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Chicago Hospitality Real Estate

Development, Investment, Innovation & Emerging Trends in Travel, Lodging, and Dining

Event Ended On: Thursday August 18 2022

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Speakers and Panels

Staying Power

Developing and Designing Hotels for a Changing World

Mike Reschke

Mike Reschke

Chairman & CEO, The Prime Group
John Rutledge

John Rutledge

Founder, President & CEO, Oxford Capital Group, Oxford Hotels & Resorts
Vamsi Bonthala

Vamsi Bonthala

CEO, Arbor Lodging Partners
Timothy Pickett

Timothy Pickett

President, Encompass Connect
Eric Bullion

Eric Bullion

VP, Pepper Construction
Larry Eppley
Moderator

Larry Eppley

Partner, Sheppard Mullin

What's Cooking in Chicago Hospitality Real Estate?

How to Maximize the Guest Experience & Drive Revenue

Robert Habeeb

Robert Habeeb

CEO, Maverick Hotels and Restaurants
Andrea Zopp

Andrea Zopp

Managing Partner, Cleveland Avenue
Joshua Poag

Joshua Poag

President & CEO, Poag Shopping Centers

David Duncan

President & CEO, First Hospitality

Venue

Loews Chicago Hotel
455 North Park Drive
Chicago, IL 60611

Ballroom: Wright Ballroom, 1st Floor


Parking Information:

Parking information: Event Valet Parking $35, Self-Parking (River East 21)

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Agenda

Time Activity
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Pre-Event Networking
9:00 AM
9:45 AM
Staying Power
Developing and Designing Hotels for a Changing World
9:45 AM
10:30 AM
What's Cooking in Chicago Hospitality Real Estate?
How to Maximize the Guest Experience & Drive Revenue
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
Post-Event Networking

WHY THIS MATTERS

What You'll Learn:

  • Which areas are being targeted for new hotel development, and which areas have been overlooked?
  • What design elements and amenities are paving the way for Chicago's next wave of innovative hotel spaces? 
  • What has been the impact of shifting business travel and tourism on current occupancy levels? What are the predictions for a financial growth trajectory?
  • How can hotel owners and developers maximize ROI and provide a top quality guest experience while managing labor shortages in the industry?
  • How are hotel operators curating the food and beverage in their hotels to optimize value for their guests?
  • With several venerable Chicago restaurants closing their doors last year, what new opportunities are in the works? Where are the new hot spots?
  • What are the top food and beverage trends to watch out for, such as food halls and grab-n-go self service, and what are its implications for CRE?

 

How You'll Do More Business: 

As Chicago looks to restore the hospitality and tourism industry following a tumultuous few years and ongoing challenges, hotels and restaurants have always put their guest experience and service at the forefront. Gain insights into how hotels and restaurants are redefining the guest and dining experience to stay ahead of the curve. Join industry leaders in Chicago as they discuss how owners and developers are capitalizing on the hospitality industry in Chicago. Find out where there is room for opportunities, and where to capitalize on these trends. Join us and the region's best as we dive deep into the market and analyze the trends impacting its growth.

 

Who Attends: Brokers, owners, developers, investors, construction, designers, architects, financial institutions, government officials and more!

 

Why You Should Attend: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to identify opportunities, build your network and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than us. Join Bisnow as we jump into the market in Chicago to analyze its strengths and strategize on its areas of opportunity.

 

For questions, recommendations, comments, or press inquiries please email our senior event producer, Elliot Dvorin at elliot.dvorin@bisnow.com.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOUR SAFETY

We hosted more than 72,000 attendees live, in-person around the globe in 2021. Our commitment to safety is no different in 2022. Our events follow all local Covid-19 regulations and protocols. In the interest of the safety of all our guests, we recommend taking a rapid or PCR test for proof of negative results before attending any gathering. 

 

We will update attendees should any regulations be updated before this event is held. We look forward to hosting you soon to do what we do best: network, connect, and engage to do more business.