Bisnow Lodging & Innovation Series (BLIS) West
Sheraton Grand Los Angeles
Event Has Ended
Speakers to be Announced
Speakers

Sam Nazarian
Founder & CEO
C3 & sbe

Lilian Tomovich
Chief Experience Officer/CMO
MGM Resorts International

Mark Harmon
CEO
Auberge Resorts

John Kratzer
CEO
JMI Realty

Kat Flores
EVP Brands & Innovation
Trump Hotel Group

Jay Newman
COO
The Athens Group

Jeff Palla
SVP Operations
LA Quinta

Tim Powell
VP Development
Hilton Hotels

Krystal England
Senior Director, Hospitality
Canyon Partners Real Estate

Mark Shalala
Vice President – Upscale Development
Choice Hotels International

Sagar Desai
Head of Acquisitions & Development
Viceroy Hotel Group

Sid Narang
Chief Development Officer
SBE Entertainment Group

Jason Choulochas
Executive Vice President
Bank of the Ozarks

Maki Bara
President Co-Founder
Chartres Lodging Group

Vamsi Bonthala
CEO
Arbor Lodging Partners

Don Li
Head of Asia Investment Group
Interstate Hotels

Rika Lisslö
Vice President, Acquisitions & Development
Two Roads Hospitality

David Brillembourg
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Brillembourg Group

John Grossman
President
Classic Hotels & Resorts

Bill Strang
President - Operations
TOTO USA

Adam Lair
Managing Director, Senior Partner
HVS

Brent Bunting
Commercial/Hospitality Core Market Leader
DPR Construction

Steve Tsu
Managing Director
K2 Clean Energy Capital

Ayo Akinsete
Vice President of Operations
Dream Hotel Group

Kelly Sinclair
Owner
Brick House Development

Ezra Callahan
Co-Founder
Arrive Hotels

Jon Blanchard
Founder & CEO
BLVD Hospitality

Tanya Wong
Director of Global Real Estate
Sonder

Matt Marquis
CEO
Pacifica Hotels

Frances Kiradjian
CEO
The Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA)

Cory Creath
Founding Principal Architect
AXIS/GFA Architecture + Design

Robert Alter
President & Founder
Seaview Investors

Michael Scheinberg
Partner
Pircher, Nichols & Meeks

Mark Lukens
Managing Director
LWHA

Matt Peterson
Managing Director
AETHOS Consulting Group
MORE SPEAKERS TO BE ANNOUNCED
Agenda
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Boutique & Luxury Lifestyle
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Cocktails and Networking!
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Registration, Networking & Breakfast
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State of the Lodging Industry
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Navigating Hotel Investment in 2018
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Hotel Construction & Design Trends
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Lunch & Networking
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Afternoon Keynote
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The Future of Brands & Loyalty Programs
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The Future of Resorts: Experiential Tourism
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Networking Break
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Tech Disruptions & Innovations In Hospitality
Bisnow Lodging & Innovation Series (BLIS) West
The hospitality industry is constantly transforming, and it’s hard to find time to catch your breath and figure out where the future is headed.
On a national level, the industry had another year of record-setting metrics across Occupancy, REVPAR and Rooms Revenue, while on the West Coast, California set a record with the number of new hotel rooms opened in 2017.
According to a 2018 Outlook Report by Deloitte, the hotel industry neared $1.6 trillion in bookings in 2017 making it one of the largest and fastest growing sectors in the world. Travel companies are doubling efforts to meet travelers’ demands for technology and wellness, and the sharing economy and the emerging millennial market are forcing industry leaders to rethink their business models. Global political uncertainty, policy reform, and safety concerns are more prevalent today than ever. There are challenges on the horizon for the hospitality industry, and firms who fail to innovate risk losing market share in this fiercely competitive industry.
Join us for this year's Bisnow Lodging Innovation Summit (BLIS West), where the Nation's biggest movers and shakers will rub shoulders with West Coast hospitality legends.
Topics To Include:
1. Workforce Labor Under Trump Administration: Find out how Trump's strict immigration crackdown has many in the lodging and hospitality industry wary their workforce could take a hit.
2. Hotel Investment In 2018: Which markets and countries are underserved for new development and investment in 2018 and beyond?
3. Renovations: Last year was a record-breaking year for hotel renovations, with 1/5 existing properties receiving an upgrade. Find out why developers are renovating now more than ever before, and what is driving the shift towards hotel renovations.
4. Major Brands Replicate Authentic Boutique Experience: Choice Hotels, Marriott International, and Hyatt Hotels are increasingly opening boutique-style mini-chains aimed at specific lifestyle-travelers. Will the trend towards authentic lodging experiences last?
5. Tech Disruptions: Gartner Research predicts that customers will manage 85% of relationships without interacting with a human by 2020. What technologies should hotels emplore and what benefits, or risks, will these innovations have on the industry as a whole?
6. Experiential Tourism: How can hoteliers offer immersive, cultural experiences to their guests that Airbnb and other vacation rental platforms cannot?
The conference will focus on the future of hotel innovation, investment, and development. A few core topics we'll cover are new distribution models, new technologies, creating strong brand narratives and enhancing loyalty, as well as understanding the experience-driven trends in the industry. We will also discuss the current state of the lodging market, opportunities and challenges in hotel investment and development, and key economic drivers and trends in construction and design. And, of course, there will be plenty of networking time! You don't want to miss this full-day premium conference!
Sponsors
WHY SPONSOR
Bisnow events are known for facilitating deal-making with lots of networking opportunities. Whether you are an owner, developer, manager, broker, lender, supplier, or consultant, your company is a crucial part of the national hospitality market. Bisnow offers many opportunities for you to build good will and raise your company’s profile in this ever-changing industry. You’ll connect with existing and potential customers, partners, distributors, investors and vendors, and have the opportunity to showcase your products and services in front of a large and relevant audience.
Venue & Travel
Sheraton Grand Los Angeles
711 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Ballroom: California Ballroom, Ballroom Level
Parking Information: Discounted Event Parking: Self-parking $12.00 & Valet $20.00
Travel:
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http://www.sheratongrandlosangeles.com/local-catering
Up to 20% off the best available rate!