 |
||
|
||
|
||
|
|
||
|
10:30
Golf Tournament at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club
Sponsored by: Sandman Savrann, PLLC
3:00 - 6:00
Conference Check-in
Sponsored by: Dolce Hotels & Resorts
7:00 - 9:00
Opening Cocktail Party/Dinner
Sponsored by: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
7:15 - 8:15
Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by: GH2 Hospitality Architects
8:15 - 8:30
WELCOME
Harry Javer, President, The Conference Bureau
8:30 - 10:00
GENERAL SESSION
Sponsored by: Hyatt Hotels Corporation W-1: A View From The Top (Part 1) The Lodging Conference 2011 presents the industry’s leading executives sharing their inspiring insights on the trends, opportunities and strategic priorities that will grow, profit and sustain the hotel industry in 2012 and beyond.
10:00 - 10:45
Refreshment Break
$1,000 cash drawing. Must be present to win! Sponsored by:GE Capital, Franchise Finance
10:45 - 12:15
CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
W-2: Hotel Owners Check-in This dynamic panel of leading hotel owners will discuss opportunities and challenges for 2012 including acquisitions, new development, strategic management, operations, and best practices for achieving and sustaining a competitive advantage. W-3: Hospitality Real Estate For Sale A panel of experts will discuss recent transactions including valuations, spreads, debt and equity and other metrics that will help you understand the current deal climate. W-4: Statistics, Trends and Projections for 2012 and Beyond This session will provide an inside look at trends in ADR, RevPAR, occupancy and the construction pipeline across all hotel segments. W-5: Let’s Make A Deal: 7 Steps to a Successful Post-Meltdown Acquisition Owners and investors will want to hear this panel of experts and stakeholders discuss the newest strategies for identifying viable hotel acquisitions and learn where we are in the restructuring process. W-6: Wall Street…Will The Bulls Come Back? The discussion will include the CMBS market, major debt transactions and the outlook for public and private equity. W-7: Is Now the Time to Develop? After a tumultuous few years, we are starting to see some new developments. Is this the right time to kick-start your development? Before you sign those deals to get new projects off the ground and add guestrooms to your inventory, find out what these experienced deal makers are saying.
12:15 - 1:45
Lunch
Sponsored by: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
12:45
Presentation of the Above & Beyond Award 2011
The Lodging Conference 2011 Above & Beyond Award is given annually to an individual who is highly regarded in the hospitality industry for their distinguished humanitarian efforts. Winner to be announced!
2:00 - 5:00
DEAL CORRAL MEETINGS
Meet one-on-one with representatives from a variety of hotel industry-related companies including franchise, design, brokerage, management, and finance. Please refer to the Deal Corral Registration form for a list of companies participating.
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! Sponsored by:the Lodging Opportunities Group
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 : Online Travel Agencies and Your Sales, Marketing & Revenue
Round Table 2 : Sustainable Architecture, Green Programs
Round Table 3 : The Technology Laboratory: New Innovations
Round Table 4 : Negotiating a Management Contract
Round Table 5 : Up and Running During a Renovation
Round Table 6: Financing Hotel Development Through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Program in China
Round Table 7: Crack the Code to Finding Quality Employees While Avoiding Trailing Liability
EXPERTS:
3:00 - 3:45
Refreshment Break
Sponsored by: Aimbridge Hospitality
6:30 - 9:00
Poolside Cocktail Party/Dinner
Sponsored by: Arizona Biltmore, Waldorf Hotels and Resorts
7:15 - 8:45
Continental Breakfast
$1,000 cash drawing. Must be present to win! Sponsored by:Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP
8:45 - 9:00
WELCOME BACK
Harry Javer, President, The Conference Bureau
9:00 - 10:15
GENERAL SESSION
Sponsored by: Winter Construction T-1: A View From The Top (Part 2) The Lodging Conference 2011 presents key industry executives discussing the impact of policy, politics, and the economy on owner, franchise, developer, investor and guest relations and 2012 business strategies.
10:15 - 11:15
Refreshment Break
$1,000 cash drawing. Must be present to win! Sponsored by:The Allied Group
11:15 - 12:45
CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
T-2: Hotel Ownership (Part II) An impressive gathering of hotel owners will discuss the current issues affecting operations, revenue, ADR, occupancy, branding, market share, access to capital and growth strategies. T-3: ABC’s of Growth: Acquire, Build, Convert How will you grow the value of your portfolio in the coming years? Our outstanding panel will review recent trends and look at what’s in store for 2012. T-4: Social Media: Integrating Multi-Channel Marketing Learn cutting-edge strategies for maximizing sales with social media including how to work with Trip Advisor, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other similar platforms. T-5: Distressed Property: Foreclosures, Receiverships, Workouts As the number of distressed hotels continues to increase and banks and lenders look for solutions to defaults and foreclosures, experts offer practical options for hotel owners looking to buy, sell or turnaround their asset. T-6: Public Private Development A discussion of how public entities such as state and local governments, colleges and universities are partnering with private capital and corporate partners to develop hotels in a challenging economy. T-7: Branding Your Hotel The session offers owners and operators an informative and practical review of brand choices, services and amenities that define your hotel as well as the true cost to comply with brand standards. T-8: Luxury and Resort Hotels Leading the Recovery Elegant hospitality, relaxing spas, guest-focused services and amenities, exceptional food and beverage concepts…luxury and resort hotels offer unsurpassed comfort for the pampered guest. Find out the latest trends.
12:45 - 1:45
Lunch
Sponsored by: Luxe Worldwide Hotels
1:45 - 3:15
CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
T-9: REITs: The Driving Force of Transaction Activity Over the past year, REITs have been actively acquiring hospitality assets. Find out the latest news on growth potential, brand and sector focus, targeted markets, 3-year projections and much more! T-10: Project Management from Start to Finish Industry experts will provide you with comprehensive guidelines on how to increase productivity and stop wasteful spending through all phases of your hotel project including site selection, planning, design, construction, marketing and management. T-11: Profitable Growth Strategies The panel will explore strategic options to maximize the growth of revenue and profitability through value added and opportunistic investments in acquisitions, new construction and conversion. T-12: Hiring the Right Management Company Knowledge of local markets and hotel segments, a proven track record of successful operations, accurate and timely reporting, experience with branding, marketing, leases, agreements and contracts …attend this session for a comprehensive checklist of what to look for in a qualified management company. T-13: Today’s Independent Hotelier Capitalize on this opportunity to find out the latest strategies for maximizing revenue, securing customer loyalty and raising your property profile.
T-14: Extended Stay Hotels Affordability, space, style, comfort and amenities for long term stays and short term housing…owners and franchisors will discuss the latest trends, brands and developments in this popular hospitality sector. T-15: Operations 101 From hiring and managing to systems and F&B, this panel will explore dozens of ways for owners and asset managers to pull costs out of their property and find that extra 10%.
3:15 - 4:00
Afternoon Refreshments
$1,000 cash drawing. Must be present to win! Sponsored by: Balfour Beatty Construction LLC Commonwealth Hotels, LLC La Quinta Inns & Suites
4:00 - 5:30
CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
T-16: Boutique & Lifestyle Hotels – Still Hot and Getting Hotter Comfort, style, flare...the panel will discuss the latest trends, innovations and opportunities in ownership, management and development of unique hotels with distinct individuality. T-17: Around the World in 90 Minutes South America, Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa…discover the hot markets, new developments, brands, cutting-edge concepts and much more as our panel takes you on a global tour of their latest projects and future plans. T-18: Deals Under $20 Million While the big deals get all the headlines, most hotel deals fall into the $20 million range. Find out who, what, when, where and how deals are getting done in today’s marketplace. T-19: Gaming Update The gaming markets outside Las Vegas and Atlantic City remain vibrant. Learn about opportunities for expansion and investment in these non-traditional markets. T-20: Lenders, Borrowers and Dealmakers Discuss Money With rebounding occupancy rates and strengthening revenues, this session will help you identify lenders that are returning to the hotel industry and the metrics that they are looking for in terms of cash flow, sponsorship, debt-yield, LTV and NOI ratios, Cap Rates, project cost and what you can do as a borrower to speed up your loan acceptance.
6:30 - 9:00
Cocktail Party/Dinner
Sponsored by: Best Western International, Inc.
8:00 - 9:00
Continental Breakfast
$1,000 cash drawing. Must be present to win! Sponsored by: Epstein Becker Green Lodging Econometrics
9:00 - 9:30
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!
9:30 - 11:00
Town Hall Discussion of Key Topics
This session will highlight the key topics and solutions discussed during The Lodging Conference 2011.
11:00
Door Prizes
Conference Adjourns
|
||
|
Home Contact Us Register Now Copyright 2011 © The Lodging Conference Internet Consulting By PinPoint WebSolutions |
||
