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08:30 - 08:45
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Registration and Breakfast
1,000 euro cash draw (MUST be present to win!)
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08:45 - 09:00
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Chairman’s Opening Remarks
Morris E. Lasky, Chief Executive Officer, Lodging Unlimited, Inc.
Mary Lou Koys, Executive Vice President, Lodging Unlimited, Inc.
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09:00 - 09:30
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Presentation of J.D. Power Awards
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09:30 - 11:00
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Opening General Session
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T-1: A View From the Top (Part I)
A distinguished panel of industry executives discuss their strategies for success and share their views on the important issues affecting today’s hotel owners, developers and investors.
Moderator:
Andrew Sangster, Editor, Hotel Analyst
Panellists:
Patrick Fitzgibbon, Senior Vice President Development, Europe & Africa
Hilton Worldwide
Russell Kett, Managing Director, HVS
Thomas R. Magnuson, CEO/Principal, Magnuson Hotels
Wolfgang M. Neumann, Chief Executive Officer
Arabella Hospitality Group GmbH & Co. KG
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11:00 - 11:30
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Morning Refreshments
1,000 euro cash draw (MUST be present to win!)
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11:30 - 13:00
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CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
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T-2: Franchise Issues and Answers
If you are considering the addition of a brand to your hotel or changing franchise affiliations, find out what you need to know about central reservation systems, marketing and operational support and procedures, fees, and the impact on occupancy of franchise vs. independent.
Moderator:
Babette Marzheuser-Wood, Partner, Head of Hotel Sector Group
Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP
Panellists:
Gérard Ezavin, Managing Director, Hotels & Tourism, Dynamique Hôtels
CB Richard Ellis Investors
Reas M. Kondraschow, Partner, 3R Hospitality Partners Ltd.
Steve Terry, Senior Development Director, Wyndham Hotel Group
T-3: Turnaround Asset Management
Learn how to achieve optimal returns on your hotel investment by improving productivity, market share and guest services.
Moderator:
Bill Hanley, Partner/Managing Director, Lexington & International Hotels
Vantage Hospitality Group, Inc.
Panellists:
Jan Hazelton, Managing Director, Taylor Global Advisors Limited
Theodor Kubak, Founder and Non-Executive Board Member
Servus International
Sanjeev Misra, Senior Managing Director, Paramount Lodging Advisors
Thomas O’Neill, MAI, ISHC, CRE, Managing Director
Hotel Investor Services, Inc.
Lara Sarheim, Associate, HVS
T-4: Hotel 2025: Next Generation Design and Technology
A look at the cutting edge design, technology and architecture that may find its way into your next hotel construction or renovation.
Moderator:
Jane Lawrence, Director, Conran & Partners
Panellists:
Tyler Davey, General Manager, Infusion
Ami Federmann, Vice Chairman, Dan Hotels Corporation Ltd.
Sherry Roberts, Chief Executive Officer, The Longest Stay Ltd.
Peter Zenneck, Vice President-Development, Europe & North Africa
Jumeirah Group
T-5: Global Emerging Markets
Asia Pacific, Middle East, North Africa and Latin America - find out which markets, sectors, brands and partnerships might give you the competitive edge.
Moderator:
Bridget Baker, Managing Director, Bridget Baker Consulting Ltd
Panellists:
Guus Bakker, Chief Operating Officer, Europe & Middle East
Frasers Hospitality UK Ltd
Karim Cheltout, Vice President, Africa, Marriott International
Simon Edgar, Director, Hyland Edgar Driver
T-6: Trends in Hotel Development, Occupancy, Rate, RevPAR and Value
As we plan for the future, find out what the analysts are predicting for the hospitality industry in 2011 and beyond.
Presented by:
Bruce Ford, Senior Vice President Business Development
Lodging Econometrics
Tim Smith, Director, HVS
T-7: The Future of Hotel Profits
Experts will help you create a plan for sustained profit growth and improved return on investment performance as you learn to balance increasing expenses and rates.
Moderator:
Sean Hennessey, Chief Executive Officer, Lodging Advisors, LLC
Panellists:
Cris Broderick, Senior Vice President, Hotel Capital Advisers, Inc.
Antonello de' Medici, Area Manager, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Larry Shupnick, Senior Vice President, Acquisitions & Development
Interstate Hotels & Resorts
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13:00 - 14:30
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LUNCH
Sponsored by: REAG Real Estate Advisory Group
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14:30 - 16:00
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CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
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T-8: Loan Modification and Recapitalization
As more and more hotel owners pursue loan modifications or search for alternative strategies to recapitalize assets, the panel will look at recent capital market indicators and investor and lender standards on which a decision to approve your transaction may be based.
Moderator:
Rod Taylor, Chairman, Taylor Global Advisors Limited
Panellists:
Peter M. Anscomb, Corporate Director, Leisure and Head of Hotel Finance
The Royal Bank of Scotland plc
Gustav C. Bjoern, Vice President, Special Property Finance - Hotel Properties
Aareal Bank AG
John Nelmes, Partner, Real Estate Finance, Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP
Cliff Risman, Partner, Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP
T-9: Repositioning Strategies
Maximize the value of your hotel asset and position your property for success in the next cycle.
Moderator:
Thomas O’Neill, MAI, ISHC, CRE, Managing Director
Hotel Investor Services, Inc.
Panellists:
Cris Broderick, Senior Vice President, Hotel Capital Advisers, Inc.
Bill Hanley, Partner/Managing Director, Lexington & International Hotels
Vantage Hospitality Group, Inc.
Reas M. Kondraschow, Partner, 3R Hospitality Partners Ltd.
Federica Minnella, Engagement Manager
Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism Division
REAG-Real Estate Advisory Group
T-10: The Development Team: From the Drawing Board to Project Completion
Hospitality experts take you through site selection, concept, pre-opening and operations to protect the interests of the hotel developer and owner.
Moderator:
Blanche van Berckel, Managing Director, Fairquest Hotels
Panellists:
Sumner A. Baye, President/Partner, International Hotel Network LLC
Sean Hennessey, Chief Executive Officer, Lodging Advisors, LLC
Omer Isvan, President, Servotel Corporation
Arlett Oehmichen, Associate Director, HVS
Ilan Rudich, Managing Director
Development Resources (International) Limited
Co-Chairman, G.V Hotels & Resorts, LLC
John Wilder II, Director of Business Development: Hospitality, three Architecture
T-11: Hotel Developments in Europe
Where can you take advantage of current market conditions to grow your hotel portfolio? This session will look at current and future projects in a variety of markets across Europe.
Moderator:
Monica Palmas, Project Manager
Hotel Management International/Global Trade Media
Panellists:
Philippe Attia, Senior Vice President, Development – Europe
Dolce Hotels & Resorts
Margit Hug, Managing Director, Choice Hotels Europe
Rudolf W. Muenster, Managing Partner, RWM Hotel Consult
Mehmet Önkal, Managing Partner, BDO Hospitality Consulting
Larry Shupnick, Senior Vice President, Acquisitions & Development
Interstate Hotels & Resorts
T-12: Labor and Skills Shortage
As a hotel owner or manager, you want to find and retain the best employees. This session will help you develop innovative strategies for finding qualified and skilled staff.
Moderator:
Philippe Rossiter FIH, Chief Executive, Institute of Hospitality
Panellists:
Steven Ferry, Chairman, International Institute of Modern Butlers
VP Americas, Green Hotels of the WorldTM, Market Key US LLC
Prof. Stefan Fraenkel, Deputy Director - INTEHL, Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne
Guy Lean, Director, Madison Mayfair
Maurizio Saccani, Vice President, Italy, Orient-Express
T-13: Buying and Selling Resort Real Estate in Today’s Economy
As the supply of resort properties continues to enter the market, the panel will review the effects of the economy and development on deals, on relationships with international hotel brands, loans and valuations across a variety of property types including resort residential real estate.
Moderator:
Nelson F. Migdal, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Panellists:
Philip Camble, Partner, Cushman & Wakefield Hospitality EMEA
Roberto Galano, Executive Vice President, Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels
Luis Infante da Câmara, Managing Director, Horwath HTL Portugal
Sanjeev Misra, Senior Managing Director, Paramount Lodging Advisors
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16:00 - 16:45
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Afternoon Refreshments
1,000 euro cash draw (MUST be present to win!)
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16:45 - 18:15
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Concurrent Round Tables
CONCURRENT ROUND TABLES: Small group discussions
(open to all)
Industry experts in a variety of disciplines lead round table discussions and answer your questions.
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Round Table 1: Technology
Take advantage of the latest innovations to maximize revenue opportunities.
Experts:
Tyler Davey, General Manager, Infusion
Chris Roberts, Ph.D., Director, School of Hospitality Leadership
College of Commerce, DePaul University
Round Table 2: Online Distribution
Control your inventory and pricing, distribution strategy, channel management and revenue optimization.
Experts:
Maurizio Saccani, Vice President, Italy, Orient-Express
Mark van Hartesvelt, Principal, Gcommerce Italy
Rohit Verma, Professor, Executive Director
The Center for Hospitality Research
Cornell University School of Hotel Administration
Round Table 3: Management Agreements versus Lease Agreements
Experts:
Roger J. Bloss, President & CEO, Vantage Hospitality Group, Inc.
Omer Isvan, President, Servotel Corporation
Theodor Kubak, Founder and Non-Executive Board Member
Servus International
Round Table 4: The Future Face of Hospitality
Experts:
Ted Brumleve, AIA, ISHC, Director of Development Management Services
Warnick + Company, LLC
Ing. Andrew Forte, Director of Property & Utilities
Engineering Operations - Europe, Hilton Worldwide
Michael McFadden, Vice President Vacation Rentals, LuxuryRealEstate.com
Faith Taylor, Vice President Sustainability and Innovation
Wyndham Worldwide
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19:00 - 21:00
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Evening Cocktail Party
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THURSDAY, 21 OCTOBER 2010
