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refinance • buy • develop • sell • renovate
THE HOTEL REAL ESTATE AND FINANCE CONFERENCE DESIGNED FOR HOTEL OWNERS
MARCH 26-28, 2014 ATLANTA MARRIOTT MARQUIS WWW.HUNTERCONFERENCE .COM
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March 26, 2014 Welcome to the 26th Annual Hunter Hotel Investment Conference, a hotel real estate and finance conference designed for today’s hotel owner and investor.
You are attending one of the nation’s top hotel investment conferences. In this changing market, it is important that lodging professionals meet, network, and work together to gain insight and to best determine how to proceed.
“The Time is Now!”…that’s our theme for 2014. It is a call to action for hoteliers to move forward with that project they have been considering. It is a good time to refinance – buy – develop – sell – renovate.
We have asked our speakers to tell you what they see in the near future in our business. This should provide you many and varied opinions from an experienced and diverse group of hotel industry leaders. We have planned an exciting conference that is packed with knowledgeable speakers and timely subject matter which will be relevant to hotel owners today. •
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Chris Nassetta, President & CEO, Hilton Worldwide
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KEYNOTE PANEL – Sailing with the Wind, how to take advantage of today’s market
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FINANCE FRIDAY – Lots of emphasis…23 actively involved financial experts, lenders, and brokers.
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DEVELOPERS TALKING ABOUT HOTEL DEVELOPMENT TODAY
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HOTEL VALUES TODAY – What’s your hotel currently worth?
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ASSET MANAGEMENT – Learn from really strong and experienced hotel asset managers.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE WORLD OF EXTENDED STAY?
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FRANCHISING & MEMBERSHIP TODAY – all about growth and renovations.
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BUYING AND SELLING HOTELS TODAY
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PIP PIP HOORAY – How to make your renovation a success.
Networking – Be sure to take full advantage of the networking aspects of this Conference. Make it a point to have
meaningful conversations with your fellow attendees during the two evening receptions, the two luncheons and the many networking breaks provided.
Your feedback is important to us as we plan for the 2015 Conference. An evaluation will be emailed to you immediately following the conference. Please complete the evaluation so that we can continue to improve this conference.
If we can be of assistance to you, please ask any of our hosts or hostesses. Again, welcome to the 26th Annual Hunter Hotel Investment Conference. Thank you for coming. Sincerely,
Bob Hunter, CHB, ISHC
Lee Hunter, CHB, ISHC
CEO, Hunter Hotel Advisors, Inc
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Hunter is one of the nation’s leading providers of specialty brokerage and advisory services to the hotel industry. With seven strategically-located offices in major metropolitan areas our seasoned professionals leverage their combined depth of experience, national reach and local knowledge to assist all types of hoteliers and investors. For over 35 years, our highly specialized firm has successfully advised hundreds of clients through all economic cycles and market conditions. www.HunterHotels.net
Located in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University, the Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality Administration is the oldest and largest program of its kind in Georgia. The School of Hospitality strives to integrate its curriculum with hands-on opportunities provided by major industry partners to give students real-world learning experiences. Degree programs include a Bachelor of Business Administration in hospitality and a one-year Master of Global Hospitality Management. hospitality.robinson.gsu.edu
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ADVISORY BOARD The Founders of the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference appreciate the active involvement of each member of the Advisory Board in planning this important event. Aimbridge Hospitality, LLC aimbridgehospitality.com
Grove Street Partners LLC grovestreetpartners.com
La Quinta Inns & Suites lq.com
Apple REIT Companies applereitcompanies.com
HHM hhmhospitality.com
Marriott International, Inc. marriott.com
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group carlsonrezidor.com
The Highland Group highland-group.net
Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality GSU hospitality.robinson.gsu.edu
Hilton Worldwide hilton.com
MCS Capital LLC / Marcus Corporation marcuscorp.com
Choice Hotels International choicehotelsfranchise.com Daly Gray, Inc. dalygray.com
Horwath HTL horwathhtl.com Hostmark Hospitality Group hostmark.com
DC York Holdings LLC
Hotel Business hotelbusiness.com
GE Capital Real Estate gecapitalrealestate.com
Hotel Equities hotelequities.com
GF Management gfhotels.com
HotelNewsNow/STR/STR Global hotelnewsnow.com Hunter Hotel Advisors hunterhotels.net IHG IHG.com International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) ishc.com
New Castle Hotels & Resorts newcastlehotels.com Noble Investment Group nobleinvestment.com Pinkowski & Company pinkowskicompany.com PKF Consulting USA LLC pkfc.com Rockbridge rockbridgecapital.com Shaner Hotel Group shanercorp.com Wells Fargo Bank wellsfargo.com White Peterman Properties Wyndham Hotel Group whgdevelopment.com
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SCHEDULE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014 Noon-8:00 pm 2:30-2:45 pm
REGISTRATION WELCOME REMARKS DEBBY CANNON, Ph.D., Director Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality Administration Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA BOB HUNTER, CHB, ISHC CEO, Hunter Hotel Advisors Co-Chair, Hunter Hotel Investment Conference, Atlanta, GA
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LEADERSHIP & EXPERIENCE An experienced panel of lodging leaders will provide their insight on a wide range of timely industry topics. Moderator: DON LANDRY, Owner, Top Ten Hospitality Advisors, Slidell, LA Panelists: LIAM BROWN, President, US & Canada Select Service & Extended Stay Lodging and Owner & Franchise Services, The Americas, Marriott International, Inc. Bethesda, MD LESLIE NG, Chief Investment Officer Interstate Hotels & Resorts Arlington, VA
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JOEL M. EISEMANN Chief Development Officer, The Americas InterContinental Hotels Group Atlanta, GA WILLIAM H. REYNOLDS, JR. Senior Managing Director The Marcus Corporation/MCS Capital LLC Milwaukee, WI
THE FUTURE IS YOUR DECISION 2014 US ECONOMY AND THE LODGING INDUSTRY Dr. Jeffrey Dietrich is a sought-after economist with the Institute for Trend Research. Jeff demystifies economics, bringing an often-confusing maze of economic information into sharper focus and resulting in practical business application. DR. JEFFREY DIETRICH ITR Speaker, Senior Analyst Institute of Trends Research, Boscawen, NH
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STATISTICALLY SPEAKING THE PAST, THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE The combined talents of these respected hotel industry data gatherers and forecasters give us an excellent view of where we have been and what might be ahead. JAN D. FREITAG, Senior Vice President STR, Hendersonville, TN TIM HART, EVP Enterprise Research & Development TravelClick, Inc., Atlanta, GA R. MARK WOODWORTH, President PKF Hospitality Research LLC, Atlanta, GA
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SCHEDULE: THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014 7:00-8:00 am
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REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Hosted by:
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WELCOME REMARKS LEE HUNTER, CHB, ISHC COO, Hunter Hotel Advisors Co-Chair, Hunter Hotel Investment Conference, Atlanta, GA
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ASIAN AMERICAN HOTEL OWNERS ASSOCIATION (AAHOA): AN UPDATE FRED SCHWARTZ, President Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), Atlanta, GA
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YOUR GOVERNMENT AND YOUR BUSINESS Be aware…be prepared! An update by our industry association’s new leader. KATHERINE LUGAR, President & CEO American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), Washington, DC
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PRESIDENT’S PANEL An excellent panel of highly experienced industry leaders discussing timely issues from multiple different perspectives. Moderator: JEFF HIGLEY, VP, Digital Media & Communications, Hotel News Now/STR/STR Global Rocky River, OH Panelists: ERIC DANZIGER, President & CEO Wyndham Hotel Group Parsippany, NJ
TODD GIANNOBLE, Managing Director Goldman Sachs Irving, TX
DAVE JOHNSON, President & CEO Aimbridge Hospitality Dallas, TX
STEVE JOYCE, President & CEO Choice Hotels International Rockville, MD
THORSTEN KIRSCHKE, President, Americas Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Minneapolis, MN
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HUNTER CONFERENCE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE & INSPIRATION The Hunter Hotel Investment Conference is very pleased to present the 5th Annual Hunter Conference Award for Excellence & Inspiration, an award created to celebrate a hotel owner who has exemplified high standards in leadership, citizenship and innovation and has been an inspiration to the industry. Introduction by W. MICHAEL MURPHY Head of Lodging & Leisure Capital First Fidelity Companies, Atlanta, GA Honoree THOMAS J. CORCORAN, JR. Chairman of the Board FelCor Lodging Trust, Inc., Irving, TX
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THE JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES BEGINS WITH
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HOTEL VALUES IN A RISING MARKET A discussion by experts from different perspectives: a major buyer, experienced appraisers, an active lender, and an experienced hotel advisor.
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Moderator: HANK STALEY, CPA, MAI, Senior Vice President PKF Consulting USA, Jacksonville, FL
Moderator: Dennis Nessler, Editor at Large, Hotel Business: ICD Publications, Inc., Islandia , NY.
Panelists: KATE B. HENRIKSEN, SVP Investment and Portfolio Analysis, RLJ Lodging Trust, Bethesda, MD
Panelists: PHIL HUGH, Chief Development Officer Red Roof Inn, Columbus, OH
LEE HUNTER, CHB, ISHC COO, Hunter Hotel Advisors Co-Chair, Hunter Hotel Investment Conference Atlanta, GA
JULIENNE SMITH VP, Real Estate & Development Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Chicago, IL STERLING STOUDENMIRE CEO, America’s Best Franchising, Inc., Atlanta, GA
ANAND J. JOBANPUTRA, Vice President Hospitality Finance Group, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Charlotte, NC
PATRICK MULLINIX Executive Vice President of Development Vantage Hospitality Group, Westlake Village, CA
RUSSELL RIVARD, Managing Partner HVS Consulting & Valuation Services, Dallas, TX
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FRANCHISING…AND MEMBERSHIP… IN GOOD TIMES! Top executives of major franchisors provide insight into issues and opportunities facing owners and franchisors.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE WORLD OF EXTENDED STAY? A panel of experts discuss timely issues in this segment from various points of view: Operator… Developer…Owner…Consultant Moderator: CHUCK PINKOWSKI, ISHC, Owner Pinkowski & Company, Memphis, TN Panelists: H. MARK DALEY III, CEO The Generation Companies, Raleigh, NC DAVID EMERY, CFO InterMountain Management, LLC, Monroe, LA TOM SEDDON, Chief Marketing Officer Extended Stay America, Charlotte, NC MARK SKINNER, ISHC, Partner The Highland Group, Atlanta, GA
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PIP, PIP, HOORAY! How to Make Your Renovation a Success: Tips, Case Studies, and Trends in Design and Construction Panelists will offer insightful tips and strategies on how to create a smooth process for your renovation and to make it a success with your guests and your budget. Moderator: STEPHANIE RICCA, Editor in Chief Hotel Management Magazine, New York, NY Panelists: CRAIG AMOS, EVP Capital Investments Apple REIT Companies, Richmond, VA SAM J. CICERO SR., Founder Cicero’s Development Corporation, Plainfield, IL JONATHAN NEHMER, AIA, ISHC, President Jonathan Nehmer + Associates, Inc., Rockville, MD KURT SMITH, VP, Product Quality & Innovation Focused Service Brands, Hilton Worldwide, Memphis, TN
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AS I SEE IT! Introduction by: DAVID PEPPER, SVP Global Development, Choice Hotels International, Rockville, MD
Keynote Speaker: CHRISTOPHER J. NASSETTA President & CEO Hilton Worldwide McLean, VA
Mr. Nassetta will share his insights on the hotel industry and from his six years as President and CEO of Hilton Worldwide, which has achieved unprecedented growth and global alignment under his leadership.
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BUYING AND SELLING HOTELS IN AN ACTIVE MARKET What’s an owner to do? Where are hotel values going? Should I buy or sell? Timely issues discussed by a panel of experts right in the middle of it all. Moderator: TEAGUE HUNTER, CHB, President Hunter Hotel Advisors, Atlanta, GA Panelists: ADI BHOOPATHY, Principal & EVP Noble Investment Group, Atlanta, GA DAN HANSEN, President & CEO Summit Hotel Properties, Inc., Austin, TX D.J. RAMA, President JHM Hotels, Greenville, SC PHILIP A. WADE, SVP & Chief Investment Officer Inland American Lodging Management, LLC
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MANAGEMENT COMPANIES Choosing…negotiating and working with them. Moderator: JEFF KOLESSAR, SVP Development & Acquisitions GF Management, Philadelphia, PA Panelists: FREDERICK W. CERRONE, President & CEO Hotel Equities, Atlanta, GA GERRY CHASE, President and Chief Operating Officer New Castle Hotels and Resorts Shelton, CT BEN SEIDEL, President & CEO Real Hospitality Group, New York, NY GARY S. WILLIAMS, President Coakley & Williams Hotel Management Company Greenbelt, MD
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A SPECIAL THANKS THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!
FINANCE FRIDAY
As we begin our second 25 years, we want
A DAY DEVOTED TO HOTEL FINANCING
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14 Breakout Sessions
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borrowers and active lenders…will cover the topic thoroughly from all
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11 Main Tent Sessions
23 Actively Involved Financial Experts 2 Keynote Addresses
DUAL BRANDING The advantages and challenges of developing, owning and operating multi-branded assets. Moderator: PAUL BRESLIN, CHA, CHE, ISHC, Principal Horwath HTL, Atlanta, GA Panelists: BRYAN K. HAYES, CHA COO, Select Service Division White Lodging, Merrillville, IN JOHN J. KOSHIVOS VP Development, Northeast Region Hilton Worldwide, Southbury, CT JAY PATEL, President & CEO North Point Hospitality Group, Atlanta, GA GREG PORTMAN, AIA, NCARB President PFVS Architecture, Atlanta, GA
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WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT OWNING AND OPERATING BOUTIQUE & LIFESTYLE HOTELS? The boutique hotel segment of the hospitality industry is growing as global travelers spend more of their travel dollars on experiential travel. JOIN US as a select group of executive panelists present their findings to provide you with enhanced knowledge about this exciting hospitality sector. Moderator: FRANCES KIRADJIAN, Founder, Chair, Publisher The Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) West Hills, CA Panelists: TOM GRIFFITHS, EVP Americas Worldhotels, New York, NY JOHN LOGAN, CEO Mirbeau Hospitality Services, Skaneateles, NY RICHARD MILLARD, Chairman & CEO Trust Hospitality, Coral Gables, FL PAUL RUFFINO, SVP Kept Hotels & Resorts, New York, NY
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HOTEL DEVELOPMENT: IT’S BACK! Active hotel developers discussing today’s challenges and opportunities.
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Moderator: GARY WISINSKI, Managing Director DC York Holdings LLC, Scottsdale, AZ
Moderator: STEVEN NICHOLAS, Principal & Executive Vice President, Noble Investment Group, Atlanta, GA
Panelists: CHRIS DRAZBA, VP Owner & Franchise Services IHG, Atlanta, GA
Panelists: STEVE COE, VP Asset Management Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, Bethesda, MD
JEFF JERNIGAN, President Pinkerton & Laws, Atlanta, GA
TIMOTHY DICK, MAI, CRE, Managing Director Three Wall Capital LLC, Atlanta, GA
MITCH PATEL, President & CEO Vision Hospitality Group, Inc., Chattanooga, TN
JONATHAN E. MARTIN, Vice President AEW Capital Management, LP, Boston, MA
DAVID W. ROEDEL, Partner Roedel Companies, Wilton, NH
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FRANCHISING AND MEMBERSHIP TODAY Issues and answers: growth, renovations, costs Moderator: DENNIS NESSLER, Editor at Large, Hotel Business; ICD Publications, Inc., Islandia, NY Panelists: ARIK KONO, VP North American Development Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Atlanta, GA MICHAEL MUIR, VP of Development Best Western International, Phoenix, AZ BRIAN PARKER, VP of Development Choice Hotels International, Rockville, MD DEAN SAVAS, EVP Franchise Development/Management, Motel 6/Studio 6, G6 Hospitality Carrollton, TX PHILIP SILBERSTEIN, EVP Development Americas, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group Minneapolis, MN
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HOTEL ASSET MANAGEMENT A strong panel of HAMA members (Hotel Asset Managers Association) share their experience handling difficult and timely issues facing hotel owners today.
MAXINE TAYLOR, Executive Vice President Chartres Lodging Group, San Francisco, CA
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AN OWNER’S SESSION WITH HIS PSYCHIATRIST…A BI-POLAR INDUSTRY! A growing economy, good forecasts, good prices, PIP’s, Obamacare, new competition, rising interest rates, unions…what’s a poor owner to do? Moderator: L. W. “BIFF” HAWKEY, SVP Development Hostmark Hospitality Group, Schaumburg, IL Panelists: JOANNA ABRAMS, CEO MindClick Global, Inc., Bend, OR MARK EBLE, Vice President and Midwest Practice Leader, PKF Consulting USA, LLC, Chicago, IL JUDY HOFFMAN, President Trigild, San Diego, CA PAUL KETTERER, Director AEW Capital Management, Boston, MA
GALA RECEPTION, BUFFET AND EXHIBITS Hosted by: Come and enjoy fine food and beverage courtesy of Marriott International while networking and browsing through exhibits that interest you. Take this opportunity to network with other owners and meet the Exhibitors as well as Speaker and Sponsors.
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SCHEDULE: FINANCE FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2014 A DAY DEVOTED TO HOTEL FINANCING 8:00-9:00 am
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REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Hosted by:
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$1,000 CASH DRAWING PLUS OTHER WONDERFUL PRIZES. You must be present to win! A blatant attempt to bribe you to be on time to start our second day. Sponsored by:
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HOTEL FINANCING: “THE TIME IS NOW!” Snapshot of the current marketplace. A borrower & lender discussion on current attitudes and trends. Moderator: ANGELO STAMBULES, Senior Vice President, Hunter Capital Markets, McLean, VA Panelists: SCOTT ANDREWS, Managing Director Hotel Group, GE Capital Franchise Finance Scottsdale, AZ CHRIS KOSONEN, Executive Director JP Morgan, Chicago, IL
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REAL TIME DEBT TERMS An active hotel borrower questions active lenders on current lending attitudes, loan products, and debt terms.
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CREATIVE FINANCING SOLUTIONS Hear the experts at getting deals done describe the hotel loans and cutting edge finance techniques used today.
Moderator: NIR LIEBLING, Chief Investment Officer Ultima Hospitality, Chicago, IL
Moderator: KYLE S. STEVENSON, Senior Vice President Hunter Hotel Advisors, McLean, VA
Panelists: MICHAEL EGLIT, Principal The Blackstone Group, New York, NY
Panelists: PETER BERK, President PMZ Realty Capital LLC - Hotel Finance Group New York, NY
JEFF M. FRANK, Vice President Goldman Sachs, Dallas, TX JOSEPH VASSALLO, Managing Director Natixis Real Estate Finance Americas New York, NY MARC WALDMAN, Managing Director Deutsche Bank, New York, NY JON S. WRIGHT, President & CEO Access Point Financial, Atlanta, GA
PADAM S. DHAKAD, President Dhakad Associates, Inc., Charlotte, NC LAURIE IVY, Senior VP Marketing PMC Commercial Trust, Dallas, TX DAVID TURLEY, Principal Cronheim Hotel Capital, Chatham, NJ
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SAILING WITH THE WIND A panel of industry leaders discuss how to take advantage of today’s market. Introduction by: CHRIS IVY, Chief Development Officer Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, Americas, Minnetonka, MN Moderator: W. MICHAEL MURPHY, Head of Lodging and Leisure Capital First Fidelity Companies, Atlanta, GA Panelists: MARK ELLIOTT Senior Managing Director & Partner Hodges Ward Elliott, Atlanta, GA JIM MERKEL, President & CEO Rockbridge, Columbus, OH
ROB O’NEILL, CEO American Hotel Income Properties Vancouver, BC MIT SHAH, CEO & Senior Managing Principal Noble Investment Group, Atlanta, GA
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ASSOCIATIONS The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) is THE voice of owners in the hospitality industry. Founded in 1989, AAHOA is now one of the fastest-growing organizations in the industry, with more than 12,000 members owning more than 20,000 hotels that total $128 billion in property value. aahoa.com Serving the hospitality industry for more than a century, AH&LA is the sole national association representing all sectors and stakeholders in the lodging industry, including individual hotel property members, hotel companies, student and faculty members, and industry suppliers. ahla.com The Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) is the first and only association dedicated to uniting the world’s boutique and lifestyle properties. blla.org The Latino Hotel & Restaurant Association was organized to be the preeminent organization representing the business interests of Latino hotel and restaurant owners, operators and developers. latinhospitality.org The Hospitality Asset Managers Association is a networking organization of more than 115 professionals involved in asset management, acquisition and disposition who make decisions concerning capital investments, renovation, asset repositionings, operational policies and franchise selections. Hotel Brokers International is the leading professional organization of hotel real estate brokers and consulting specialists. hbihotels.com The International Society of Hospitality Consultants is The Leading Source for Global Hospitality Expertise. ISHC is represented by two hundred of the industry’s most respected professionals from across six continents, with member expertise covering over 50 specialty areas. www.ishc.com Our primary goal here at NABHOOD is to increase the number of African-Americans developing, managing, operating and owning hotels; increase vendor opportunities & executive level jobs for minorities, thereby creating wealth within the African-American community. nabhood.net
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