6:00 AM |
Hiking (Sold Out)
Sponsored by
Otelier You must be registered for The Lodging Conference 2024 in order to participate in hiking, pickleball or the golf tournament. These events run concurrently so you may only register for one. |
8:00 AM |
Golf Tournament (SOLD OUT)
Wildfire Golf Club, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort and Spa - Feel free to call the pro shop for individual tee times outside the tournament. Snacks provided by General Mills Foodservice.
Sponsored by
Sandman Savrann PLLC |
8:00 AM |
Pickleball (Sold Out)
A fun way to kick-off The Lodging Conference. All levels are welcome including newcomers and experienced players.
Sponsored by
Actabl Hotel Equities OnsiteIQ The Product Source |
11:00 AM - 1:00 |
2nd Annual Lazy River Race
Participate as a racer or just cheer on your colleagues and raise money for charity while relaxing with cocktails and mocktails. Bring your sunscreen and join us for a fun time.
Sponsored by
Staypineapple Hotels |
11:00 AM - 8:00 |
Conference Registration | Name Badge Pickup
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12:00 PM - 5:30 |
Twenty6 Lounge
Additional hours: Tuesday 7:00 am – 5:30 pm, Wednesday 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Sponsored by
Actabl |
12:00 PM - 5:30 |
AHLA & AHLA Foundation Lounge
Additional hours: Tuesday 7:00 am – 5:30 pm, Wednesday 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
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2:25 PM - 2:30 |
3 Forces Fueling the Hospitality Investment Outlook
Presented by:
John Chang, Senior Vice President, National Director, Research & Advisory Services, Marcus & Millichap |
2:30 PM - 3:15 |
GENERAL SESSION
Owners, Investors and Operators: Opportunities, Challenges & Trends
Moderator:
Jeanelle Johnson, Principal (Partner), PwC Panelists:
Kate Henriksen, Co-CIO, RLJ Lodging Trust Mitch Patel, Founder and CEO, Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. Dave Pollin, Co-Founder and President, The Buccini/Pollin Group Julie Richter, Chief Financial Officer, Concord Hospitality Enterprises Ben Rosenbaum, Managing Director, Starwood Capital Group |
3:15 PM - 4:00 |
GENERAL SESSION
ForWard: LEGO® Your Limits and Elevate Your Leadership
Sponsored by
ForWard Women Advancing Hospitality Moderator:
Anna Blue, President, AHLA Foundation |
4:00 PM - 5:30 |
Massage Station
Additional Hours: Tuesday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, Wednesday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
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4:00 PM - 5:30 |
Open Bar Happy Hour
Sponsored by
Cooper Carry Extended Stay America |
4:30 PM - 6:00 |
ForWard Reception
Swing by for sips and bites but mostly to build and engage in community with others who support the ForWard mission.
Sponsored by
ForWard Women Advancing Hospitality |
6:00 PM - 9:30 |
Cocktail Party | Dinner
Sponsored by
Choice Hotels International Encore EXP The PENTA Building Group |
8:30 PM - 10:30 |
Wyndham Late Night Cocktail Party
Sponsored by
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts |
6:30 AM - 7:30 |
Yoga
Yoga mats will be provided and all levels are welcome.
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6:45 AM - 7:50 |
Breakfast
Sponsored by
HALL Structured Finance Valencia Hotel Group |
7:00 AM - 9:00 |
Conference Registration | Name Badge Pickup until 9:00 pm
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8:00 AM - 8:10 |
Welcome to The Lodging Conference
Harry Javer, Conference Founder & Producer, The Lodging Conference President, The Conference Bureau, Inc. |
8:10 AM - 8:25 |
Speed Stats (Part I)
Presented by:
Rod Clough, MAI, President - Americas, HVS Isaac Collazo, Vice President of Analytics, STR JP Ford, CHB, ISHC, Principal and Director of Global Business Development, Lodging Econometrics Rachael Rothman, CFA, Head of Hotels Research & Data Analytics, CBRE Hotels |
8:25 AM - 8:45 |
Economic Outlook
Presented by:
Bernard Baumohl, Chief Global Economist, The Economic Outlook Group, LLC |
8:45 AM - 9:00 |
Speed Stats (Part II)
Presented by:
JoAnna Abrams, Founder & CEO, MindClick Lindsey Goedeker, Senior Vice President, Sales, Actabl Mark V. Lomanno, Partner, Kalibri Labs Tanya Venegas, Chief Experience Officer, HotStats |
9:00 AM - 9:25 |
Fireside Chat with Tony Capuano and Greg Dickhens
Moderator:
Greg S. Dickhens, Managing Partner, Trinity Investments Interview:
Anthony Capuano, President and CEO, Marriott International, Inc |
9:25 AM - 9:35 |
NEWH BrandED Scholarship Presentation
Congratulations to Victoria Wooten from the University of Houston, the 2024 recipient of the NEWH BrandEd Scholarship in the name of IHG.
Introduction by:
Sandy Banks, President, NEWH Presented by:
Lissa Pierce, Head of Renovations & Design Management – Premium Brands, IHG Hotels & Resorts |
9:35 AM - 9:40 |
AHLA Update
Presented by:
Kevin Carey, Interim President & CEO, AHLA |
9:40 AM - 10:25 |
GENERAL SESSION
A View from the Top
Moderator:
Kevin Carey, Interim President & CEO, AHLA Panelists:
Julie Arrowsmith, President & CEO, Motel 6 & Studio 6 Arash Azarbarzin, Principal & CEO, Highgate Geoff Ballotti, President & CEO, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Joe Berger, President & CEO, BRE Hotels & Resorts John Murray, President & CEO, Sonesta |
10:25 AM - 11:15 |
Refreshment Break
$1,000 cash drawing – Must be present to win.
Sponsored by
Land-Ron Marriott International Western Alliance Bank Hotel Franchise Finance |
11:15 AM - 12:15 |
CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
T-1 Acquisitions & Transactions: Strategies and Updates
Hotel owners and investors talk about recent transactions and the pursuit of additional expansion.
Moderator:
Rachel Humphrey, Founder, Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance Panelists:
Joe Delli Santi, Chief Investment Officer, MCR Navin Dimond, Chairman, Stonebridge Companies Rob Leven, Principal & Chief Investment Officer, Procaccianti Companies Mehul Patel, Managing Partner, CEO, NewcrestImage Brad Rahinsky, President & CEO, Hotel Equities T-2 Brands, Owners and 3rd Party Management: 2025 Strategies for Growth
Hotel chains are trading hotel ownership for franchising models and creating or acquiring new brands. 3rd party management M&A is on the rise. Find out what’s next and the impact on your portfolio and profits.
Moderator:
Russell C. Savrann, Partner, Sandman Savrann PLLC Panelists:
David Duncan, President/CEO, First Hospitality Aly El-Bassuni, President, Operations, Owner & Brand Relations, Aimbridge Hospitality Warren Fields, CEO, Pyramid Global Hospitality Pinal Patel, 2024-2025 Secretary, AAHOA Dianna Vaughan, SVP, Global Owner Relations, Hilton T-3 Connect with Active Lenders
Find out about the current financial environment from lenders offering a diverse range of hotel loans to meet your needs.
Moderator:
Mark J. Gerstein, Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company Panelists:
Brian Holstein, Principal, US Hotel Advisors Michael I. Lipson, CEO, Chairman, Access Point Financial John Pascal, Principal, Paramount Capital Advisors Jared Schlosser, EVP, Hotel Lending and Head of CPACE, Credit, Peachtree Group Chris Williams, Managing Director, Commercial Banking, Western Alliance Bank T-4 Capitalize on the Demand for Luxury
Luxury demand continues to skyrocket. Learn about the latest transactions, top locations, distinctive experiences and construction, design and consumer trends.
Moderator:
Stacy Shoemaker-Rauen, SVP, Design Group, Emerald Editor-in-Chief, Hospitality Design Magazine Panelists:
Erin Green, Vice President, Development & Acquisitions, Auberge Resorts Collection Jenna Jacobson, Vice President of Luxury and Mixed-Use Development, Marriott International Mark Kessler, President and COO, The Kessler Collection Vicki Poulos, Head of Luxury and Lifestyle Brands, IHG Hotels & Resorts K. Bryan Thrush, 1st Vice President, Development, Design and Construction, Host Hotels & Resorts T-5 Forecasts, Facts and Figures: Deciphering the Data
Get up-to-the-minute analysis of supply, demand, top markets, transactions, ADR, RevPAR and development pipeline.
Presented by:
Rod Clough, MAI, President - Americas, HVS Isaac Collazo, Vice President of Analytics, STR JP Ford, CHB, ISHC, Principal and Director of Global Business Development, Lodging Econometrics Rachael Rothman, CFA, Head of Hotels Research & Data Analytics, CBRE Hotels |
12:15 PM - 2:00 |
Lunch
Sponsored by
Access Point Financial CBRE Hotels Red Roof |
12:55 PM - 1:00 |
AAHOA Presentation
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1:15 PM - 1:20 |
Peggy Berg Castell Award
Presented by:
Anna Blue, President, AHLA Foundation Recipient:
Sheila Johnson, Founder and CEO, Salamander Collection |
1:20 PM - 1:40 |
Fireside Chat with Sheila Johnson and Anna Blue
Moderator:
Anna Blue, President, AHLA Foundation Interview:
Sheila Johnson, Founder and CEO, Salamander Collection |
2:00 PM - 3:00 |
CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
T-6 Keep the Momentum Going: Extended Stay
With a flurry of new brand activity, lower new build costs and streamlined operations, tailwinds are strong. Owners, operators and brands discuss the latest developments, key markets and franchise opportunities.
Moderator:
Jeff Weinstein, Editor-in-Chief, Hotel Investment Today Panelists:
Jason Ballard, Head of Operations, Hyatt Studios, Hyatt Hotels Corporation Rick Colling, VP Brand Leader, Homewood Suites, Hilton Paul Novak, Partner, Whitman Peterson Mark Williams, Managing Director, Franchise Development, Extended Stay America T-7 Private Equity Hotel Real Estate Deals
With significant capital on the sidelines, hear about the latest forecast for deals and returns.
Moderator:
Dennis Nessler, Editor-in-Chief, LODGING Magazine Panelists:
Krystal England, CIO, TMGOC Ventures Akshay Goyal, President, Riller Capital Todd Ratliff, Managing Director, Hodges Ward Elliott Steven Reinstein, Vice President, Investments, KHP Capital Partners Eva Wassermann, Senior Managing Director, GEM Realty Group, Inc. T-8 Brand Conversions: The Hottest Hotel Trend of the Year
The last two years have witnessed a huge number of conversions with no end in sight. From deal structure, to PIPs, cash flow, and more, the panel will discuss the benefits and challenges of converting your independent and branded assets.
Moderator:
Bruce Ford, SVP and Director of Global Business Development, Lodging Econometrics Panelists:
Jared Meabon, Senior Vice President, Development, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Harshil Patel, Vice President, Champion Hotels Vinay Patel, President & CEO, Fairbrook Hotels LLC Chad Sorensen, ISHC, Managing Director/CEO, CHMWarnick T-9 Green Lodging: Is Sustainability Good for Business?
Build, buy and operate smarter with energy-efficient design, C-PACE loans, LEED construction and supply chain
initiatives.
Moderator:
Rhiannon Jacobsen, Managing Director of U.S. Market Transformation and Development, U.S. Green Building Council Panelists:
JoAnna Abrams, Founder and CEO, MindClick Bharati Bhosale, Director, Global Sustainability, Hilton Bali Kumar, Chief Operating Officer, PACE Loan Group Jeffrey Simmons, VP Supply Management, Hospitality, Entegra T-10 Emerging Trends in Hospitality: Guests, Revenue, Purchasing & Labor
Get ready for the new year with the latest trends in leisure, group and business travel, labor, GOPPAR and consumer preferences.
Presented by:
Andrew Arthurs, President & Chief Operating Officer, Actabl Mark V. Lomanno, Partner, Kalibri Labs Laura Resco, Director - Hotel Intelligence Americas, HotStats Andrea Stokes, Practice Lead, Hospitality, J.D. Power |
3:00 PM - 3:45 |
Refreshment Break
$1,000 cash drawing – Must be present to win.
Sponsored by
Aimbridge Hospitality Paramount Capital Advisors |
3:45 PM - 4:45 |
CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
T-11 Design - Fulfilling the Desires of Guests, Owners, and the Design Team
The importance of locale, a sensitivity to the environment, Individuality and storytelling…top hospitality designers, operators and brands discuss their latest projects and 2025 trends.
Moderator:
Gregg Wallis, Senior Editor, Hotel Business Panelists:
Manny Dominguez, Principal, Cooper Carry Ron Pohl, President, WorldHotels and BWH International Operations, BWH Hotels Kiko Singh, Principal, Designer, DLR Group Kirsten Vaselaar, SVP – Real Estate and Development, HRI Hospitality Rebecca Weinstein, VP of Design, Highgate Hotels T-12 Select Service Update: Best Investment Opportunities in Hotel Real Estate
With a strong performance track record and operating efficiency, owners, investors, developers and brands talk about the competitive landscape, growth through conversion and development, target markets, new prototypes and much more.
Moderator:
Mark Woodworth, Principal, Woodworth Core Group Panelists:
Ben Brunt, Managing Principal and Chief Investment Officer, Noble Investment Group John Lancaster, VP, Emerging Markets Development & Owner Relations, Choice Hotels International Jin Lee, CEO, ARA US Hospitality Trust Christie Patterson, Vice President of Development, InterMountain Hotels Richard Schaeffer, Vice President, Franchise Development, Red Roof T-13 Buyers and Sellers: Financial Pressures, Distress and Market Uncertainty
Hotel owners, investors and brokers discuss getting deals done in a complicated environment.
Moderator:
Rajiv Trivedi, Managing Principal, TST Capital Panelists:
Thomas J. Corcoran, President, TCOR Hotel Partners Cyrus Khadivi, Regional Director, Ten-X Gregory A. LaBerge, SVP, Chief Administrative Officer, National Director - Hospitality Services, Marcus & Millichap Trusha Patel, M.A., MBA, Founder & CEO, Platinum Holdings Jeremy Tobin, Vice President, Hotel Group, Starwood Capital Group T-14 The Development Pipeline: Opportunities and Challenges
The cost of capital to build hotels has increased significantly. Owners, developers, operators and brands discuss the current pace of projects and key factors impacting 2025 hotel development.
Moderator:
Daniel Lesser, Co-Founder, President & CEO, LW Hospitality Advisors Panelists:
Plato Ghinos, President, Shaner Group Brad LeBlanc, Chief Development Officer and SVP, BWH Hotels Dwayne Marshall, Chief Development Officer – Americas, Valor Hospitality Partners Eli Sokol, VP Investment and Development, citizenM Hotels Group David Wilner, SVP, Franchise Development, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts T-15 Tech Solutions That Make Sense for Your Hotel Portfolio
Leverage the latest technologies to transform operations, data security, booking, staffing, analytics and guest experiences to maximize efficiency, revenue streams and profitability.
Moderator:
Marina MacDonald, Former CMO, Red Roof Panelists:
Ian Ackland, Managing Director, Americas, Booking.com Moneesh Arora, CEO, Unifocus Brian Kirkland, Chief Information Officer, Choice Hotels International Jeffrey Stephen Parker, CHTP+, Vice President of Property Technology, Sage Hospitality Group Kamalesh (KP) Patel, 2024-2025 Vice Chairman, AAHOA |
5:30 PM - 9:30 |
Cocktail Party | Dinner
Sponsored by
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort and Spa |
7:00 AM - 8:00 |
Yoga
Yoga mats will be provided and all levels are welcome.
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7:15 AM - 9:00 |
Conference Registration | Name Badge Pickup until 9:00 pm
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7:30 AM - 8:50 |
Breakfast
$1,000 cash drawing – Must be present to win.
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8:55 AM - 9:10 |
Welcome Back
Harry Javer, Conference Founder & Producer, The Lodging Conference President, The Conference Bureau, Inc. |
9:10 AM - 9:55 |
GENERAL SESSION
From the CEO Perspective
Sponsored by
DIRECTV Hospitality Moderator:
Rachel Humphrey, Founder, Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance Panelists:
Larry Cuculic, President & CEO, BWH Hotels Kevin Davis, Americas CEO, JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group Greg Friedman, Managing Principal, Chief Executive Officer, Peachtree Group Greg Juceam, President & CEO, Extended Stay America Lisa Lombardo, President, ARK Miraj S. Patel, 2024-2025 Chaiman, AAHOA |
10:00 AM - 10:45 |
GENERAL SESSION
A View from the Top (Part II)
Moderator:
Glenn Haussman, Founder/Host, No Vacancy News Panelists:
Barry A.N. Bloom, President & COO, Xenia Hotels and Resorts, Inc. Liam Brown, Group President, United States & Canada, Marriott International Zack Gharib, President, Red Roof Rhiannon Jacobsen, Managing Director of U.S. Market Transformation and Development, U.S. Green Building Council Jeff Wagoner, President & CEO, OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group |
10:45 AM - 11:30 |
Refreshment Break
$1,000 cash drawing – Must be present to win.
Sponsored by
IHG Hotels & Resorts |
11:30 AM - 12:30 |
CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
W-1 Let’s Talk Finance: Capital Markets from Main Street to Wall Street
Ground-up development and acquisitions…Experts talk about trends and opportunities for owners and investors who are looking to add assets or getting ready to enter the game for the first time.
Moderator:
Stacy Silver, President, Silver Hospitality Group Panelists:
Mike Canning, Senior Vice President – Capital Markets, HALL Structured Finance Justin Mayers, Vice President and Head of Client Relations, CWCapital Asset Management Brendan McCormick, CAIA, Managing Principal, Smith Hill Capital, LLC Mehul Patel, Managing Partner, CEO, NewcrestImage W-2 Redefining Hospitality: Distinctive Resorts
Owners, developers, brands and operators of independent, branded and soft-branded resorts talk about driving results to optimize value and offer a sneak peek of upcoming projects.
Moderator:
Jennifer Glatt, Editor-in-Chief, Hotel Management, Questex Panelists:
Greg S. Dickhens, Managing Partner, Trinity Investments Erik Eveleigh, Vice President of Development - Americas, SH Hotels & Resorts Terri A. Haack, Managing Director, Wild Dunes Resort Greg Perry, Vice President of Hospitality Investments, RREAF Holdings W-3 Independent and Soft Brands: What is the Best Strategy for Your Hospitality Investment?
Independent hotel owners and operators offer their unique take on development and investment, long-term challenges, maintaining an identity and retaining control of their properties.
Moderator:
Luigi Major, MAI, Managing Director, HVS Americas Panelists:
Thomas J. Corcoran, President, TCOR Hotel Partners Peter Elefson, Vice President, US & Canada, Preferred Travel Group Naveen P. Kakarla, President & CEO, HHM John Keeling, Executive Vice President, Valencia Hotel Group Tony Lariño, Managing Director, HEI Hotels & Resorts W-4 Hotel Operations: Revenue, Cash Flow and Profitability
As expenses continue to grow, smart operators are executing innovative strategies to generate revenue, prioritize expenses and drive profitability across all departments. Find out how you can streamline your operations and increase cash flow.
Moderator:
Robert A. Rauch, CHA, CEO, R. A. Rauch & Associates, Inc Founding Chairman, Brick Hospitality Panelists:
Aimee Fyke, COO, Tharaldson Hospitality Management Nishant (Neal) Patel, Chairman, AAHOA Charitable Foundation SJ Sawhney, Co-Founder and President, Canary Technologies Ben Seidel, Principal, Stonebridge Companies Michael Smoot, Partner, Hospitality National Practice Leader, Moss Adams LLP W-5 People and Culture: Creating an Impactful Strategy
Hear about the latest innovations in recruitment, engagement and retention to create diversity in hotel leadership and solve staffing shortages.
Moderator
Matthew Carrier, SVP Federal Affairs, Policy and Research, American Hotel & Lodging Association Panelists:
Dr. Frederick J. DeMicco, Ph.D., RDN, Professor, School of Hotel and Restaurant Management, Northern Arizona University W.A. Franke College of Business Lisa Lombardo, President, ARK Rob Mangiarelli, President, Atrium Hospitality |
12:30 PM - 1:45 |
Lunch
Sponsored by
HVS Mag Mile Capital |
1:45 PM - 2:45 |
CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
W-6 Stylish Retreats: Lifestyle/Boutique Hotels
With above average ADR, high demand and competitive profit margins, the pipeline for lifestyle is red-hot across all segments. Find out about the latest brand offerings, hot trends, recent openings and the upcoming pipeline.
Moderator:
McKenna Luke, MAI, Managing Director, National Hospitality Practice Lead, Partner Valuation Advisors Panelists:
Dina Belon, President, Staypineapple Hotels Mike Higgins, RVP Lodging Development, Sonesta Amy Hulbert, VP Boutique and Upscale Brands, BWH Hotels Rika Lisslö, Vice President of Development, Americas, Hyatt Hotels Corporation Robert A. Rauch, CHA, CEO, R. A. Rauch & Associates, Inc Founding Chairman, Brick Hospitality W-7 Game Plan for Upcoming Loan Maturities
Loans are coming due. The CMBS market is stalled. Funds are hovering for opportunities. What are the best strategies for all parties involved?
Moderator:
Lee Hunter, CHB, ISHC, Chief Operating Officer, Hunter Hotel Advisors Panelists:
Adrienne Andrews, Managing Director, JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group Loren Balsam, Chief Investment Officer, hotelAVE Jim Butler, Chairman, Global Hospitality Group, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP Prabhat Jayara, Senior Vice President Originations, Mag Mile Capital Luke Millikin, Director & Sr. Relationship Manager, Wells Fargo Hotel Franchise Finance W-8 Alternative Hotels: The Hot Trend in Development
From a short trip to an extended stay, the blending of work and leisure has opened the door to new options for travelers and new opportunities for developers, investors and brands to break new build protocols or convert existing properties into hotels. Find out about the challenges and opportunities in this growing sector.
Moderator:
David Eisen, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief, HOTELS Magazine Panelists:
Daniel F. Benavides, Principal, Sandman Savrann PLLC Paul Novak, Partner, Whitman Peterson Diana Plazas-Trowbridge, Senior Vice President & Global Brand Leader – Select Brands, Marriott International Morgan Sickles, EVP of Strategic Finance & Corporate Development, stayAPT Suites W-9 New Construction: Getting a New Build Off the Ground
Construction costs, capital and market conditions…Experts offer tips to take your project from pre-planning, design, financing and construction to grand opening and beyond.
Moderator:
CJ Arlotta, Managing Member, CJ Media Solutions, LLC Panelists:
Scott Brown, NCARB, Principal, DesignCell Architecture Jeff Mills, Director of Operations, The PENTA Building Group Miraj S. Patel, 2024-2025 Chairman, AAHOA Shivan Perera, Managing Director, Bridge Marketplace Jason Spicer, Division Vice President, The Whiting-Turner Construction Co. |
2:00 PM - 4:00 |
LIIC/HotelNewsNow – Lodging Industry Investment Council
By invitation only
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2:45 PM - 3:30 |
Refreshment Break
Sponsored by
InterMountain Hotels InterMountain Renovations |
3:30 PM - 4:30 |
CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
W-10 Proactive Asset Management
Asset managers work collaboratively with operators to increase the value of hotel real estate for owners and investors. The panel will take a deep dive into creating a forward-focused plan to achieve targeted results.
Moderator:
Lan Elliott, Principal, Acacia Hospitality LLC Panelists:
Michael Erlingis, Senior Vice President, Fulcrum Hospitality Sarah Gulla, SVP, Asset Management, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Andrew Knauer, Executive Vice President, Global Hotel Asset Management, CBRE Hotels Tracy Prigmore, Managing Partner + Founder, TLTsolutions + She Has a Deal R. Rehan Zaid, Principal, Prominence Hospitality Group W-11 Top-Line Growth: Sales and Revenue Management Strategies
Reach your target market and drive bookings with a strategic mix of pricing, digital marketing, demand forecasting, distribution channels and reputation and yield management to maximize occupancy, revenue and market share.
Moderator:
Cindy Estis Green, CEO and Co-Founder, Kalibri Labs Panelists:
Stephanie Atkisson, SVP of Commercial Strategies, Raines Hospitality Mercedes Blanco, Chief Partnerships Officer, The Hotels Network Terri A. Haack, Managing Director, Wild Dunes Resort Leticia Proctor, Executive Vice President, Donohoe Hospitality Services Sarah Williams, Chief Commercial Officer, InterMountain Hotels W-12 Creating Value: PIPs and Renovations
Looking to update your hotel rooms and public spaces? Is your brand requiring a PIP? Looking for timely supply chain and cost management? Stand out in a competitive market with fresh and inviting guest rooms, indoor and outdoor spaces, dining experiences and more.
Moderator:
Roger Bloss, CEO, Alternative Hospitality Panelists:
Bo Burdette, President/CEO, MGroup Lissa Pierce, Head of Renovations & Design Management – Premium Brands, IHG Hotels & Resorts Suzanne Saunders, SVP Design & Construction, Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) Shannon Seay, Partner, H-CPM (Hospitality Construction Project Management) Eleanor Waddell, Vice President, Strategic Growth, Avendra International |
5:30 PM - 9:30 |
Lodging Conference Rocktoberfest & Rock n Roll Talent Show
Dinner, Drinks and Rock n Roll, a Lodging Conference tradition. Join your friends and colleagues as they sing, shred, drum and dance. You are invited to join the band on Wednesday evening at our dinner party on the lawn. To sign up and play with the band, kindly email erin@lodgingconference.com. Remember to wear your favorite concert t-shirt, rocker attire, or Octoberfest dirndl and lederhosen.
Sponsored by
BWH Hotels Encore The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company |
8:30 AM - 10:00 |
Breakfast Connect with Owners, Investors, Developers and Operators
All are welcome.
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10:30 AM |
CONFERENCE ADJOURNS
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