Monday, May 8, 2017
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3:00 – 5:00 pm |
Resort Development Workshop: Repositioning Assets for Mixed Use
– Speakers:
David Callaghan, Interval International
Jay DiGiulio, Boutique Club LLC
Tom Meyerer, Capital One
Ben Pierce, Marriott Vacations Worldwide
David Sudeck, JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group® |
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5:00 pm |
Winebar mixer for early arrivals |
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
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7:00 am |
Registration, Networking, Breakfast |
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7:50 am |
Welcome: Jim Butler |
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8:00 am |
Session 1
General Session
Strategies for Successful Development of Upscale and Luxury Hotels
– Moderator:
Jack Westergom, Manhattan Hospitality Advisors
– Panelists:
Marty Collins, Gatehouse Capital
Ali V. Kasikci, Bentley Management
Richard C. Kessler, Kessler Collection
Larry J. Kosmont, Kosmont Companies
Hal Thannisch, Thannisch Development Services |
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9:00 am |
Session 2
Spotlight Interview with Eric Danziger |
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9:10 am |
Session 3
General Session
Changing World, New Realities
– Moderator:
Tom F. Morone, CHMWarnick
– Panelists:
Bill Blackham, Condor Hospitality Trust
Phil W. Cyburt, Monday Properties
David C. Gilbert, Interval International
Judy Hendrick, Aimbridge Hospitality
Patrick F. Hogan, CMB Regional Center |
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10:10 am |
Session 4
Special Presentations
Stephen Rushmore Jr., HVS
Steve Hennis, STR |
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10:35 am |
Session 5
General Session
Owner Panel – Acquisition and Divestment Strategy
– Moderator:
Herb H. Warmbrodt, HREC Investment Advisors
– Panelists:
– Panelists:
Ed Ansbro, Fairwood Capital
Charles Pomerantz, Garrison Investment Group
Richard Russo, Highgate Hotels
Brett Stewart, Interstate Hotels & Resorts
Stuart J. Turner, Barings |
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11:30 am |
Coffee Break |
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11:50 am |
Session 6
Building the Capital Stack in an Uncertain Environment
6A: Capital Stack
– Moderator:
Daniel B. MacDonnell, Cushman & Wakefield
– Panelists:
Tim Doherty, iStar
Alan L. Flatt, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Chris D. Flick, PIMCO
Jeff M. Frank, Goldman Sachs
Brian M. Good, iBorrow
6B: Case Studies – Breathing New Life Into Old Assets
– Moderator:
David A. Sudeck, JMBM
– Panelists:
Larry R. Broughton, Broughton Hotels
Matt Comfort, Bullwhip Capital Partners
Ramin Kolahi, Lighthouse Investments
Craig Sullivan, Parkwest GC
John W. Wong, HFS Concepts4
6C: Where is Chinese Investment Going in the Hospitality Industry?
– Moderator:
Harry W. Pflueger, MAXIM Hotel Brokerage
– Panelists:
Frank J. Bergold, HSBC Bank
Alice Gao, ICBC
Don Li, Interstate Hotels & Resorts
Jerome Yuan, ASAP International Holdings |
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12:50 am |
Buffet Lunch |
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1:15 pm |
Sponsor Presentation
Brent Tinter, The Lodging Conference |
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1:25 pm |
Session 7
General Session
Finding the Brown Pony Through Value Add Re-positioning
– Moderator:
Peter D. Connolly, Connolly Hospitality Advisors
– Panelists:
Peter Berk, PMZ Realty Capital
Ross Greenman, Vista Investments
Steve Van, Prism Hotels & Resorts
Jack Westergom, Manhattan Hospitality Advisors
Return to General Session |
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2:35 pm |
Session 8
Special Presentations
Mike Cahill, Lodging Industry Investment Council
Suzanne R. Mellen, HVS |
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3:00 pm |
Session 9
General Session
Bread and Butter Lending
– Moderator:
Rushi Shah, Aries Capital
– Panelists:
Scott Andrews, Western Alliance Bank
Jamie Bourgeois, Live Oak Bank
Barbara Morrison, TMC Financing
Dave Schwartz, AllianceBernstein
LiBin Sun, ICBC |
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4:05 pm |
Session 10
Breakout Panels
10A: Who’s Financing Value Add Strategies?
– Moderator:
Stephen E. O’Connor, RobertDouglas
– Panelists:
Mark Fluent, Deutsche Bank
Steven Graines, LoanCore Capital
Kyle Jeffers, Acore Capital
Sujan S. Patel, NorthStar Realty Finance
Jerad Slagle, Prime Finance
10B: Finding and Polishing Hidden Gems
– Moderator:
Judy Hoffman, Trigild
– Panelists:
Frank Anderson, Anderson Hospitality Consultants
Bruce Baltin, CBRE Hotels
David J. Duncan, JC Resorts
Jonathan Falik, JF Capital Advisors
Steve Van, Prism Hotels & Resorts
10C: Why Select Service Continues to be a Favorite
– Moderator:
Karen L. Johnson, Pinnacle Advisory Group West
– Panelists:
Chris Dobbins, Hyatt
Jeff Dougan, Condor Hospitality Trust
Gary Gray, Twenty Four Seven Hotels
Eric B. Jacobs, Marriott International
Ron Y. Kim, Prospera Hotels
Sam F. Reynolds, Apple REIT |
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5:05 pm |
Session 11
Breakout Panels
11A: Getting Deals Done in a Transitional Market
– Moderator:
Geoff E. Davis, Davis Hotel Capital
– Panelists:
Chad C. Christensen, Washington Holdings
Krystal England, Canyon Partners Real Estate
Matt Ottesen, Pacific Life Insurance
Jeff Reinstein, Geolo Capital
Michael M. Watson, BMO Harris Bank
11B: The Evolving Role of EB-5 Financing for Hospitality Projects
– Moderator:
Adrian Pomery, The China Investor
– Panelists:
Aaron Goforth, Baker Tilly
Kraig A. Schwigen, CMB Regional Centers
Steve Shpilsky, California Real Estate Regional Center
David A. Sudeck, JMBM
11C: Cybersecurity: What To Do When Your Next Guest Is A Hacker?
– Moderator:
Sean McCracken – Hotel News Now
– Panelists:
Bob Braun, JMBM
Jackie C. Collins, Arthur J. Gallagher
Robert Justus, Optiv Security
Brad N. Maryman, Maryman & Associates |
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6:00 pm |
Grand Welcome Reception |
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
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7:00 am |
Breakfast & Networking |
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7:50 am |
Welcome back: Jim Butler |
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8:00 am |
Session 12
Special Presentations
Michael J. Bellisario – Robert W. Baird
Alan X. Reay – Atlas Hospitality Group
Mark Woodworth – CBRE Hotels
Dan H. Lesser – LW Hospitality Advisors |
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8:55 am |
Session 13
General Session
Capital for Development and New Construction
– Moderator:
Frank Anderson, Anderson Hospitality Consultants
– Panelists:
Chris Diffley, Rockbridge
Joe Euphrat, CleanFund
Michael Fleischer, Related Fund Management
Robert Lo, East West Bank
Matt Mitchell, Hall Structured Finance
Tom C. Whitesell, CapitalSource |
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9:55 am |
Session 14
General Session
Strategies for Developing or Redeveloping a Hotel
– Moderator:
Guy Maisnik, JMBM
– Panelists:
Ethan Elser, PACE Equity
Jonathan Falik, JF Capital Advisors
John M. Keeling, Valencia Group
Michael Mohr, Metwest Ventures
Rod Mullice, AirRealty |
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10:55 am |
Session 15
Keynote Speaker
Richard K. Green, University of Southern California
Lusk Center for Real Estate |
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11:25 am |
Session 16
What About the New “Hip” Brands (and Soft Brands)?
– Moderator:
Kim Bardoul, Highland Group
– Panelists:
Kimo Bertram, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Jonathan Blanchard, BLVD Hospitality
Roger Bloss, RLHC
Mike Dean, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
Chris Port, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants |
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12:30 pm |
Session 17
Breakout Panels
17A: A Little Bit of Soulful Discussion on Boutique Hotel Development
– Moderator:
Frances Kiradjian, Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association
– Panelists:
Sagar Desai, Viceroy Hotel Group
Channing E. Henry, Alma Development
David Kuperberg, Dream Hotel Group
Carl J. Lambert, Lambert Investments
Jesse Stein, KHP Capital Partners
17B: Fine Tuning Management and Operations for Greater Profit and Value
– Moderator:
Michelle S. Russo, HotelAVE
– Panelists:
J.D. Barnes, Hilton Worldwide
Marc Hoffman, Sunstone Hotel Investors
Ali V. Kasikci, Bentley Management
Saxton Sharad, HotelAVE
17C: Independents vs. Soft Brands vs. Brands: Who Wins? Independent Operators Weigh in
– Moderator:
Bob A. Rauch, RAR & Associates
– Panelists:
Jerry F. Cataldo, Hostmark Hospitality Group
Don Li, Interstate Hotels & Resorts
Adam Marquis, Pacifica Hotel
Doug Rigoni, Coast Hotels
Richard Russo, Highgate Hotels |
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1:30 pm |
Buffet Lunch |
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2:00 pm |
Session 18
General Session
Which Brand is Right for You, and How to Pick It
– Moderator:
Bob Braun, JMBM
– Panelists:
Tiffany R. Cooper, Marriott
Bill Linehan, RLHC
Ruth Ormsby, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
Julienne Smith, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Todd Ruff, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group |
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3:00 pm |
Adjourn |