Summit Registration Forms | Summit Agenda(click to download) *Firefox Users - If the "OK" button is grey when the download process begins, click it anyway and it will become available.* 13th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HOTELOWNERSHIP/MULTICULTURAL TOURISM SUMMIT & TRADE SHOWJuly 22-25, 2009
TUESDAY, JULY 21 01:00pm - 05:00pm Corporate Suites - Set Up
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 NABHOOD Scholarship Golf Tournament on the Blue Monster to
Benefit Minority Hospitality Students Host: William Fuller, President/CEO, Fulco Development, Former All Pro Football Player, Philadelphia Eagles/NABHOOD Board 07:00am Practice 08:00am Shotgun Start 08:00am - 04:00pm Corporate Suites - Set Up (Grand B) 10:00am - 06:00pm Registration (Gallery) 12:00pm - 03:00pm Introduction to the ABC’s of Hotel Ownership (Doral D) New & Prospective Hotel Owners Orientation Everything you need to know before you buy or build a hotel that can save money and time. Sponsor: Choice Hotels International Moderator: Andy Ingraham, President/CEO, NABHOOD
Presenters:
Feasibility Studies Edward L. Xanders, President, Interim Hospitality Consultants
How to Value a Hotel Anthony Falor, COO/Focused Service Hotel Group, Hodges Ward Elliott
SBA Update John N. Dunn, Chief of Finance Division, Small Business Admin. (SBA)
Financing the Deal Kay Anderson, Senior V.P., Mountain 1st Bank & Trust
Investing & Partnering Emmitt Mitchell, Managing Director, Value Partners Development LLC 01:45pm - 02:00pm Networking Break (Pre-Assembly) Sponsor: Strand Development Co. Inc., Hodges Ward Elliott - PepsiCo 02:00pm - 03:15pm (Doral D) Moderator: Isaac Brown, Emerging Markets Manager, Choice Hotels International
Presenters:
New Building/Renovation Raymond J. Herman, President, Herman/Stewart Construction
Donald L. Hammond, President, Symmetric Hotel Renovations
Working with Vendors Angela Clark, Director of Purchasing, Select Service/Extended Stay Brand, Marriott Intl.
Rod Robinson, Managing Partner & CEO, Accel Advisors, Inc.
Managing Your Hotel John Pharr, President, Strand Development Co. LLC
Structuring Investment & Mitch Miller, Attorney, Miller Law Group, P.C.
Exit Strategy 03:30pm - 04:30pm (B) NABHOOD Hotel Owners Roundtable (Doral D) Round table discussion with current hotel owners, investors and operators.Hank Thomas, President, Victoria Hospitality Properties/NABHOOD Board
Evens Charles, Owner, Holiday Inn Express, Martinsville, VA
Randal Williams, General Manager, Comfort Inn Conference Center a Roberts Hotel
John Pharr, President, Strand Development Company. LLC
Emmitt Mitchell, Managing Director, Value Partners Development LLC
01:00pm - 05:00pm NABHOOD Pressroom (Grand A)
Pressroom will be available for the media throughout the Summit. 01:00pm - 04:00pm The AHLA Multicultural & Diversity Advisory Council (Grand C)
NAACP Presentation on the Hotel Report Card
Presenter: Monique Morris, Director of Research, NAACP National Office Committee Meetings01:00pm - 02:00pm Supplier Committee Meeting (Doral A) Lodging/Franchising Development Committee Meeting (Doral B) 02:15pm - 03:15pm Multicultural Tourism Committee Meeting (Doral A) Hotel Financing Committee Meeting (Doral B) NABHOOD Advisory Committee Meeting (Board Room) 05:00pm - 06:15pm Opening General Session(Doral D) Sponsor: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
Moderator: Andy Ingraham, President/CEO, NABHOOD
Welcome: William Talbert III, President/CEO, Greater Miami CVB
Welcome: Juan Carlos Bermudez, Mayor, City of Doral, FL
Welcome: Warren Fields, Principal, Pyramid Advisors LLC/NABHOOD Board
Greeting: Jose “Pepe” Diaz, Commissioner, Miami-Dade County
Greeting: Bill Diggs, President/CEO, Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce
Remarks: Roslyn Dickerson, Senior VP Corporate & Public Affairs, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
Welcome Remarks: Michael Roberts, President, Roberts Hotels/NABHOOD Chairman
President’s Report: Andy Ingraham, President/CEO, NABHOOD
Speakers: Deno Yiankes, President/CEO, Investments & Development, White Lodging Services
Hank Thomas, President, Victoria Hospitality Properties/NABHOOD Board 06:30pm - 08:00pm Chairman’s Welcome Reception (Lobby Lounge)
Sponsors: Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau - Pyramid Advisors - DIAGEO
THURSDAY, JULY 2307:00am - 03:00pm Registration (Gallery) 07:00am - 08:00am Continental Breakfast (Pre-Assembly)
Sponsors: PepsiCo - RLJ Development, LLC 08:00am - 08:40am INDUSTRY UPDATE – A Review of 2008 & a Preview of Trends for 2009 (Doral D)
Presenters: R. Mark Woodworth, President, PKF Hospitality Research
Lana Yoshii, V.P. of Product Development, Smith Travel Research (STR) 08:45am - 09:55am GENERAL SESSION (Doral D)
Sponsor: Wyndham Hotel Group
Moderator: Lincoln H. Marshall, Ph.D., Executive Director, College of The Bahamas
Remarks: James Momon, Senior Manager, Supplier Diversity, General Mills, Inc.
Remarks: Gus Stamoutsos, Executive V. P. Development, Wyndham Hotel Group
Speakers: David Kong, President/CEO, Best Western International, Inc.
Michael Roberts, President, Roberts Hotels/NABHOOD Chairman Workshop 1 10:00am - 11:00am LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE – A VIEW FROM THE TOP (Doral D) Thoughts & prospectives from industry leaders on a wide range of timely industry topics.
Moderator: Norman Jenkins, President, Capstone Development LLC/NABHOOD Board
Panel: Warren Fields, Principal, Pyramid Advisors, LLC/NABHOOD Board
Jim Anhut, Chief Development Officer of Americas, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
Simon Turner, President Global Development, Starwood Hotels & Resorts
David Kong, President/CEO, Best Western International, Inc.
Richmond S. McCoy, President/CEO/CIO, Urban America 11:00am - 11:15am Networking Break (Pre-Assembly)
Sponsor: Value Place Franchise Services LLC - PepsiCo 11:00am - 05:00pm NABHOOD Pressroom (Grand A)
Pressroom will be available for the media throughout the Summit. 11:00am - 5:00pm Corporate Suites: Make a connection - make a deal ! (Grand B)
Visit with hotel company representatives in their Corporate Suite to learn more
on franchise opportunities and discuss your development and/or acquisition deal.
Marriott International
Wyndham Hotels Group
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
Starwood Hotels & Resorts 11:15am - 12:15pm CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS These workshops enable attendees to participate in exchanges with panelists on focused topics. Workshop 2 ABC’S OF HOTEL FINANCING - CONVENTIONAL FINANCING (Doral A)
What are financial institutions looking for when considering your hotel deal.
Moderator: Stacy Silver, Exec. Director of Digital Media, Hotel & Motel Management Magazine
Panel: Bert Bryan, President, CU Business Capital, LLC
Ron Newsome, Director, Stonehenge Capital Company, LLC
James Carras, President, Carras Community Investment
Leslie D. Hale, CFO, RLJ Development, LLC Workshop 3 HOTEL DEVELOPMENT IN 2009 AND BEYOND (Doral B)
Development & Risk Management Strategies - Attendees will obtain valuable insight from industry leaders
on their strategies for developing hotels and managing risk in this uncertain economic and financial evvironment.
Moderator: Jay Litt, Partner, Resolution Services LLC
Panel: Robert I. Finvarb, Principal, Finvarb Group
Raymond Bennett, Senior VP, Lodging Development, Eastern Region, Marriott Intl.
Terrance Royer, Executive Chairman, Royco Hotels
Kenneth Fearn, Managing Partner, Integrated Capital LLC/NABHOOD Board Workshop 4(Doral C) FEASIBILITY & MARKETING STUDIES - WHY ARE THEY SO IMPORTANT
AN OVERVIEW OF THE STEPS NECESSARY TO DETERMINE SUCCESS
This session will summarize the required underwriting analysis necessary to determine facility program, construction cost estimates, obtain chain affiliation, third party management and to successfully finance the project.
Moderator: Salim Damji, Partner, Iron Grove Realty Advisors
Panel: Scott Brush, President, Brush & Company
Edward L. Xanders, President, Interim Hospitality Consultants
Lester Adams, Director-Market Planning, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
Parris Jordan, Vice President, HVS International
Fernando Garcia-Chacon, Senior V.P., Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels 12:30pm - 01:45pm NABHOOD SCHOLARSHIP & AWARDS LUNCHEON Doral D
Sponsor: Marriott International
MC Andy Ingraham, President/CEO, Founder, NABHOOD
Welcome: Michele Spence-Jones, Commissioner, City of Miami
Greeting: Tarun S. Patel, CHA, President, Pacific Hospitality Company/Chairman, AAHOA
Remarks: Stella Beene-Venson, President, National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners/Meeting
Planner & Travel Administrator, United Methodist Church
Remarks: Raymond Bennett, Senior VP Lodging Development, Eastern Region, Marriott Intl.
Presentation: NABHOOD AWARDS & HOSPITALITY SCHOLARSHIP
Speakers: Kenneth Fearn, Managing Partner, Integrated Capital LLC/NABHOOD Board
Shelia Johnson, CEO, Salamander Hospitality LLC 02:00 pm - 03:00pm CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS These workshops enable attendees to participate in exchanges with panelists on focused topics. Workshop 5(Doral A) NEW DEVELOPMENT & OWNERSHIP - “BUILD OR BUY, WHICH IS BEST FOR YOU?”
A discussion with respected developers and buyers of existing hotels explaining their thought
process, advantages and expectations.
Moderator: Anthony Falor, COO, Hodges Ward Elliott
Panel: Kenneth Fearn, Managing Partner, Integrated Capital LLC/NABHOOD Board
Brian Quinn, Regional VP Upscale Franchising & Business Devel., InterContinental Hotels Group
Ed Leuzarder, VP Franchise Development, North America, Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Gail Jackson, Owner, Negril Treehouse Resort, Jamaica Workshop 6 HOW TO MARKET GOODS & SERVICES TO THE HOTEL INDUSTRY (Doral B)
There is a change in how the industry is doing business. Can your company cut it?
Moderator: Carl Mayfield, Sr. V.P. of Design & Construction, RLJ Development LLC
Panel: Fred Lona, Director of Supplier Diversity, Hilton Hotels Corporation
Randall Tucker, Senior Project Manager-Diversity, Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Duane Elledge, Exec. V.P./Chief Retention Officer, Wyndham Hotel Group
Carol H Williams, CEO/President, Carol H. Williams Advertising Agency Workshop 7 FRANCHISING – HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT LOCATION (Doral C)
Working with hotel representatives to find the right deal.
Moderator: Nash Patel, Chairman, Lodging Hospitality Systems Inc.
Panel: Stephen H. Crabill, VP-Franchise Devel. SE Region, Hilton Hotels Corporation
Isaac Brown , Emerging Markets Manager, Choice Hotels International
Gus Stamoutsos, Exec. V.P. Development, Wyndham Hotel Group
Roland Schick, Regional VP Franchise, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) 03:00pm - 03:15pm Networking Break (Pre-Assembly)
Sponsor: Integrated Capital, LLC – PepsiCo 03:15pm - 04:15pm CONCURRENT WORKSHOPSWorkshop 8(Doral A) PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS - USING GOVERNMENT & OTHER
INCENTIVES TO DEVELOP HOTEL & MIXED USE PROJECTS
How & where to find public subsidies as development incentives, TIF, Brownfields,
Empowerment Zone, New Markets Tax Credits & more.
Moderator: Norman Jenkins, President, Capstone Development LLC/NABHOOD Board
Panel: Josephus Eggelletion, Jr., Commissioner, Broward County, FL
Kwame Brown, Councilmember, Washington, DC
Robert Jenkins, Jr., President/CEO, Hampton Roads Ventures
James Carras, President, Carras Community Investment
Jeremy Earle, Executive Director, Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Workshop 9 NEGOTIATING HOTEL FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS - YOU CAN’T (Doral B) ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT - BUT YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND IT.
Learn how franchise contracts are structured. It’s a give and take when negotiating.
Moderator: Salim Damji, Partner, Iron Grove Realty Advisors
Panel: Mitch Miller, Attorney, Miller Law Group, P.C.
Don Finley, VP, Franchise Development, Accor-North America
Gary Finnell, Director - Franchise Development, Hilton Hotels Corp.
Kendal Tyre, Attorney, Nixon Peabody LLP
Workshop 10 ABC’S OF HOTEL FINANCING (SBA) - SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (Doral C)
LOANS FOR HOTELS
All you want to know about 7 (a) & 504 SBA Loans, SBA Lenders & Community
Development Corp. (CDC) & how they can help with your financing needs.
Moderator: Emmitt Mitchell, Managing Director, Value Partners Development LLC
Panel: John N. Dunn, Chief of Finance Division, Small Business Admin. (SBA)
Kay A. Anderson, Senior VP, Mountain 1st Bank & Trust Workshop 11 NABHOOD MINORITY VENDORS OPPORTUNITY OUTREACH SHOWCASE (Grand C)
(Vendors Only) (Speed Meeting)
Millions of Dollars in Hotel Contracts are Available to Minority Vendors
Minority Suppliers will be able to meet decision makers from the hotel industry including hotel
brands, management companies & African American hotel ownership groups who will have project
managers and representatives on site to discuss upcoming projects that can be awarded
to minority vendors. ( Speed : Every 15 minutes you will be able to move to a new opportunity)
Facilitator: Angela Clarke, Purchasing Director, Select Service & Extended Stay Brand, Marriott Intl.
Facilitator: Fred Lona, Director of Supplier Diversity, Hilton Hotels Corp.
Randall Tucker, Sr. Project Manager-Diversity, Starwood Hotels
Raymond J. Herman, President, Herman/Stewart Construction 04:30pm - 05:30pm CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS These workshops enable attendees to participate in exchanges with panelists on focused topics. Workshop 12 FRANCHISING - HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT BRAND FOR YOUR MARKET (Doral A)
Top executives of hotel brands will share information on why the right brand is important.
Moderator: Jay S. Patel, Chairman, LHS Companies /NABHOOD Board
Panel: Raymond Bennett, Senior V.P.-Lodging Development, Eastern Region, Marriott Intl.
Gary Finnell, Director-Franchise Development, Hilton Hotels Corp.
Brown Kessler, VP Franchise Sales, InterContinental Hotels Group
Brent LeBlanc, VP Franchise Development North America, Starwood Hotels Workshop 13 BUYING & SELLING HOTELS IN TODAY’S MARKET (Doral B)
Brokers from the most distinguished companies will explain how to create
a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship while looking for value.
Moderator: Chris Ostrowski, Managing Editor, Hotel Business Magazine
Panel: Anthony Falor, COO, Hodges Ward Elliott
Mark S. Beadle, Managing Director, Horwath Hospitality & Leisure, LLC
Rich Lillis, Senior Managing Director, PKF Capital Hotel Realty
H. Keith Thompson, Principal, Hotel Assets Group, LLC Workshop 14 INVESTING IN HOTEL DEALS, &/or CREATING PARTNERSHIPS (Doral C)
Investing in hotels can be a complex environment; having the right partners is key.
Moderator: Isaac Brown, Emerging Markets Manager, Choice Hotels International
Panel: Kenneth Fearn, Managing Partner, Integrated Capital LLC/NABHOOD Board
Ernest Murphy, Managing Member, Hospitality Development, LLC.
Tarun S. Patel, CHA, President, Pacific Hospitality Company/Chairman, AAHOA 6:00pm - 7:30pm VIP Sponsors Reception - Scotch & Whiskey Tastings with the Masters
Sponsored by Diageo (By invitation only) 7:15pm – Until NABHOOD - Hotel Brand Corporate Dinner (By invitation only)
A number of hotel companies & Summit sponsors have agreed to host “Get To Know Our Brand”
dinner with potential franchisees only at restaurants around the city.
(Invited parties will meet in front of the hotel for transportation to restaurants) 7:30pm – 9:00pm Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) Town Hall Meeting Doral D
Tarun S. Patel, CHA, President, Pacific Hospitality Company/Chairman, AAHOA
Hemant Patel, Treasurer, AAHOA 8:00pm – 11:00pm Trade Show Set-up (Pre-Assembly)
FRIDAY, JULY 24 06:00am – 08:00am Trade Show Set-up (Pre-Assemble)
07:00am - 03:00pm Registration
(Gallery)
07:00am – 08:00am Continental Breakfast
(Pre-Assemble) Sponsors: Hyatt Hotels Corporation - PepsiCo 08:00am - 09:00am GENERAL SESSION – Creating Partnerships & Working Together (Doral D)
Sponsor: Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Moderator: James Guillory, President, CenterPointe Hotels LLC
Remarks: Simon Turner, President Global Developmemt Group, Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Remarks: Tarun S. Patel, CHA, President, Pacific Hospitality Group, Inc./Chairman, AAHOA
Speaker: Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, Minister of Tourism & Aviation,The Bahamas Workshop 1509:05am - 09:25am HOW MINORITY VENDORS CAN BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE LODGING (Doral D)
INDUSTRY
The hotel industry is a multi-billion dollar industry. What is ownership responsibility
and how can suppliers can be prepared to be successful?
Presenter: Carl Mayfield, Sr. VP of Design & Construction, RLJ Development LLC Workshop 16 09:30am - 10:30am (Doral D) PLENARY SESSION - ABC’S OF HOTEL OWNERSHIP -
BECOMING A FIRST TIME HOTEL OWNER-UNDER FIVE MILLION DOLLARS
Developing limited service & Extended Stay hotels - starting small and growing into a multi-unit owner.
Moderator: Brian Parker, VP Emerging Markets & New Business Devel., Choice Hotels International
Panel: Gina-Lynne Scharoun, CFE, President, Value Place Franchise Services LLC
Duane Elledge, Exec. VP/Chief Retention Officer, Wyndham Hotel Group
John Johnson, Regional VP Franchise, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
James Guillory, President, CenterPointe Hotels LLC 10:30am – 12:00 pm Networking Break (Pre-Assemble)
Sponsor: Best Western International - PepsiCo
10:30am – 05:00pm NABHOOD Pressroom
(Grand A)
Pressroom will be available for the media throughout the Summit.
10:30am – 05:00pm NABHOOD Trade Show
(Pre-Assemble)
10:30am – 5:00pm Corporate Suites: Make a connection - make a deal ! (Grand B)
Visit with hotel company representatives in their Corporate Suite to
learn more information about franchise opportunities and discuss
your development and/or acquisition deal.
Marriott International
Wyndham Hotel Group
InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG)
Starwood Hotels & Resorts 12:00pm - 01:00pm CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS These workshops enable attendees to participate in exchanges with panelists on focused topics. Workshop 17 STRUCTURING A HOTEL DEVELOPMENT TEAM (Doral A) How to select a development team that understands the importance of feasibility studies,
financial projections, appraisals and real estate acquisitions.
Moderator: James Guillory, President, Centerpointe Hotels LLC
Panel: Edward Xanders, President, Interim Hospitality Consultants
Jason Gregorek, Director of Development, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Brian Quinn, Regional V.P. Upscale Franchising, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
Liam Brown, Executive V.P.- Lodging Development, Marriott International Workshop 18 HOTEL OWNERSHIP THROUGH JOINT VENTURES & PARTNERSHIPS (Doral B)
Projects where investors have options to join or carve out an element that they can own.
Moderator: Samuel Deal, President/CEO, Renaissance Equity Partners, LLC
Panel: Tom Lorenzo, Senior Director-Franchise Development, Hilton Hotels Corp.
Paul Patel, Director of Development, Pennsville Hospitality Group
Prakash Rajamani, SVP, Investments and Development, LTD Management Company, LLC
Nathaniel Bracey, Executive Director/COO, Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust Workshop 19 HOTEL FINANCING: SOURCING CAPITAL FOR PROJECTS (Doral C)
How to finance your projects by developing the right relationships.
Moderator: Emmitt Mitchell, Managing Director, Value Partners Development LLC
Panel: Bert Bryan, President, CU Business Capital, LLC
Adam Furth, Senior Vice President, Jones Lang LaSalle Hotel Finance Group 01:15pm – 02:15pm Luncheon (Doral D)
Sponsor: Hilton Hotel Corporation
MC: Barron H. Harvey, Ph.D., CPA, Dean, School of Business, Howard University/Hotel Investor
Remarks: Stephen H. Crabill, VP-Franchise Devel., SE Region, Hilton Hotels Corporation
Introduction: Jerry Butler, CEO, Global Equity Consultants Ltd.
Introduction: Evens Charles, Owner, Holiday Inn Express, Martinsville, VA
Speakers: Roslyn Brock, Vice Chair, NAACP National Office
Honorable Dr. Ewart F. Brown, Premier of Bermuda 02:30pm – 03:30pm CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS These workshops enable attendees to participate in exchanges with panelists on focused topics. Workshop 20 NAVIGATING YOUR HOSPITALITY CAREER IN 2009 – Education & Training (Doral A)
Helping students understand the state of the industry & how they can still succeed
Moderator: Greg DeShields, Senior Director for Corporate Relations, Temple University
Panel: Beverly Saunders, VP Training & Organization Development, Atlantis Resorts, Bahamas
Evens Charles, Owner, Holiday Inn Express, Martinsville, VA
Nikki Thomas, Director of Sales, Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Plantation Hotel
Andrea Davitt, VP Human Resources Diversity & Compliance, Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Robert Nelson, President/CEO, Philadelphia OIC Workshop 21 STRUCTURING THE MANAGEMENT OF A HOTEL (Doral B)
What you should look for in selecting a third party management company, general
manager or the franchisor to manage the day to day operation of your hotel.
Moderator: Richard Millard, Chairman/CEO, Tecton Hospitality
Panel: Alkesh R. Patel, CHO, President, Trupadi Inc/Secretary AAHOA
Curtis Dean, Vice President, Roberts Hotel Group
John Pharr, President, Strand Development Company, LLC
Nabil Salloum, General Manager, Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation Workshop 22 BRINGING PEOPLE & CAPITAL TOGETHER TO CREATE A (Doral C)
SUCCESSFUL HOTEL PARTNERSHIP
Friends & family are just the first steps in getting a successful partnership started & creating relationships.
Moderator: Mandy Spangler, Senior Associate, Carras Community Investment
Panel: Ash Patel, President, South West Hospitality, LLC
Ernest Murphy, Managing Member, Hospitality Development, LLC.
Evens Charles, Owner, Holiday Inn Express, Martinsville, VA
Emmitt Mitchell, Managing Director, Value Partners Development LLC Workshop 23 CARIBBEAN INVESTMENT FOCUS –WHERE ARE THE OPPORTUNITIES (Grand C)
Exploring local joint venture opportunities or is Sun, Sand & Sea enough to attract investors.
Moderator: Parris Jordan, Vice President, HVS International
Panel: Roland Mouly, Vice President Development, Carlson Hotels Worldwide
Raymond M. Francis, Executive Director, The Out Islands of The Bahamas
Caroline Racine, Director, Caribbean Franchise Development, Choice Hotels International
Ricardo J. Suarez, VP Acquisitions & Development, Starwood Hotels & Resorts 03:30pm – 03:45pm Networking Break (Pre-Assembly)
Sponsor: LaQuinta Inns & Suites - PepsiCo 03:45pm – 04:45pm CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS These workshops enable attendees to participate in exchanges with panelists on focused topics. Workshop 24 HOTEL FINANCING – RAISING EQUITY & DEBT FOR YOUR HOTEL PROJECT (Doral A)
Finding the Investor - Mezzanine Financing - Private Placement - Creating Partnerships
Moderator: James Guillory, President, CenterPoint Hotels, LLC
Panel: James Carras, President, Carras Community Investment
Robert Jenkins Jr., President, Hampton Roads Ventures
Richmond S. McCoy, President/CEO/CIO, Urban America Workshop 25 MULTICULTURAL TOURISM – THE NEW MARKETING TOOL (Doral B)
Why is the industry focusing their efforts on this growing segment?
Moderator: Velton Showall, Senior VP Sales & Marketing, Strategic Solutions LLC
Panel: Kerry "Chuck" Fountain, General Manager - The Americas, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
Czelene Stovall, Creative Director Carol H Williams Advertising Agency
Albert Tucker, VP of Multicultural Business Development, Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB
Velenda Dewberry, 98-Panelist, Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau Workshop 26 MINORTIY SUPPLIER WORKSHOP Doral C
An interactive workshop on how to become a certified MWBA, & creating joint ventures
Moderator: Angela Clark, Director of Purchasing, Select Service/Extended Stay Brand, Marriott Intl.
Panel: Carl Ross, President, Designer Group Carl Ross
Raymond J. Herman, President, Herman/Stewart Construction
Malik Ali, President, Florida Minority Supplier Development Council
Danielle Smith, Program Manager, Choice Hotels International Workshop 27 LEGAL REPRESENTATION & STRUCTURING YOUR HOTEL (Grand C)
INVESTMENT/OWNERSHIP GROUP
Gain an understanding of the various ways to organize your business. Which legal entity
should you choose - Limited Liability Companies vs Corporations? Let the experts tell you
how to create the right business structure to protect you and your partners.
Moderator: Marlon A. Hill, Attorney, Delancy Hill, P.A.
Panel: Mitch Miller, Attorney, Miller Law Group
Onkar Sharma, Attorney, Sharma Law Group
Kendal Tyre, Attorney, Nixon Peabody LLP
SATURDAY, JULY 25 08:30am - 09:00am Continental Breakfast
Sponsors: AAHOA & NABHOOD 09:00am -10:15am Workshop 28 PANEL OF INDUSTRY LEADERS & HOSPITALITY EXPERTS (Doral D)
Education, Internship, Work Experience & Graduate Studies can help you move up the
corporate ladder and lead to success in the industry.
Sponsors: Miami Dade College, Visitors Industry Council, Johnson & Wales University,
Florida International University, Temple University, Florida Memorial University,
College of The Bahamas, University of West Indies (Trinidad)
Moderator: Dr. Larry Rice, Vice President/Dean of Academic Affairs, Johnson & Wales University
Panel: Hank Thomas, President, Victoria Hospitality Properties/NABHOOD Board
Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD
Curtis Dean, Vice President, Roberts Hotel Group
Barron Channer, Vice President of Development, The Peebles Corporation
Salvador Mendoza, Asst. V.P. of Diversity, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Stella Beene-Venson, President, National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners/Meeting
Planner & Travel Administrator, United Methodist Church Workshop 2910:30pm - 12:00 pm NABHOOD CAREER MENTORING SESSION (Speedy Advice) (Doral A)
Hotel Industry professionals will meet with students at 20 minute intervals
to share insight that will help guide them in their hospitality career.
Beverly Saunders, V.P. Training & Organization Development, Atlantis Resorts, Bahamas
Angela Clarke, Purchasing Director, Select Service & Extended Stay Brand, Marriott Intl,
Sharmell Anderson, Sr. Interior Designer, Architechture & Construction, Marriott Intl. 12:15pm – 01:15pm STUDENT LUNCHEON (Doral D)
Sponsors: Temple University School of Tourism & Hospitality Management – Miami Dade College
Students will be randomly selected to share their thoughts on
the impact the summit has had in determining their career goals. SAVE THE DATE!!!
14th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN
HOTEL OWNERSHIP/MULTICULTURAL TOURISM
SUMMIT & TRADE SHOW
JULY 21-24, 2010 |