Information Management Network (IMN) to host its Inaugural Distressed Hotel Symposium – for those seeking to identify emerging opportunities in the Hospitality Sector
NEW YORK, March 25, 2009 — IMN has announced their Inaugural Distressed Hotels Symposium. This event is being held on April 30 – May 1, 2009 at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, FL.
The Symposium is being held as a complement to four successful Symposia that IMN hosted on distressed real estate in 2008. The event features leading industry experts addressing the current difficulties in the hospitality industry, as vacancies rise at a rate expected to show the steepest revenue declines since September 2001.
A major Symposium highlight is the Presidents’ Panel, where leading hoteliers will discuss their strategies for exploiting opportunities that have recently resulted in the distressed environment. Panel participants include: Peter G. Dumon, President, The Harp Group, Inc.; Neil H. Shah, President & COO, Hersha Hospitality Trust; Tony Farris, Chairman & CEO, Quorum Hotel Advisors; Steven C. Roberts, President, Roberts Hotel Group LLC; Mark Waltrip, Chief Operating Officer, Westgate Resorts.
The outstanding speaking faculty features over 100 Investors, Hotel Owners and Service Providers. Many of the most recognizable figures in the hospitality investment field will be present, including: Blackstone Real Estate Advisors; Citi Property Investors; Cornerstone Real Estate Advisors; Kor Hotels; KSL Resorts; Lowe Enterprises; Noble Investors; Principal Real Estate Investors; Superclubs; Westport Capital Partners.
Another Symposium highlight is certain to be the well-received, in-depth Roundtables that IMN organizes, focusing on Geographic Regions and Specific Products.
Delegates can also expect to benefit from cutting-edge discussions on:
- RENEGOTIATING FRANCHISE & MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS
- CONDO HOTELS, FRACTIONALS & HOTEL RESIDENCES
- MIXED-USE & MASTER-PLANNED PROJECTS
- OPERATING HOTELS & DEALING WITH PIPS
- BRAND EVALUATION & THE CANCELLATION OF FLAGS
- FINANCING UPDATE
For more information, please contact John Farrier on (212) 901-1866; email: .
Website: http://www.imn.org/dishotel
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