Description

With leading indicators finally pointing positive for the 4th quarter, credit markets loosening, and distressed properties on the block, this year's 16th Annual Lodging Conference will be a Dealmaker's Paradise. The following topics have been confirmed as of April 1, 2010.

A View From The Top (Part 1) The 16th Annual Lodging Conference 2010 kicks off with a dynamic panel of high-profile industry executives sharing their views on the relevant issues important to planning and maintaining successful hotel strategies in today’s economic environment.

Statistics, Trends and Projections for 2010 and Beyond This session will provide an inside look at ADR, RevPAR, construction, reflagging, renovation, new hotel openings, branding and sales trends across all hotel segments.

Negotiating with Your Lender Our panel will discuss how to work with your lender to extend the term of your loan, lower monthly payments and review the supporting documentation, financials, forecasts and market analysis that may be required.

My Hotel Is Worth What? Many hotel owners are shocked to learn what offers they get when they try to sell their properties. The valuation picture for hotel real estate has been cloudy for many months and may not clear up for many more months. A panel of valuation experts, hotel brokers and owners discuss when and if the bid/ask gap will close and how single-asset and portfolio owners can make realistic determinations of the true value and possible sale prices of their assets.

The Troubled Commercial Mortgage-backed Securities (CMBS) Market With loan delinquency rates climbing and the percentage of loans 30 days or more past due growing, is there an end in sight? Find out what our experts are predicting for 2011 and beyond.

What Can Hospitality Franchise Owners Learn from Other Industries Owners from restaurant, apartment, retail and other real estate sectors discuss their struggles and successes and how their experience can help you succeed with your hotel portfolio.

A View From The Top (Part 2) The Lodging Conference 2010 presents key industry executives discussing the impact of policy, politics, and the economy on owner, franchise, developer, investor and guest relations and 2011 business strategies.

Management to Achieve Results Put your hotel on the fast track to increase ROI, RevPAR and ADR through expert management and stream lined operations of your reservations, front office, distribution strategies, revenue management, F&B, sales, staffing and information technology.

Inexpensive Design Elements to Improve Property Appeal Discover low cost options that will make your hotel stand out from the competition.

Social Media, Online Travel Agencies, Net Marketing and Applications As more and more travelers use the Internet from accessing hotel services to online search engines looking for the best deals, find out how the internet is affecting your hotel inventory, pricing and bottom line.

An Overview of the Challenges Facing Owners Today Recent market conditions have challenged the most experienced hotel owner. The panel will discuss work-outs, turnarounds, distress, debt, foreclosures, low occupancy, oversupply and defaults as we try to stabilize assets and anticipate recovery.

Bankruptcy: How to Avoid, Work Thru and Profit The discussion will include what to consider before default, during bankruptcy proceedings and buying assets through bankruptcy/ foreclosures.

Lending to the Hospitality Industry Who will be the most active lenders in 2011? The panel will review the potential for availability of funds from a number of sources.

Legal Issues for the Hotel Owner and Operator Bankruptcies, dispositions and dispute resolutions are just some of the topics that will be discussed as the panel reviews recent lawsuits and court decisions that impact the hotel industry.

Prospecting for Hotel Deals in Today’s Market Opportunities exist if you have the patience and know how to capitalize on market conditions and financial resources to make your hotel deal a reality.

Restructuring, Disposition, and Acquisition of Distressed Hotels When the financial and debt structures of a hotel no longer match the hotel’s revenue and value, something has to give. Learn where we are in the industry’s restructuring process. Find out how to approach the process to turn crisis into opportunity, whether as an existing owner, an investor, or a buyer.

Carl B. Lee, Partner, Chair Hospitality Practice Group, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP Mitch Miller, Managing Partner, Miller Law Group

Choose the Brand that Works for Your Property This session will give you the tools to help you make the best decision possible for one of the most important decisions you'll make -- brand.

Owners Talk About Operational Issues From labor and healthcare to risk management and tech upgrades, this panel of owners will discuss investment and asset value-building strategies for streamlining operations and positioning their companies and hotels for profitability and maximum valuation.

Structuring Opportunistic Investments in Troubled Hotels How to avoid disaster and prepare to profit from investing in foreclosure or bankruptcy sales.

Turning Challenges into Opportunities The travel industry has had its share of challenges over the past several months but as we look to the next quarter and beyond, it is the proactive hotel owner, operator, manager, buyer, vendor and service provider that will expand market share, cut costs, improve service, and manage revenue to not only survive but thrive. This highly interactive session will offer solutions, suggestions and answers to position your company for success.

Construction, Conversion and Restoration: Getting Your Hotel to Market Learn how to manage your project as experts take you from planning, budgeting and design through to final construction or renovation.

The New Debt Providers Find out the latest financial and business news regarding requirements and details of recently completed loans.

The Future of REITs Predictions on domestic and international acquisition and investment opportunities, stock performance and balance sheets.

What Your Should Know About Distressed Hotels or Hotels in Receivership Learn how to stabilize the asset and make smart decisions regarding physical plant, employees, financial reporting, revenue generation and disposition planning.

Human Resource Strategies for Successfully Recruiting, Hiring and Retaining Staff The panel will discuss the value and implementation of college internships, recruiting strategies, staff development and management training programs that will help you attract top talent to your hotel.

Global Opportunities Several US-based companies are looking abroad to expand their hospitality portfolios. Find out which markets, sectors, brands and partnerships might give you the competitive edge in cross-border transactions.

Innovative Solutions to Environmental Challenges Leading experts, vendors and service providers will review the latest hospitality issues, compliance, and eco-friendly products and services to help you develop and manage practical, cost effective policies and practices.

Emerging Hotel Brands Find out the latest news from leading hotel companies discussing luxury, upscale, mid-scale, full-service, mid-tier, economy and lifestyle brands and trends.