NABHOOD 25th Annual International African American Hotel Ownership & Investment Summit & Trade Show

NABHOOD 2021 Summit Exhibitors & Corporate Suites

Corporate Suites Sponsor Lounge

EXHIBITORS

#1 - City of Miami Gardens

#2 - Black Meetings & Tourism

#4 - USVI Department of Tourism

#5 - Greater Miami CVB

#6 - Vandee Fulfllment

#8 - Interim Hospitality Consultants

#9 - Choice Hotels

#10 - American Motel Hotel Brokers Network

#11 - Kyri’s Kookie Co.

#12 - The Mahoney Group

#13 - Radisson Hotels Americas

#15 - Morgan Stanley

#17 - Curve Hospitality (Furniture Manufacturer)

#18 - Curve Hospitality (Furniture Manufacturer)

#19 - Stay-N-Charge

#20 - Accor

#21 - SatCom HD Solutions LLC

#22 - IHG

#23 - HotelFurniture.com

#24 - Massage Therapy

#25 - PepsiCo

#26 - PepsiCo

#27 - PDI Communications

#28 - Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation

#29 - GreenWood Whiskey

#30 - Chapman Products (Sheen Magazine)

#37 - Books/Magazine Table

25th Annual Inter national African American Hotel Owner ship & Investment Summit & Tr ade Show

AGENDA

*Subject to Change

TUESDAY, OCT 5

Dress Code: Business

2:00pm-5:00pm Corporate Suite Set up

WEDNESDAY, OCT 6

8:00am - 4:00pm Corporate Suite Set up

10:00am - 6:00pm Registration Pre Function

Sponsor: G 6 Hospitality

10:00am -11:00am Commiee Meetings

Supplier/Vendor Commiee Meeting Hibiscus Island Young Professionals Commiee Meeting Bayview Boardroom

Women in NABHOOD (WIN) Commiee Meeting Fisher Island

Student Education & Career Opportunities Commiee Meeting Salon I/J

Financing, Franchising, Development Commiee Meeting Bal Harbour Island

12:00pm – 04:00pm INTRODUCTION TO THE ABC’S OF HOTEL OWNERSHIP

Salon A/B/C/D NEW & PROSPECTIVE HOTEL OWNERS ORIENTATION NABHOOD CLASSROOM SESSIONS - HIGHLIGHTS

Facilitator: Jerry C. Butler, Chairman, Butler Investment Group

12:00pm – 12:25pm HOTEL FEASIBILITY STUDIES –WHAT ARE THEY,

Salon A/B/C/D 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 on your investment. This session is designed to educate aendees on the importance of the feasibility study and how this can be used as a tool to ensure a successful development. The facilitators will walk you through all of the information you will need and you are encouraged to ask questions on items that needs more clarification.

Presenter: Edward L. Xanders, President, Interim Hospitality Consultants

12:30pm – 1:00pm DATA (A) UNDERSTANDING HOTEL DATA – & ITS VALUE (A) Salon A/B/C/D

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 beer 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. Ryan 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.

Presenter: Ryan Meliker, President and Co-Founder, Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting(LARC)

1:00pm – 1:30pm DATA (B) WHAT’S MEASURED IMPROVES

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 Rothman, CFA, will walk you through how to use data to support operating and capital allocation decisions

Presenter: Rachael Rothman, CFA, Head of Hotels Research & Data Analytics, CBRE/Hotels

1:35pm –2:15pm STRUCTURING YOUR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT , RAISING CAPITAL & ATTRACTING INVESTORS FOR YOUR HOTEL PROJECTS

How to create the winning structure that will protect your interest & aract investors and capital to your project.

Presenters: Jerry C Butler, Chairman, Butler Investment Group Evens Charles, President/CEO, Frontier Development & Hospitality Group

Azim Saju Esq., CEO / President, HDG Hotels

2:15pm – 2:30pm Networking Break Pre Function Sponsor: PepsiCo

2:35pm -3:10pm WHY FRANCHISE – IS IT A WINNING FORMULA?

Building a Successful business can be about finding the right partner with experience, market presence and a proven concept that works.

Moderator: Gerry A Fernandez, Sr President, Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA)

Panelists: Earsa R Jackson, Aorney, Clark Hill

Salon A/B/C/D

Tarji A Carter, CFE, Director of Franchise Development, Bojangles Restaurant

3:15pm -4:00pm CREATING THE 2nd GENERATION OF DIVERSE HOTELIERS Salon A/B/C/D

Building and mentoring the second generation to create successful business leaders that can continue to make an impact in our industry is important. How can we all help?

Moderator: Evens Charles, President/CEO, Frontier Development & Hospitality Group

Panelists: Tarji A Carter, CFE, Director of Franchise Development, Bojangles Restaurant

PJ Douglas Sands, President, Intl Multicultural & Heritage Tourism Network

Barron Channer, President/CEO, WoodWater Investments

Jamila Ross, Co-Owner, The Copper Door B&B

Kishane Patel, Aorney at Law, KJP Counsel, PLLC

4:00pm – 4:15pm Networking Break Pre Function Sponsor: PepsiCo

4:15pm -5:00pm

PRESENTS

NABHOOD DIVERSITY ROUNDTABLE Salon A/B/C/D

Black Lives Maer Movement ……is it a movement or a moment

What is the Impact of Black Lives Maer Movement on the Hotel Industry and how is it creating opportunities for African American Hotel Ownership, Executive Level Employment & African American Minority Vendors

Why are African American entrepreneurs considering hotel ownership and investments and what can the brands do to aract more diverse owners.

Moderator: Michael Cheng, Ph.D, CHE, Dean, Chaplin School of Hospitality, Florida International University, Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management

Panelists: Andy Ingraham, President/CEO, NABHOOD

Malaika Myers, Chief Human Resources Officer, Hya Hotels & Resorts

DeShaun Wise Porter, Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement, Hilton

Monica Melancon, Chief Human Resource Officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

PRESENTS

5:00pm - 6:00pm NABHOOD Opening General Session Grand Ballroom

MC: Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD

Welcome: Keon Hardeman, Commissioner, Miami-Dade County, FL

Welcome: Jeffrey Watson, Commissioner, City of Miami, FL

Welcome: David Whitaker, President/CEO, Greater Miami CVB

Scholarship: Jerry C. Butler, Chairman, Butler Investment Group

Chair Report: Ken Fearn, Managing Partner, Integrated Capital / Chairman, NABHOOD Pres. Report: Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD

NABHOOD WELCOME RECEPTION AT THE GABRIEL MIAMI CURIO BY HILTON

6:00pm

*Buses departs for Off Property to NABHOOD’s Opening Reception from the front street side of hotel

6:30pm - 8:30pm NABHOOD Opening Reception

The Gabriel South Beach, Curio by Hilton

The Gabriel South Beach, pioneers a resurgence of allure, charisma and exclusivity on Ocean Drive reminiscent of the 1930s golden age of glamour, presenting travelers with the classic Art Deco design and architecture synonymous with Miami Beach. The rooftop pool, located on the hotel's breathtaking terrace, overlooks the Atlantic coastline is also home to two destination restaurants, Meet Dalia and Meet Mia by INK Entertainment

Sponsors: THE GABRIEL SO UTH BEACH - GREATER MIAMI CVB

Location: The Gabriel South Beach Curio by Hilton

640 Ocean Dr. Miami Beach, FL

*** Return transportation will not be provided. Please enjoy South Beach

THURSDAY,

7:00am - 3:00pm Registration Pre Function

Sponsor: G 6 Hospitality

7:00am - 8:30am Continental Breakfast Pre Function

Sponsor: PepsiCo / G 6 Hospitality / RLJ Lod ging

8:00am – 4:00pm Corporate Suites: Want to make a connection, meet or learn about new opportunities?

Meet with representatives in their Corporate Suite & learn about investment & franchise opportunities.

Marrio International Biscayne Island Room

Hilton San Marco Island Room

U.S. Virgin Islands

Invest Turks & Caicos

NABHOOD Sponsors Lounge

NABHOOD Green Room

Parity Technology Solutions

Sunset Island Room

Bal Harbour Room

Hibiscus Island Room (A)

Hibiscus Island Room (B)

Fisher Island Room

Hospitality Technology & Innovation Hub Palm Island Room

NABHOOD Media Room Lummus Island

8:00am - 8:05am OPENING REMARKS Grand Ballroom

Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD

PRESENTS

8:05am – 9:05am INDUSTRY OUTLOOK-COVID-STATISTICALLY SPEAKING Grand Ballroom

A comprehensive review on the performance of the Lodging Industry….the past, the present, Covid & the future, What’s next Presenters: Rachael Rothman, CFA, Head of Hotels Research & Data Analytics

CBRE/Hotels

John Lancet, Senior Managing Director, HVS Consulting & Valuation, HVS Intl.

R. Mark Woodworth, Principal, RM Woodworth & Associate

Ryan Meliker, President and Co-Founder, Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting

R. Mark Woodwor

9:05am – 9:20am

BRAND USA UPDATE – Aracting International Visitors Grand Ballroom to the USA and How will Covid Impact Our Travel Policy

Brand USA was established by the Travel Promotion Act in 2010 It is the destination marketing organization for the United States with the mission of increasing incremental international visitation, spend and market share to fuel the nation’s economy & enhances the image of the USA

Presenter: Donald Richardson, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Brand USA

9:20am – 9:35am THE ALLIANCE is a bold, new initiative among higher learning Grand Ballroom institutions, including HBCUs, industry associations and top hospitality brands to address gaps and create pathways for Black, Hispanic, Women and underrepresented talent in hospitality management. The Alliance will focus on development of DEI curriculum and content, expansion of the mentoring program, establishing Chaplin School as a resource for DEI and change in the hospitality industry and building and leading a multi-institutional alliance

Presenter: Brian Barker, M A , CHE, PhD Candidate, Endowed Chair of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Florida International University

PRESENTS

9:40am - 10:30am GENERAL SESS Grand Ballroom CEO EXECUTIV E TOP

Thoughts & perspectives of Industry leaders on a wide range of timely Industry topics, including Diversity & Inclusion & the impact Covid will change our business

Moderator: Stefani C. O’Connor, Journalist

Panelists: Heather McCrory, CEO, North & Central America, Accor Patrick Pacious, President/CEO, Choice Hotels International Ken Fearn, Managing Partner, Integrated Capital / Chairman, NABHOOD Geoff Balloi, President/CEO, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

PRESENTS

10:35am - 11:15am GENERAL SESSION (B) Grand Ballroom

EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT FORUM – WHERE IS THE MARKET GOING

Thoughts & perspectives of experienced development lodging leaders on a wide range of timely Industry topics and its impact in the market

Moderator: Sco Berman, Principal & Industry Leader, Hospitality & Leisure, PWC, LLC

Panelists: Julienne Smith , SVP, Development – Upscale and Transactions & Asset Management, IHG Hotels & Resorts

Bill Fortier, Senior V P Development, Americas, Hilton Chip Ohlsson, EVP & Chief Development Officer, Wyndham Hotel Group

Sponsor: PepsiCo / Choice Hotels International

11:15am – 11:30am k Pre Function

11:30am – 12:20pm MAINSTAGE Grand Ballroom

NABHOOD DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES

The 3rd Annual Thomas J. Baltimore Jr. Distinguished Speaker Series is a NABHOOD endowed session for Florida International University Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and Florida Memorial University, an HBCU Institution

M S H p z

Andy Ingraham, President/CEO of NABHOOD will sit down with Mark S. Hoplamazian, President/CEO of Hya Hotels & Resorts, for a lively discussion about his early days, his experience in the hospitality industry, his view on diversity & inclusion and people and philosophy that have guided him throughout his career & the impact of the pandemic and what's next for the industry.

Introduction: Michael Cheng, Interim Dean, Florida International University Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management

Interviewer: Andy Ingraham, President/CEO, NABHOOD

Interviewing: Mark S. Hoplamazian, President/CEO, Hya Hotels & Resorts

12:30pm - 1:20pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS

SESSION 06

HOTEL FINANCING IN TODAY’S MARKETPLACE – HOW TO FIND DEBT & EQUITY

A discussion on the current hotel financing market and how to access capital for investments, acquisitions & new development

Moderator: Jerry Butler, Chairman, Butler Investment Group

Panelists: Neil Freeman, Principal, Aries Capital, LLC

Rogerio Basso, Principal Investment Officer/Head of Tourism, IDB Invest

Michael Dean, Head of North American Hotel Business Devel., Hardrock Intl. Mike Hollman, SVP, Treasurer, Hilton

1:25pm - 2:45pm

SESSION 07

FEASIBILITY & MARKETING STUDIES - WHY ARE THEY SO IMPORTANT?

This session will summarize the required underwriting analysis necessary for a successful program construction cost estimates, obtain chain affiliation, and third party management for a sound investment.

Moderator: Rachael Rothman, CFA, Head of Hotels Research & Data Analytics

CBRE/Hotels

Panelists: Edward L. Xanders, President, Interim Hospitality Consultants

Agnes Pierre-Louis, Managing Director, Resort Economix

Chris DiBenedeo, VP, Lodging Development - Vice President, Lodging Development - South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Marrio Intl

Juan Corvinos, Managing Director Development, LATAM, Hilton

MC: Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD

Welcome: Jaffus Hardrick, President, Florida Memorial University

Greetings: Vinay Patel, President/CEO, Fairbrook Hotels/Chairman, AAHOA

Greetings: Dr Lloyd Walton, Senior Career Development Counselor, National Basketball Players Association (NBPA)

Sponsor: Bill Fortier, Senior V.P. Development, Americas, Hilton NABHOOD AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION ~ Lunch is Served ~

Introduction: Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD Speaker

2:50pm - 3:40pm

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Concurrent Workshop 4

HOTEL DEVELOPMENT – WHERE ARE THE HOT OPPORTUNITIES & HOT MARKETS

What is new in the market today and what are the important factors for developers to consider and how can they find the right development partner to be successful?

Moderator: Roland Mouly, VP, Mexico, Caribbean & Latin America Hotel

Asset Value Enhancement, HotelAVE

Panelists: Chris DiBenedeo, VP, Lodging Development - South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Marrio Intl.

Richard Millard, Managing Director, Highgate

Salon H/G

Roland Schick, RVP Franchise Sales & Devel. East, InterContinental Hotels Group

John Koshivos, Vice President/Mgg. Director Devel. SE, Hilton

Concurrent Workshop 5 Salon C/D

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 boom line.

Moderator: Michael Hooper, General Manager, Hilton Miami Airport Hotel

Panelists: Azim F. Saju, Esq, President/CEO, HDG Hotels

Randall Z. Williams, CHA, General Manager, 21c Museum Hotels

Ron Phifer, Vice President of Business Development, Aimbridge Hospitality

Tramaine Cooper, Sr. Director, Brand Performance Support – Full Service, Hilton

Current Workshop 6 Salon A/B

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: PJ Douglas Sands, President, Intl. Multicultural & Heritage Tourism Network

Panelists:

Kristin Kitchen, President, Dunns-Josephine Hotel, Miami, FL

Monica Melancon, Chief Human Resource Officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Ama Romaine, General Counsel, G6 Hospitality

Lisa Lombardo, Chief People and Culture Officer, HDG Hotels

3:40pm - 3:50pm Networking Break Pre Function Sponsor: PepsiCo / Best Western International

3:50pm - 4:40pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS

SESSION 7

Salon H/G 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 S. Patel, Chairman, LHS Companies /NABHOOD Board

Panelists: Bill Hall, SVP of Franchise Operations, Red Roof Inns

Tom Reese, Dir. of Development NE Region, Marrio Select Brands, Marrio Intl.

Earsa R. Jackson, Aorney, Clark Hill

John Lancaster, VP, Emerging Markets, Franchise Development & Owner Relations, Choice Hotels Intl.

ABC’S OF HOTEL FINANCING – THERE IS MONEY AVAILABLE FOR CONVENTIONAL & SBA LOANS …FOR GOOD BORROWERS & GOOD PROJECTS - WHAT IS THE RIGHT DEAL?

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: Bharat Patel, CHO, CHIA Partner, Gulf Coast Hospitality/AAHOA Treasurer

Panelists: Althea Harris, Marketing & Outreach, U S Small Business Administration

Beth Herdegen, V P Commercial Real Estate & SBA Lending, SEDCO

Paul Darrow, President/Founder, PHD Financial LLC

Raju Mohandas, Consultant, Florida SBDC at FIU

PRESENTS

3:50pm - 4:40pm Concurrent Workshop 9

SUPPLIER DIVERSITY FORUM

MINORITY VENDORS - WHAT ARE THE OPPORTUNITIES & HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY MARKET GOODS & SERVICES TO THE INDUSTRY

4:45pm - 5:30pm

Salon A/B

The hospitality industry is a multi-billion dollar industry that continues to grow. How can minority companies make the cut? What is corporate responsibility and how can vendors successfully prepare to take advantage of the growing opportunities in the industry?

Facilitators: Rombulus Mahews, Director Business Development, Avendra

Panelists: Kunal Patel, President/CEO, Parity Technology Solutions

Warren Thompson, President/CEO, Thompson Hospitality

Hans Edwards, Partner, Edwards & Hill Office Furniture .

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

H/G

Panelists: Connor Wielgus, Regional Vice President, Development N America, Hya Hotels

Gary Finnell, Sr Director Development, Southeast Region, Hilton

Michael Jackson, Director, Franchise Performance Support, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)

Tom Reese, Dir of Development NE Region Marrio Select Brands, Marrio Intl

Concurrent Workshop 11

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: Agnes Pierre-Louis, Managing Director, Resort Economix

Panelists: Paul Weimer, Sr. Vice President, CBRE Hotels

Mehul N. Hajari, Managing Director, Hajari Realty

Omari Head, Vice President, Paramount Lodging Advisors

Hemant Patel, Partner, Midtown Lodging - Former Chairman, AAHOA

Salon C/D

Concurrent

HOTEL DEVELOPMENT - ACQUISITION – WHERE IS THE MARKET GOING? HOW DO YOU KNOW IF THE TIME IS RIGHT

Moderator: Barron Channer, President/CEO, WoodWater Investments

Panelists: Hemant Patel, CHA, CHSP, VP, Franchise Development, Choice Hotels

Keith Oltchick, SVP - Acquisition & Development, Remington Hotels

Ma Wehling, SVP Development - US & Canada, Hilton

Phil Keb, EVP Development, Gencom

5:30pm – 6:30pm Asian American Hotel Owners Assoc.(AAHOA) Town Hall Meeting Grand Ballroom

Topic: Business Meeting – Discussion with Elected Officials

MC: Bharat Patel, CHO, Treasurer, AAHOA

Welcome: Hemant Patel, President, Midtown Lodging - Former Chairman, AAHOA

Welcome: Rahul Patel, Florida Regional Director, AAHOA

Remarks: Ken Green, President/CEO, AAHOA

Remarks: Vinay Patel, President/CEO, Fairbrook Hotels/Chairman, AAHOA

6:30pm – 7:30pm

NABHOOD WHISKEY TASTING Bayview Ballroom NETWORKING RECEPTION

Featuring Greenwood Whiskey from their Handcrafted Collection Sponsor: AAHOA / NABHOOD / Capstone Development

8:00pm – 11:00pm Trade Show Set-up

FRIDAY, OCT 8

6:00am – 8:00am Trade Show Set-up

7:00am - 3:00pm Registration

Sponsor: G 6 Hospitality

7:00am – 8:30am Continental Breakfast

Sponsor: PepsiCo / Hyatt Hotels

8:00am – 4:00pm Corporate Suites: Want to make a connection, meet or learn about new opportunities?

Meet with representatives in their Corporate Suite & learn about investment & franchise opportunities

Marrio International

Biscayne Island Room

Hilton San Marco Island Room

U.S. Virgin Islands

Invest Turks & Caicos

NABHOOD Sponsors Lounge

NABHOOD Green Room

Parity Technology Solutions

Hospitality Technology & Innovation Hub

NABHOOD Media Room

PRESENTS

Sunset Island Room

Bal Harbour Room

Hibiscus Island Room (A)

Hibiscus Island Room (B)

Fisher Island Room

Palm Island Room

Lummus Island

8:00am - 8:05am WELCOME BACK Grand Ballroom

Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD

8:05am - 8:50am GENERAL SESSION (C) Grand Ballroom STEPS TO BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL FIRST TIME HOTEL OWNER

Going into the business! Steps you need to follow if you want to become a successful hotel owner

Moderator: Julius Robinson, Sr. Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, U.S. & Canada, Marrio Intl.

Panelists: Evens Charles, President/CEO, Frontier Development & Hospitality Group

John Koshivos, Vice President/Mgg. Director Devel. SE, Hilton

Roland Schick, RVP Franchise Sales & Devel. East, InterContinental Hotels Group

Brian Parker, VP, Franchise Development, Choice Hotels Intl.

Billy Gilchrist, Chief Development and Finance Officer, HDG Hotels

8:55am - 9:45a ON (D)

Grand Ballroom M – ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT MAKING S & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ACCOUNTABLE!

FINDING THE MONEY, PENSION FUNDS, PRIVATE EQUITY, FAMILY OFFICES, WITH SO MUCH MONEY AROUND, IS IT STILL DIFFICULT FOR MINORITIES - WHAT CAN BE DONE?

What does it take to have a discussion & work with a pension fund or financial institution and have them open the doors to real opportunities?

Moderator: Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD

Panelists: R. Donahue Peebles, Chairman/CEO, The Peebles Corporation

Craig Livingston, Managing Partner, Exact Capital Group

Chanel T. Rowe, Esq,., General Counsel & Partner, Stonehaven

Euclid Walker, Senior Managing Director, CGI Merchant Group

Warren Thompson, President/CEO, Thompson Hospitality

9:50am - 10:40am PLENARY SESSION (E)

CAPITAL FORUM – FUNDING THE DEAL

LOOKING FOR CAPITAL, HOW TO FIND EQUITY OR DEBT, WHY WOULD A JOINT VENTURE PARTNER FUND A PROJECT

If you are looking for investors or equity, let the experts tell you how you can aract capital including equity, joint venturing and debt and how they deploy their money in projects

Moderator: C J Arloa, Managing Member, CJ Media Solutions, LLC

Panelists: Rogerio Basso, Principal Investment Officer/Head of Tourism, IDB Invest

Habte Sequar, President, Lima Hotels, LLC.

Keith Oltchick, SVP - Acquisition & Development, Remington Hotels

Roland Mouly, VP, Mexico, Caribbean & Latin America Hotel Asset Value Enhancement, HotelAVE

10:45am - 11:15am PLENARY SESSION (F)

CREATING PARTNERSHIPS – WORKING & BUILDING TOGETHER

A conversation about creating partnerships and working together to make the industry much beer for the next generation of hoteliers while still being profitable

Moderator: Andy Ingraham, President/CEO/Founder, NABHOOD

Panelists: Rob Palleschi, Chief Executive Officer, G6 Hospitality LLC

Vinay Patel, President/CEO, Fairbrook Hotels/Chairman, AAHOA

Solomon Herbert Publisher/Editor in Chief Black Meetings & Tourism

BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL DEVELOPMENT TEAM

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: Naresh (Nash) Patel, President, Nashbuilt Construction

Panelists: Evens Charles, President/CEO, Frontier Development & Hospitality Group

John Lancaster, VP, Emerging Markets Franchise Development & Owner Relations, Choice Hotels Intl.

Vinay Patel, President/CEO, Fairbrook Hotels/Chairman, AAHOA

PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS – UNDERSTANDING AND USING GOVERNMENT AND OTHER INCENTIVES TO DEVELOP HOTELS AND MIXED-USE

PROJECTS

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: James Carras, President, Carras Community Investment

Panelists: Craig Livingston, Managing Partner, Exact Capital Group

Jeffrey Watson, Commissioner, City of Miami, FL

Clarence Woods, III, Executive Director, City of Fort Lauderdale CRA

Reginald Leon, Vice Mayor, City of Miami Gardens, FL

PRESENTS

SESSION 20

EXTENDED STAY – CAN AN INVESTOR FIND ANY SUCCESS?

How & Why this segment survived during the Pandemic

What is an extended-stay hotel? Who are the guests, what is the operating model and will labor & construction cost drive transactions Is this a new trend in the investment market for investors? or a supply chain disruption

This panel of experts will discuss the resilience & Successes in extended stay

Moderator: Bharat Patel, CHO, CHIA Partner, Gulf Coast Hospitality/AAHOA Treasurer

Panelists: Darien Wright, Chief Operating Officer, Brookwood Hotels

Mike McGeehan, Chief Development Officer, G6 Hospitality

Mark Williams, Managing Director, Franchise Development, Extended Stay America

Ken Green, President/CEO, AAHOA

1:30pm – 2:15pm

MC: Jerry C. Butler, Chairman, Butler Investment Group

Greetings: Joseph B. Boschulte, Commissioner, U.S. Virgin Islands Dept. of Tourism

Welcome: Reginald Leon, Vice Mayor, City of Miami Gardens, FL

Welcome: Frederica S. Wilson, Congresswoman, Florida’s 24th Congressional District

Greetings: Dr. Lincoln P Edwards, President, Northern Caribbean University

Greetings: Warren Thompson, President/CEO, Thompson Hospitality

Greetings: Dr William Pickard, Chairman, Chairman, Global Automotive Alliance

Co-Managing Partner, MGM Grand Casino & Hotel, Detroit, MI

Honorary Consul of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas in Detroit, MI

Sponsor: Julius Robins h f l Marketing Officer, U S & Canada, Marrio Intl

Introduction: Andy Ingrah /CEO, NABHOOD

Remarks: Hon I. Ches

puty Prime Minister, Minister of Tourism, Aviation & Investments, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas ~Lunch is Served~

2:15pm-2:45pm

Introduction: Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD

View from The Top – A Conversation on The Turks & Caicos Islands

Interviewer: Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, Principal Partner, Bedford Baker Group

Former Minister of Tourism & Aviation, The Bahama s

Interviewing: Hon. Charles Washington Misick, Premier, Turks and Caicos Islands

PRESENTS

2:45pm - 3:35pm PLENARY SESSION (F)

CARIBBEAN INVESTMENT & DEVELOPMENT FORUM – WHAT'S NEXT?

Salon A/B

What are the new opportunities for investments and development in the Caribbean and what are the factors that need to be considered to ensure success under the current climate?

Moderator: Jerry Butler, Chairman, Butler Investment Group

Panelists: Paula Cerrillo, Director, Hotel Development-Caribbean & Latin America, Marrio

Angela Musgrove, Senior VP, Investor Services, Invest Turks and Caicos Islands

Louis Alicea, Senior Director of Devel Latin America & The Caribbean, Wyndham

Pablo Maturana, Director, Development Latin America & Caribbean, Hilton

3:35pm – 3:55pm INVESTMENT PRESENTATION

D INVESTMENT & BUSINESS O LANDS

Presenter: Shanell Petersen, Managing Director of Marketing & Vision 2040 USVI Economic Development Authority

3:35pm – 3:55pm INVESTMENT PRESENTATIONS (B)

Salon B INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FL

Presenter: Reginald Leon, Vice Mayor, City of Miami Gardens, FL

3:35pm – 3:55pm INVESTMENT PRESENTATIONS (C) Salon C INVESTMENT & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN TURKS & CAICOS

Presenter: Angela Musgrove, Senior VP, Investor Services, Invest Turks and Caicos Islands

3:35pm – 3:55pm TECHNOLOGY & INVESTMENT

& USING TECHNOLOGY TO INCREASE BUSINESS CONNECTIVITY

Opportunity To Meet Mi o ity Te h Co a ie To Invest In or Do Business With

Presenter: Samella W biya

6:30pm – 8:30pm NABHOOD & MULTICULTURAL TOURISM JOINT NETWORKING RECEPTION

NABHOOD Closing Reception & The 8th Annual Intl. Multicultural & Heritage Tourism Summit Opening Reception 6:30pm – 8:30pm

An “Island Vibes” Sunset Tropical Caribbean Patio Reception Bayfront Terrace (Outside the Restaurant) Sponsors

USVI Department of Tourism / BM &T Magazine / PepsiCo

NABHOOD conference aendees must RSVP to aend the reception as space is limited. All conference aendees must RSVP in advance to info@NABHOOD.com.

Edwards & Hill Office Furniture specializes in the sale and installation of the following furniture:

• Office/Corporate

• Hotel/Hospitality

• Education/Labs

• Medical/Healthcare

• Government

• Command/Control Center

We also provide the following products and services:

• Interior Design

• Furniture Moving and Warehousing

• Project Management

• Healthcare Equipment and Supplies

• Hospitality Equipment and Supplies

• Audio/Visual Equipment Sales and Installation

• Signage/Wayfinding

• Sound Masking