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Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
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The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center is a dynamic hub for government, business, commerce, and the community, in the heart of the nation’s capital. The Reagan Building is DC’s premier venue for hosting influential conferences and events and as the World Trade Center Washington, DC it offers a powerful forum for international trade promotion. It is the place where leaders come to lead, where nations and cultures come to connect, and where events matter.
Speakers
![Bill Walshe](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Bill-Walshe.jpg)
Bill Walshe
CEO - Viceroy Hotel Group
![Bruce Wiles](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Bruce-Wiles.jpg)
Bruce Wiles
President & COO - Thayer Lodging, Brookfield Hotel Properties
![Joel Eisemann](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Joel-Eisemann.jpg)
Joel Eisemann
Chief Development Officer, The Americas - InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
![Chip Ohlsson](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Chip-Ohlsson.jpg)
Chip Ohlsson
Chief Development Officer - Wyndham Hotel Group
![Steve Kisielica](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Steven-Kisielica.jpg)
Steve Kisielica
Founding Principal & Chief Investment Officer - Lodging Capital Partners
![Terry Sanders](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Terry-Sanders.jpg)
Terry Sanders
Chief Development Officer, Americas - Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
![Corry Oakes](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Corry-Oakes.jpg)
Corry Oakes
CEO & co-Founder - OTO Development
![Jonathan Mehlman](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Jonathan-Mehlman.jpg)
Jonathan Mehlman
President & CEO - Hospitality Investors Trust
![Kathleen Flores](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Kathleen-Flores.jpg)
Kathleen Flores
EVP, New Brands & Innovation - Trump Hotels
![David Pollin](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/David-Pollin.jpg)
David Pollin
Co-Founder, Buccini/Pollin & Chairman - PM Hotel Group
![Mark Williams](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Mark-Williams.jpg)
Mark Williams
VP, Upscale Franchise Brands - Red Lion Hotels Corporation (RLHC)
![David Pepper](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/David-Pepper1.jpg)
David Pepper
Chief Development Officer - Choice Hotels International
![Adi Bhoopathy](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Adi-Bhoopathy.jpg)
Adi Bhoopathy
EVP & Principal - Noble
![Jason Hernandez](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Jason-Hernandez.jpg)
Jason Hernandez
Managing Director - ACORE Capital
![Dan Lesser](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Dan-Lesser.jpg)
Dan Lesser
President & CEO - LW Hospitality Advisors
![Mark Carrier](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Mark-Carrier1.jpg)
Mark Carrier
President - B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group
![Russ Shattan](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Russ-Shattan.jpg)
Russ Shattan
Head of Acquisitions & Development - MCR Development
![Patricia Rojas-Ungár](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Patricia-Rojas-Ungár.jpg)
Patricia Rojas-Ungár
VP, Public Affairs - U.S. Travel Association (USTA)
![Michael Collier](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Michael-Collier.jpg)
Michael Collier
CEO - Hotel Capital
![Josh Babbitt](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Josh-Babbitt.jpg)
Josh Babbitt
Vice President & General Counsel - The Sydell Group
![Chuck Lathem](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Charles-Lathem.jpg)
Chuck Lathem
MD & Head of Hospitality Investments - Clarion Partners
![Kevin Carey](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Kevin-Carey.jpg)
Kevin Carey
EVP & COO - American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)
![Mike McGeehan](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Mike-McGehan.jpg)
Mike McGeehan
North American Development Officer - G6 Hospitality
![Bernard Holnaider](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Bernard-Holnaider.jpg)
Bernard Holnaider
Principal - R.D. Jones & Associates
![Sean Stadler](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Sean-Stadler.jpg)
Sean Stadler
Managing Principal - WDG Architecture
![Anne Lloyd-Jones](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Anne-Lloyd-Jones.jpg)
Anne Lloyd-Jones
Senior Managing Director, Director of Consulting & Valuation - HVS
![Tom Dailey](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Tom-Dailey1.jpg)
Tom Dailey
President - Potomac Construction Services
![Adam Williamowsky](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Adam-Williamowsky1.jpg)
Adam Williamowsky
Director, eat + drink - Streetsense
![David Kuperberg](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/David-Kuperberg1.jpg)
David Kuperberg
Chief Development Officer - Dream Hotel Group
![Bill Strang](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Bill-Strang.jpg)
Bill Strang
President - Operations - TOTO USA
![Dilip Petigara](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Dilip-Petigara.jpg)
Dilip Petigara
COO - Access Point Financial
![David McCaslin](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/David-McCaslin.jpg)
David McCaslin
Executive Vice President - HHM
![Fred Grapstein](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Fred-Grapstein.jpg)
Fred Grapstein
SVP - Vornado Hotels
![Al Patel](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Al-Patel.jpg)
Al Patel
President - Baywood Hotels
![Jeffrey Freund](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Jeffrey-Freund.jpg)
Jeffrey Freund
SVP Midscale Brands, Americas - Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
![Rani Gharbie](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Rani-Gharbie.jpg)
Rani Gharbie
VP, Development, North America - Virgin Hotels
![Melissa Cornfeld](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/female-avatar.jpg)
Melissa Cornfeld
VP, Acquisitions and Development - Denihan Hospitality Group
![David Pezza](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/David-Pezza_moderator.jpg)
David Pezza
Partner - Pircher, Nichols & Meeks
![David Reina](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/David-Reina_moderator.jpg)
David Reina
Partner - Morris, Manning & Martin
![Kimberly Wachen](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Kimberly-Wachen.jpg)
Kimberly Wachen
Partner & Chair, Hospitality Group - Arent Fox
![Rori Malech](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Rori-Malech2.jpg)
Rori Malech
Partner - Hunton & Williams
![Christopher Hart](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Chris-Hart.jpg)
Christopher Hart
Partner - Locke Lord
![Michael Harlow](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Michael-Harlow_mode.jpg)
Michael Harlow
Partner - CohnReznick
![Andrea Mattei](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Andrea-Mattei_moderator.jpg)
Andrea Mattei
Of Counsel - Ballard Spahr
![Mike Fletcher](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Mike-Fletcher_moderator1.jpg)
Mike Fletcher
Partner - RSM
![Corey Wilk](https://www.bisnow.com/blis/images/speakers/Corey-Wilk_moderator.jpg)
Corey Wilk
Director-Hospitality & Recreation Group - Goulston & Storrs
MORE SPEAKERS TO BE ANNOUNCED
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September 18 -
Cornell Hotel Society DC & Baltimore Chapter Alumni Cocktail Reception.
Click Here for Details -
September 19 -
Registration Opens!
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Coffee, Networking, and Breakfast
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Welcome Remarks from Bisnow
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Update from Washington - Impacts of the new administration on domestic and international tourism to the Greater Washington region and U.S., National advocacy and key issues affecting the industry today
Panelists:
• Kevin Carey, EVP & COO - American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)
• Mark Carrier, President - B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group
• Patricia Rojas-Ungár, VP, Public Affairs - U.S. Travel Association (USTA)
Moderator: Michael Harlow, Partner - CohnReznick -
Owners Outlook - Factors that will influence RevPAR growth, what hotel owners are looking for, what they expect over the next year, and how & where they plan to deploy their capital
Panelists:
• Jonathan Mehlman, President & CEO - Hospitality Investors Trust
• Dave Pollin, Co-Founder, Buccini/Pollin Group & Chairman - PM Hotel Group
• Jason Hernandez, Managing Director - ACORE Capital
• Russ Shattan, Head of Acquisitions & Development - MCR Development
• Fred Grapstein, SVP - Vornado Hotels
Moderator: Kimberly Wachen, Partner & Chair, Hospitality Group - Arent Fox -
2017 Investment Climate - Financing new projects, renovations, and hotel acquisitions, how deals are getting done in 2017, where the capital is coming from and where it's going, the cycle and an economic outlook for 2018 and beyond
Panelists:
• Michael Collier, CEO - Hotel Capital
• Adi Bhoopathy, EVP & Principal - Noble
• Steve Kisielica, Founding Principal & Chief Investment Officer - Lodging Capital Partners
• Dan Lesser, CEO - LW Hospitality Advisors
• Dilip Petigara, COO - Access Point Financial
Moderator: Rori Malech, Partner, Hunton & Williams -
Streetsense Remarks from the Podium - Staying Relevant in Today and Tomorrow’s Market
Panelists:
•Adam Williamowsky, Director, eat + drink - Streetsense -
Networking Lunch & Expo
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Remarks from the Podium
Panelists:
•John Drew, President & CEO - TCMA, A Drew Company -
Investing in Select and Limited Service Hotels - How hoteliers in the economy to upscale segments are reinventing what limited and select service means in order to capture today’s budget-minded traveler who still desires a great hotel experience, the reasons why this segment continues to boom, serve as a counter to full-service and luxury, and show no signs of slowing down
Panelists:
• Mike McGeehan, North American Development Officer - G6 Hospitality
• Kathleen Flores, EVP, New Brands & Innovation - Trump Hotels
• Chuck Lathem, MD, Head of Hospitality Investments- Clarion Partners
• Chip Ohlsson, EVP & Chief Development Officer - Wyndham Hotel Group
• Terry Sanders, Chief Development Officer, Americas - Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
Moderator: Christoper Hart, Partner - Locke Lord -
Franchising Today - How the franchise model is evolving as well as the ways in which the market is creating competition and forcing firms to evolve their brands, loyalty programs, management agreements, and more
Panelists:
• Joel Eisemann, Chief Development Officer - InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
• David McCaslin, EVP - Hersha Hospitality Management (HHM)
• Jeffrey Freund, SVP Midscale Brands, Americas - Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
• Mark Williams, VP, Upscale Franchise Brands - Red Lion Hotels Corporation (RLHC)
Moderator: Andrea Mattei, Of Counsel - Ballard Spahr -
If you Build it, They Will Come - Design, development and construction trends to attract and retain customers
Panelists:
• Sean Stadler, Principal - WDG Architecture
• Corry Oakes, CEO & co-Founder - OTO Development
• Bernard Holnaider, Principal - RD Jones
• Bill Strang, President, Operations - Toto USA
• Al Patel, President - Baywood Hotels
Moderator: Corey Wilk, Director-Hospitality & Recreation Group - Goulston & Storrs -
Afternoon Snacks, Networking & Expo
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Presented By:
Beyond the Room - Insight on evolving lifestyle-brand standards, creative ways in which brands are engaging consumers, integration of technology in building lifestyle-brands, repositioning assets with unique food and beverage and social event experiences
Panelists:
• Bruce Wiles, President & COO - Thayer Lodging, Brookfield Hotel Properties
• Tom Dailey, President - Potomac Construction Services
• Josh Babbitt, VP & General Counsel - The Sydell Group
• Rani Gharbie, VP, Development, North America - Virgin Hotels
Moderator: David Reina, Partner - Morris, Manning & Martin -
To Brand or Not to Brand - The costs, benefits, and differences between boutique, soft brands, and independent hotels
Panelists:
• David Pepper, Chief Development Officer - Choice Hotels
• David Kuperberg, Chief Development Officer - Dream Hotel Group
• Anne Lloyd-Jones, SMD, Director of Consulting & Valuation - HVS
• Melissa Cornfeld, VP, Acquisitions and Development - Denihan Hospitality Group
Moderator: Mike Fletcher, Partner - RSM -
Closing Special Interview
Panelists:
• Bill Walshe, CEO - Viceroy Hotel Group
Moderator: David Pezza, Partner - Pircher, Nichols & Meeks -
Presented By:
BLIS East 2017 Special Reception
Bisnow Lodging Investment Summit
Join Bisnow and the hospitality industry's most prominent executives for a full day of need-to-know information and top-notch networking in, the Hospitality Capital of America, Washington, D.C.
Our top level speakers will dive deep into today's most relevant hospitality trends, discussing hotel finance, investment, development, design & construction, as well as adressing the big topics of the day:
- The evolving lifestyle, boutique, and soft brand landscape and standards
- Increasing customer engagement beyond the hotel room
- Integration of technology and it's ever increasing impact on hospitality
- Repositioning old, unique assets to unlock their true value
- Localization of food and beverage
- Co-living and it's impact on hospitality
- Improving and redefining loyalty programs
- How to transform travelers into loyal customers
- Investing in luxury and resorts vs. budget/limited service
- How to plan and deal with industry disruptors
- The impact of mini hotels and the AirBnB affect
- Hotel design, development, and construction
- Hotel franchising
- Owner/operator agreements
Please join us on September 19th in DC and while you're here, take advantage of the unique opportunity to meet with the dozens of hotel brand, ownership, and operator companies in the DC region including Marriott, Hilton, Choice, Host, Interstate, RLJ, DiamondRock, Chesapeake, LaSalle, Pebblebrook, Thayer, to name a few. See you in September!
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WHY SPONSOR
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Venue & Travel
Venue
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004
Ballroom: Atrium Hall & Atrium, Concourse Level
Directions to the Atrium, click here
Parking Information: Attached self-parking garage, daily rate: $35.00
You can access the parking garage via ramps at 14th Street (north and south ramps) and 13½ Street (off Pennsylvania Ave.)
*Please note upon entry to the garage your vehicle will be screened; please plan accordingly.
For maps and more parking information Click HERE