NABHOOD/AAHOA Outstanding Hotelier Award
Sanovnik Destang
Executive Director
Bay Gardens Resorts - St. Lucia
NABHOOD Chairman's Award
Mitch Miller, Esq.
Principle / Attorney at Law
Miller Law Group PC
NABHOOD Trail Blazer Award
Stephen P. Joyce
Executive Chairman
Aimbridge Hospitality
NABHOOD Deal of the Year
PGA National Resort and Spa
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Salamander Resorts
NABHOOD Scholarship Recipient Award
Northern Caribbean University - Jamaica
#1 - Choice Hotels - Orchid A
#2 - Marriott International - Orchid B
#3 - Hilton Hotels & Resorts - Orchid C
#4 - US Virgin Islands - Orchid D
#5 - The Bahamas - Gardenia B
#6 - Media Room/BM&T Magazine - Gardenia C
#7 - NABHOOD Lounge - Promenade Upper
#8 - Student Sessions - Hibiscus A
#9#10 - Storage - Gardenia A
*Subject to Change
TUESDAY, JULY 22
NABHOOD SOAR DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR - INTRODUCTION TO HOTEL OWNERSHIP Tutle
Sponsor: CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL
To create hotel ownership opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs.
12:00pm - 5:00pm Corporate Suite Set up
Corporate Suites: Want to make a connection, meet or learn about new opportunities?
Meet with representatives in Corporate Suites & learn about investment & franchise opportunities
Choice Hotels Orchid A
Marriot International Orchid B
Hilton Orchid C
U.S. Virgin Islands Orchid D
The Bahamas Gardenia B
NABHOOD/BM&T Magazine Media Room Gardenia C
NABHOOD Sponsor Lounge Promenade Upper Student Sessions Hibiscus A
12:30pm REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SYMPOSIUM Promenade
1:00pm - 1:10pm WELCOME - INTRODUCTION Tutle
MC: Ashlie Johnson, Founder/CEO, Hospitality Hued
1:10pm - 1:30pm CHOICE HOTELS--SOAR PROGRAM OVERVIEW Tutle
Presenter: Marcus Thomas, Director, Strategic Programs, Choice Hotels
1:30pm - 2:00pm HOW DO I CHOOSE? CONVERSION/NEW CONSTRUCTION Tutle
Presenters: Omari Head, Vice President, Paramount Lodging Advisors
2:00pm - 2:30pm CHOICE HOTELS FLAG OVERVIEW Tutle
Presenter: Marcus Thomas, Director, Strategic Programs, Choice Hotels
2:30pm - 3:00pm MANAGEMENT COMPANY PROCESS
Presenter: Daymain Smith, President, Synergy Hospitality
3:00pm - 3:15pm BREAK
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3:15pm - 3:45pm HOW DO I FINANCE A HOTEL LENDING? Tutle
Presenter: Rohit Mathur, CEO, Bridge
3:45pm - 4:15pm Tutle
CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL Presents
HOTEL FRANCHISEE NEW OWNER PROCESS & OVERCOMING COMMON BARRIERS TO OWNERSHIP
Marcus Thomas, Director, Strategic Programs, Choice Hotel Damon Healey, Founder/Managing Director, Eternal Companies
4:15pm - 4:30pm CLOSING REMARKS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
4:30pm - 5:30pm NETWORKING RECEPTION WITH CHOICE HOTELS/NABHOOD EXECUTIVES (Off Property)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
8:00am - 4:00pm Corporate Suite Set up
Corporate Suites: Want to make a connection, meet or learn about new opportunities?
Meet with representatives in Corporate Suites & learn about investment & franchise opportunities. Choice Hotels Orchid A
Marriot International Orchid B Hilton Orchid C
U.S. Virgin Islands Orchid D The Bahamas Gardenia B
NABHOOD/BM&T Magazine Media Room Gardenia C
NABHOOD Sponsor Lounge Promenade Upper Student Sessions Hibiscus A
10:00am - 6:00pm Registration Promenade Lower
11:00am -11:45am COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Supplier/Vendor Commitee Meeting Jasmine
Women in NABHOOD (WIN) Commitee Meeting Monroe
Student Education & Career Opportunities Meeting Hibiscus A
Financing, Franchising, Development Commitee Meeting Hibiscus B
12:00pm - 03:00pm INTRODUCTION TO THE ABC’S OF HOTEL OWNERSHIP Tutle
NEW & PROSPECTIVE HOTEL OWNERS ORIENTATION NABHOOD CLASSROOM SESSIONS - HIGHLIGHTS ROAD MAP TO HOTEL OWNERSHIP – WHAT YOU NEED
Facilitator: Mitch Miller, Atorney/CEO Miller Law Group
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12:05pm - 12:25pm HOTEL FEASIBILITY STUDIES –WHAT ARE THEY,
Tutle WHY DO YOU NEED THEM AND HOW YOU SHOULD USE THEM
Everything you need to know and why is it so important to have a feasibility study. This session is designed to educate atendees on the importance of the feasibility study and how this can be used as a tool to ensure a successful development The presenters will walk you through all of the information you will need and you are encouraged to ask questions
Presenter: Paul Breslin, CHA, CHE,ISHC, Managing Director, Horwath HTL
12:30pm - 12:55pm DATA (A) UNDERSTANDING HOTEL DATA – & ITS VALUE (A)
Learn how to read & use hotel data including the STAR Reports. Success is in the numbers Understanding Hotel Data is Vital for Hotel Operators and Investors STR is the leading provider of global supply and demand data and competitive benchmarking to the hotel Industry The more information you have, the beter decisions you can make. Learn how to get the most out of your STAR reports to get a clear picture of how your hotel is performing against the competition. Rachael will walk you through best practices in using industry data not only to improve hotel performance, but also to evaluate and compare markets when considering opportunities for investment and development He will share tips he has learned from years of using the reports.
New and prospective hotel owners ask questions whether to buy, what to buy, where to buy, and what to do once they own an asset. As questions arise, successful hotel owners and investors rely on data to drive forward-thinking solutions and profitable investment outcomes understanding the market and asset specific data often means the difference between survival and default In this presentation, CBRE Head of Hotels research & data analytics, Rachael, will walk you through how to use data to support operating and capital allocation decisions.
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1:00pm - 1:30pm ABCs OF PUBLIC-PRIV DUCTION TO HOTEL FINANCING
You will learn about w find financial incentives that can help in financing y Hotel Financing 101
Presenter: James C ty Investment, Inc
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1:35pm - 1:55pm CAPITAL 101 – STRUCTURING YOUR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
Tutle LEARN ABOUT ACCESSING RESOURCES INCLUDING EQUITY AND DEBT
How to develop a winning structure that will protect your interest and atract investors
Presenters: Mitch Miller, Atorney/CEO, Miller Law Group
Brandon Petagrue, Director, Stonehenge Capital
Zach Herman, Account Executive, Leaf Commercial Capital A i S ju Esq , CEO / President, HDG Hotels
2:00pm - 2:30pm HOTEL
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Moderator: Mitch Miller, Ator
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Vinay Patel, President/CEO, Fairbrook Hotels/Past Chairman, AAHOA
Billy Gilchrist, Chief Development and Finance Officer, HDG Hotels
Kishane Patel, Atorney at Law, KJP Counsel, PLLC
Kendra E. Plummer, Founder/Managing Partner
2:00pm - 3:00pm IENTAT
3:05pm - 3:15pm
2:35pm - 3:05pm TIVES FR T WILL HELP THE DEAL Monroe
Hotel representatives will share the incentives that they can provide for consideration of using their flag
Moderator: Mitch Miller, Atorney/CEO, Miller Law Group
Panelists: Marcus Thomas, Director, Strategic Programs, Choice Hotels
John Koshivos, Vice President/Mgg. Director Devel. SE, Hilton
Sponsor: PepsiCo
3:15pm - 4:00pm PLENARY SESSION (E)
NABHOOD INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLE FORUM - WHERE IS THE INDUSTRY
HEADING WITH ALL THE NEW LEGISLATION CHANGES?, DEI, IMMIGRATION & RAIDS - CAN THE INDUSTRY SURVIVE?
What will be the Impact on the corporate community, Owners, & Guests?
Will we continue to have DEI in the Hospitality Industry? What can be done to make it more effective in creating opportunities for African American, Women & Minority Hotel Ownership, Executive Level Employment & Minority Vendors
African Americans spend $129.7 billion annually on travel, entrepreneurs are considering hotel ownership and investments, the guest profile is changing, will the brands & destinations continue their commitment to atract this growing segment.
Moderator: Ed McNeill, Jr., Publisher, Lodging Magazine
Panelists: Hatie Hill, Interim CEO, Tourism Diversity Maters
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Solomon Herbert, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, Black Meetings & Tourism Magazine
Bharat Patel, CHO, CHIA, Past Chairman, AAHOA
Thomas Penny, III, President, Donohoe Hospitality
4:00pm – 4:30pm Pre Function
Sponsor: PepsiCo
4:30pm - 5:15pm
PRESENTS
NABHOOD Opening General Session - Business Meeting Regency Ballroom
MC: Dr. Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD
Welcome: Keon Hardeman, Commissioner, Miami-Dade County, FL
Welcome: Connie Kinnard, Senior VP, Multicultural Tourism & Development, Greater Miami CVB
Scholarship: Mitch Miller, Atorney/CEO, Miller Law Group
Student Program: Shawn Murray, Co-Chair of Student Education Commitee Gregory Deshields, Co-Chair of Student Education Commitee
Pres. Report: Dr. Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD SPEAKERS
Chairman, NABHOOD
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5:30pm – 6:30pm Asian American Hotel Owners Assoc.(AAHOA) Town Hall Meeting Tutle
Topic: AAHOA Business Meeting
MC: Kamalesh (KP) Patel, Chairman, AAHOA
Welcome: Dr Andy Ingraham, President/CEO, NABHOOD
Welcome: Hazelle Rogers, Commissioner, Broward County Commission, FL
Welcome: Denise Grant, Mayor, City of Lauderhill, FL
Remarks: Pinall Patel, Treasurer, AAHOA
Remarks: Vimal (Ricky) Patel, Secretary, AAHOA
Welcome: Hemant Patel, President, Midtown Lodging/Past Chairman, AAHOA
Welcome: Bharat Patel, CHO, CHIA, Partner, Gulf Coast Hospitality/Past Chairman, AAHOA
Welcome: Nash Patel, President, NashBuilt Inc /Past Chairman, AAHOA
Welcome: Hitesh (HP) Patel, COO, Curve Hospitality/Past Chairman, AAHOA
Welcome: Chetan (Chris) Patel, South Florida Regional Director, AAHOA
Remarks: Laura Lee Blake, Esq, President/CEO, AAHOA
Remarks: Miraj S. Patel, Immediate Past Chairman, AAHOA
6:30pm
Remarks: Tyler Teresa, SE Regional Admin., U.S. Small Business Administration
THURSDAY, JULY 24
7:00am - 3:00pm Registration Promenade Lower
7:00am - 8:30am Continental Breakfast Pre Function
Sponsor: PepsiCo / G6 Hospitality / RLJ Lodging
7:00am – 7:45am STUDENT OPENING SESSION - ROLL CALL (must atend) Hibiscus A
All students & chaperones will meet every morning for roll-call, Networking with each other and going over the daily agenda. Please grab something from the continental breakfast display before heading up to the meetings.
8:00am - 4:00pm Corporate Suite Set up
Corporate Suites: Want to make a connection, meet or learn about new opportunities? Meet with representatives in Corporate Suites & learn about investment & franchise opportunities
Choice Hotels Orchid A
Marriot International Orchid B
Hilton Orchid C
U.S. Virgin Islands Orchid D
The Bahamas Gardenia B
NABHOOD/BM&T Magazine Media Room Gardenia C
NABHOOD Sponsor Lounge Promenade Upper
Student Sessions Hibiscus A
8:00am - 8:05am OPENING REMARKS Regency Ballroom
Dr. Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD PRESENTS
8:05am – 8:55am INDUSTRY REVIEW & OUTLOOK - STATISTICALLY SPEAKING Regency Ballroom PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE - WHAT WILL THE HOSPITALITY LANDSCAPE LOOK LIKE.
A comprehensive review on the performance of the Lodging Industry….the past,
the present & the future, What’s coming up next?
Presenters: R. Mark Woodworth, Principal, RM Woodworth & Associate
John Lancet, Senior Managing Director, HVS Consulting & Valuation, HVS Intl.
Rachael Rothman, CFA, Head of Hotels Research & Data Analytics CBRE/Hotels
Daniel Lesser, Co-Founder/President/CEO, LW Hospitality Advisors
9:00am – 9:10am WASHINGTON LEGISLATIVE Regency Ballroom
Lobbying in Washington DC & e sues that aff a strong and an Present Hotel &
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9:15am – 9:55am CHECK Regency Ballroom Nation dustry & creating opportunities for investments, management, executive level advancement, entrepreneurs while doing business in the industry.
Moderator: Dr. Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD
Panelists: Rosanna Maieta, President/CEO, AHLA Geoff Freeman, President/CEO U S Travel Kamalesh (KP) Patel, Chairman, AAHOA
PRESENTS
10:00am - 10:40am GENERAL SESSION (A) Regency Ballroom
EXECUTIVE FORUM - A VIEW FROM THE TOP Thoughts & perspectives of industry leaders on a wide range of timely industry
topics, including New Development, Pipeline, Investments, Financial Markets, Partnerships, DEI & how all the changes will impact our business.... Where is the industry heading?
Moderator: Esther Hertfeld, Executive Editor, Hotel Management Magazine/Questex
Panelists: Charles Oswald, CEO, Aperture Hotels
Ken Fearn, Managing Partner, Integrated Capital / Chairman, NABHOOD
Warren Q. Fields, President/CEO, Pyramid Global Hospitality
Paul Cash, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer , Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Ron Cole, President, Pronghorn
PRESENTS
10:45am - 11:35am GENERAL SESSION (B) EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT FORUM – WHAT IS THE MARKET O
Our Lodging Development Leaders will share their view on timely Indu topics including new & existing development opportunities, growing pipeline and where the new opportunities are.
Moderator: Andrew Wharton, Managing Director, REH Capital Partners
Panelists: Julienne Smith, Chief Development Officer, The Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts
John Koshivos, Vice President/Mgg. Director Devel. SE, Hilton
Jim Tierney, SVP Development & Owners Relations, Hyat Hotels & Resorts
Mathew Hostetler Chief Develop Roof Franchising
11:35am – 11:45am Networking Break Pre Function Sponsors: PepsiCo / Choice Hotels International
11:45am - 12:30pm MAINSTAGE Regency Ballroom NABHOOD DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES
The 7th Annual Thomas J. Baltimore Jr. Distinguished Speaker Series is a NABHOOD endowed session for Florida International University Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and Howard
Dr. Andy Ingraham, President/CEO of NABHOOD will sit down with Steve Joyce , Executive Chairman of Aimbridge Hospitality. Prior to Aimbridge, Steve served as President of Re/Max, Dine Brands Global, the operator of IHOP and Applebee’s franchises and Choice Hotels International. This will be a lively discussion about Steve’s early days, his experience in business & the hospitality industry, his relationships & philosophies that have guided him throughout his career and what's next for him & the industry.
Introduction: Norm Jenkins, President, Capstone Development
Interviewer: Dr. Andy Ingraham, President/CEO, NABHOOD
Interviewing: Stephen P. Joyce, Executive Chairman, Aimbridge Hospitality
12:40pm - 1:25pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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THE CAPITAL STACK - FINANCING & RAISING CAPITAL DEBT, EQUITY, TAX CREDITS and OTHER INCENTIVES
A discussion on the current hotel financing market and how to access capital for investments, acquisitions & new development.
Moderator: Norm Jenkins, President, Capstone Development
Panelists: Neil Freeman, Principal, Aries Capital, LLC
Mike E. Hollman, SVP, Treasurer, Head of Strategic Finance, Hilton
James Carras, Principle, Carras Community Investment, Inc.
Blythe N Pierre-Louis, Senior VP Capital Markets, Gencom Group
1:30pm - 2:50pm
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FEASIBILITY & MARKETING STUDIES - WHY YOU NEED THEM
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This session will summarize the required underwriting analysis necessary for a successful deal construction cost estimates, projections, Brand affiliation, and third-party management for a sound project to atract potential investors and financing.
Moderator: Rachael Rothman, CFA, Head of Hotels Research & Data Analytics, CBRE/Hotels
Panelists: Paul Breslin, CHA, CHE,ISHC, Managing Director, Horwath HTL Agnes Pierre-Louis, Managing Director, Resort Economix
Daymain C Smith, CHAE, CCIM, CEO/Chairman, Synergy Hospitality Group
Christan Buckhout, VP of Feasibility & RD Operations, Aimbridge Hospitality
MC: Norm Jenkins, President, Capstone Development
Welcome: David Whitaker, President/CEO, Greater Miami CVB
Meal Blessing: Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley, President/CEO, National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) ~ Lunch is Served ~
Greetings: Rosanna Maieta, President/CEO, AHLA
Greetings: Geoff Freeman, President/CEO U S Travel
Greetings: Kamalesh (KP). Patel, Chairman, AAHOA
Greetings: Denise Grant, Mayor, City of Lauderhill, FL
Greetings: Hon. Zhavargo Jolly, Minister of Tourism, Agriculture, Fisheries & the Environment, Turks & Caicos Islands
Greetings:: Rita D McClenny, President/CEO, Virginia Tourism Corporation
Greetings: Dr John E Harmon, President/CEO, African American Chamber Commerce of New Jersey
Sponsor: Tom Lorenzo, VP & Managing Dir. Development, NE Region, Hilton NABHOOD AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION
Introduction: Dr. Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD SPEAKER
SE Regional Administ usiness Administration
3:00pm - 3:40pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Concurrent Workshop 4 Tutle HOTEL DEVELOPMENT – WHERE ARE THE NEW OPPORTUNITIES
What is new in the market and what are the important factors for developers to consider.
Moderator: Brian Parker, Senior VP of Franchise Sales & Development, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Panelists: Joe McNeill, Director Development SE Region, Hilton
Kyle Krumwiede, Regional Director, Development, IHG
Josh Parant, RVP Lodging Development, Sonesta International Hotels
Scot Kossman, Director Development, Aimbridge Hospitality
Concurrent Workshop 5
Monroe MANAGING A HOTEL – WHAT IS THE WINNING FORMULA IN SELECTING THE RIGHT MANAGEMENT COMPANY OR GENERAL MANAGER
What to look for in selecting a company or manager who will ensure your investment is maximized and your operation is well run and reflective in your botom line.
Moderator: Bharat Patel, CHO, CHIA Partner, Gulf Coast Hospitality/AAHOA, Former Chairman
Panelists: Charles Oswald, CEO, Aperture Hotels
Ron Phifer, Vice President of Business Development, Dreamscape Hospitality
Daymain C Smith, CHAE, CCIM, CEO/Chairman, Synergy Hospitality Group
Daniel Dolce, Vice President, Business Development, AD1 Hospitality
Current Workshop 6 Jasmine WOMEN CREATING THEIR OWN SPACE & TAKING A SEAT AT THE TABLE
Learn about the roles women are playing as they excel in changing the hospitality & lodging industry.
Moderator: DeShaun Wise Porter, VP, Strategic Pathways & Recognition, Hilton Panelists: Rita D. McClenny, President/CEO, Virginia Tourism Corporation
Rosanna Maieta, President/CEO, AHLA
Blythe N. Pierre-Louis, Senior VP Capital Markets, Gencom Group
Kristina Scot, Designer Director, Curve Hospitality Design Studios
3:40pm - 3:50pm Networking Break Pre Function
Sponsor: PepsiCo / Sonesta
3:50pm - 4:40pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS
SESSION 7 Monroe
BUYING A HOTEL FRANCHISE OR SIGNING A MEMBERSHIP OR LICENSING AGREEMENT
When buying a franchise, membership or licensing agreement what’s really negotiable?
Hear from experts & learn what can make the difference in an agreement and how to create the right structure with good advice & negotiations so everybody wins.
Moderator: Dr Jay Patel, COO, Nashbuilt Inc ,/NABHOOD Board
Panelists: Kishane Patel, Atorney at Law, KJP Counsel, PLLC
Shelbie Lock, Sr. Manager Development, Southwest Region, Hilton
Allie Neary, Regional Director, Best Western
Lina Patel, Director, Strategic Initiatives, Red Roof Franchising, LLC
Louis Alicea, Senior Director of Development Latin America & Caribbean, Wyndham
SESSION 8
ABC’S OF HOTEL FINANCING – CONVENTIONAL & SBA LOANS FOR GOOD PROJECTS - WHAT DO BORROWERS NEED TO KNOW?
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All you want to know about hotel financing using 7(a) & 504 SBA Loans, SBA Lenders, Community Development Corp. (CDC) & conventional loans that can help your financing needs.
Moderator: Althea Harris, Deputy District Director, U S Small Business Administration
Panelists: Michael S. Johnson, Senior VP, Business Lending Specialist, Dogwood State Bank
Mat Sims, SVP Commercial Lending, Liberty Bank
Raju Mohandas, Consultant, Florida SBDC at FIU
Cedric Hall, Business Development Officer, Florida Business Development Corp.
Rohit Mathur, CEO, Bridge
WASHINGTON LEGISLATIVE POLICY WORKSHOP
In this Workshop, government relations professionals will highlight the importance of advocacy and provide you with the necessary tools to successfully advocate on behalf of the industry. We need to engage our members to have a strong and an effective team to help our industry. Big issues in Joint Employers and overtime!
Presenters: Ashley McNeil, Vice President, Federal Affairs, American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)
3:50pm - 5:10pm Concurrent Workshop 9
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HOTEL SUPPLIER OPPORTUNITY FORUM (A) Jasmine MINORITY & VETERAN OWNED BUSINESSES - WHAT ARE THE OPPORTUNITIES & HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY MARKET GOODS & SERVICES TO THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
The hospitality industry is a multi-billion-dollar industry that continues to grow How Can minority & veteran owned businesses make the cut & successfully prepare to take advantage of the growing opportunities in the hospitality industry? This Forum will help you.
Facilitator: Tony Hill, Partner, Edwards & Hill Office Furniture
Panelists:
Bianca Ortega, Senior Director, Global Supplier Diversity, Marriot Intl
Mercedes Rodriguez, Supplier Diversity Manager, Aramark & Avendra Group
Brian Banks, President, Thompson Facilities Services
Sandy-Michael McDonald, Director, Broward County Office of Economic & Small Business Development
. Kristina Scot, Designer Director, Curve Hospitality Design Studios
Minority & Veteran Suppliers will be able to meet decision makers from the hotel industry including hotel companies, management companies, African American & Asian American hotel ownership groups. They will have project managers and/or representatives on site to discuss upcoming opportunities.
(Speed Meetings: Every 10 minutes a new opportunity will move to you.)
Facilitator: Tony Hill, Partner, Edwards & Hill Office Furniture
Presenters: Bianca Ortega, Senior Director, Global Supplier Diversity, Marriot Intl.
Mercedes Rodriguez, Supplier Diversity Manager, Aramark & Avendra Group
Nash Patel, President, NashBuilt Inc /Past Chairman, AAHOA
Brian Banks, President, Thompson Facilities Services
Hitesh (HP) Patel, Chief Operating Officer, Curve Hospitality
Kristina Scot, Designer Director, Curve Hospitality Design Studios
Hans Edwards, Partner, Edwards & Hill Office Furniture
4:45pm - 5:30pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Concurrent Workshop 10
FRANCHISING MATTERS- SELECTING THE RIGHT FLAG FOR YOUR PROPERTY
Hospitality executives will share information on why the flag selection is important and what you should look for to create a great brand partner.
Moderator: John Lancet, Associate Managing Director, HVS International
Panelists:
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Christian Hutchinson, Senior Director, Business Development, Remington Hotels
Chris Brock, Sr. Director of Development, Hilton
Juan Suarez, Director, Lodging Development Midscale Brands, Marriot Intl.
Christy Wells, RVP of Development, Hyat Place, Hyat House & Caption by Hyat & Hyat Studios
B HOTEL BROKERS - BUYING & SELLING HOTELS IN TODAY’S MARKET
What’s happening in the hotel market today? Where are hotel values going? Should I buy, build, sell or hold? A discussion by a panel of experts who understand where the industry is heading.
Moderator: Laura Lee Blake, Esq, President/CEO, AAHOA
Panelists: Ahmed Kabani, Founder & CEO, Kabani Hotel Group
Omari Head, Vice President, Paramount Lodging Advisors
King Jeremiah, Associate, NewGen Advisory, LLC
Concurrent Workshop 12 Tutle HOTEL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES - ACQUISITION OR BUILD? HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN THE MARKET IS RIGHT
Moderator: Mitch Miller, Atorney/CEO, Miller Law Group
Panelists: Marcus Thomas, Director Strategic Programs, Choice Hotels
Tom Lorenzo, VP & Managing Dir Development, NE Region, Hilton
David Atardi, Senior Director, Franchise Sales & Development, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
6:00pm – 7.00pm NABHOOD WHISKEY TASTING Promenade Upper NETWORKING RECEPTION
Featuring Maker’s Mark, Handmade Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Sponsor: AAHOA Maker’s Mark & Edmond’s Honors
8:00pm – 11:00pm Trade Show Set-up Regency Ballroom Pre Function FRIDAY, JULY 25
6:00am – 8:00am Trade Show Set-up Regency Ballroom Pre Function
7:00am - 3:00pm Registration
7:00am – 8:30am Continental Breakfast
Sponsor: PepsiCo / Hyatt Hotels
7:00am – 7:50am TOP TEN LEGAL ISSUES FOR HOTEL OWNERS YOU NEED TO KNOW Jasmine FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST/NABHOOD SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The fundraiser is designed to raise scholarship funds for minority students interested in the hospitality field. Expected contribution is a minimum donation of $100 per person. Breakfast provided by Miller Law Group who will match contributions up to $1,000 We need your support to help build more diverse leaders……..
Sponsor: Miller Law Group
Topic: Top 10 List – Hotel Ownership Legal Issues you need to know
Presenter: Mitch Miller, Atorney/CEO, Miller Law Group
“I had the good fortune of atending a breakfast supporting the NABHOOD scholarship program. Mitch Miller gave a one-hour presentation of his top ten legal issues for hotel owners, which was full of relevant information for hotel
owners. The program assists deserving students with their education in hospitality, intended to groom the future leaders of our industry, a very worthwhile cause. I encourage all to atend and support the program, and I am sure you will find the presentation most valuable.” – Geoff Baloti, CEO, Wyndham Hotels.
7:00am – 7:45am STUDENT OPENING SESSION - ROLL CALL (must atend) Hibiscus A
All students & chaperones will meet every morning for roll-call, networking to go over the daily agenda. All students must atend all student sessions.
8:00am - 4:00pm Corporate Suite Set up
Corporate Suites: Want to make a connection, meet or learn about new opportunities?
Meet with representatives in Corporate Suites & learn about investment & franchise opportunities
Choice Hotels Orchid A
Marriot International Orchid B
Hilton Orchid C
U.S. Virgin Islands Orchid D
The Bahamas Gardenia B
NABHOOD/BM&T Magazine Media Room Gardenia C
NABHOOD Sponsor Lounge Promenade Upper Student Sessions Hibiscus A
8:00am - 8:05am WELCOME BACK
Dr. Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD
Regency Ballroom
8:05am - 8:55am GENERAL SESSION (C) Live stream / YouTube Regency Ballroom
BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL HOTEL OWNER - WHAT DOES IT TAKES
Working with hotel partners, investors & industry to build your company & become a successful hotel owner
Moderator: John Lancaster, VP, Emerging Markets Franchise Development & Owner Relations, Choice Hotels
Panelists: Kendra Plummer, Founder, Elise Capital John Koshivos, Vice President/Mgg. Director Devel. SE, Hilton Brian Parker, Senior VP of Franchise Sales & Development, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Vimal (Ricky) Patel, Secretary, AAHOA
9:00am - 9:50am SSION (D) Regency Ballroom
CAPITAL FORUM (A) – FUNDING THE DEAL LOOKING FOR CAPITAL, HOW TO FIND EQUITY OR DEBT, WHY WOULD AN INVESTOR or JOINT VENTURE PARTNER FUND A PROJECT
If you are looking for investors or equity, let the experts tell you how you can atract capital including equity, joint venturing and debt and how they deploy their money in projects. Entrepreneurs with great ideas have a chance in the financial market and entry is not restricted.
Moderator: Mitch Miller, Atorney/CEO, Miller Law Firm
Panelists: Craig Livingston, Managing Partner, Exact Capital Group
Clarence Woods, Executive Director, City of Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency
Ken Fearn, Managing Partner, Integrated Capital / Chairman, NABHOOD
Blythe N. Pierre-Louis, Senior VP Capital Markets, Gencom Group
9:55am - 10:20am Y SESSION (E Regency Ballroom L FORUM (B) – DISCUSSION ON WHAT INVESTORS, ATHLETES & OTHERS ARE LOOKING FOR IN A DEAL …. IS IT GREAT RETURNS?
Entrepreneurs with great ideas, will have a chance to hear what investors are looking for to invest to put equity in the deal.
. Moderator: Dr. Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD
Panelists: Chip Paucek, Co-Founder/Co-CEO, Pro-Athlete Community (PAC)
Evens Charles, President/CEO, Frontier Development & Hospitality Group
Adrian Muhammad, Managing Partner, LaPhair Capital Partners
Mark Ingram II Former NFL Player/Investor
10:25am - 11:15am PLENARY SESSION (F)
GROWING THE CARIBBEAN HOSPITALITY MARKET-WORKING WITH INDUSTRY & GOVERNMENTS
Opportunities in the Caribbean & atracting Hospitality Investment and how working with the government can help make the part easier.
Moderator: Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, Principal Partner, Bedford Baker Group
Regency Ballroom
Panelists: Adam C. Petrillo, Managing Partner, HC Partners/Concord Wilshire Bahamas
Phylicia Woods-Hanna, Director of Investments, Bahamas Investment Authority, Office of The Prime Minister
Sanovnik Destang, President, Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association & Executive Director, Bay Gardens Resorts/Shareholder, St Lucia, WI
Hon. Cardigan Connor, Minister of Health, Sports & Tourism, Anguilla, BWI
11:15am – 4:00pm NABHOOD Trade Show Open Regency Ballroom
11:15am – 12:15pm Networking Break
Sponsor: PepsiCo / InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
12:00pm – 12:45pm BREAKOUT SESSION Hibiscus B INCREASING MEDIA EXPOSURE FOR YOU, YOUR ORGANIZATION & BRAND
Hotel Executives and Vendors offer brands, products and services to hotels CVBs, Tourist Boards, Chambers of Commerce and Travel Associations offer membership opportunities to connect with local suppliers, operators and businesses How does your brand stand out?
How are you increasing exposure to atract opportunities, sales and clients? How are you using the resources? How are you elevating your brand using partnerships?
Moderator: Inderia Saunders, Publisher of Up & Away Magazine, IndiMedia Consultants
Panelists: Denella Ri'chard, President, Traveling with Denella Ri’chard
Gloria Herbert, Editor-in-Chief, Black Meetings & Tourism Magazine
PJ Douglas Sands, President, Intl. Multicultural & Heritage Tourism Network / Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Strategist, The DS3 Group of Companies Specialist, ZNS Network Bahamas
12:15pm – 12:55pm
SESSION 19 Tutle
How to select a development team that will ensure your project is a success while understanding the importance of feasibility studies, appraisals, entitlement process, financial projections, partnerships and real estate acquisitions.
Moderator: Mitch Miller, Atorney/CEO, Miller Law Group
Panelists: Brandon Petagrue, Director, Stonehenge Capital
Richard Millard, CEO/Chairman, Trust Hospitality
Vanessa Williams, Founder/Principal, Pivotal Hotel Advisors
SESSION 20
PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS – UNDERSTANDING AND USING GOVERNMENT AND OTHER INCENTIVES TO DEVELOP HOTELS AND MIXED-USE
You will hear from representatives of public entities & developers on how & where to find development incentives and how you can work as a team to make your project successful. Each of the panelists has been or is currently involved in a public/private project.
Moderator: Roland Andy Burrows, Investment Consultant, Bahamas Investment Authority
Panelists: Craig Livingston, Managing Partner, Exact Capital Group
Evens Charles, President/CEO, Frontier Development & Hospitality Group
Vincent T Brown, Esq , Deputy Director & General Counsel, City of Miami
Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA
SESSION 21
Clarence Woods, III, Executive Director, City of Fort Lauderdale CRA
How & Why this segment will survive. Panel will discuss the resilience & successes of the extended stay market. What is an extended-stay hotel? Who are the guests, what is the operating model and will labor & construction work. This panel of experts will help you understand & discuss the resilience & successes in extended stay.
Moderator: Pinall Patel, Treasurer, AAHOA
Panelists: Ken Townsend, Jr, RVP Franchise Development, Choice Hotels Extended Stay Collection
Mark Williams, Managing Director, Franchise Development; Extended Stay America
Kamalesh (KP) Patel, Chairman, AAHOA
1:00pm - 2:45pm Regency Ballroom
MC: Jerry C Butler, Chairman, Butler Investment Group
Welcome: Hazelle Rogers, Commissioner, Broward County Commission, FL
Greetings Joseph Boschulte, Commissioner, Department of Tourism, U.S. Virgin Islands
Greetings Hon. Cardigan Connor, Minister of Health, Sports & Tourism, Anguilla, BWI
Remarks: Douglas Palmer, Former Mayor, Trenton, NJ
Sponsor: Noah Silverman, Global Development Officer, USA & Canada, Marriot Intl ~ Lunch is Served ~
1:50pm - 2:45pm Regency Ballroom
Join Dr Andy Ingraham, President/CEO of NABHOOD, and Craig Livingston Managing Partner of Exact Capital Group as they explore Craig's inspiring journey from Wall Street to Developing the upscale Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel, a public private partnership.. You will learn about his new venture of raising a fund for acquisition and development. This insightful session will cover critical topics such as structuring deals, raising capital, public private partnership and how to find the right partners learn the inspirations that fueled Craig's remarkable rise in the hospitality industry
PRESENTS
2:50pm - 3:25pm PLENARY SESSION (G) Regency Ballroom
CARIBBEAN INVESTMENT & DEVELOPMENT FORUM – OPPORTUNITIES
What are the new opportunities for investments and development in the Caribbean and what are the factors that you need to consider for a successful deal.
Moderator: Jerry Butler, Chairman, Butler Investment Group
Panelists: Wayne Biggs, CEO, U.S. Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority Pablo Maturana, Director, Development Latin America & Caribbean, Hilton Salik Garland Investment Services Executive Invest Turks and Caicos
3:30pm – 4:20pm OPENING SESSION - MULTICULTURAL & HERITAGE TOURISM Regency Ballroom
Welcome: Connie Kinnard, Senior VP, Multicultural Tourism & Development, Greater Miami CVB
Remarks: Solomon Herbert, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, Black Meetings & Tourism Magazine
HOSPITALITY & TOURISM EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE - Regency Ballroom
A VIEW FROM THE TOP
Thoughts & perspectives from industry leaders on tourism in general and why they are exploring some of the niche markets including Luxury Travel, Private Aviation, Cruises & the growing diverse Multicultural & Heritage Tourism Market, what are they doing to atract these growing segments.
Moderator: PJ Douglas Sands, President, Intl. Multicultural & Heritage Tourism Network / Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Strategist, The DS3 Group of Companies
Panelists: Hon Cardigan Connor, Minister of Health, Sports & Tourism, Anguilla, BWI
Tanya Prat, Chairwoman of The Board, Bahamasair
Joseph B Boschulte, Commissioner, U S Virgin Islands Dept of Tourism Hon. Zhavargo Jolly, Minister of Tourism, Agriculture, Fisheries & the Environment, Turks & Caicos Islands
6:30pm – 8:30pm
NABHOOD JOINT NETWORKING RECEPTION CRUISE
The 12th Annual Intl. Multicultural & Heritage Tourism Summit Joint Networking Reception
6:30pm – 8:30pm
An “Island Vibes” Sunset Tropical Caribbean Cruise Reception on The South Beach Lady Sponsors
USVI Department of Tourism / South Beach Lady / PepsiCo/ NABHO OD
Boarding Time: 5:15pm Buses depart from the front of the Hyat Regency Miami for the South Beach Lady 1318 North Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL. NABHOOD conference atendees please RSVP to atend the reception as space is limited.
NABHOOD conference atendees please RSVP in advance on multiculturaltourismsummit.com and select Yacht Cruise Only.
