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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2008
Printable Page |
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2:00-6:00
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Registration |
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Stop by the
registration desk to pick up your welcome bag and badge. |
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Sponsored by
Desires Hotels, the Boutique Division of Tecton
Hospitality |
| 4:00-5:30 |
Express
Check-In |
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Kick off the
conference with a bang at our, fast-paced three minute rapid networking
session. Bring plenty of business cards to exchange during the event! |
| 7:00-10:00 |
Welcoming Cocktail Party
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Sponsored by
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Cambria Suites
WATG
X-nth |
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24,
2008 |
| 6:45-8:15 |
Wake-up Call |
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Continental Breakfast and Registration
$1,000 cash drawing. Must be present to win!
Sponsored by
Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.
Commonwealth Hotels, Inc.
Group RCI |
| 8:15-8:30 |
Welcome and Chairman’s Opening Remarks |
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Harry Javer, President, The Conference Bureau
Morris E. Lasky, Chief Executive Officer, Lodging Unlimited, Inc. |
| 8:30-10:00
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GENERAL SESSION |
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Sponsored by
Global Hyatt Corporation |
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W-1 |
Survival Skills: Hot Topics
and Hotel Trends |
The
Lodging Conference 2008 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. |
Moderators
Don Landry , Owner, Top Ten Marketing and Hospitality Consulting
Alan L. Tallis , Executive Vice President, Ashford Hospitality Trust
Panelists
Arthur Adler , Managing Director & CEO-Americas, Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels
Gamal Aziz , President & CEO, MGM Mirage Hospitality
Mitesh Shah , Senior Managing Principal & CEO, Noble Investment Group
Peter Strebel , President, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
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| 10:00-10:45
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Refreshment Break |
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Sponsored by
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
DiGuiseppe Architect
Holder Construction |
| 10:45-12:15
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CONCURRENT THINK TANKS |
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W-2 |
Follow Your Compass to
Find Out Where We Are
Headed in 2009 |
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Experts present the latest statistics and
offer their views on the direction of hotel industry trends for 2009 and
beyond. |
Moderator
R. Mark Woodworth , President, PKF Hospitality Research, Inc.
Panelists
Bruce Ford , Senior Vice President, Director of Business Development, Lodging Econometrics
Jan D. Freitag , Vice President Global Development, Smith Travel Research
David Loeb , Managing Director, Senior Real Estate Research Analyst, Baird
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| W-3 |
Capital Availability: What Savvy Investors Know
About Getting Money
Right Now |
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Several factors contribute to confidence in
the hotel market including interest rates, the economy and cyclicality. If
you are a buyer looking to purchase hotel real estate, find out where and
how you can access the capital necessary to complete the transaction. |
Moderator
Matt Valley , Editor, National Real Estate Investor
Panelists
Michael Bluhm , Managing Director, Morgan Stanley Investment Banking Division
Joe Epstein , President & Founder, First American Realty Associates, LLC
Patrick J. Feltes , Senior Vice President, Hospitality Finance, GE Capital Solutions, Franchise Finance
Steven H. Gold , Managing Director, Hotel Financial Strategies
John P. Heffernan III, PE , President, Heffernan Development Corporation
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| W-4 |
Hotel Valuation and Financial Structure |
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How inflated are current sale prices of hotel
properties when compared to actual property value? What does the cost of
completing a transaction mean in the long and short-term for investors,
owners and private equity groups? |
Moderator
Greg Hartmann , Managing Director, HVS International-Boulder, CO
Panelists
Cheryl Boyer , President, Lodging Advisors LLC
Mike Dolan , Senior Vice President, Hospitality Sales Manager, GE Capital Solutions, Franchise Finance
William M. Hodges , Chief Executive Officer, Hodges Ward Elliott, Inc.
Sanjeev Misra , Principal, Paramount Lodging Advisors
H. Brandt Niehaus , President, Huff, Niehaus & Associates, Inc., 2008 President, Hotel Brokers International
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| W-5 |
Eco-friendly Design Concepts and Product Trends |
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From cost efficient programs to extensive
renovations, discover the sustainable design elements, products, and
practices that will make your hotel a cleaner, healthier place for the
environment, your employees and guests. |
Moderator
Julia Monk, AIA, IIDA, LEED , Partner, BBG-BBGM
Panelists
Ray Burger, CHA MHS , President, Pineapple Hospitality
Shaun Hannah, AIA , Director of Sustainability, WATG
Walter Isenberg , President & CEO, SAGE Hospitality Resources, LLC
Brian McGuinness , Global Brand Leader, Element Hotels, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Bob Neal , Principal, Director, Hospitality Practice, Cooper Carry, Inc.
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| W-6 |
Ghost Stories:
Will Hotel Properties Escape the
Global Business
Slowdown? |
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The hospitality industry has historically been
catastrophically affected at the beginning of every recession over the past
35 years. During this current economic slowdown, find out if there are
factors in the global hospitality industry that will reduce this negative
impact, or are we headed for an even bigger fall? |
Moderator
Martin Schiffman , Managing Director, Carl Marks & Co. Real Estate Group
Panelists
Nina Eldred , Senior Counsel- Global Hospitality & Resorts Group, Holland & Knight LLP
Michael Hartmeier , Managing Director, Head of Lodging, Gaming and Leisure Group, Lehman Brothers, Inc.
Patrick O'Neal , Senior Asset Manager, Midland Loan Services
Peter Willis , Senior Vice President Hotel Acquisitions, The Kor Group
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| 12:15-2:00
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Lunch |
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Sponsored by
DLA Piper
Mortenson
PKF Consulting
Portman Holdings |
| 2:00-5:30 |
THE DEAL CORRAL |
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Meet one-on-one with
representatives from a variety of hotel
industry-related companies including
franchise, design, brokerage,
management, and finance. Please complete the
Deal Corral
Registration and forward along with your Think Tank
Registration,
Golf/Tennis and Conference Registration forms. If you would
like
to reserve a table in the Deal Corral, please call us at 800 252-3540. |
| 3:00-5:00 |
ROUND TABLES |
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Experts from each discipline
will field questions from you, our
distinguished Lodging Conference
delegates. There is no advance
registration for the round tables. You are
invited to participate in
as many as you choose. |
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| Round Table 1: |
Extended Stay |
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EXPERTS:
Peggy Berg, ISHC , President, The Highland Group Hotel Investment Advisors
Kevin Lewis , President, Extended Stay Brands, Choice Hotels International
Rebecca Wyatt , Senior Vice President, Brand Management Homewood Suites, Hilton Hotels Corporation
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| Round Table 2: |
Luxury Hotels |
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EXPERTS:
Ellen Brown , Executive Vice President, Acquisitions & Development, Denihan Hospitality Group
Tim M.E. Peck , Regional Director , OBM International Limited
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| Round Table 3: |
Economy and Mid-Market Hotels |
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EXPERTS:
Vijay Dandapani , Chief Operating Officer, Apple Core Hotels
Nancy Johnson , Executive Vice President, Franchise Operations, Carlson Hotels Worldwide-Full Service Hotels
Patricia Miller , Vice President, Corporate Director of Hospitality, Leo A Daly
Rajiv Trivedi , Executive Vice President, Franchising, La Quinta Franchising LLC
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| Round Table 4: |
Mixed-use Projects with a
Hotel or Condo Hotel |
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EXPERTS:
Cynthia Brotman Nelson , Partner, Real Estate Division, Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP
Donald W. Wise , Global Hospitality Group, Managing Partner, Johnson Capital
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| Round Table 5: |
Vacation Ownership |
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EXPERTS:
Richard F. Davis , Shareholder/Co-Chair Hotel, Resort and Club Group, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Bob McGrath , Vice President Business Development, Group RCI
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| Round Table 6: |
Franchised and Independent Boutique Hotels |
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EXPERTS:
Raul Leal , President, Desires Hotels, the boutique division of Tecton Hospitality
Steve Marx , Chief Operating Officer, Sage Hotels
Melanie Pennell-Mayer , Managing Member, Associated Ventures, LLC
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| 4:00-4:30 |
Refreshment Break |
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$1,000 cash drawing. Must be present to win!
Sponsored by
Baird
Inland American Lodging Corp.
Preferred Hotel Group |
| 7:30-? |
Poolside Cocktail Party |
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Sponsored by
Morgan Stanley Real Estate
Pyramid Hotel Group
The Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa
(part of the Waldorf Astoria Collection) |
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 |
| 7:45-9:00 |
Wake Up Call
Continental Breakfast and Registration |
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$1,000 cash drawing. Must be present to win!
Sponsored by
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP
KTGY Group, Inc
The Hotel Group |
| 9:00-9:15 |
Welcome and Chairman’s Opening Remarks |
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Harry Javer, President, The Conference Bureau
Morris E. Lasky, Chief Executive Officer, Lodging Unlimited, Inc. |
| 9:15-10:45
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GENERAL SESSION |
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Sponsored by
GE Capital Solutions, Franchise Finance |
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T-1 |
The Great Hotel Owners Debate |
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owners will address hot topic questions from a select group of press in a
session that will cover branding, management, market share, legal and
financial matters and so much more! |
Moderator
Stacy Silver , Director, Business Development, Hotel World Network
Jeff Weinstein , Editor-in-Chief, HOTELS Magazine/HOTELS Investment Outlook
Panelists
Monty Bennett , President & CEO, Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.
Paul Brown , President, Expedia Partner Services Group and Expedia North America
Ted Darnall , Chief Operations Officer, HEI Hotels & Resorts
Charles S. Henry , President, Hotel Capital Advisers, Inc.
Stephen P. Joyce , Chief Executive Officer, Choice Hotels International
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| 10:45-11:15 |
Refreshment Break |
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$1,000 cash drawing. Must be present to win!
Sponsored by
Heffernan Development
InterContinental Hotels Group
Simmons Bedding Company
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, LLP |
| 11:15-12:45 |
CONCURRENT THINK TANKS |
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T-2 |
Hot Sectors and
Global Opportunities |
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Some of the world's leading hotel companies
discuss their successful strategies for growth and stability including
franchise options, new projects and their fastest growing sectors. |
Moderator
Ed Watkins , Editor, Lodging Hospitality
Panelists
Liam Brown , Senior Vice President of Lodging Development for Select Service and Extended Stay Brands, Marriott International, Inc.
Jeff Dallas , Senior Vice President Business Development, Wyndham Hotel Group
Nancy Johnson , Executive Vice President, Franchise Operations, Carlson Hotels Worldwide-Full Service Hotels
David Pepper , President, Upscale and Extended Stay Brands and Senior Vice President, Franchise Development, Choice Hotels International, Inc.
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| T-3 |
Project Design, Planning and Development |
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There are several factors involved with taking
a project from blueprint to reality. Experts in construction, design,
financing, and franchising walk you through the planning and development
process to help you bring your project to a successful conclusion. |
Moderator
Raj Chandnani , Director, Strategic Planning & Consulting, WATG
Panelists
Anthony J. DiGuiseppe , President, DiGuiseppe Architect
Jim Fry , Vice President, Holder Construction Co.
Jerry H. Herman , Of Counsel, DLA Piper US LLP
Christopher McKenna , Partner, The McKenna Law Group, LLC
Roger Zampell , Senior Vice President of Development, Portman Holdings, LLC
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| T-4 |
Treasure Hunt: Moneymaking Strategies for the Hotel Investor |
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Find out which hotel sectors, markets and
financial strategies will help you meet your investment goals. |
Moderator
Maria Wood , Senior Editor, Real Estate Forum
Panelists
Mark Crisci , Executive Vice President, Investments and Development, K Partners Hospitality Group
Ted Darnall , Chief Operations Officer, HEI Hotels & Resorts
David B. Mumford , Senior Principal, The Mumford Company
H. Brandt Niehaus , President, Huff, Niehaus & Associates, Inc., 2008 President, Hotel Brokers International
Jay H. Shah , Chief Executive Officer, Hersha Hospitality Trust
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| T-5 |
Turning Underperforming Hotels into Profit Centers |
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Is your hotel falling short of performance and
profit goals? This session will provide owners, operators and investors with
proven solutions to bring in guests and increase profitability. |
Moderator
Paul Heney , Editorial Director., Hotel World Network
Panelists
Jerome F. Cataldo , Executive Vice President Development, Hostmark Hospitality Group
John Cauvin , President & CEO, Windmill Inns & Suites/Lodging Unlimited-West
Doug Dreher , President, The Hotel Group
Carlos Rodriguez , Executive Vice President, Real Estate, Developments & Acquisitions, Driftwood Hospitality Management
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| T-6 |
Marking a New Trail with Trendsetting Boutique Hotels |
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Individually themed and stylish hotels offer
unique accommodations and personalized services. Find out how these
one-of-a-kind properties meet ownership, investment, management, and guest
expectations. |
Moderator
Michael D. Mayer , Managing Member, Associated Ventures, LLC
Panelists
Raul Leal , President, Desires Hotels, the boutique division of Tecton Hospitality
Steve Marx , Chief Operating Officer, Sage Hotels
Lindsey Ueberroth , Vice President, Brand Development, Preferred Boutique
Sam Winterbottom , President, eSuites, Hotels LLC
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| T-7 |
The Formula for a Successful Joint Venture |
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Before you enter into an agreement, find out
what you need to know about structuring a joint venture to meet your
business goals. |
Moderator
Irvin W. Sandman , Hospitality Industry Team Leader, Graham & Dunn PC
Panelists
Sumner A. Baye , President/Partner, International Hotel Network
Mark Burden , President & CEO, RIM Hospitality
Mark J. Gerstein , Managing Director, UBS Investment Bank
James T. Merkel , Managing Director, RockBridge Capital, LLC
Jim Norman , Partner, Co-Chair Global Hospitality & Resorts Group, Holland & Knight LLP
Paul Sacco , Senior Vice President Development, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
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| 12:45-2:00 |
Lunch |
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Sponsored by
Apollo Hospitality Group
Molinaro Koger
NYLO Hotels
UniFocus |
| 2:00-3:30 |
CONCURRENT THINK TANKS |
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T-8 |
Lucrative
Mixed-use Projects |
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From initial market research and feasibility
to zoning, infrastructure, partnerships and planning, this session will
cover all of the components that go into creating a successful mixed-use
community. |
Moderator
Mitch Miller , Managing Partner, Miller Law Group
Panelists
Peter Anderson , Principal, Anderson and Associates
Jorge Boone , Senior Vice President, North America Business Development, Group RCI
Jim Butler , Chairman, Global Hospitality Group, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro LLP
Jeremy Cohen , Director US Development, S.D. Malkin Properties, Inc.
Greg Shields , National Chairman, Chainlinks Retail Advisors Hospitality Council
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| T-9 |
Overview of the
Mid-Market Segment |
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Discover the new concepts that are redefining
the mid level hotel segment and the impact on occupancy, ADR, marketing
strategies, and brand identity. |
Moderator
Phil Hayward , Editor, LODGING Magazine
Panelists
Chick Armstrong , Vice President Corporate Development, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
David Kong , President & CEO, Best Western International, Inc.
Ed Kopp , Information Systems Coordinator, Lodging Unlimited-West
Anupam Narayan , President & CEO, Red Lion Hotels Corporation
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| T-10 |
Innovations in
Technology |
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Are you looking to upgrade your in-room
technologies, distribution management or internet presence but don't know
where to begin? Experts will discuss compatibility, functionality, and the
profitability of new products for the hospitality industry. |
Moderator
Glenn Haussman , Editor in Chief, Hotel Interactive
Panelists
Anil Aggarwal , Chief Executive Officer, Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc.
Victor Alikin , Chief Executive Officer, GBCblue
W. Matthew (Matt) Hart , Sales Director, Patni Computer Systems, Ltd.
Douglas C. Rice , Executive Vice President & CEO, Hotel Technology Next Generation
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| T-11 |
Keeping Track of
Where You Are: Hotel Ownership
Issues and Answers |
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This session will answer your questions
regarding safety, security, employee training and retention, property
operations, branding, marketing, and much more! |
Moderator
Bill Otto , President & COO, Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Panelists
Vijay Dandapani , Chief Operating Officer, Apple Core Hotels
Navin Dimond , President & CEO, Stonebridge Companies
Aaron Plante , Chief Executive Officer, Apollo Hospitality Group
Mert Price , Vice President Business Development, Valor Security Services
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| T-12 |
Field Trip: New
Investment, Development and Franchise
Opportunities in Emerging Global
Markets |
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Before you plan your next hotel project or
investment strategy, discover where successful hotel projects are gaining
market share and which regions are projected to offer the most lucrative
return on investment in the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. |
Moderator
Melinda J. Bush , President & CEO, HRW Holdings/Hospitality Resources Worldwide, LLC
Panelists
Ambrish Baisiwala , Senior Vice President of Development, Portman Holdings, LLC
Melanie Pennell-Mayer , Managing Member, Associated Ventures, LLC
H.P. Rama , Chairman & CEO, JHM Hotels, Inc.
Tom Storey , President, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
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| T-13 |
Closing the Deal |
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After you have completed your due diligence,
investment analysis, and gathered your team of consultants and advisors, now
what? Find out what you need to know in order to bring your hotel deal to a
successful conclusion. |
Moderator
Larry Shupnick , Senior Vice President,Acquisitions & Development, Interstate Hotels & Resorts
Panelists
JP Ford, CHB ISHC , Senior Vice President, National Hotel Realty
Tara Gorman , Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Steve Kirby , Principal, The Mumford Company
Mark J. Rome , Managing Director, Molinaro Koger, Inc.
Donald W. Wise , Global Hospitality Group, Managing Partner, Johnson Capital
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| T-14 |
Tug of War: Territorial Encroachment |
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An impact study will help you identify the
effect on occupancy and rate when an additional supply of new hotel rooms is
earmarked for your competitive market. Find out what you should look for
when hiring a consultant and the ways that you can resolve impact issues
amicably. |
Moderator
Rachel J. Roginsky, ISHC , Principal, Pinnacle Advisory Group
Panelists
Roger J. Bloss , President & CEO, Vantage Hospitality Group, Inc.
Isabel A. Brandt, ISHC , President, Brandt Hospitality Consulting, Inc.
Cecelia L. Fanelli , Partner, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
Ted Mandigo , Director, TR Mandigo & Co.
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| 3:30-4:00 |
Refreshment Break |
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$1,000 cash drawing. Must be present to win!
Sponsored by
Holland & Knight LLP
Johnson Capital
La Quinta Inns & Suites |
| 4:00-5:30
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CONCURRENT THINK TANKS |
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T-15 |
Cabin with a
View: How Luxury Hotels Meet Four and
Five Star Standards and Performance
Goals |
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Discover how luxury hotel owners and operators
define excellence in standards of hospitality, elegance, design and
amenities to meet the needs and expectations of affluent international
travelers. |
Moderator
Glyn Aeppel , Executive Vice President, Acquisitions and Development, Loews Hotels
Panelists
Catharine Arnston , President & Chief Executive Officer, Hoteluxury
Mark Burden , President & CEO, RIM Hospitality
Tim M.E. Peck , Regional Director , OBM International Limited
Andrew Stegen , General Manager, Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa & Waldorf Astoria Collection
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| T-16 |
Understanding
Yield Management |
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Find out how to avoid underestimating your
rates and room sales and how to maximize the return for your property. |
Moderator
Mark Van Hartesvelt , Principal, Gemstone Resorts International
Panelists
Scott Farrell , Vice President, Product Management, TravelCLICK, Inc.
Bruce Kinseth , Senior Vice President, Kinseth Hotel Corporation
Ron Pohl , Vice President of Operations , Best Western International
Scott Schilling , Director, Business Development, Commonwealth Hotels, Inc.
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| T-17 |
Coming In First:
Maximizing the Performance and ROI of Your Hotel |
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Solutions to increase hotel occupancy, reduce
operating costs, enhance the guest’s experience and improve annual revenue
margins. |
Moderator
Dennis Nessler , Editor, Hotel Business
Panelists
Mark Heymann, ISHC , Chairman & CEO, UniFocus
John Mamer , President, HFS Concepts 4
Joe Rook , Vice President, Sales, iBAHN
Michael Wollner , Chief Executive Officer, WollnerStudios, Inc.
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| T-18 |
Picking Teams:
Choosing a Management
Company |
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Hotels require expert management to oversee
all aspects of a well run property including staffing, operations,
maintenance, insurance, accounting and reporting requirements. Experts will
review the people, the tools and the expertise that you should look for when
hiring a management company to maximize cash flow and meet ownership goals. |
Moderator
William Sipple , Corporate Vice President, Development, Carlson Hotels Worldwide The Americas
Panelists
Robert Cole , Chief Executive Officer, Hospitality Ventures
Dan Fay , President, Commonwealth Hotels, Inc.
Mike Patel , President, Diplomat Hotel Corporation
Ed Rohling , Owner, Consultant
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| T-19 |
Checking In:
Successful Sales & Marketing Strategies, Rewards
Programs and Guest
Incentives |
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Do you have a well defined sales & marketing
plan at your hotel? The panel will review guest incentive programs that work
to bring in returning travelers and help you identify ways to get your
property noticed at trade shows, with travel agents, tour operators, and
social and business groups. |
Moderator
Jean Thomas , Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, Wyndham Hotel Group
Panelists
John Glen DiGuiseppe , President & CEO, Investors Hospitality Management
Jeff Hanson , Regional Director of Marketing and eCommerce, Marriott International, Inc.
Anupam Narayan , President & CEO, Red Lion Hotels Corporation
Margie Van Zee , Chief Executive Officer, Bella Palazzo
Temple H. Weiss , Executive Vice President, Acquisitions & Development, LQ Management LLC
Sam Winterbottom , President, eSuites, Hotels LLC
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| T-20 |
Capture the Flag:
Franchising Issues and Answers |
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Are you looking for a brand for your property
or are you thinking of reflagging? This session will help you determine the
best franchise affiliation for your hotel by reviewing the costs associated
with purchasing and maintaining a franchise, termination clauses, and the
scope of services, support and products that franchises offer to generate
profits. |
Moderator
Cecelia L. Fanelli , Partner, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
Panelists
Steven J. Belmonte , President & CEO, Lexington Hotels, President & CEO, Hospitality Solutions LLC
Philip A. Gosch , Shareholder/Co-Chair Hospitality Practice Group, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Carl B. Lee , Partner, Chair Hospitality Practice Group, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Jeremy Welter , Chief Financial Officer, Remington
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| 4:15 |
Tennis Tournament |
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Sponsored by
Graham & Dunn PC |
| 6:30-10:00 |
Cocktail Party |
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Sponsored by
Best Western International, Inc.
CareerBuilder.com
HFS Concepts 4
Hotel Brokers International
PSAV
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. |
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2008 |
| 8:00-9:00 |
Continental Breakfast |
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$1,000 cash drawing. Must be present to win!
Sponsored by
HVS International-Boulder, CO
Patni Computer Systems
Sustainable Cards |
| 9:00-10:15 |
CONCURRENT THINK TANKS |
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F-1 |
Green Hotels
Workshop: Initiatives That Save Money
and Conserve Resources |
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As energy costs rise and environmental
concerns escalate, there is an ever-increasing awareness to incorporate
green methods and products into long-established properties and new hotel
builds. Experts introduce you to the cost effective, energy efficient
options that can work at your hotel. |
Moderator
Glenn Hasek , Publisher & Editor, Green Lodging News
Panelists
Greg Hartmann , Managing Director, HVS International-Boulder, CO
Michael Liu , Vice President, Gatehouse Capital
Patricia Miller , Vice President, Corporate Director of Hospitality, Leo A Daly
William Weinaug, P.E. , LEED® Accredited Professional and Executive Vice President, X-nth
Lance A. Williams, Ph. D. , LEED® Accredited Professional/Executive Director, U. S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles Chapter
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| F-2 |
Meeting the
Staffing Needs of the Hospitality Industry |
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Turnover and the high cost of training,
benefits, and salary can negatively impact hotel revenues. Find out how to
effectively hire, train and keep qualified personnel to operate at a profit
and maintain standards of excellence. |
Moderator
David Sherwyn , Associate Professor of Law/Academic Director Center for Hospitality Research, Cornell University, School of Hotel Administration
Panelists
Peter D. Bullard, Ph.D. , Founder & Director, American Tescor, LLC
Jerome F. Cataldo , Executive Vice President Development, Hostmark Hospitality Group
Scott Gifis , Regional Manager, CareerBuilder.com
Andie Hayman , Regional Senior Director of Human Resources , Marriott International, Inc.
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| F-3 |
Franchise vs.
Independent |
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Is name recognition enough to lure you to
choose a brand name, pay franchise fees and adhere to guidelines on how to
run your business or do you prefer to provide the style, products and
services that only an independent hotel can offer, even if it means not
having access to marketing, reservation systems and support from a
franchise. |
Moderator
Peggy Berg, ISHC , President, The Highland Group Hotel Investment Advisors
Panelists
John Belden , President & CEO, Davidson Hotel Company
Robert W. Boykin , Chief Executive Officer, Boykin Management Company
Rob Haiman , Senior Vice President Development, Remington
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| F-4 |
Please Send
Money: Where to Find Financing in Today’s
Economic Climate |
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The panel will provide helpful tips to aid in
your search for equity in a descending market. |
Moderator
Russ Savrann , Hospitality, Beverage & Franchise Team, Graham & Dunn PC
Panelists
Svetlin Ganchev , Managing Director, The Ackman-Ziff Real Estate Group LLC
Reginald Heard , President & CEO, Bankers One Capital
Joel Hiser , Chief Executive Officer, Horwath Hospitality & Leisure LLC
David Loeb , Managing Director, Senior Real Estate Research Analyst, Baird
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| 10:15-10:30 |
Three Wise Guys |
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Morris E. Lasky, Chief Executive Officer, Lodging Unlimited, Inc.
Joseph A. McInerney , President & CEO, American Hotel & Lodging Association
Larry Shupnick , Senior Vice President,Acquisitions & Development, Interstate Hotels & Resorts
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|
10:30 |
Door Prizes |
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$1,000 cash drawing. Must be present to win!
Sponsored by
Lodging Econometrics and National Hotel Realty
Miller Law Group
Remington
The Mumford Company |
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1:00
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Scramble Golf Tournament |
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Sponsored by
Graham & Dunn, P.C. |
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Conference Adjourns |
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