MONDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2016
9:30am-8:30pm
11:15am-12:00pm
Presenter:
12:00pm-1:15pm
1:30pm-3:30pm
REGISTRATION
SPECIAL PRE-CONFERENCE SESSION – MEET THE PROJECT
Tariq Bsharat, Strategy and Business Development Director, Al Marjan Island
NETWORKING LUNCH
PLENARY SESSION
Speaker:
CONFERENCE OPENING
James E. Burba, President, BHN
Speaker:
THE ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
David Goodger, Director, Tourism Economics
Speaker:
THE HOTEL PERFORMANCE OUTLOOK
Thomas Emanuel, Director Business Development, STR
Moderator:
Panelists:
THE VIEW FROM THE BOARDROOM – THE LEADERS’ PERSPECTIVE
Andreas Scriven, International Managing Director, Christie & Co
Stuart Bailey, CEO, Splendid Hospitality Group
Fredrik Korallus, Chief Executive Officer, Generator Hostels
Pierre-Frédéric Roulot, CEO, Louvre Hotels Group/ Jing Jiang Europe
Kike Sarasola, President & Founder, Room Mate Hotels
3:30pm-4:00pm
NETWORKING BREAK
4:00pm-5:00pm
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
SESSION 01
THE “HOT” SESSION – ROUND ONE
A grouping of intimate discussions with specially selected experts.
Speakers:
OPPORTUNITIES IN SPAIN
Estanislao Gómez, Development Director Spain, Portugal & Andorra,, NH Hotel Group
Inmaculada Ranera, Managing Director, Spain & Portugal, Christie & Co
Speakers:
OPPORTUNITIES IN FRANCE
Jean-Bernard Falco, Chairman, Paris Inn Group
Bruno Juin, Managing Director, BNP Paribas RE Hotels
Speakers:
SERVICED APARTMENTS – WHERE ARE THE OPPORTUNITIES?
Piers Brown, CEO, International Hospitality Media
Sean Worker, CEO & President, BridgeStreet
SESSION 02
Moderator:
Panelists:
THE MONEY HALL – A FOCUS ON PRIVATE EQUITY
Puneet Kanuga, Director, HVS Hodges Ward Elliott
Patricia Barrigan, Senior Partner, Benson Elliot Services Lt
Jean-Philippe Chomette, Founder & CEO, Algonquin
Frank Hildwein, Head of Hotel Acquisitions and Sales, Deka Immoblien
Bobby Hiranandani, Co-Chairman, Royal Group
SESSION 03
Moderator:
Panelists:
THE MONEY HALL – A FOCUS ON LENDERS
Peter M. Anscomb, Senior Corporate Director, Edwardian Hotels, London
Mark Lanspa, Executive Vice President, Wells Fargo Bank
Martina Serdarušić, Head of Tourism and Commercial, Erste & Steiermärkische Bank d.d.
Christof Winkelmann, Managing Director, Aareal Bank AG
Huw Zachariah, Head of Hotels, HSBC
SESSION 04
Moderator:
Panelists:
THE LIFESTYLE SECTOR
Terence Baker, Reporter, Europe, Hotel News Now / STR
Alex Andjel, VP Development, Virgin Hotels
Wilma Kellermann-Baans, VP Business Development, Steigenberger Hotels AG
Josh Littman, VP Development, EMEA, Hard Rock Hotels
Jasper Muller, Managing Director Development, citizenM hotels
Program and Speakers as of 9 August 2016
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MONDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2016
5:10pm-6:00pm
Moderator:
Panelists:
6:00pm-8:00pm
Hosted By:
PLENARY SESSION
CENTER STAGE WITH CDOs
Andrew Sangster, Editorial Director, Hotel Analyst
Gaurav Bhushan, Global Chief Development Officer, AccorHotels
Additional panelist to be announced.
NETWORKING RECEPTION
Hot.E delegates enjoy a fabulous networking reception at the legendary
May Fair Hotel.
Edwardian Hotels London
TUESDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER 2016
7:30am-6:30pm
REGISTRATION
8:30am-9:30am
BREAKFAST
9:30am-11:30am
Speaker:
Moderator:
Panelists:
PLENARY SESSION
WELCOME BACK
James E. Burba, President, BHN
OPPORTUNITIES IN THE UK
Charles Human, Managing Director, HVS Hodges Ward Elliott
Surinder Arora, Chairman, The Arora Group
Stewart Campbell, Managing Director, Redefine|BDL
David MC Michels, Chairman, Michels & Taylor
HOT.E DEAL OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Presenter:
SINGLE ASSET TRANSACTION OF THE YEAR
Chris Day, Global Managing Director, Christie & Co.
Presenter:
MERGER & ACQUISITION/PORTFOLIO DEAL OF THE YEAR
Charles Human, Managing Director, HVS Hodges Ward Elliott
Recipient:
HOT.E HALL OF FAME AWARD
This award recognizes an investor, developer, or hotel leader whose career has
had a profound and positive impact on the European hotel industry.
Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, Chairman and Founder, Meliá Hotels International
Gabriel Escarrer Juliá
Moderator:
Panelists:
CENTER STAGE – TECHNOLOGY & THE GUEST EXPECTATION REVOLUTION
Carmen Hui, SVP - Acquisitions, Europe, Host Hotels Ltd
Neasa Costin, EMEA Travel Lead, Facebook
Rob Torres, Industry Director, Travel, Google, Inc
11:30am-12:00pm
NETWORKING BREAK
12:00pm-1:00pm
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
SESSION 05
Speakers:
THE “HOT” SESSION – ROUND TWO OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CEE
Franz Jurkowitsch, CEO, Warimpex Finanz AG
Frederic Le Fichoux, Partner, Cushman & Wakefield
Speakers:
OPPORTUNITIES IN SCANDINAVIA
Christian D. Kielgast, Partner, Nordic Hotel Consulting
Peter Tengström, CEO, Midstar
Speakers:
NAVIGATING HOTEL MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS
Chris Martin, Senior Director, HVS Hodges Ward Elliott
Mark Rajbenbach, Partner, Paul Hastings LLP
Program and Speakers as of 9 August 2016
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TUESDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER 2016
SESSION 06
Moderator:
Panelists:
THE MONEY HALL – A FOCUS ON PRIVATE EQUITY
Dirk Bakker, Head of EMEA Hotels, Colliers International
Lionel Benjamin, Director -Hotels, Topland Group PLC
Mike Lee Goodson, Head of Hospitality, ADIA
Desmond Taljaard, Managing Director Hotels, London + Regional
Camil Yazbeck, Partner & Investment Director, Patron Capital Partners
SESSION 07
Moderator:
Panelists:
THE MONEY HALL – A FOCUS ON REITS
David Ryland, Partner, Paul Hastings LLP
Javier Aŕus, General Director, Azora
Gaël Le Lay, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Fonciére des Murs
David Ling, Head, Strategic Development, CDL Hospitality Trust
SESSION 08
Moderator:
Panelists:
THE LUXURY SECTOR
Philip C. Camble, Director, Whitebridge Hospitality
Filip Boyen, CEO, Small Luxury Hotels
Nevius Glussi, Senior Director Development, Rosewood Hotel Group
Valentin Sadan, Senior Director, Development, Belmond
David Taylor, COO, Project 1898
1:00pm-2:00pm
NETWORKING LUNCH
2:15pm-3:15pm
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
SESSION 09
Speakers:
THE “HOT” SESSION – ROUND THREE OPPORTUNITIES IN GERMANY
Michael Leue, Partner, Bryan Cave LLP Additional speaker to be announced
Speakers:
OPPORTUNITIES IN SCOTLAND
Keith McBain, Director, JLL Hotels & Hospitality
Jason Wischhoff, VP Development, Accor UK & Ireland
Speakers:
IMPLEMENTING INNOVATIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
Theodor Kubak, Senior Investment Manager, Union Investment
Oliver Judge, Managing Director, Hetherley Capital
Speakers:
SERIOUS ABOUT CYBERSECURITY?
Michael Fuller, Director, Global Resilience UK
Dyann Heward-Mills, Partner Baker & McKenzie
SESSION 10
Moderator:
Panelists:
THE MONEY HALL – A FOCUS ON PRIVATE EQUITY
Dan E. Larkin, Partner, Bryan Cave LLP
Jacek Kulakowski, Investment Manager, Fosun Property Holdings
Dominic Seely, Director of Acquisitions, Westmont Hospitality
James Riddell, Managing Director, Lone Star Europe
Panelist to be Announced, The Blackstone Group
SESSION 11
Moderator:
Panelists:
THE MONEY HALL – A FOCUS ON LEASES
Justin Salkeld, Partner, Baker & McKenzie
Karl Badstuber, Senior Hotel Specialist, AXA Real Estate
Dermot Crowley, Deputy Chief Executive, Dalata Hotel Group plc
Peter Ebertz, Partner/Head of Hotels, Art-Invest Real Estate
Marc N. Socker, Managing Director, Invesco Real Estate
SESSION 12
Moderator:
Panelists:
THE BUDGET SECTOR
Rod F. Taylor, Managing Director, TGA Limited
Navneet Bali, CEO, MEININGER Hotels
Peter Gowers, CEO, Travelodge Group
Sharan Pasricha, Founder and CEO, The Hoxton (Ennismore)
Philippe Weyland, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Motel One
Program and Speakers as of 9 August 2016
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TUESDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER 2016
3:30pm-4:35pm
Moderators:
Panelists:
Speaker:
4:35pm-6:30pm
Hosted By:
PLENARY SESSION
THE MONEY HALL – EXPERT VIEWS FROM IHIC
Expert views from the International Hotel Investment Council.
Marvin P. Rust, Head of European Tax Advisory, FTI Consulting
Jan Hazelton, Managing Director, Three Point Advisory
Cody Bradshaw, SVP, Head of European Hotels, Starwood Capital Europe
Coley J. Brenan, Partner, Head of Europe, KSL Capital Partners International
Steffen Doyle, Co-head Real Estate, Credit Suisse
Tim Helliwell, Head of Hotels, Barclays Bank PLC
CLOSING REMARKS
James E. Burba, President, BHN
CLOSING NETWORKING RECEPTION
Hot.E delegates will enjoy yet another networking opportunity at our fabulous host hotel,
Hilton London Bankside, as the conference comes to a close.
Splendid Hospitality Group
ABOUT THE HOST
With three decades of experience, over 130 events completed to-date, and more than
90,000 international delegates, BHN conferences have become “must attend” events for
industry leaders who come together to network, conduct business, and to learn about the
latest trends.
BHN events include: the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) in Los Angeles; ALIS Law in Los Angeles; ALIS Summer
Update; Alternative Ownership Conference Asia Pacific (AOCAP) in Singapore; Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit
(CHRIS) in Miami; Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) in Hong Kong; HICAP UPDATE in Singapore; Hotel
Investment Forum India (HIFI) in Mumbai; Hotel Opportunities Latin America (HOLA) conference in Miami; and Hotel Investment
Conference Europe (Hot.E) in London.
The BHN website at www.Burba.com is the gateway for information about the conferences BHN produces, as well as a direct link
to important players in the hospitality investment world.
PROGRAM PLANNING COMMITTEE
Cody Bradshaw, Starwood Capital Europe
Piers Brown, International Hospitality Media
Martin Cairns, FTI Consulting
Chris Day, Christie & Co
Jeff Higley, STR/Hotel News Now
Carmen Hui, Host Hotels Ltd
Puneet Kanuga, HVS Hodges Ward Elliott
Wilma Kellermann-Baans, Steigenberger Hotels AG
Russell Kett, HVS
Dan E. Larkin, Bryan Cave LLP
Babette Marzheuser-Wood, Dentons UKMEA LLP
Herbert Mascha, MRP Hotels
Lisa Neubueser, Invesco Real Estate
George Nicholas, Savills
Monica Palmas, Global Trade Media
Marco Rentsch, PwC
David Ryland, Paul Hastings LLP
Justin Salkeld, Baker & McKenzie
Andrew Sangster, Hotel Analyst
Rod Taylor, TGA Limited
Celine Vadam, STR
Christof Winkelmann, Aareal Bank AG
DEAL OF THE YEAR AWARDS COMMITTEE
Single Asset Transaction of the Year
Chris Day, Christie & Co – Committee Chair
Larissa Esser, Eastdil Secured
Jan Hazelton, Three Points Advisory
Puneet Kanuga, HVS Hodges Ward Elliott
Marvin Rust, FTI Consulting
Merger & Acquisition/Portfolio of the Year
Charles Human, HVS Hodges Ward Elliott – Committee
Chair
Tim Breitenstein, Morgan Stanley
Dan E. Larkin, Bryan Cave LLP
George Nicholas, Savills
Rod Taylor, TGA Limited
Hot.E 2016 is being held in
association with The Hotel
Distribution Event (HDE)
www.hoteldistributionevent.com
Program and Speakers as of 9 August 2016
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