Stephanie Barial Kendrick President
La Quinta by Wyndham
NABHOOD Chairman's Award
Louis Alicea
Senior Director, Franchise Sales & Development, Caribbean
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
NABHOOD “Hank Thomas” Trail Blazer Award
Jenelle Hopkin
President & Managing Director
Spice Island Beach Resort, Grenada, West Indies
The Rook Hotel at South Boston
The Ascend Collection by Choice
The Brittano Group
NABHOOD “Bill Fortier” Scholarship Recipient Award
Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership
University of Houston (Texas)
#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
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#10 - Storage - Gardenia A
*Subject to Change
TUESDAY, JULY 21
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
12:00pm REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SYMPOSIUM Promenade Lower
12:30pm-12:35pm WELCOME - INTRODUCTION
MC: Ashlie Johnson, Founder/CEO, Hospitality Hued
12:35pm - 12:45pm WELCOME - TO NABHOOD
MC: Andy Ingraham, President/CEO, NABHOOD John Lancaster, VP, Emerging Markets Franchise Development & Owner Relations, Choice Hotels
12:45pm - 1:00pm CHOICE HOTELS--SOAR OVERVIEW
Presenter: Marcus Thomas, Director, Strategic Programs, Choice Hotels
1:00pm - 1:30pm MARKET OUTLOOK FOR UPSCALE
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Presenters: Omari Head, Vice President, Paramount Lodging Advisors
1:30pm - 2:00pm CHOICE UPSCALE BRAND PRESENTATION
Presenter: Mia King, Director, Upscale Brand Programs & Innovation Choice Hotels
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p p Networking Break Pre Function
Sponsor: PepsiCo
2:20pm - 2:50pm HOW LENDING STRATEGIES FOR UPSCALE DEVELOPMENT
Presenter: Rohit Mathur, CEO, Bridge
2:50pm - 3:30pm MANAGEMENT COMPANY UPSCALE FOCUS
Presenter: Ron Phifer, Senior VP Business Development, Dreamscape Hospitality
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3:30pm - 4:15pm Tutle
CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL Presents UPSCALE DEVELOPER SPORTLIGHT
Marcus Thomas, Director, Strategic Programs, Choice Hotel Julian & Karie Britano, Owners,
4:15pm - 4:25pm QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
4:25pm - 4:30pm WRAP UP D SENIOR EXECUTIVES Tutle
4:30pm - 5:30pm NETWORKING RECEPTION WITH CHOICE HOTELS/NABHOOD EXECUTIVES Off Property
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
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 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
12:05pm - 12:25pm HOTEL FEASIBILITY STUDIES –W E THEY,
12:30pm - 12:55pm
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
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 Brylynn 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. She will share tips she has learned from years of using the reports
Presenter: Brylynn Swayzer, Consultant, CBRE Hotel Advisory
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 Hotel Advisory’s Hartley, will walk you through how to use data to support operating and capital allocation decisions.
Presenter: Andrew Hartley, Senior VP, CBRE Hotel Advisory
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1:00pm - 1:30pm ABCs OF FINANCING THE NEXT GENERATION OF MINORITY OWNED HOTEL: Tutle PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS & OPPORTUNITY ZONES
This session explores two powerful tools for financing and scaling Minority-owned hotel projects: public-private partnerships (P3s) and Opportunity Zones. Panelists will show how P3 structures blend public land, tax increment financing, and incentives with private capital to close financing gaps, and how the newly reauthorized Opportunity Zone program (OZ 2 0) with a fresh 2027–2036 designation round and renewed tax advantages can drive hotel investment in designated communities Atendees will leave with a practical framework for stacking public and private capital to move a project from concept to closing
Presenter: James Carras, Principle, Carras Community Investment, Inc.
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1:35pm - 2:00pm INSURANCE – WEATHERING THE STORM - UNDERSTANDING
THE LAWS & YOUR POLICY. PROTECTING YOUR HOTEL THROUGH PROPERTY INSURANCE CLAIMS & RISK MANAGEMENT
Protecting
Presenters: Bharat Patel, CHO, CHIA, President, Gulf Coast Hospitality/Past Chair, AAHOA Kevin Sloan, Managing Partner, Gauthier Murphy & Houghtaling, LLC.
Yulia Houghtaling, Partner, Gauthier Murphy & Houghtaling, LLC. Royce Duplessis, Atorney/State Senator, The Duplessis Law Firm, LLC
2:00pm - 3:00pm STUDENT ORIENTATION
2:05pm - 2:35pm CAPITAL 101 – STRUCTURING YOUR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT
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
2:40pm - 3:05pm HOTEL 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. The Panelists will provide you with the tools to be successful, including hands on.
Moderator: Mitch Miller, Atorney/CEO, Miller Law Group
Panelists: Vinay Patel, President/CEO, Fairbrook Hotels/Past Chairman, AAHOA
Pinal S. Patel, Vice Chairman, AAHOA
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Kendra E. Plummer, Founder/Managing Partner,
3:10pm - 3:40pm HOTEL INCENTIVES BRANDS & HOW IT WILL HELP THE DEAL
Hotel representativ 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
Brandon Harris, Dir. of Development - Midscale Brands, Central US Region, Marriot Intl.
Sponsor: PepsiCo
4:00pm - 4:45pm NABHOOD Opening General Session - Business Meeting
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 NABHOOD
4:45pm 5:30pm Networking Break Pre Function
Sponsor: PepsiCo AAHOA
5:30pm – 6:30pm Asian American Hotel Owners Assoc.(AAHOA) Town Hall Meeting Tutle
Topic: AAHOA Business Meeting
MC: Rahul Patel, Chairman, AAHOA
Welcome: Dr. Andy Ingraham, President/CEO, NABHOOD
Welcome: Keon Hardemon, Commissioner, Miami-Dade County Commission, FL
Remarks: Pinall Patel, Vice Chairman, AAHOA
Remarks: Vimal (Ricky) Patel, Treasurer, AAHOA
Remarks: Dhiren Masters, Secretary, AAHOA
Welcome: Kamalesh (KP) Patel, Immediate 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: Hemant Patel, President, Midtown Lodging/Past Chairman, AAHOA
Welcome: Meghna Patel, South Florida Regional Director, AAHOA
Remarks: Laura Lee Blake, Esq, President/CEO, AAHOA
Speaker: Tyler Teresa, SE Regional Admin., U.S. Small Business Administration
6:30pm Buses depart for the off property reception from the front/side of the hotel
7:00pm - 8:30pm NABHOOD OPENING NETWORKING RECEPTION Kitchen & Kocktails Restaurant
Location: 2838 NW 2 Ave, Bldg 2, (Wynwood), Miami **** Return transportation not provided
THURSDAY, JULY 23
7:00am - 3:00pm Registration Promenade Lower
7:00am - 8:30am Continental Breakfast Pre Function
Sponsor: PepsiCo / DirectT V
7:00am – 7:45am STUDENT OPENING SESSION - ROLL CALL (must atend)
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
Dr Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD
RESENTS
Hibiscus A
Regency Ballroom
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.
Sharonda Holland, Senior Account Manager, Kalibri Lab
Andrew Hartley, Senior VP, CBRE Hotel Advi
9:00am – 9:10am WASHINGTON LEGISLATIVE POLICY UPDATE
Lobbying in Washington DC & education our Legislatures on issues that affects our industry. We need our members to be engaged to have a strong and an effective team to help our industry.
Regency Ballroom
Presenter: Troy Flanagan, VP, Government Affairs & Industry Relations, American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)
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PRESENTS
9:15am - 10:15am GENERAL SESSION (A)
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, & how all the changes will impact our business....
Moderator: Ed McNeill, Jr., Publisher, Lodging Magazine
Panelists: Charles Oswald, CEO, Aperture Hotels
Stephanie Barial Kendrick, President, La Quinta Inns & Suites
Ron Cole, President, Pronghorn
10:20am - 1
Kevin Kelley, President, Kevin Kelley Concepts/K urants
Regency Ballroom USTRY OUTLOOK?
Our Lodging Development Leaders will share their view on timely Industry topics including new & existing development opportunities, growing pipeline and where new markets are opening.
Moderator: Christopher “CJ”Arlota, Managing Member, CJ Media Solutions
Panelists: Mark Sergot, Chief Development Officer, The Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts
Mat Wehling, SVP, Development US & Canada, Hilton
Jim Tierney, Head of Growth Asset Management - Essentials, Hyat Hotels & Resorts
Mathew Hostetler, Chief Developm oof Franchising
11:20am 11:45am Networking Break Pre Function
Sponsors: PepsiCo / Choice Hotels International
11:45am - 12:30pm MAINSTAGE Regency Ballroom
NABHOOD
The 8th 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 University an HBCU Institution
Dr. Andy Ingraham, Presid down with Warren Thompson , President/Chairman of The Board of Thompson Hospitality. Upon graduating from Darden, Warren joined the Marriot as an Assistant Manager at a Roy Rogers unit. Having spent nine years with Marriot, Warren’s entrepreneurial spirit could not be contained any longer Starting with a $100,000 personal investment, Warren Thompson pursued his vision of becoming a restaurateur and created Thompson Hospitality in October of 1992. Today he runs one of the largest minority owned food service companies in the country. This will be a lively discussion about Warren’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.
12:40pm – 1:30pm STUDENT LEADERSHIP SERIES (must atend)
Speakers: Dr Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD
R Donahue Peebles, Chairman/CEO, The Peebles Corporation
Stephanie Barial Kendrick, President, La Quinta Inns & Suites
Kevin Kelley, President, Kevin Kelley Concepts/Kitchen & Kocktails Restaurants
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Janelle Hopkin, President & Managing Director, Spice Island Beach Resort, Grenada
Kendra Plummer, Founder, Elise Capital
Mark Sergot, Chief Development Officer, The Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts
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.
Dhiren Masters, Secretary, AAHOA
SESSION 07 Monroe
FEASIBILITY & MARKETING STUDIES - WHY YOU NEED THEM
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: Agnes Pierre-Louis, Managing Director, Resort Economix
Panelists: Paul Breslin, CHA, CHE,ISHC, Managing Director, Horwath HTL
Andrew Hartley, Senior VP, CBRE Hotel Advisory
Courtney O’Donnell, Director Development NE Region, Hilton
Ron Phifer, Senior VP of Business Development, Dreamscape Hospitality
1:30pm - 2:50pm NABHOOD SCHOLARSHIP & AWARDS LUNCHEON Regency Ballroom
MC: Norm Jenkins, President, Capstone Development
Welcome: David Whitaker, President/CEO, Greater Miami CVB
Greetings: Rahul Patel, Chairman, AAHOA
Greetings: Sanovnik Destang, President, Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association & Executive Director, Bay Gardens Resorts/Shareholder, St Lucia, WI
Greetings: Joseph B. Boschulte, President, The West Indian Company, U.S. Virgin Islands
Greetings: Mareco Edwards, General Counsel, National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)
Sponsor: Mat Wehling, SVP, Development US & Canada, Hilton NABHOOD AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION
~ Lunch is Served ~
Introduction: Dr. Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD
R. Donahue Peebles Chairman/CEO, The Peebles Corporation
3:00pm - 3:40pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Concurrent Workshop 4
HOTEL DEVELOPMENT – WHERE ARE THE NEW OPPORTUNITIES.
What is new in the market and what are the important factors for developers to consider.
Moderator: Roland Mouly, Founder/CEO, Hospitality Advisors
Panelists: Joe McNeill, Director Development SE Region, Hilton
Brian Parker, Senior VP of Franchise Sales & Development, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Arik Kono, VP Upscale Development, IHG
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: Michael Hooper, CHA, General Manager, Hyat Regency Trinidad
Panelists: Charles Oswald, CEO, Aperture Hotels
Ron Phifer, Senior VP of Business Development, Dreamscape Hospitality
Michael Register, Chief Development Officer, Hotel Equities
Tramaine Cooper, Sr. Director, Hilton Garden Inn Brand Management, Hilton
Current Workshop 6
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: Stephanie Barial Kendrick, President, La Quinta Inns & Suites
Jennifer Matarangas-King, Commissioner, Department of Tourism, U.S. Virgin Islands
Janelle Hopkin, President & Managing Director, Spice Island Beach Resort, Grenada
Laura Lee Blake, Esq, President/CEO, AAHOA
Jasmine
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: Brandon Harris, Dir. of Development - Midscale Brands, Central US Region, Marriot Intl.
Brian Potoczak, Director Development, Southeast Region, Hilton
Mitch Miller, Atorney/CEO, Miller Law Group
Marcus Thomas, Director, Strategic Programs, Choice Hotels
SESSION 8
ABC’S OF HOTEL FINANCING – CONVENTIONAL & SBA LOANS WHAT ARE BANKS LOOKING FOR TO APPROVE YOUR 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: Althea Harris, Deputy District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration
Panelists: Taber Small, Vice President, MMG Capital
Rohit Mathur, CEO, Bridge
Christopher Hackney, Chief Lending Officer, Lendesca Armando Martinez, Business Development Officer, Florida Business Development Corp.
3:50pm - 5:10pm Concurrent Workshop 9
HOTEL SUPPLIER OPPORTUNITY FORUM (A)
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: Tyronne Stoudemire, Global Head of Strategic Partnership, Hyat Hotels Corporation
Brian Banks, President, Thompson Facilities Services
Kristina Scot, Designer Director, Curve Hospitality Design Studios
John Lancaster, VP, Emerging Markets Franchise Development & Owner Relations, Choice Hotels
Hitesh (HP) Patel, Chief Operating Officer, Curve Hospitality
Hans Edwards, Partner, Edwards & Hill Office Furniture
Nash Patel, President, NashBuilt Inc./Past Chairman, AAHOA
Rahul Patel, Chairman, AAHOA
Luins Williams, CEO, Aqua Resource, Inc.
HOTEL SUPPLIER OPPORTUNITY FORUM - SPEED MEETINGS (B)
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: Nash Patel, President, NashBuilt Inc./Past Chairman, AAHOA
John Lancaster, VP, Emerging Markets Franchise Development & Owner Relations, Choice Hotels
Tyronne Stoudemire, Global Head of Strategic Partnership, Hyat Hotels Corporation
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
Rahul Patel, Chairman, AAHOA
Luins Williams, CEO, Aqua Resource, Inc.
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: Keith Oltchick, Chief Development Office, Remington Hotels
Chris Brock, Sr. Director of Development, Hilton
Kyle Krumwiede, Regional Director, Development, IHG
John Lancaster, VP, Emerging Markets Franchise Development & Owner Relations, Choice Hotels
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: Ed McNeill Jr., President & Publisher, Lodging Media
Panelists: Ahmed Kabani, Founder & CEO, Kabani Hotel Group
Omari Head, Vice President, Paramount Lodging Advisors
Lina Patel, Director, Strategic Franchise Initiatives, Red Roof
Rich Lillis, Executive Managing Director/Hotels USA, Colliers International
Concurrent Workshop 12
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
Brandon Harris, Director Development, Select Brands, Central US Region, Marriot Intl.
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David Atardi, Senior Director, Franchise Sales & Development, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Patrick Speer, VP & Managing Director Development, Southwest Region, Hilton
6:00pm – 7.00pm
Edmond’s Honors
8:00pm – 11:00pm Trade Show Set-up Regency Ballroom Pre Function
FRIDAY, JULY 24
6:00am – 8:00am Trade Show Set-up Regency Ballroom Pre Function
7:00am - 3:00pm Registration Promenade Lower
7:00am 8:30am Continental Breakfast Pre Function
Sponsor: PepsiCo / Hyatt Hotels
7:00am – 7:50am TOP TEN LEGAL ISSUES FOR HOTEL OWNERS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Hibiscus B 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)
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 Suites: Want to make a connection, meet or learn about new opportunities?
Hibiscus A
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 PRESENTS
8:00am - 8:05am WELCOME BACK Regency Ballroom
Dr. Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD
8:05am - 8:55am GENERAL SESSION (C) Live stream / YouTube Regency Ballroom HOTEL OWNERSHIP, IT’S TEAMWORK - SELECTING THE RIGHT PARTNERS
Working with hotel partners, investors & industry to develop and build a successful hotel company.
Moderator: Brian Parker, Senior VP of Franchise Sales & Development, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
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 Vimal (Ricky) Patel, Treasurer, AAHOA
9:00am - 9:50am PLENARY SESSION (D) Regency Ballroom CAPITAL FORUM (A) –HOW TO FIND EQUITY DEBT or JOINT VENTURE PARTNERS. WHY WOULD AN INVESTOR FUND YOUR 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
Moderator: Mitch Miller, Atorney/CEO, Miller Law Firm
Panelists:
Craig Livingston, Managing Partner, Exact Capital Group
Neil Freeman, Principal, Aries Capital, LLC
Keith Oltchick, Chief Development Office, Remington Hotels
Sherina Hosein, Principle, PSGN Capital Partners
9:55am - 10:20am SESSION (E)
Regency Ballroom FORUM (B) – DISCUSSION ON WHAT INVESTORS, ATHLETES & OTHERS ARE LOOKING FOR AS INVESTORS
Entrepreneurs with great ideas, will have a chance to hear what investors are looking for they invest their money
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
Mark Ingram II, Former NFL Player/Investor
Irving Mathews, President/CEO, The Mathews Automotive Group/Hotel Investor
Sandy Woods Chief Executive Officer, Treasure Coast Lexus
10:25am - 11:15am PLENARY SESSION (F) Regency Ballroom
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
Panelists: Bryan Baeumler, CEO, Baeumler Group of Companies/Owners, Caerula Mar Resort, Andros Island, 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
Angela Musgrove, President, Invest Turks and Caicos
11:15am – 4:00pm NABHOOD Trade Show Open
11:15am 12:15pm Networking Break
Sponsor: PepsiCo / InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
12:15pm – 12:55pm SESSION 19
BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL DEVELOPMENT or OWNERSHIP 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: 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
Brandon Perdeck, Director of Capital Markets, Aries Capital, LLC
Kristina Scot, Designer Director, Curve Hospitality Design Studios
SESSION 20
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: Roland Andy Burrows, Investment Consultant, Bahamas Investment Authority
Panelists: Craig Livingston, Managing Partner, Exact Capital Group
Evens Charles, President/CEO, Frontier Development & Hospitality Group
Joseph B Boschulte, President, The West Indian Company, U S Virgin Islands
Stanley Campbell, CEO/Owner, Martin Downs Country Club & Golf Resort
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, Vice Chairman, AAHOA
Panelists: Mark Williams, Managing Director, Franchise Development; Extended Stay America Kamalesh (KP) Patel, Immediate Past Chairman, AAHOA Eric Myers, Senior VP Franchise Development, My Place Hotels Russell Stinnet, Franchise Development Director, Red Roof
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1:00pm - 2:45pm
MC: Jerry C. Butler, Chairman, Butler Investment Group
Greetings: Jennifer Matarangas-King, Commissioner, Department of Tourism, U.S. Virgin Islands Hon. Randy Rolle, MP, Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, The Bahamas
Greetings: Bryan Baeumler, CEO, Baeumler Group of Companies/Owners, Caerula Mar Resort, Andros Island, Bahamas
Greetings: Angela Musgrove, President, Invest Turks and Caicos
Greetings: Dr. John E. Harmon, President/CEO, African American Chamber Commerce of New Jersey
Sponsor: Brandon Harris, Dir. of Development - Midscale Brands, Central US Region, Marriot Intl. ~ Lunch is Served ~
Introduction: Dr. Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD SPEAKER
Hon. MP Minister of State estment & Commerce Jamaica
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
Dr A y g Craig Livingston
PRESENTS
2:50pm - 3:25pm PLENARY SESSION (G)
Regency Ballroom
CARIBBEAN INVESTMENT & DEVELOPMENT FORUM – WHERE ARE THE 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
Louis Alicea Senior Dir Franchise Sales & Development Caribbean, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
3:30pm – 4:20pm SESSION
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Regency Ballroom
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: Jennifer Matarangas-King, Commissioner, U.S. Virgin Islands Dept. of Tourism
Tanya Prat, Chair of The Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) of The Bahamas
Joseph B. Boschulte, President, The West Indian Company, U.S. Virgin Islands
Tracy Cooper, Managing Director, Bahamasair Holdings Limited
