* Denotes Confirmed Speakers
Tuesday, April 24
Wednesday, April 25
SETTING THE SCENE: CHALLENGES, POTENTIAL & OPPORTUNITIES - THE CARIBBEAN ON THE WORLD TOURISM STAGE
Caribbean economies are significantly driven by tourism with 7 of the world's 10 most tourism-dependent countries located in the region.This session will provide the tools and vital data to guide the discussions throughout the conference and identify opportunities for tourism development in the Caribbean.
Moderator: TBA, KPMG
Adam Sacks, President, Tourism Economics*
Hon. Ricky Skerritt, Minister of Tourism, & International Transport, Government of St. Kitts and Nevis *
Carlos Vogeler, Regional Director for the Americas, World Tourism Organization *
OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CARIBBEAN TOURISM INDUSTRY - PUBLIC & PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS
A successful path ahead requires innovative solutions that integrate all major components of the tourism industry. Some of the best success stories in recent years involve partnerships between the public and private sector. A cross-section panel of Caribbean ministers of tourism and tourism industry representatives will share their vision of investment opportunities in the region and policies required to encourage expansion.
Moderator: TBA, KPMG
Hon. Herbert John Maginley, Minister of Tourism & Civil Aviation & Culture, Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation, Antigua & Barbuda *
Avinash Persaud, Four Seasons Barbados
Hon. Karine Roy-Camille, President, Comite Martiniquais du Tourisme *
Hon. Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, Minister of Tourism & Civil Aviation, Ministry of Tourism, The Bahamas *
BREAKOUT SESSION 1
SHARED OWNERSHIP - A CARIBBEAN OPPORTUNITY
The shared ownership sector continues to thrive and grow across the region with major hospitality companies and independent hoteliers and developers reporting strong sales. This session will explore consumer interest in traveling to the Caribbean and the ongoing opportunity for timeshare and fractional development throughout the region.
Moderator: David Callaghan, Vice President, Resort Sales and Service, Interval International *
Cal Denison, Vice President, Shell Vacations *
Sue Nickason, President, Caribbean Resort Consultants *
BREAKOUT SESSION 2
REAL ESTATE & HOSPITALITY
Recognizing the global decline in the real estate industry, this session will examine the short and long term future for real estate in the Caribbean, and from a practical standpoint, how will it continue to interface with the regions hospitality product. Experts from across the region will share their insight and provide specifics relative to current supply and future development opportunities.
Moderator: Erick Schwarz, Senior Associate/VP, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services *
Anthony Bowen, CEO, Sotheby's International, St. Lucia *
Liam Day, Managing Director, BCQS *
Jay DiGulio, President, Boutique Club International *
Mark VanDeVelde, Dart Realty
Joe Zahm, President, Sotheby's International Realty, Turks and Caicos
BREAKOUT SESSION 3
STRATEGIES & OPTIONS TO DEAL WITH TROUBLED ASSETS
The reality is that there are so many troubled assets (loans, workouts, receiverships and bankruptcies) with magnificent potential. While most developers are looking elsewhere to start something new, this session will explore ways to capitalize on stalled projects and revive them successfully. Participants will receive insight on opportunities involving already built and partially built, but not in use properties that got stalled during the recent economic crisis.
Moderator: TBA, KPMG *
Nikolas Eastwick-Field, principal, efmHospitality *
Oliver Jordan, Partner, Financial Advisory and Consulting Services, Deloitte *
Joel Santos, Coral Hospitality *
Ron Sutherland, II, President, The Hemisphere Group *
Rob Webb, Partner, Baker Hostetler *
Thursday, April 26
FROM AN INVESTOR'S PERSPECTIVE
This is a must attend session for anyone considering investment and expansion in the Caribbean. Our panel represents a group of leading hoteliers and developers who oversee an extensive portfolio of hospitality product across the region. From mega all-inclusive resorts to luxury high-end resort developments this session will explore what drives investment and include a candid discussion on what motivated these companies to make significant financial commitments and recommendations for future development in the region.
Moderator: TBA
Jorge Diaz, Principal *
Danny Hughes, Vice President, Caribbean/Mexico/LATAM, Hilton Hotels Corporation *
Phil Keb, Executive Vice President, Resort Development, Christophe Harbour Development Company *
Marta Molina-Seal, SVP Hospitality, Caribbean Property Group *
THE MANAGING DIRECTORS CHECK-IN
Operating and managing the business interests of resort developers in the Caribbean can often entail oversight of multiple businesses ranging from hotels and real estate to spa and casino operations. The session will address today's challenges and opportunities as well as highlight how panelists have been able to position their resorts for long term success. The experts will reveal strategies that have been proven successful as well as how these resorts are positioning themselves to ensure the highest returns.
Moderator: TBA
Mark Durliat, CEO/Principal, Grace Bay Club *
Josef Forstmayr, Managing Director, Round Hill *
Mark Ozawa, Managing Director, Windjammer Landing St. Lucia *
Ricardo Perez, General Manager, Oyster Bay Beach Resort, St. Maarten *
George Markantonis, Atlantis, Paradise Island
BREAKOUT SESSION 4
TARGET MARKETS & TAPPING INTO NEW OPPORTUNITIES
Traditionally, the Caribbean has looked to North America as its target market with the Eastern Caribbean attracting visitors from Europe, particularly the United Kingdom. Today, however, sources of inward investment are changing, economies from the target markets are in a downturn, and increased taxes are thereby reducing the number of visitors to the region from these key areas. The discussion will highlight how the region is being proactive to minimize the impact of these changes by tapping non-traditional markets.
Moderator: TBA
Enrique de Marchena Kaluche, Founder & Managing Partner, De Marchena Kaluche & Associates *
Colin Jordan, Business Development Manager, Mango Bay Hotel and President, Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association *
May Ling-Chun, Director of Tourism, St. Maarten Tourist Bureau *
Karolin Troubezkoy, Executive Director Marketing & Operations, Jade Mountain & Anse Chastanet and President, St. Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association
BREAKOUT SESSION 5
THE POWER OF BRANDING
Join us to examine how do international hospitality companies contribute to the success of the Caribbean's tourism product. Questions that will be addressed include: Will branding enhance profitability and increase revenues? What works and why? What are the opportunities by size and segment? Is it possible to maintain a property's individuality and unique attributes while leveraging the brand?
Moderator: TBA
Alinio Acevedo, Director Development, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts *
Hans-Georg Roehrbein, General Manager, San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino *
Mark Williams, Vice President North American Dev., Best Western International *
Brian Parker, VP Emerging Markets, Choice Hotels International
Rick Cunningham, Regional Vice President Development, InterContinental Hotels
BREAKOUT SESSION 6
CAPITAL MARKETS OUTLOOK -
WHERE WILL THE CAPITAL COME FROM?
The future of further development of the hospitality and real estate industries in the Caribbean rests squarely on the shoulders of the lenders, banks and other financial institutions and sources of capital. We can plan, project and create wonderful opportunities but sourcing the funds will determine whether or not a project has the potential for success. This session goes right to the heart of this issue as we hear from the lenders directly and find out how they view the potential opportunities for development funding in the Caribbean.
Moderator: Donna Wellington, Sector Specialist – Hospitality & Senior Coverage – Bahamas, CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank *
Jim Wilson, ScotiaBank
Lester Cox, Royal Bank of Canada
Jean-Marc Aboussouan, IDB
TBA, China Ex-Im
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