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Timetable

FIRST DAY
Wednesday,   25 October 2023
SECOND DAY
Thursday,   26 October 2023
Eduardo Ahumada
Eduardo Ahumada
VP of Investments & AcquisitionsAlojica
Mexico
Eduardo is Vice-president of Investments & Acquisitions of Alójica, a real estate investment management company focused on lodging real estate opportunities in Mexico, focused in underwriting and structuring equity and structured financing opportunities across the hospitality sector.
João Conde
João Conde
DiretorGrupo ST
Brazil
Manuel Muñoz Garcés
Manuel Muñoz Garcés
Head Hotel & Tourism Industry SegmentBanco Sabadell
Mexico
Manuel Muñoz, is Head of the Hotel & Tourism industry segment for the Corporate and Investment Banking team at Bank Sabadell México. Under this capacity, Manuel has participated in the execution of high pro!le structured !nance deals within the hotel and !nance industries, including acquisitions, development, renovations, permanent loans, DCM, among others, creating and consolidating an important and high quality credit portfolio. Manuel developed his experience working as VP of the Commercial Real Estate team from both the Corporate Banking and Structure Finance perspective. Prior to Bank Sabadell México, Manuel served as manager in the Commercial Real Estate team at HSBC.
Rodrigo Reali Abdelnur
Rodrigo Reali Abdelnur
VP de Real Estate Private EquityHSI
Brazil
Vanessa Londono
Vanessa Londono
Directora business developmentBienes & Bienes
Colombia

Supply Vs. Demand

Is all that glitters gold?

  • Finding Market Equilibrium - Does supply meet demand? Which products are lacking?
  • Best Destinations - What are the star markets? Which new locations have the most potential?
  • Opportunities Ahead - Where should efforts be directed?
Moderator
Daniel Campos
Daniel Campos
General Director
Caribe Hospitality
Eduardo Ahumada
Eduardo Ahumada
VP of Investments & Acquisitions
Alojica
João Conde
João Conde
Diretor
Grupo ST
Manuel Muñoz Garcés
Manuel Muñoz Garcés
Head Hotel & Tourism Industry Segment
Banco Sabadell
Rodrigo Reali Abdelnur
Rodrigo Reali Abdelnur
VP de Real Estate Private Equity
HSI
Vanessa Londono
Vanessa Londono
Directora business development
Bienes & Bienes
Daniel Campos
Daniel Campos
General DirectorCaribe Hospitality
Costa Rica
Mr. Campos has been the General Director of Caribe Hospitality since the Company began in 2000, when an exclusive agreement was signed with Marriott for the development of several Courtyard by Marriott hotels in Central America and the Caribbean. Since the beginning, Mr. Campos has been leading the company’s growth by incorporating new markets and properties in the project’s portfolio, highlighted by the first Residence Inn Hotel to be built in Latin America and the first Fairfield Inn in Central America. An Industrial Engineer from the University of Costa Rica, he has a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Catholic University of Chile and the Kenan Flager Business School from the University of North Carolina, USA
Eduardo Ahumada
Eduardo Ahumada
VP of Investments & AcquisitionsAlojica
Mexico
Eduardo is Vice-president of Investments & Acquisitions of Alójica, a real estate investment management company focused on lodging real estate opportunities in Mexico, focused in underwriting and structuring equity and structured financing opportunities across the hospitality sector.
João Conde
João Conde
DiretorGrupo ST
Brazil
Manuel Muñoz Garcés
Manuel Muñoz Garcés
Head Hotel & Tourism Industry SegmentBanco Sabadell
Mexico
Manuel Muñoz, is Head of the Hotel & Tourism industry segment for the Corporate and Investment Banking team at Bank Sabadell México. Under this capacity, Manuel has participated in the execution of high pro!le structured !nance deals within the hotel and !nance industries, including acquisitions, development, renovations, permanent loans, DCM, among others, creating and consolidating an important and high quality credit portfolio. Manuel developed his experience working as VP of the Commercial Real Estate team from both the Corporate Banking and Structure Finance perspective. Prior to Bank Sabadell México, Manuel served as manager in the Commercial Real Estate team at HSBC.
Rodrigo Reali Abdelnur
Rodrigo Reali Abdelnur
VP de Real Estate Private EquityHSI
Brazil
Vanessa Londono
Vanessa Londono
Directora business developmentBienes & Bienes
Colombia
Camila Dias
Camila Dias
Executive DirectorArcel SA Empreendimentos e Participações
Brazil
Acionista do Grupo Arcel, empresa sediada em Campinas e que tem negócios na área de hotelaria; concessionárias e imóveis para locação. Gestora na área de imóveis para locação nos segmentos de Logística; Varejo e Lajes comerciais. Formada em Administração de Empresas pela PUCC, e MBA nos Estados Unidos, Boston College. Membro do Conselho de Administração do Grupo Arcel
David Gaviria
David Gaviria
General Manager BaruGrupo Argos
Colombia
Federico Moreno-Nickerson
Federico Moreno-Nickerson
VP Business Development Latin AmericaWorld of Hyatt Inclusive Collection
USA
Federico joined ALG, now World of Hyatt Inclusive Collection, in 2017. He leverages over 30 years of experience in luxury hotel management/operations, destination/hotel marketing, and travel product development in the luxury segment Before that he spent 13 years as director of product development at Classic Vacations, Expedia Group's luxury brand, responsible for Caribbean and Mexico. His prior role was Senior Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, for nearly a decade, where he successfully opened Mexico City and Punta Mita. Federico was founder and President of the Promotions Committee at the Mexico City Hotel & Motel Association and later appointed Chief Counsel of the first Mexico City Tourism Board,
Gustavo de la Serna
Gustavo de la Serna
Business Development Director, LATAMCWyndham Hotel Group - México
Mexico
Lucio Vargas
Lucio Vargas
Director de Business DevelopmentPro Lodging Hospitality Solutions
Mexico

The Resort Market

Achieving higher performance and added value

  • Experience, Thematization, and Guest Evolution - Where are the trends going?
  • All Inclusive - Becoming a more customized product? What do services offer?
  • Operational Efficiency - What are the best practices for controlling costs and processes?
Moderator
Mauricio Elizondo
Mauricio Elizondo
Director Corporativo de desarrollo
Grupo Posadas
Camila Dias
Camila Dias
Executive Director
Arcel SA Empreendimentos e Participações
David Gaviria
David Gaviria
General Manager Baru
Grupo Argos
Federico Moreno-Nickerson
Federico Moreno-Nickerson
VP Business Development Latin America
World of Hyatt Inclusive Collection
Gustavo de la Serna
Gustavo de la Serna
Business Development Director, LATAMC
Wyndham Hotel Group - México
Lucio Vargas
Lucio Vargas
Director de Business Development
Pro Lodging Hospitality Solutions
Mauricio Elizondo
Mauricio Elizondo
Director Corporativo de desarrolloGrupo Posadas
Mexico
Mauricio Elizondo is the development head at Grupo Posadas, Mexico's leading hotel company. He oversees feasibility, development and project management for Mexico and the Caribbean. Grupo Posadas has an array of brands covering different segments in urban locations (from economy to luxury) and all-inclusive resorts (adults and families). He has more 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry, and has led departments in different areas such as revenue management and vacation ownership. He is based in the Mexico City office.
Camila Dias
Camila Dias
Executive DirectorArcel SA Empreendimentos e Participações
Brazil
Acionista do Grupo Arcel, empresa sediada em Campinas e que tem negócios na área de hotelaria; concessionárias e imóveis para locação. Gestora na área de imóveis para locação nos segmentos de Logística; Varejo e Lajes comerciais. Formada em Administração de Empresas pela PUCC, e MBA nos Estados Unidos, Boston College. Membro do Conselho de Administração do Grupo Arcel
David Gaviria
David Gaviria
General Manager BaruGrupo Argos
Colombia
Federico Moreno-Nickerson
Federico Moreno-Nickerson
VP Business Development Latin AmericaWorld of Hyatt Inclusive Collection
USA
Federico joined ALG, now World of Hyatt Inclusive Collection, in 2017. He leverages over 30 years of experience in luxury hotel management/operations, destination/hotel marketing, and travel product development in the luxury segment Before that he spent 13 years as director of product development at Classic Vacations, Expedia Group's luxury brand, responsible for Caribbean and Mexico. His prior role was Senior Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, for nearly a decade, where he successfully opened Mexico City and Punta Mita. Federico was founder and President of the Promotions Committee at the Mexico City Hotel & Motel Association and later appointed Chief Counsel of the first Mexico City Tourism Board,
Gustavo de la Serna
Gustavo de la Serna
Business Development Director, LATAMCWyndham Hotel Group - México
Mexico
Lucio Vargas
Lucio Vargas
Director de Business DevelopmentPro Lodging Hospitality Solutions
Mexico
Bojan Kumer
Bojan Kumer
Vicepresidente Regional para el Caribe y Sudamérica (RVP)Marriott International
USA
Vice President of Lodging Development for Marriott International Inc. and the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company for the Caribbean and Latin America region, based in Miami, Florida. Responsible for hotel development of all Marriott brands in the Caribbean region. Bringing 15 years of experience within Marriott’s hotel operations, corporate finance and development organizations.
Carolina Pinheiro
Carolina Pinheiro
VP Business DevelopmentWyndham Hotels & Resorts
Brazil
Federico Moreno-Nickerson
Federico Moreno-Nickerson
VP Business Development Latin AmericaWorld of Hyatt Inclusive Collection
USA
Federico joined ALG, now World of Hyatt Inclusive Collection, in 2017. He leverages over 30 years of experience in luxury hotel management/operations, destination/hotel marketing, and travel product development in the luxury segment Before that he spent 13 years as director of product development at Classic Vacations, Expedia Group's luxury brand, responsible for Caribbean and Mexico. His prior role was Senior Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, for nearly a decade, where he successfully opened Mexico City and Punta Mita. Federico was founder and President of the Promotions Committee at the Mexico City Hotel & Motel Association and later appointed Chief Counsel of the first Mexico City Tourism Board,
Pablo Maturana
Pablo Maturana
VicePresident Development Latin America and CaribbeanHilton Worldwide
USA
Pablo Maturana, Managing Director Development South America & The Caribbean, is responsible for the development and expansion of Hilton brands in Caribbean and South America.
Pablo brings great expertise in the real estate industry with experience in different sectors, such as, retail, multifamily and now hospitality. Working for Cencosud, one of the most relevant multi format retailers in Latin America, Pablo served in different real estate-related executive roles until he became responsible for the organic growth of the company in Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Chile and Colombia for all formats, in addition to serving in some company boards.

Operator Outlook

What's next? 

  • Loyalty Programs, Millennials, and Experiences - What are the new market fundamentals?
  • ESG, Technology and People - Where should efforts be made?
  • Growth Potential - What are the key success factors? How are new business models evolving?
  • Lessons Learned - How have business visions changed? Are there new fundamentals?
Moderator
Mauro Rial
Mauro Rial
Chief Operating Officer - North & Hispanic Americas
Accor
Bojan Kumer
Bojan Kumer
Vicepresidente Regional para el Caribe y Sudamérica (RVP)
Marriott International
Carolina Pinheiro
Carolina Pinheiro
VP Business Development
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Federico Moreno-Nickerson
Federico Moreno-Nickerson
VP Business Development Latin America
World of Hyatt Inclusive Collection
Pablo Maturana
Pablo Maturana
VicePresident Development Latin America and Caribbean
Hilton Worldwide
Mauro Rial
Mauro Rial
Chief Operating Officer - North & Hispanic AmericasAccor
Mexico
Mauro RIAL joined AccorHotels in 2017 as Chief Financial Officer for South America, in charge of leading all financial and administrative activities and supporting all the development challenges in the region. Seasoned executive with extensive experience in restructurings, ERP implementations, process reengineering and M&As. Previously worked for Arthur Andersen, Ernst & Young and Suez Group, where he fulfilled for more than 13 years executive financial positions in Puerto Rico, Chile, Argentina, France, Spain and Brazil. Holds a Public Accountant degree by Universidad Nacional del Sur, Argentina, a Master of Finance from Universidad del CEMA, Argentina, and a specialization on Mergers & Acquisitions from London Business School.
Bojan Kumer
Bojan Kumer
Vicepresidente Regional para el Caribe y Sudamérica (RVP)Marriott International
USA
Vice President of Lodging Development for Marriott International Inc. and the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company for the Caribbean and Latin America region, based in Miami, Florida. Responsible for hotel development of all Marriott brands in the Caribbean region. Bringing 15 years of experience within Marriott’s hotel operations, corporate finance and development organizations.
Carolina Pinheiro
Carolina Pinheiro
VP Business DevelopmentWyndham Hotels & Resorts
Brazil
Federico Moreno-Nickerson
Federico Moreno-Nickerson
VP Business Development Latin AmericaWorld of Hyatt Inclusive Collection
USA
Federico joined ALG, now World of Hyatt Inclusive Collection, in 2017. He leverages over 30 years of experience in luxury hotel management/operations, destination/hotel marketing, and travel product development in the luxury segment Before that he spent 13 years as director of product development at Classic Vacations, Expedia Group's luxury brand, responsible for Caribbean and Mexico. His prior role was Senior Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, for nearly a decade, where he successfully opened Mexico City and Punta Mita. Federico was founder and President of the Promotions Committee at the Mexico City Hotel & Motel Association and later appointed Chief Counsel of the first Mexico City Tourism Board,
Pablo Maturana
Pablo Maturana
VicePresident Development Latin America and CaribbeanHilton Worldwide
USA
Pablo Maturana, Managing Director Development South America & The Caribbean, is responsible for the development and expansion of Hilton brands in Caribbean and South America.
Pablo brings great expertise in the real estate industry with experience in different sectors, such as, retail, multifamily and now hospitality. Working for Cencosud, one of the most relevant multi format retailers in Latin America, Pablo served in different real estate-related executive roles until he became responsible for the organic growth of the company in Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Chile and Colombia for all formats, in addition to serving in some company boards.
Alex Abrams
Alex Abrams
PartnerStepStone
USA
Mr. Abrams is a member of the real estate research professionals team. Prior to joining StepStone, Mr. Abrams was a principal at GCM Grosvenor, where he focused on business development for its real estate primary funds and co-investment businesses (previously part of Credit Suisse as the Customized Fund Investment Group). Before that he was an associate attorney at Goodwin Procter and Orrick where he focused on private real estate investments and fund formation.
Gabriel Vázquez
Gabriel Vázquez
VP de HoteleriaBanco Sabadell
Mexico
Gabriel cuenta con más de 15 años de experiencia en el sector financiero y es uno de los miembros fundacionales del área de Hotelería y Turismo en Banco Sabadell. Dentro de su rol como banquero de hotelería tiene como objetivo apoyar a los clientes en la búsqueda de soluciones reales que cubran sus necesidades, a la par de abonar a la rentabilidad del banco. Antes de incorporarse a Banco Sabadell logró colocar más de USD 400 millones en estructuración de Arrendamiento con ingresos anuales aproximados a USD 25 millones promedio, y generar ingresos por USD 4 millones en fees por gestión de producto para diferentes instituciones financieras.
Javier Arús
Javier Arús
Senior Partner, Head of Leisure & HospitalityGrupo Azora
Spain
Javier Arús leads the investment in the hotel segment for the different investment vehicles of Azora Group. The team conducts the analysis of potential investments, the refurbishments and the asset management. Javier has been responsible for the restructuring of the Carey fund since its management by Azora. He has led the acquisition of Hispania´s hotel portfolio, from 2014- 2017 becoming the largest hotel owner in Spain. Prior to joining the Group in 2010, he worked for 15 yrs at Banco Santander, where he held various positions in Investment Banking, Asset Management and Private Banking. In 2004, was appointed CEO of Banco Santander Suisse and, in 2007, CEO of the Santander Private Banking International Division. Javier obtained a business
Michael Zajas
Michael Zajas
PartnerCitizen Capital
USA
Oscar Calvillo
Oscar Calvillo
CEOHDC
Mexico
CEO of Fibra Inn, Advisor, Hotel Manager and Administrator. He has more than 27 years of experience in the real estate industry and more than 34 years of experience in the area of ​​Finance. Responsible for REIT management, property acquisition and development. He graduated as a Mechanical Engineer from the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana; He has a Masters in Business Administration from the Instituto Panamericano de Alta Dirección de Empresas (IPADE) and Member, Former Vice-President, Secretary and President of the 2003 Forum of the Monterrey Chapter of IMEF, the prestigious Mexican Institute of Finance Executives, which has among its members with Mexico's leading finance executives.

The Hotel-Investment Landscape

Ready for aggressive strategies?

  • Brand diversification & return on equity - What is the ideal portfolio balance?
  • Investor's Choice - Which are the trophy assets? What about acquisitions and growth paths?
  • Institutional Investors - Are they active? Where is the focus?
  • New Structure Formats - How to face the challenge of costs? Can "going green" boost financing?
Moderator
Rogerio Basso
Rogerio Basso
Head of Hospitality & Tourism
IDB Invest
Alex Abrams
Alex Abrams
Partner
StepStone
Gabriel Vázquez
Gabriel Vázquez
VP de Hoteleria
Banco Sabadell
Javier Arús
Javier Arús
Senior Partner, Head of Leisure & Hospitality
Grupo Azora
Michael Zajas
Michael Zajas
Partner
Citizen Capital
Oscar Calvillo
Oscar Calvillo
CEO
HDC
Rogerio Basso
Rogerio Basso
Head of Hospitality & TourismIDB Invest
USA
With over 20 years of real estate and hospitality experience, Rogerio leads all initiatives related to hospitality and tourism in Latin America and the Caribbean for IDB Invest, the private sector division of the Inter-American Development Bank Group. In his capacity as Head of Tourism, he is responsible for origination, transactions and for executing IDB Invest's strategy in the region, offering a variety of financial instruments including debt, mezzanine and equity.
Alex Abrams
Alex Abrams
PartnerStepStone
USA
Mr. Abrams is a member of the real estate research professionals team. Prior to joining StepStone, Mr. Abrams was a principal at GCM Grosvenor, where he focused on business development for its real estate primary funds and co-investment businesses (previously part of Credit Suisse as the Customized Fund Investment Group). Before that he was an associate attorney at Goodwin Procter and Orrick where he focused on private real estate investments and fund formation.
Gabriel Vázquez
Gabriel Vázquez
VP de HoteleriaBanco Sabadell
Mexico
Gabriel cuenta con más de 15 años de experiencia en el sector financiero y es uno de los miembros fundacionales del área de Hotelería y Turismo en Banco Sabadell. Dentro de su rol como banquero de hotelería tiene como objetivo apoyar a los clientes en la búsqueda de soluciones reales que cubran sus necesidades, a la par de abonar a la rentabilidad del banco. Antes de incorporarse a Banco Sabadell logró colocar más de USD 400 millones en estructuración de Arrendamiento con ingresos anuales aproximados a USD 25 millones promedio, y generar ingresos por USD 4 millones en fees por gestión de producto para diferentes instituciones financieras.
Javier Arús
Javier Arús
Senior Partner, Head of Leisure & HospitalityGrupo Azora
Spain
Javier Arús leads the investment in the hotel segment for the different investment vehicles of Azora Group. The team conducts the analysis of potential investments, the refurbishments and the asset management. Javier has been responsible for the restructuring of the Carey fund since its management by Azora. He has led the acquisition of Hispania´s hotel portfolio, from 2014- 2017 becoming the largest hotel owner in Spain. Prior to joining the Group in 2010, he worked for 15 yrs at Banco Santander, where he held various positions in Investment Banking, Asset Management and Private Banking. In 2004, was appointed CEO of Banco Santander Suisse and, in 2007, CEO of the Santander Private Banking International Division. Javier obtained a business
Michael Zajas
Michael Zajas
PartnerCitizen Capital
USA
Oscar Calvillo
Oscar Calvillo
CEOHDC
Mexico
CEO of Fibra Inn, Advisor, Hotel Manager and Administrator. He has more than 27 years of experience in the real estate industry and more than 34 years of experience in the area of ​​Finance. Responsible for REIT management, property acquisition and development. He graduated as a Mechanical Engineer from the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana; He has a Masters in Business Administration from the Instituto Panamericano de Alta Dirección de Empresas (IPADE) and Member, Former Vice-President, Secretary and President of the 2003 Forum of the Monterrey Chapter of IMEF, the prestigious Mexican Institute of Finance Executives, which has among its members with Mexico's leading finance executives.
Alfonso Naranjo
Alfonso Naranjo
Managing PartnerChagres Capital
Panama
Alfonso directs Chagres Capital's real estate portfolio and leads the advisory division. Prior to founding Chagres Capital, Alfonso served as business development manager at Semah Investments a family office specialized in commercial and residential real estate. Alfonso holds an Executive MBA from IE Business School and a BA in Multinational Business from Florida State University.
Carlos Monroy
Carlos Monroy
Gerente GeneralEM HOTELS
Colombia
Carolina Lacerda
Carolina Lacerda
Practice Leader for Latin AmericaEY
USA
Claudia Di Gino
Claudia Di Gino
General Manager - Novotel Miami BrickellAccor Hotels
USA
Luis Alberto Tito
Luis Alberto Tito
Director, Hotel Development Latin AmericaBWH Hotel Group
Peru
Master in Hospitality and Tourism from Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña. More than 14 years of experience in the hotel and tourism industry. In recent years, I belonged to the Meliá Hotels and Wyndham Hotels chains. I contributed to the internationalization of different products of the industry; such as Wyndham Costa del Sol Hotels, Jungle Experiences Amazon River Cruises, Inkaterra Hotels among others, opening new markets globally. Specialist in sales and marketing, new brand development, tourism products, and personal marketing.
Valentina Luque
Valentina Luque
Manager DevelopmentHilton Worldwide
Colombia
Development Manager for South America & The Caribbean, is responsible for the development and expansion of Hilton brands in the Andean Region of South America. Valentina has several years of experience in the hospitality industry. Before joining Hilton she worked at Accor, also responsible for the development and expansion in the region. She holds a BA in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de los Andes in Colombia and earned his MBA from INALDE Business School.
Ana Laura Guimaraes
Ana Laura Guimaraes
OwnerBe/Land
USA
Jacopo Villatico Campbell
Jacopo Villatico Campbell
Founding PartnerCasco Development & Partners Inc
Panama
I am a founding partner at Casco Development & Partners (CD&P), a leading real estate firm that specializes in developing residential and mixed-use projects in Panama. With over 16 years of work experience in the real estate sector, I have a strong background in business strategy, business development, and planning, as well as a deep understanding of real estate economics and finance. My mission is to create sustainable and innovative solutions that enhance the quality of life and the environment of the communities we serve. As a co-founder of CD&P, I have been involved in the development of more than 150,000 SQM of projects with a total investment value of over €400M. Some of our flagship projects include Casco Viejo, a UNESCO World Herit
Josef Preschel
Josef Preschel
Managing Director & FounderPeninsula Investment Group
USA
He has been both an Investor and Developer of residential and mixed-used projects across Latin America and the South Eastern US. While working in Latin America, Josef identified a significant regional housing deficit, which he saw as a great opportunity to create value by investing in the residential development space; therefore, in 2005 he co-founded Peninsula with Mauricio Levitin. At Peninsula, Josef is responsible for overseeing investments, portfolio allocation in Mexico, Panama and Colombia, and managing investor relations. He is a member of the Investment Committee of the different funds of the firm.
Nicolás Pinzón
Nicolás Pinzón
Senior PartnerL35
USA
Nicolás is a senior partner at L35 Architects. As the Managing Director of L35 for USA-LATAM, he oversees and coordinates significant projects throughout the region. He joined the firm in 1999 at the Barcelona office. In 2008, he moved to Paris, where he was involved in the opening and operation of L35's office. During his four years there, he was in charge of projects of various types. In 2013, he led the opening of L35's office in Bogotá, and in 2015, the office in Mexico. Since 2019, he has been based in Miami, managing L35's activity in the USA and Latin America.
Paula Cerrillo
Paula Cerrillo
Director of DevelopmentMarriott International
USA

Alternative Rental Assets & Branded Residences

How to boost business?


  • Short Vs. Extended Stay - What is the key to the success of each model? What new format will bring success? 
  • Brand Conscious - What are the consumer, destination, and segment selection criteria?
  • Rental Program vs. Rental Pool - Which structure works better? How to crunch the numbers for success?
Moderator
Sergio Peralta
Sergio Peralta
COO
kreation
Ana Laura Guimaraes
Ana Laura Guimaraes
Owner
Be/Land
Jacopo Villatico Campbell
Jacopo Villatico Campbell
Founding Partner
Casco Development & Partners Inc
Josef Preschel
Josef Preschel
Managing Director & Founder
Peninsula Investment Group
Nicolás Pinzón
Nicolás Pinzón
Senior Partner
L35
Paula Cerrillo
Paula Cerrillo
Director of Development
Marriott International
Sergio Peralta
Sergio Peralta
COOkreation
Mexico
Sergio Peralta se desempeña como COO de KREATION STUDIO desde su inicio en 2021, cuenta con más de 20 años en diversos sectores de la construcción e inmobiliario mexicanos. Desde viviendas de interes social hasta oficinas, comercios, industrieles y proyectos residenciales y de uso mixto. Su experiencia en el ciclo de desarrollo integral se vio reforzada como responsable de la cartera de activos bajo gestión de $90 millones de dólares en Mexico cuando se desempeñaba como Gerente Regional en PENINSULA INVESTMENTS GROUP antes de cofundar este nuevo emprendimiento.
Ana Laura Guimaraes
Ana Laura Guimaraes
OwnerBe/Land
USA
Jacopo Villatico Campbell
Jacopo Villatico Campbell
Founding PartnerCasco Development & Partners Inc
Panama
I am a founding partner at Casco Development & Partners (CD&P), a leading real estate firm that specializes in developing residential and mixed-use projects in Panama. With over 16 years of work experience in the real estate sector, I have a strong background in business strategy, business development, and planning, as well as a deep understanding of real estate economics and finance. My mission is to create sustainable and innovative solutions that enhance the quality of life and the environment of the communities we serve. As a co-founder of CD&P, I have been involved in the development of more than 150,000 SQM of projects with a total investment value of over €400M. Some of our flagship projects include Casco Viejo, a UNESCO World Herit
Josef Preschel
Josef Preschel
Managing Director & FounderPeninsula Investment Group
USA
He has been both an Investor and Developer of residential and mixed-used projects across Latin America and the South Eastern US. While working in Latin America, Josef identified a significant regional housing deficit, which he saw as a great opportunity to create value by investing in the residential development space; therefore, in 2005 he co-founded Peninsula with Mauricio Levitin. At Peninsula, Josef is responsible for overseeing investments, portfolio allocation in Mexico, Panama and Colombia, and managing investor relations. He is a member of the Investment Committee of the different funds of the firm.
Nicolás Pinzón
Nicolás Pinzón
Senior PartnerL35
USA
Nicolás is a senior partner at L35 Architects. As the Managing Director of L35 for USA-LATAM, he oversees and coordinates significant projects throughout the region. He joined the firm in 1999 at the Barcelona office. In 2008, he moved to Paris, where he was involved in the opening and operation of L35's office. During his four years there, he was in charge of projects of various types. In 2013, he led the opening of L35's office in Bogotá, and in 2015, the office in Mexico. Since 2019, he has been based in Miami, managing L35's activity in the USA and Latin America.
Paula Cerrillo
Paula Cerrillo
Director of DevelopmentMarriott International
USA
Christian Glauser Benz
Christian Glauser Benz
Head of Development, The Americas, Latam & CaribbeanMandarin Oriental - Miami
USA
Seasoned Real Estate Developer & Hotelier with over 15 years of experience across 4 continents, focusing on leading and scaling Luxury and Lifestyle Brands & Developments. Industry Thought Leader with access to large network of Domestic and Foreign investors, Family Offices, UHNW individuals, REITS, RE Developers and VC's. Angel investor and adviser to new technologies and innovative idea companies.
David Gaviria
David Gaviria
General Manager BaruGrupo Argos
Colombia
José Roberto Nunes
José Roberto Nunes
CEOPlanalto Invest
Brazil
CEO e fundador da Mundo Planalto, empresa especializada em construir um mundo incrível através de comunidades planejadas, entretenimento, hotéis e resorts em multipropriedade e branded residence. Idealizador do conceito de Wine and Vacation Club com a marca CASTELOS DO VALE RESORTS, hotéis em vinícolas ao redor do Brasil e do Mundo que encantou o Brasil com o sucesso de vendas no Vale dos Vinhedos. Idealizador do projeto Residence Club at the Hard Rock Hotel em Gramado-RS. Idealizador do projeto que transformou uma fazenda no meio do nada em uma comunidade planejada com mais de 6 milhões de m², em apenas 4 anos. com um parque aquático e 6 condominios. Um dos maiores cases dos últimos tempos, a Terra Santa Cidade do Lazer.
Moises Ramirez
Moises Ramirez
Director of Business DevelopmentBeck Group
Mexico
Business Development Director in BECK Mexico, with 25+ years of strong experience in Design & Build iconic projects and unmatched knowledge of strategic market conditions. His diverse portfolio includes work in Hospitality, Healthcare, Higher Education, Office, Residential, Mixed-Use and Data Centers. PhD in Civil Engineering (with honors) from the University of Barcelona, Spain. The Beck Group is a leader Integrated Company that provides architecture, construction, real estate development, sustainability, consulting, as well as virtual building and technology services. Based in Dallas, Texas with regional offices in Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Denver, Fort Worth, Mexico City, Monterrey, South Florida, and Tampa.

Luxury on the Rise

Are we heading for a new era?

  • Independant vs. Branded Hotels - Which one dominates the landscape? Where is there room for growth?
  • New Brands, New Models - Is Bleisure here to stay? What's next in ultra-luxury? Can a hotel transform a destination?
  • Investors - What are the current preferences? Who's becoming more active?
Moderator
Carolina Lacerda
Carolina Lacerda
Practice Leader for Latin America
EY
Christian Glauser Benz
Christian Glauser Benz
Head of Development, The Americas, Latam & Caribbean
Mandarin Oriental - Miami
David Gaviria
David Gaviria
General Manager Baru
Grupo Argos
José Roberto Nunes
José Roberto Nunes
CEO
Planalto Invest
Moises Ramirez
Moises Ramirez
Director of Business Development
Beck Group
Carolina Lacerda
Carolina Lacerda
Practice Leader for Latin AmericaEY
USA
Christian Glauser Benz
Christian Glauser Benz
Head of Development, The Americas, Latam & CaribbeanMandarin Oriental - Miami
USA
Seasoned Real Estate Developer & Hotelier with over 15 years of experience across 4 continents, focusing on leading and scaling Luxury and Lifestyle Brands & Developments. Industry Thought Leader with access to large network of Domestic and Foreign investors, Family Offices, UHNW individuals, REITS, RE Developers and VC's. Angel investor and adviser to new technologies and innovative idea companies.
David Gaviria
David Gaviria
General Manager BaruGrupo Argos
Colombia
José Roberto Nunes
José Roberto Nunes
CEOPlanalto Invest
Brazil
CEO e fundador da Mundo Planalto, empresa especializada em construir um mundo incrível através de comunidades planejadas, entretenimento, hotéis e resorts em multipropriedade e branded residence. Idealizador do conceito de Wine and Vacation Club com a marca CASTELOS DO VALE RESORTS, hotéis em vinícolas ao redor do Brasil e do Mundo que encantou o Brasil com o sucesso de vendas no Vale dos Vinhedos. Idealizador do projeto Residence Club at the Hard Rock Hotel em Gramado-RS. Idealizador do projeto que transformou uma fazenda no meio do nada em uma comunidade planejada com mais de 6 milhões de m², em apenas 4 anos. com um parque aquático e 6 condominios. Um dos maiores cases dos últimos tempos, a Terra Santa Cidade do Lazer.
Moises Ramirez
Moises Ramirez
Director of Business DevelopmentBeck Group
Mexico
Business Development Director in BECK Mexico, with 25+ years of strong experience in Design & Build iconic projects and unmatched knowledge of strategic market conditions. His diverse portfolio includes work in Hospitality, Healthcare, Higher Education, Office, Residential, Mixed-Use and Data Centers. PhD in Civil Engineering (with honors) from the University of Barcelona, Spain. The Beck Group is a leader Integrated Company that provides architecture, construction, real estate development, sustainability, consulting, as well as virtual building and technology services. Based in Dallas, Texas with regional offices in Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Denver, Fort Worth, Mexico City, Monterrey, South Florida, and Tampa.
Bojan Kumer
Bojan Kumer
Vicepresidente Regional para el Caribe y Sudamérica (RVP)Marriott International
USA
Vice President of Lodging Development for Marriott International Inc. and the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company for the Caribbean and Latin America region, based in Miami, Florida. Responsible for hotel development of all Marriott brands in the Caribbean region. Bringing 15 years of experience within Marriott’s hotel operations, corporate finance and development organizations.
Dolores Islas
Dolores Islas
Co-FounderSIL Mexico Investment Properties
Mexico
Dolores Islas es fundadora y CEO de SILMÉXICO, empresa con participación en los segmentos más importantes de la industria del real estate en México, principalmente en la hospitalidad y segmento residencial B+, A+ desde la comercialización, consultoría en estructuras de desarrollo inmobiliario en vehículos legales, fiscales y constructivos, hasta el desarrollo de su banco de tierra como desarrollador.
Federico Moreno-Nickerson
Federico Moreno-Nickerson
VP Business Development Latin AmericaWorld of Hyatt Inclusive Collection
USA
Federico joined ALG, now World of Hyatt Inclusive Collection, in 2017. He leverages over 30 years of experience in luxury hotel management/operations, destination/hotel marketing, and travel product development in the luxury segment Before that he spent 13 years as director of product development at Classic Vacations, Expedia Group's luxury brand, responsible for Caribbean and Mexico. His prior role was Senior Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, for nearly a decade, where he successfully opened Mexico City and Punta Mita. Federico was founder and President of the Promotions Committee at the Mexico City Hotel & Motel Association and later appointed Chief Counsel of the first Mexico City Tourism Board,
Rodrigo Reali Abdelnur
Rodrigo Reali Abdelnur
VP de Real Estate Private EquityHSI
Brazil

M&As

How are they shaping the hospitality industry?

  • Identifying Volatility - What are the expected impacts of higher rates on hotel distress and sales volume?
  • Asset Condition, Quality, Location, and Market Potential - Which property fundamentals drive the most successful deals?
  • Case Studies - What good and bad examples can we discuss?
  • Talking About Buyers - Who are the most active players and why?
Moderator
Tomás Miró
Tomás Miró
Founding Partner Onirius Hospitality Advisors
Onirius Hospitality Advisors
Bojan Kumer
Bojan Kumer
Vicepresidente Regional para el Caribe y Sudamérica (RVP)
Marriott International
Dolores Islas
Dolores Islas
Co-Founder
SIL Mexico Investment Properties
Federico Moreno-Nickerson
Federico Moreno-Nickerson
VP Business Development Latin America
World of Hyatt Inclusive Collection
Rodrigo Reali Abdelnur
Rodrigo Reali Abdelnur
VP de Real Estate Private Equity
HSI
Tomás Miró
Tomás Miró
Founding Partner Onirius Hospitality AdvisorsOnirius Hospitality Advisors
Panama
Bojan Kumer
Bojan Kumer
Vicepresidente Regional para el Caribe y Sudamérica (RVP)Marriott International
USA
Vice President of Lodging Development for Marriott International Inc. and the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company for the Caribbean and Latin America region, based in Miami, Florida. Responsible for hotel development of all Marriott brands in the Caribbean region. Bringing 15 years of experience within Marriott’s hotel operations, corporate finance and development organizations.
Dolores Islas
Dolores Islas
Co-FounderSIL Mexico Investment Properties
Mexico
Dolores Islas es fundadora y CEO de SILMÉXICO, empresa con participación en los segmentos más importantes de la industria del real estate en México, principalmente en la hospitalidad y segmento residencial B+, A+ desde la comercialización, consultoría en estructuras de desarrollo inmobiliario en vehículos legales, fiscales y constructivos, hasta el desarrollo de su banco de tierra como desarrollador.
Federico Moreno-Nickerson
Federico Moreno-Nickerson
VP Business Development Latin AmericaWorld of Hyatt Inclusive Collection
USA
Federico joined ALG, now World of Hyatt Inclusive Collection, in 2017. He leverages over 30 years of experience in luxury hotel management/operations, destination/hotel marketing, and travel product development in the luxury segment Before that he spent 13 years as director of product development at Classic Vacations, Expedia Group's luxury brand, responsible for Caribbean and Mexico. His prior role was Senior Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, for nearly a decade, where he successfully opened Mexico City and Punta Mita. Federico was founder and President of the Promotions Committee at the Mexico City Hotel & Motel Association and later appointed Chief Counsel of the first Mexico City Tourism Board,
Rodrigo Reali Abdelnur
Rodrigo Reali Abdelnur
VP de Real Estate Private EquityHSI
Brazil

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+52 55 52 62 32 00
Ciudad de México | CMX | Mexico
Banco Sabadell is Spain’s fourth largest private banking group, which is comprised of different banks, brands, subsidiaries and part-owned companies covering all areas of the financial business sector under a common denominator: professional performance and quality. A young, highly-qualified team, with the most modern, up-to-date technological and commercial resources and a multi-brand, multi-channel organisation focusing on the client enable Banco Sabadell to occupy an outstanding position in the personal and business banking markets.
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http://www.cbre.com.mx/
+52 55 5284 0000
Ciudad de México | CMX | Mexico
Real Estate Consultancy specialized in providing solutions to investors developers occupiers and owners in all business lines.
http://www.ifc.org
http://www.ifc.org
+1 202 473-1000
Washington | DC | USA
Multilateral global development institution focused exclusively on supporting private sector development in developing markets.
http://www.marriott.com/
Miami | FL | USA
Hospitality sector with presence worldwide (4,000+ Hotels) & 18 brands, from luxury to select service.
http://www.nh-hotels.com
Bogotá | Colombia
NH Hotel Group part of Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, trusted operator and investor, with a multi-national portfolio of over 530 properties. Through our Anantara, Avani, Elewana, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow and TIVOLI properties, Minor Hotels operates in 50+ countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and South America. Our excellence in achieving higher margins set us apart in the hotel industry (average>40% GOP Margin).
https://newmark.mx
https://newmark.mx
+52 55 5980 2000
Ciudad de México, DF | Mexico
Newmark is one of the world's leading commercial real estate advisory firms. With roots dating back to 1929, our strong foundation makes us one of the most trusted names in the industry. Newmark prides itself on delivering the highest level of service to our clients to meet their needs and exceed their expectations. Newmark's fully integrated platform of services provides clients with a single-source solution for every phase of owning or occupying a property.
http://www2.deloitte.com/mx
http://www2.deloitte.com/mx
+52 (55) 5080 6000
Mexico City | CMX | Mexico
Deloitte provides audit & assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory and tax & legal services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries. With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte’s more than 330,000 professionals are committed to making an impact that matters.
http://www.gtlaw.com/Locations/Mexico-City
Mexico City | CMX | Mexico
A law firm’s effectiveness is not judged on the past, but on the present and future. Who are the nimble players as markets, technologies and circumstances continually change? At Greenberg Traurig, we’re built for those changes. You see it in how we hire talent, work with you, choose our locations, run our business, foster diversity, and serve our communities.
https://www.skyhaus.mx/
https://www.skyhaus.mx/
+52 55 5519-4699
Mexico City | Mexico
 Global Businesses Inc was founded in 2002. It is a company focused in developing residential for sale or built-to-rent buildings in Mexico City. We are currently developing 22 sites. We are focused in Alcaldía (County) Benito Juarez, Miguel Hidalgo and Cuauhtemoc, with minor interests in Alvaro Obregon and Cuajimalpa Alcaldía.
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New York | NY | USA
Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary, and research. Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating through independent and prospective credit opinions, Fitch Ratings offers global perspectives shaped by strong local market experience and credit market expertise. The additional context, perspective, and insights we provide help investors to make important credit judgments with confidence. Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Fitch Group is comprised of: Fitch Ratings, a global leader in credit ratings and research; Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of credit market data, analytical tools and risk services; and Fitch Learning, a preeminent training and professional development firm. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst. For additional information, please visit fitchratings.com.
http://pt.wyndhamhotelgroup.com/
São Paulo | SP | Brazil
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest hotel company based on number of hotels and is one of three hospitality business units of Wyndham Worldwide.