South Florida & Caribbean Hotel & Hospitality
Unlocking the Future of Hospitality Investment, Development & Branding
Event Ended On: Tuesday July 15 2025
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Speakers and Panels
Hotel Investment Landscape: Current Dynamics and Emerging Opportunities
Who’s investing, where the capital is flowing, and what it means for the next wave of hospitality development.
Glenn Alba
Marco Roca
Daniel Lesser
The Power of Hospitality Branding: Strategic Expansion & Development
How top hotel brands are partnering with developers, investors, and local markets to drive growth and build the next generation of hospitality destinations.
Pamela Vasquez
Alex Mai
Stephan Strenk
Louis Journel
Beyond the Stay: Redefining Hospitality with Elevated Amenities and Experiences
How top developers and operators are using branding, technology, and curated experiences to redefine success in today’s competitive hospitality market.
Why you should attend South Florida & Caribbean Hotel & Hospitality
Why this Matters:
Florida and the Caribbean have become two of the most dynamic hospitality markets in the world, attracting record-breaking investment, transformative developments, and major brand expansions. As guest expectations evolve and developers look for ways to enhance profitability, hospitality brands must innovate to stay ahead. Hear from top developers, operators, and investors on the next wave of hospitality. Understand where capital is flowing and how deals are being structured. Learn how to integrate branding, wellness, and technology into hospitality development. Discover where the biggest opportunities are, and how to capitalize on them. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation shaping the future of global hospitality.
Key Takeaways:
- Where Investors Are Betting Big: Which hotel types, markets, and repositioning strategies are attracting fresh capital across South Florida and the Caribbean.
- How Brands Choose Projects: How top hotel companies identify opportunities, partner with developers, and expand their footprints strategically.
- Branded Residences & Mixed Use as a Game-Changer – How developers are using branded residences, retail, or office to underwrite new builds
- South Florida vs. Caribbean Development – Where are the biggest opportunities, and all the segments, and how do location-specific regulations and incentives impact projects?
- The Rise of All-Inclusive Luxury – How curated, upscale experiences are redefining Caribbean hospitality and attracting new capital.
- The Role of Strategic Partnerships – How brands, developers, and F&B operators are aligning to create high-performing destinations.
- Market Trends & Brand Expansion – Where are brands looking to grow in Florida and the Caribbean, and what segments (ultra-luxury, upscale, midscale) offer the most opportunity?
- Wellness, Experiential Travel & Exclusive Stays – How high-touch service, boutique footprints, and unique cultural programming are redefining guest expectations.
- Technology & Operational Efficiency – The role of AI, automation, and light-touch operating models in improving margins while maintaining a premium guest experience.
- The Power of F&B & Spa Partnerships – How strategic collaborations with restaurants, wellness brands, and entertainment venues create destination-driven hospitality.
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Venue
Marriott Biscayne Bay
1633 North Bayshore Drive
Miami, FL 33132
Ballroom: Grand Ballroom - 3rd floor
Parking Information:
Valet parking $20 and Self-parking $25
Agenda
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8:00 AM 9:00 AM |
Registration, Networking, & Breakfast
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9:00 AM 9:45 AM |
Hotel Investment Landscape: Current Dynamics and Emerging Opportunities
The hotel investment market is heating up, with fresh capital flowing into acquisitions, repositionings, and new development across South Florida and the Caribbean. Private equity groups, institutional investors, family offices, and global hotel brands are actively pursuing deals, but what types of properties are they targeting, and where is the smartest money being placed? This panel brings together top investors, developers, and dealmakers to break down the evolving investment landscape: who’s buying, what product types are getting the most attention, and how today’s opportunities are reshaping the future of hospitality development.
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9:45 AM 10:15 AM |
Networking Break
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10:15 AM 11:00 AM |
The Power of Hospitality Branding: Strategic Expansion & Development
From new builds and conversions to franchise growth and global acquisitions, today’s top hotel brands are executing bold expansion strategies to stay ahead in a competitive market. In this panel, hear directly from regional leaders at some of the world’s most recognized hospitality brands as they discuss how they identify and evaluate opportunities in key markets, form strategic partnerships, and work with developers, investors, and municipalities to bring projects to life. Learn how brand standards, market positioning, and evolving guest expectations shape development decisions and how aligning the right project with the right brand can unlock long-term success.
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11:05 AM 11:50 AM |
Beyond the Stay: Redefining Hospitality with Elevated Amenities and Experiences
Today’s hospitality landscape is evolving beyond traditional luxury, it’s about delivering unforgettable experiences that drive demand, loyalty, and long-term brand value. In an increasingly competitive market, experience and identity are just as important as location. From high-tech, low-staff models to hyper-personalized service and food-and-beverage-driven concepts, the industry is undergoing a major shift in how hotels attract and retain guests. Join top hospitality leaders from South Florida and the Caribbean as they share how they’re differentiating their properties through programming, activations, and elevated amenities and what strategies are proving most (and least) successful today.
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11:40 AM 12:00 PM |
Post Panel Networking
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