Program

Plenary #1

The Peaks and Valleys of the Western Canadian Hotel Business - Strength Training with Some Flexibility

Location: Regency Ballroom

These pundits have successfully called market changes with their “boots on the ground” perspective and always provide invaluable intelligence, sometimes even with a touch of humour. Rates and occupancy role into RevPARs and recent hotel developments and sales are forming the cornerstone for today’s valuations. Learn how best to interpret these data points alongside sage industry insight to better formulate what the next twelve months will look like.

Plenary #3

Conversion Diversion - Re / Development Options To Hotels From Other Lagging Real Estate Asset Classes

Location: Regency Ballroom

There is a plethora of opportunity to expand your hotel footprint. Many projects that were acquired as office buildings or residential condominium sites are now less financially attractive given the state of these real estate cornerstones. But the door is opening. Can these projects be readily converted or developed as hotels? What may seem simple is often complicated with complex building systems and floor plates or zoning and/or specific site nuances that make the site less attractive. The high-level knowledge and experience this panel of experts possess will be readily shared with you.

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Plenary #4

Buy, Build, Finance, Open and Operate - It Takes More Than Five Easy Pieces!

Location: Regency Ballroom

The hotel business is complex and cumbersome. These panelists will each highlight two recurring problem areas and share solutions they see in their day-to-day work that we need to be mindful of. Avoid the mistakes and cut directly to the heart of the matter. Whether it’s installing a new carpet, staff training modifications or negotiating a new PIP, find out how to handle these issues with professionalism and success.

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