for their distinguished humanitarian efforts.
1:00
Presentation by Leland C. Pillsbury, Co-Chairman & CEO, Thayer Lodging Group
2:00 - 6:00
DEAL CORRAL MEETINGS
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 attendees. Bring plenty of business cards to exchange during the event!
3:00 - 4:30
CONCURRENT ROUND TABLES
Industry experts lead round table discussions and answer your questions. There is no advance registration for the round tables. You are invited to join in as many as you choose. Round Table 1 : Preparing and Negotiating Hotel Management Contracts
Round Table 2: Opportunities and Pitfalls of Franchise Agreements
Round Table 3 : Create and Manage Social Media and Mobile Marketing
Eric Magnuson, Vice President-Digital Consulting Services Genpact Round Table 4 : Ownership Obligations with Collective Bargaining Effecting Unionized and Non-Unionized Entities
BakerHostetler William H. Reynolds, Jr., Senior Managing Director Round Table 5 : How Do I Sell to the Hospitality Industry
3:00 - 4:00
Refreshment Break
Sponsored by
6:30 - 9:00
Poolside Cocktail Party/Dinner
Sponsored by
9:00 - 11:00
Late Night Cocktail Party
7:15 - 8:45
Continental Breakfast
$1,000 cash drawing! Must be present to win.
8:45 - 9:00
WELCOME BACK
GENERAL SESSION
9:00 - 10:00
A View From The Top (Part II)
PANELISTS: Vantage Hospitality Group, Inc. Liam Brown, Chief Officer, Owner & Franchise Services
10:00 - 10:30
Political Analysis
PANELISTS: Luis Heredia, Executive Director, Arizona Democratic Party Andy Tobin, Arizona House of Representatives, District 1
10:30 - 11:30
Refreshment Break
$1,000 cash drawing! Must be present to win.
11:30 - 12:45
CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
T-2: How to Increase the Asset Value of Your Hotel Found money…An in-depth analysis of the products and services with the greatest return on investment including technology, FF&E, energy efficiency and many more!
MODERATOR:
PANELISTS: Michelle Burnett, Enterprise Account Executive, AirWatch David Callaghan, Vice President, Resort Sales & Service Interval International Byron Hayes, President & CEO PBH & Associates, Inc. Bill Linehan, Chief Operating Officer Sceptre Hospitality Services William C. Weinaug, Jr., P.E., Executive Vice President exp U.S. Services Inc. T-3 : Extended Stay Opportunities for Developers and Entrepreneurs Experts discuss up-to-date segment trends including franchise options, investment requirements, operating costs, training and support, and brand performance.
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PANELISTS: Dan Weber, Chief Executive Officer Value Place LLC T-4: The Life Cycle of a Hotel Project Whether you are in the pre-planning stage or nearing completion of your hotel project, join the panel as they guide you through all phases from initial pursuit of the deal, to pre-development, financing, pre-opening, and successful opening and operations.
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PANELISTS: Lalaine Tanaka, Design Principal, JCJ Architecture T-5: So You Want to Build or Buy Your First Hotel? First-time owners, investors and developers will gain an understanding of the short-term and long-term risks and profit margins that might influence your projections and bottom line results.
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PANELISTS: T-6: Boutique and Lifestyle Hotels Whether a guest is looking for high-tech, peace and quiet, or the finer things in life, the panel will discuss the brands and trends of this growing niche.
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PANELISTS: Bill Hanley, Group President, Lexington Collection Dan MacDonnell, Managing Director - Global Hospitality Group Cushman & Wakefield T-7: Global Hospitality Insights Receive a status report on pending development, investment opportunities and where the forward-looking brands are headed next.
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PANELISTS: Chris Port, Head of Global Development Caesars Global Living T-8: Is It Time for Investors to Check into REITs? A review of revenues, brand performance, recent acquisition and disposition activity and projected pipeline of deals.
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PANELISTS:
12:45 - 1:45
Lunch
Sponsored by
1:45 - 3:00
CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
T-9: Franchisee/Franchisor Relations An analysis of application and operational fees, implications of market competition, reservation and referral services, sales and marketing programs, standardization and much more!
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PANELISTS: T-10: Refinancing Major Renovations and Expansion Banks, government-backed loans, private lenders…experts will analyze financing options, terms, required documentation, and how your location, brand and occupancy may influence the decision-making process.
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PANELISTS: Kevin Davis, Executive Director, UBS Securities, LLC T-11: Surviving Cyclical Pressures through Revenue Management Increase the yield of your hotel with a proactive approach to understanding RevPar, budgeting and forecasting tools, channel management, distribution, debt service, and revenue generators.
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PANELISTS: RJ Friedlander, Chief Executive Officer, ReviewPro Dan Glasser, MAI, Director, Valuation Services Western Property Advisors, Inc Michelle S. Russo, President T-12: Energizing Your Budget and Select Service Hotels Meeting guest expectations and brand standards, discover the initiatives, design strategies and outside-the-box innovations that make budget and select service hotels competitive in today's market.
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PANELISTS: MindClick Andrew C. Alexander, President T-13: An In-depth Analysis of the Key Issues Impacting the Hotel Industry Stay informed and engaged by attending this session to hear the latest news
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PANELISTS: Pam Inman, Executive Vice President & COO T-14: What’s Next for the Brands? Development executives from major national brands will discuss their current offerings and what they are doing to help spur development and repositioning. Find out how the brands can help make your acquisition or development work.
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PANELISTS: T-15: Distribution Traffic Alert: How to Direct Bookings to Your Hotel Discover how to effectively reach consumers through Online Travel
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PANELISTS: Flo Lugli, Executive Vice President, Marketing Wyndham Hotel Group
3:15 - 4:00
Refreshment Break
$1,000 cash drawing! Must be present to win.
4:00 - 5:15
CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
T-16: The New Benchmarks for Luxury An analysis of high-end design, locations, innovations and new projects in the pipeline that will define tomorrow’s exceptional luxury.
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PANELISTS: Michael J. Deitemeyer, President Omni Hotels & Resorts Jim Petrus, Chief Operating Officer Trump Hotel Collection Thomas Prins, Principal Gemstone Resorts International, LLC Matt Sparks, Senior Vice President, Luxury and Corporate Development Hilton Worldwide T-17: The Independent Hotelier Discover how you can compete and win market share, revenue dollars
MODERATOR: Associate Editor, McNeill Group, Inc.
PANELISTS: Jeff Durham, Principal and Founder
T-18: Hotel Investing Today Hotel owners, investors and developers will gain a unique perspective on marketplace opportunities in new development, acquisition or repositioning of assets.
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PANELISTS: T-19: Hiring the Right Management Company Before you sign the agreement, attend this session to find out what you need to look for in a management company including timely reporting, franchise relations, sales and marketing expertise and a proven track record of achieving top line revenue and bottom line profits in your market segment.
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PANELISTS: Melinda Griffith, Senior Vice President, Development & Acquisitions Greg Hartmann, MAI, MRICS, CHA, EVP & National Director, US & Canada, Strategic Advisory & Asset Management Jones Lang lasalle Hotels T-20: Hotel Makeover: Successful Renovations and Conversions Improve revenue, income and the value of the property with the right brand and manageable, cost-effective renovations delivered on time and within budget. MODERATOR: PANELISTS:
6:30 - 9:00
Cocktail Party/Dinner
Sponsored by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. SWANK Audio Visual
8:00 - 9:00
Continental Breakfast
$1,000 cash drawing! Must be present to win.
9:00 - 10:30
GENERAL SESSION
F-1: Owners and Lenders Forum This panel of owners and lenders will analyze the impact
MODERATOR:
PANELISTS: Fred Grapstein, Senior Vice President Vornado Realty Trust
10:30 - 11:30
MEET THE OWNERS AND LENDERS
Immediately following the Owners and Lenders Forum, you will have the
11:30
Door Prizes
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