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09:00 - 10:15
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CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
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F-1: Successfully Resolve Complex Legal Issues
In the hotel industry, it is inevitable that disputes will happen. Find out how you can anticipate and protect yourself as the panel reviews ownership, lending, franchising, management, foreclosure and bankruptcy issues.
Moderator:
Cliff Risman, Partner, Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP
Panellists:
Felicity A. Jones, Partner, Watson, Farley & Williams LLP
Nelson F. Migdal, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
John Nelmes, Partner, Real Estate Finance, Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP
F-2: Feasibility to Profitability: Growing Your Hotel Portfolio
Experts will help you decipher the numbers as the panel discusses economic growth, competition, facilities, services, brands, and project cost estimates to help you plan your next project.
Moderator:
Marc Finney, Director, Colliers International Hotels
Panellists:
Sumner A. Baye, President/Partner, International Hotel Network LLC
Simone Spreafico, Engagement Director
Investment, Advisory & Valuation Division
REAG-Real Estate Advisory Group
Blanche van Berckel, Managing Director, Fairquest Hotels
Louis Woodcock, Group Chief Executive, BDL Management
F-3: Environmental Challenges Facing the Hotel Industry
Learn how to stay ahead of energy costs, meet Leadership in Environment and Energy Design (LEED) standards, improve indoor air quality, manage carbon emissions, and utilize policies, products and services that will reduce waste and save money.
Moderator:
Rohit Verma, Professor, Executive Director
The Center for Hospitality Research
Cornell University School of Hotel Administration
Panellists:
Mounir El Khoury, Chairman and CEO, Green Hotels of the WorldTM
Green Hotels of the World SocietyTM, Market Key
Sabine Erharter, Head of International Consulting & Sales
Schletterer Wellness & Spa Design GmbH
David Jerome, Senior Vice President, Global Corporate Social Responsibility
InterContinental Hotels Group
Reas M. Kondraschow, Partner, 3R Hospitality Partners Ltd.
Chris Roberts, Ph.D., Director, School of Hospitality Leadership
College of Commerce, DePaul University
F-4: Distressed Hotel Investment
Is the wait over or should you hold out? As discounted assets are poised to come up for sale, the panel will show you how to take advantage of deal-making opportunities in distressed hotel markets.
Moderator:
Jan Roersma, President & CEO, Hospitality Support Group B.V.
Panellists:
Jonathan Falik, Chief Executive Officer, JF Capital Advisors LLC
Alexander Schöneich, Senior Project Manager, KfW IPEX-Bank
Jack Westergom, Managing Director, Manhattan Hospitality Advisors
F-5: Financing Your Project
This session will review investment criteria for securing acquisition, development and construction financing.
Moderator:
Ilan Rudich, Managing Director
Development Resources (International) Limited
Co-Chairman, G.V Hotels & Resorts, LLC
Panellists:
Peter M. Anscomb, Corporate Director, Leisure and Head of Hotel Finance
The Royal Bank of Scotland plc
Carl J. Bazarian, President, Bazarian International Financial Associates, LLC
Theodor Kubak, Founder and Non-Executive Board Member
Servus International
Rod Taylor, Chairman, Taylor Global Advisors Limited
F-6: The Billion Dollar Wellness and Spa Industry
Experts will help you design, plan and operate a spa facility that will bring in revenue and pamper your guests with the latest range of equipment, services and amenities to relieve stress and provide the ultimate relaxation experience.
Moderator:
Guy Dittrich, Hotel Marketing Consultant, Journalist
Panellists:
Marc Aeberhard, President & Managing Director
Luxury Hotel & Spa Management Ltd
Keith Burnet, Vice President Global Fitness & Spa, Hilton Worldwide
Susanne Frase, Spa Consultant and Manager, Fleesensee SPA & Hotel GmbH
Manuel Geyer, Chief Operating Officer
Schletterer Wellness & Spa Design GmbH
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09:45 - 09:00
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Breakfast
Sponsored by: CrossCap
1,000 euro cash draw (MUST be present to win!)
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10:15 - 10:45
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Morning Refreshments
1,000 euro cash draw (MUST be present to win!)
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10:45 - 12:15
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CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
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F-7: Establish a Competitive Advantage for Your Destination
A review of the components that go into creating a winning formula to attract tourism including planning, policy, development, management and entrepreneurship that will bring guests to your hotel and boost the local economy.
Moderator:
Rudolf W. Muenster, Managing Partner, RWM Hotel Consult
Panellists:
Francesca Bortolotto Possati, President & CEO, Bauer Hotels
Antonello de' Medici, Area Manager, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Miguel Ruano, Lead Associate, The Hotel Solutions Partnership
Jack Westergom, Managing Director, Manhattan Hospitality Advisors
John Wilder II, Director of Business Development: Hospitality, three Architecture
F-8: Hotel Brand News and Trends
Find out the latest news from leading hotel companies as the panel discusses luxury, upscale, mid-scale, full-service, mid-tier, economy and lifestyle brands and trends.
Moderator:
Jan Roersma, President & CEO, Hospitality Support Group B.V.
Panellists:
Roger J. Bloss, President & CEO, Vantage Hospitality Group, Inc.
Carlton C. Ervin, Chief Development Officer, Europe
Marriott International, Inc. & Ritz-Carlton, Ltd.
Gérard Ezavin, Managing Director, Hotels & Tourism
Dynamique Hôtels/CB Richard Ellis Investors
F-9: Social Media, Online Travel Agencies, Net-Marketing and Your Hotel
The panel will summarize the impact of the Internet on profits and marketing strategies including a look at Online Travel Agencies, Twitter, Facebook and other similar platforms in the hospitality industry, with particular interest on brand reputation and customer service.
Moderator:
Tomasz Janczak, Co-founder, Business Development Manager
Hoobi-Hotel Online Business Intelligence
Panellists:
Luis Anglada, Vice President of Lodging, Western Europe, Expedia, Inc.
Prof. Stefan Fraenkel, Deputy Director - INTEHL
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne
Peter Haaber, Chief Executive Officer, Zleep Hotels
Kerry Harris, Chief Marketing Officer, CrossCap
Brian Reeves, CEO & Founder, Avvio
Jakob Riegger, Managing Director, TrustYou GmbH
F-10: Developments in the Cruise Industry
A look at development strategies in this rapidly expanding industry. The discussion will highlight expansion areas, challenges, meeting educational needs and the impact on the hotel business.
Moderator:
Ate de Groot, Lecturer Strategic Management & Coordinator
Cruise Management, Stenden University International Hospitality Management
Panellists:
Albert Rouwendal, General Manager, Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre
Josephine van Gent, Coordinator Student Programs, Holland America Line
F-11 The Future of Green Investing
Investors, REITS, banks, etc. talk about their involvement in and commitment to greening in the hospitality (and other) sectors.
Moderator:
Rohit Verma, Professor, Executive Director
The Center for Hospitality Research
Cornell University School of Hotel Administration
Panellists:
Mohammed Al Nashwan, Chairman & Managing Director
HARTT Hospitality Group
Peter M. Anscomb, Corporate Director, Leisure and Head of Hotel Finance
The Royal Bank of Scotland plc
Dr. Diana Driscoll, LEED AP B, D+C, Chief Executive Officer
Ridgeline Hospitality, LLC
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12:15 - 13:45
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CLOSING GENERAL SESSION
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F-12: A View From the Top (Part II)
The 8th Annual International Hotel Conference concludes with a panel of world renowned industry executives sharing their views on hotel trends in 2011 and beyond.
Moderator:
Guy Lean, Director, Madison Mayfair
Panellists:
Matthew Crummack, Senior Vice President, Lodging, Expedia, Inc.
Peter Krause, Real Estate Investor
Simon Vincent, President - Europe, Hilton Worldwide
Sean Worker, Chief Executive Officer, BridgeStreet Worldwide
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13:00 - 17:00
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Water Taxi
A host will guide guests departing the Hilton Molino Stucky to the complimentary water taxi to the airport
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13:45 - 14:00
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Door Prizes
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15:00 - 15:00
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CONFERENCE ADJOURNS
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FRIDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2010
