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Wednesday, September 27
 

7:45am EDT

Registration & Networking Breakfast
Wednesday September 27, 2017 7:45am - 8:45am EDT
Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown 590 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
  Networking

8:45am EDT

Welcome | Hotel Management & AAHOA
Speakers
avatar for David Eisen

David Eisen

Editor-in-Chief, Questex Hospitality Group
David Eisen is editor-in-chief of the Questex Hospitality Group, whose titles include Hotel Management magazine. His responsibilities include overseeing print and digital direction, and leading content creation for events and conferences under the Questex umbrella. Prior to joining... Read More →
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Chip Rogers, MBA

President & CEO, AAHOA
Chip Rogers serves as President and CEO of AAHOA, the nation’s largest hotel owners association, during which time AAHOA has established association records for membership, event attendance, PAC fundraising, and revenue. Chip also serves on the Forbes Nonprofit Council, California... Read More →

Wednesday September 27, 2017 8:45am - 9:00am EDT
Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown 590 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
  Conference Sessions

9:00am EDT

Market Snapshot
In this opening kickoff, our local market expert delivers the facts and figures you need to know to make intelligent business choices. Your asset and bottom line will thank you.
Moderators
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John Duran

Consultant, CBRE Hotels
John Duran is a Consultant with CBRE Hotels in Atlanta, Georgia. John is involved in various projects in hotel valuation and appraisal, hotel development and market research & analysis. His duties include site analysis, hotel market assessment, review of the development concept, and... Read More →

Wednesday September 27, 2017 9:00am - 9:20am EDT
Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown 590 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
  Conference Sessions

9:25am EDT

Deal Flow: Driving ROI Through Hotel Sales
A brokerage expert will discuss transactioons and the current relationship between buyers and sellers. 
Speakers
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Brad Sinclair

Principal, Avison Young Hospitality Group
Brad brings 10 years of hotel real estate experience to Avison Young, most recently as co-president of Hotel Assets Group (Hotel AG). He commenced his hotel brokerage career in 2007 and focuses on institutional sales, investor relations, client database, branding and marketing, property... Read More →

Wednesday September 27, 2017 9:25am - 9:45am EDT
Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown 590 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
  Conference Sessions

9:50am EDT

Maximizing Revenues: Innovative Ways to Generate More $$$

In this two-part, revenue-driven session, panelists serve up their direct experience on how to increase profitable revenue with a multi-faced approach to squeezing revenues out of every part of your hotel. Opportunities are not always just the rooms; they exist in F&B, parking, events and retail and case studies that directly drive NOI will be presented and debated. 

Moderators
avatar for Atul Patel

Atul Patel

Asset Manager, Asha Management
Since 1999, Atul Patel has served as the asset manager of Asha Management and general contractor for the real estate development group, building his first new construction project in Locust Grove, Ga., in 2001.  Since, Atul has overseen numerous multi-million dollar new-construction... Read More →

Speakers
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Mary Beth Cutshall

SVP & Chief Business Development Officer, Hospitality Ventures Management Group
With more than 29 years of hospitality industry experience, Mary Beth serves as HVMG’s SVP Acquisitions & Business Development and leads the company’s expansion and growth efforts, including all aspects of acquisitions, new development, and third-party management. Mary Beth’s... Read More →
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Brad Rahinsky

President and Chief Executive Officer, Hotel Equities
Brad Rahinsky serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hotel Equities, an Atlanta-based, full-scale hotel ownership, management and development firm. Mr. Rahinsky’s responsibilities include all aspects of Hotel Equities’ day-to-day operations with the assistance of... Read More →
avatar for Dan Welborn

Dan Welborn

Principal, The Gettys Group
As a Principal at The Gettys Group, Dan operates at the intersection of strategy, design and implementation, driving innovative and authentic solutions to hospitality projects. Over twenty years of practice in Architecture and Interior Design, combined with a comprehensive understanding... Read More →

Wednesday September 27, 2017 9:50am - 10:30am EDT
Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown 590 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
  Conference Sessions

10:35am EDT

Networking Coffee Break
Wednesday September 27, 2017 10:35am - 10:55am EDT
Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown 590 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
  Networking

10:55am EDT

Lessons in Labor
What's the latest in labor issues, including employment law, wage/hour class actions, the joint-employer standard and union/management relations. 
Moderators
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Joel Carver

President & CEO, Carver Hotel Group
Joel Carver serves as Chief Executive Officer of The Carver Companies.  The largest and most diverse hospitality focused human capital organization in North America. Prior to founding CHG, Joel served as Vice President, Sales and Marketing for CSM Corporation, Minneapolis, MN. At... Read More →

Wednesday September 27, 2017 10:55am - 11:15am EDT
Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown 590 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
  Conference Sessions

11:20am EDT

Minimizing Costs: Case Studies on Cutting Where It Really Counts
Whether above or below the GOP line, variable and fixed costs can eat into your asset’s profitability. This panel will tell you how to manage these costs—from sales and marketing, commissions and salary and wages, to franchise fees, insurance, taxes and FF&E reserves.
Moderators
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Paul Breslin

Managing Director, Horwath HTL – USA

Speakers
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John Hamilton

Senior Vice President, Business Development & Acquisitions, Pyramid Hotel Group
John S. Hamilton is responsible for Pyramid Hotel Group’s new management assignments, acquisitions, and business development. In the past 15 years, Hamilton and his team have underwritten, financed, acquired and/or taken over management of over 120 hotels with over 45,000 rooms.   Hamilton... Read More →
avatar for Carla Higgins

Carla Higgins

Principal, StrategicRET
With over 20 years of property tax experience, Carla  created StrategicRET in April of 2016. Previously she served as the President of Midwest Operations and National Practice Coordinator for Meritax, LLC for 14 years. Carla has also served as a Property Tax Manager for Simon Property... Read More →
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Mario Insenga

President and Founder, The Refinishing Touch
Mario Insenga is the President and Founder of The Refinishing Touch™, a world leader in on-site environmentally safe and sustainable furniture refinishing, reupholstering, and reengineering of furniture. Based in Alpharetta, GA, Mr. Insenga oversees general management, strategic... Read More →

Wednesday September 27, 2017 11:20am - 12:00pm EDT
Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown 590 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
  Conference Sessions

12:00pm EDT

Networking Lunch
Wednesday September 27, 2017 12:00pm - 12:55pm EDT
Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown 590 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
  Networking

1:00pm EDT

Brand Matters: Partnering For Profits
In this panel, brands make their case as to why they can deliver the most to your bottom line, while management companies and franchisees give their success stories.
Moderators
avatar for Lynette Hegeman

Lynette Hegeman

Director of Marketing, Ascent Hospitality
Lynette Hegeman has more than 20 years’ experience in hospitality and real estate development marketing with success in brand marketing and management, corporate PR, strategic planning, digital marketing, social media, market analysis, new development, and acquisitions. She has... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Gina LaBarre

Gina LaBarre

Vice President, Brand Growth, Americas Division IHG
Gina LaBarre is vice president, Brand Growth for the Americas division of IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) PLC. In this role, Gina is responsible for driving unit growth of Americas brands, the direction of the development and design process, and ensuring the brand design intent... Read More →
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Brian Quinn

Senior Vice President, Franchise Development, Choice Hotels International
Brian Quinn is Senior Vice President of Franchise Development at Choice Hotels International. Quinn is responsible for leading franchise development in the United States for Choice brands including Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Sleep Inn, MainStay Suites and Suburban Extended Stay... Read More →

Wednesday September 27, 2017 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown 590 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
  Conference Sessions

1:50pm EDT

Southeast Update: What's in the pipeline and what it means for you
Moderators
avatar for Bruce Ford 

Bruce Ford 

Senior Vice President, Director of Global Business Development, Lodging Econometrics
Bruce is a recognized expert in lodging market intelligence and development trends, with in-depth knowledge of global markets and brands. Since 1995 he has collaborated with most of LE’s global client base and has helped them develop sales strategies and market penetration programs... Read More →

Wednesday September 27, 2017 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown 590 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
  Conference Sessions

2:15pm EDT

Southeast Opportunity: Finding Your Next Development Deal
Moderators
avatar for Steve Kirby

Steve Kirby

Managing Principal, Mumford Company
Steve Kirby is a managing principal of The Mumford Company, a trusted hotel brokerage and advisoryservices firm with over 39 years of results-oriented real estate service to the industry.Kirby is an active broker and manages the marketing and administration operations of all five... Read More →

Speakers
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David Hale

Vice President of Business Development, Spire Hospitality
With more than 22 years of hospitality industry experience, David Hale leads Spire Hospitality’s expansion efforts, including all aspects of third-party management agreements and acquisitions. He also plays a key role in fostering new joint venture opportunities and working with... Read More →
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Nitin Shah

Principal, Imperial Investments Group
Nitin Shah has the unique distinction of simultaneously being a successful banker and a successful hotelier.  He serves as chairman and CEO of Embassy National Bank, an Atlanta-based community bank that he helped establish in 2007 which is a leading lender to small businesses in... Read More →
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Wes Townson

Vice President of Business Development, McKibbon Hospitality
Wes Townson is Vice President of Business Development for McKibbon Hospitality. For over a decade, he has been focused on market analysis, site selection, brand selection and entitlements for new hotel development. More recently, Wes is focused on developing McKibbon's third-party... Read More →

Wednesday September 27, 2017 2:15pm - 2:55pm EDT
Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown 590 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
  Conference Sessions

2:55pm EDT

Networking Break
Wednesday September 27, 2017 2:55pm - 3:10pm EDT
Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown 590 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
  Networking

3:15pm EDT

Exit Strategy: Going Out On Top
Experts weigh in on how to get your hotel in tip-top shape, through covering debt service to funding a PIP. Here are the dos and don’ts you need to know toward windfall profits.
Moderators
avatar for Helen Zaver

Helen Zaver

First Vice President Investments, Marcus & Millichap
Helen Zaver joined Marcus & Millichap in early 2005 as the Hotel Specialistthroughout the United States. Marcus & Millichap is America’s largest realestate investment brokerage with over 80 offices and 1600 brokersthroughout the country.Helen’s prior background has been on the... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Rick Patel

Rick Patel

Owner, Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel
avatar for Dilip Petigara 

Dilip Petigara 

Chief Operating Officer, Access Point Financial
Petigara has over 23 years of experience in both the hospitality and finance industries. Petigara joined Access Point Financial from a real estate and capital advisory service firm which focused on hospitality. Prior to his advisory role, he served as Senior Vice President of Specialty... Read More →
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Pradeep Sharma

General Partner, CHD Investments
Pradeep started in 2004 with an acquisition of Quality Inn in Durham, NC. He also, founded and exited an Oracle application consulting company Netcomlogic in 2008, which was a niche consulting company that served large enterprises in running payroll and financial systems. He also... Read More →

Wednesday September 27, 2017 3:15pm - 3:45pm EDT
Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown 590 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
  Conference Sessions

3:50pm EDT

Takeaways | Hotel Management & AAHOA
Before you head back to the office, we will walk you through "how to" implement your new plan. 
Wednesday September 27, 2017 3:50pm - 4:00pm EDT
Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown 590 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
  Conference Sessions

4:00pm EDT

Networking Cocktail Reception Sponsored by Access Point Financial
Wednesday September 27, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Midtown 590 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
  Networking
 
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