NABHOOD 25th Annual International African American Hotel Ownership & Investment Summit & Trade Show by PJ Douglas Sands

NABHOOD'S 25TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HOTEL OWNERSHIP & INVESTMENT SUMMIT & TRADE SHOW October 6-8, 2021 | Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay | Miami, Florida

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October 6-8, 2021 Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay | Miami, FL

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EXHIBITORS #1 - City of Miami Gardens

#19 - Stay-N-Charge

#2 - Black Meetings & Tourism

#20 - Accor

#4 - USVI Department of Tourism

#21 - SatCom HD Solutions LLC

#5 - Greater Miami CVB

#22 - IHG

#6 - Vandee Fulfillment

#23 - HotelFurniture.com

#8 - Interim Hospitality Consultants

#24 - Massage Therapy

#9 - Choice Hotels

#25 - PepsiCo

#10 - American Motel Hotel Brokers Network

#26 - PepsiCo

#11 - Kyri’s Kookie Co.

#27 - PDI Communications

#12 - The Mahoney Group

#28 - Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation

#13 - Radisson Hotels Americas

#29 - GreenWood Whiskey

#15 - Morgan Stanley

#30 - Chapman Products (Sheen Magazine)

#17 - Curve Hospitality (Furniture Manufacturer)

#37 - Books/Magazine Table

#18 - Curve Hospitality (Furniture Manufacturer)

25th Annual International African American Hotel Ownership & Investment Summit & Trade Show

AGENDA *Subject to Change Dress Code: Business

TUESDAY, OCT 5 2:00pm-5:00pm

Corporate Suite Set up

WEDNESDAY, OCT 6 8:00am - 4:00pm

Corporate Suite Set up

10:00am - 6:00pm

Registration Sponsor: G6 Hospitality

10:00am -11:00am

Commi ee Meetings Supplier/Vendor Commi ee Meeting Young Professionals Commi ee Meeting Women in NABHOOD (WIN) Commi ee Meeting Student Education & Career Opportunities Commi ee Meeting Financing, Franchising, Development Commi ee Meeting

Pre Function

Hibiscus Island Bayview Boardroom Fisher Island Salon I/J Bal Harbour Island

12:00pm – 04:00pm

INTRODUCTION TO THE ABC’S OF HOTEL OWNERSHIP NEW & PROSPECTIVE HOTEL OWNERS ORIENTATION NABHOOD CLASSROOM SESSIONS - HIGHLIGHTS Facilitator: Jerry C. Butler, Chairman, Butler Investment Group

Salon A/B/C/D

12:00pm – 12:25pm

HOTEL FEASIBILITY STUDIES –WHAT ARE THEY, WHY DO YOU NEED THEM AND HOW YOU SHOULD USE THEM

Salon A/B/C/D

Everything you need to know and why is it so important to have a feasibility study on your investment. This session is designed to educate a endees on the importance of the feasibility study and how this can be used as a tool to ensure a successful development. The facilitators will walk you through all of the information you will need and you are encouraged to ask questions on items that needs more clariﬁcation. Presenter: Edward L. Xanders, President, Interim Hospitality Consultants 12:30pm – 1:00pm

DATA (A) UNDERSTANDING HOTEL DATA – & ITS VALUE (A) Salon A/B/C/D Learn how to read & use hotel data including the STAR Reports, success is in the numbers—Understanding Hotel Data is Vital for Hotel Operators and Investors STR is the leading provider of global supply and demand data and competitive benchmarking to the hotel Industry. The more information you have, the be er decisions you can make. Learn how to get the most out of your STAR reports to get a clear picture of how your hotel is performing against the competition. Ryan will walk you through best practices in using industry data not only to improve hotel performance, but also to evaluate and compare markets when considering opportunities for investment and development. He will share tips he has learned from years of using the reports. Presenter: Ryan Meliker, President and Co-Founder, Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting(LARC)

1:00pm – 1:30pm

DATA (B) WHAT’S MEASURED IMPROVES New and prospective hotel owners ask questions whether to buy, what to buy, where to buy, and what to do once they own an asset. As questions arise, successful hotel owners and investors rely on data to drive forward-thinking solutions and profitable investment outcomes. Understanding the market and asset specific data often means the difference between survival and default. In this presentation, CBRE Head of Hotels Research & Data Analytics, Rachael Rothman, CFA, will walk you through how to use data to support operating and capital allocation decisions Presenter: Rachael Rothman, CFA, Head of Hotels Research & Data Analytics, CBRE/Hotels

1:35pm –2:15pm

STRUCTURING YOUR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT , RAISING CAPITAL & ATTRACTING INVESTORS FOR YOUR HOTEL PROJECTS How to create the winning structure that will protect your interest & a ract investors and capital to your project. Presenters:

Jerry C. Butler, Chairman, Butler Investment Group Evens Charles, President/CEO, Frontier Development & Hospitality Group Azim Saju Esq., CEO / President, HDG Hotels

2:15pm – 2:30pm

Networking Break Sponsor: PepsiCo

Pre Function

2:35pm -3:10pm

WHY FRANCHISE – IS IT A WINNING FORMULA? Salon A/B/C/D Building a Successful business can be about ﬁnding the right partner with experience, market presence and a proven concept that works. Moderator: Gerry A. Fernandez, Sr. President, Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA) Panelists: Earsa R. Jackson, A orney, Clark Hill Tarji A. Carter, CFE, Director of Franchise Development, Bojangles Restaurant

3:15pm -4:00pm

CREATING THE 2nd GENERATION OF DIVERSE HOTELIERS Salon A/B/C/D Building and mentoring the second generation to create successful business leaders that can continue to make an impact in our industry is important. How can we all help? Moderator: Evens Charles, President/CEO, Frontier Development & Hospitality Group Panelists: Tarji A. Carter, CFE, Director of Franchise Development, Bojangles Restaurant PJ Douglas Sands, President, Intl. Multicultural & Heritage Tourism Network Barron Channer, President/CEO, WoodWater Investments Jamila Ross, Co-Owner, The Copper Door B&B Kishane Patel, A orney at Law, KJP Counsel, PLLC

4:00pm – 4:15pm

Networking Break Sponsor: PepsiCo

Pre Function

PRESENTS 4:15pm -5:00pm

NABHOOD DIVERSITY ROUNDTABLE Salon A/B/C/D Black Lives Ma er Movement ……is it a movement or a moment What is the Impact of Black Lives Ma er Movement on the Hotel Industry and how is it creating opportunities for African American Hotel Ownership, Executive Level Employment & African American Minority Vendors Why are African American entrepreneurs considering hotel ownership and investments and what can the brands do to a ract more diverse owners. Moderator: Michael Cheng, Ph.D, CHE, Dean, Chaplin School of Hospitality, Florida International University, Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management Panelists: Andy Ingraham, President/CEO, NABHOOD Malaika Myers, Chief Human Resources Oﬃcer, Hya Hotels & Resorts DeShaun Wise Porter, Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement, Hilton Monica Melancon, Chief Human Resource Oﬃcer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

PRESENTS 5:00pm - 6:00pm

NABHOOD Opening General Session Grand Ballroom MC: Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD Welcome: Keon Hardeman, Commissioner, Miami-Dade County, FL Welcome: Jeﬀrey Watson, Commissioner, City of Miami, FL Welcome: David Whitaker, President/CEO, Greater Miami CVB Scholarship: Jerry C. Butler, Chairman, Butler Investment Group Chair Report: Ken Fearn, Managing Partner, Integrated Capital / Chairman, NABHOOD Pres. Report: Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD

NABHOOD WELCOME RECEPTION AT THE GABRIEL MIAMI CURIO BY HILTON 6:00pm

*Buses departs for Oﬀ Property to NABHOOD’s Opening Reception from the front street side of hotel

6:30pm - 8:30pm

NABHOOD Opening Reception

The Gabriel South Beach, Curio by Hilton

The Gabriel South Beach, pioneers a resurgence of allure, charisma and exclusivity on Ocean Drive reminiscent of the 1930s golden age of glamour, presenting travelers with the classic Art Deco design and architecture synonymous with Miami Beach. The rooftop pool, located on the hotel's breathtaking terrace, overlooks the Atlantic coastline is also home to two destination restaurants, Meet Dalia and Meet Mia by INK Entertainment THE GABRIEL SOUTH BEACH - GREATER MIAMI CVB The Gabriel South Beach Curio by Hilton 640 Ocean Dr. Miami Beach, FL *** Return transportation will not be provided. Please enjoy South Beach Sponsors: Location:

The Gabriel South Beach Curio by Hilton

THURSDAY, OCT 7 7:00am - 3:00pm

Registration Sponsor: G6 Hospitality

Pre Function

7:00am - 8:30am

Continental Breakfast Sponsor: PepsiCo / G6 Hospitality / RLJ Lodging

Pre Function

8:00am – 4:00pm

Corporate Suites: Want to make a connection, meet or learn about new opportunities? Meet with representatives in their Corporate Suite & learn about investment & franchise opportunities. Marrio International Biscayne Island Room Hilton San Marco Island Room U.S. Virgin Islands Sunset Island Room Invest Turks & Caicos Bal Harbour Room NABHOOD Sponsors Lounge Hibiscus Island Room (A) NABHOOD Green Room Hibiscus Island Room (B) Parity Technology Solutions Fisher Island Room Hospitality Technology & Innovation Hub Palm Island Room NABHOOD Media Room Lummus Island

8:00am - 8:05am

OPENING REMARKS Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD

Grand Ballroom

PRESENTS 8:05am – 9:05am

INDUSTRY OUTLOOK-COVID-STATISTICALLY SPEAKING Grand Ballroom A comprehensive review on the performance of the Lodging Industry….the past, the present, Covid & the future, What’s next Presenters: Rachael Rothman, CFA, Head of Hotels Research & Data Analytics CBRE/Hotels John Lancet, Senior Managing Director, HVS Consulting & Valuation, HVS Intl. R. Mark Woodworth, Principal, RM Woodworth & Associate Ryan Meliker, President and Co-Founder, Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting

John Lancet

R. Mark Woodworth

Rachael Rothman

Ryan Meliker

9:05am – 9:20am

BRAND USA UPDATE – A racting International Visitors Grand Ballroom to the USA and How will Covid Impact Our Travel Policy Brand USA was established by the Travel Promotion Act in 2010. It is the destination marketing organization for the United States with the mission of increasing incremental international visitation, spend and market share to fuel the nation’s economy & enhances the image of the USA. Presenter: Donald Richardson, Chief Financial Oﬃcer and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Oﬃcer, Brand USA

Donald Richardson 9:20am – 9:35am

THE ALLIANCE is a bold, new initiative among higher learning Grand Ballroom institutions, including HBCUs, industry associations and top hospitality brands to address gaps and create pathways for Black, Hispanic, Women and underrepresented talent in hospitality management. The Alliance will focus on development of DEI curriculum and content, expansion of the mentoring program, establishing Chaplin School as a resource for DEI and change in the hospitality industry and building and leading a multi-institutional alliance. Presenter: Brian Barker, M.A., CHE, PhD Candidate, Endowed Chair of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Florida International University

Brian Barker

9:40am - 10:30am

Stefani C. O’Connor

PRESENTS GENERAL SESSION (A) Grand Ballroom CEO EXECUTIVE FORUM - A VIEW FROM THE TOP Thoughts & perspectives of Industry leaders on a wide range of timely Industry topics, including Diversity & Inclusion & the impact Covid will change our business Moderator: Stefani C. O’Connor, Journalist Panelists: Heather McCrory, CEO, North & Central America, Accor Patrick Pacious, President/CEO, Choice Hotels International Ken Fearn, Managing Partner, Integrated Capital / Chairman, NABHOOD Geoﬀ Ballo i, President/CEO, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Geoﬀ Ballo i

Heather McCrory

Ken Fearn

Patrick Pacious

10:35am - 11:15am

Moderator: Panelists:

PRESENTS GENERAL SESSION (B) Grand Ballroom EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT FORUM – WHERE IS THE MARKET GOING Thoughts & perspectives of experienced development lodging leaders on a wide range of timely Industry topics and its impact in the market. Sco Berman, Principal & Industry Leader, Hospitality & Leisure, PWC, LLC. Julienne Smith , SVP, Development – Upscale and Transactions & Asset Management, IHG Hotels & Resorts Bill Fortier, Senior V.P. Development, Americas, Hilton Chip Ohlsson, EVP & Chief Development Oﬃcer, Wyndham Hotel Group

Sco Berman

Bill Fortier

Julienne Smith

Chip Ohlsson

11:15am – 11:30am

Networking Break Sponsor: PepsiCo / Choice Hotels International

Pre Function

11:30am – 12:20pm

MAINSTAGE

Grand Ballroom

NABHOOD DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES

The 3rd Annual Thomas J. Baltimore Jr. Distinguished Speaker Series is a NABHOOD endowed session for Florida International University Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and Florida Memorial University, an HBCU Institution

Mark S. Hoplamazian Andy Ingraham Andy Ingraham, President/CEO of NABHOOD will sit down with Mark S. Hoplamazian, President/CEO of Hya Hotels & Resorts, for a lively discussion about his early days, his experience in the hospitality industry, his view on diversity & inclusion and people and philosophy that have guided him throughout his career & the impact of the pandemic and what's next for the industry. Introduction: Michael Cheng, Interim Dean, Florida International University Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management Interviewer:

Andy Ingraham, President/CEO, NABHOOD

Interviewing:

Mark S. Hoplamazian, President/CEO, Hya Hotels & Resorts

12:30pm - 1:20pm

BREAKOUT SESSIONS SESSION 06 Salon H/G HOTEL FINANCING IN TODAY’S MARKETPLACE – HOW TO FIND DEBT & EQUITY A discussion on the current hotel financing market and how to access capital for investments, acquisitions & new development. Moderator: Jerry Butler, Chairman, Butler Investment Group Panelists: Neil Freeman, Principal, Aries Capital, LLC Rogerio Basso, Principal Investment Officer/Head of Tourism, IDB Invest Michael Dean, Head of North American Hotel Business Devel., Hardrock Intl. Mike Hollman, SVP, Treasurer, Hilton SESSION 07 Salon C/D FEASIBILITY & MARKETING STUDIES - WHY ARE THEY SO IMPORTANT? This session will summarize the required underwriting analysis necessary for a successful program construction cost estimates, obtain chain affiliation, and third party management for a sound investment. Moderator: Rachael Rothman, CFA, Head of Hotels Research & Data Analytics CBRE/Hotels Panelists: Edward L. Xanders, President, Interim Hospitality Consultants Agnes Pierre-Louis, Managing Director, Resort Economix Chris DiBenede o, VP, Lodging Development - Vice President, Lodging Development - South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Marrio Intl Juan Corvinos, Managing Director Development, LATAM, Hilton

1:25pm - 2:45pm

NABHOOD SCHOLARSHIP & AWARDS LUNCHEON

MC: Welcome: Greetings: Greetings:

Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD Jaﬀus Hardrick, President, Florida Memorial University Vinay Patel, President/CEO, Fairbrook Hotels/Chairman, AAHOA Dr. Lloyd Walton, Senior Career Development Counselor, National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Sponsor: Bill Fortier, Senior V.P. Development, Americas, Hilton NABHOOD AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION ~ Lunch is Served ~ Introduction: Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD

Speaker

Raoul Thomas, CEO, CGI Merchant Group

Grand Ballroom

2:50pm - 3:40pm

BREAKOUT SESSIONS Concurrent Workshop 4 Salon H/G HOTEL DEVELOPMENT – WHERE ARE THE HOT OPPORTUNITIES & HOT MARKETS What is new in the market today and what are the important factors for developers to consider and how can they find the right development partner to be successful? Moderator: Roland Mouly, VP, Mexico, Caribbean & Latin America Hotel Asset Value Enhancement, HotelAVE Panelists: Chris DiBenede o, VP, Lodging Development - South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Marrio Intl. Richard Millard, Managing Director, Highgate Roland Schick, RVP Franchise Sales & Devel. East, InterContinental Hotels Group John Koshivos, Vice President/Mgg. Director Devel. SE, Hilton Concurrent Workshop 5 Salon C/D MANAGING A HOTEL – WHAT IS THE WINNING FORMULA IN SELECTING THE RIGHT MANAGEMENT COMPANY OR GENERAL MANAGER What to look for in selecting a company or manager who will ensure your investment is maximized and your operation is well run and reflective in your bo om line. Moderator: Michael Hooper, General Manager, Hilton Miami Airport Hotel Panelists: Azim F. Saju, Esq, President/CEO, HDG Hotels Randall Z. Williams, CHA, General Manager, 21c Museum Hotels Ron Phifer, Vice President of Business Development, Aimbridge Hospitality Tramaine Cooper, Sr. Director, Brand Performance Support – Full Service, Hilton Current Workshop 6 Salon A/B WOMEN CREATING THEIR OWN SPACE & TAKING A SEAT AT THE TABLE. Learn about the roles women are playing as they excel in changing the hospitality & lodging industry. Moderator: PJ Douglas Sands, President, Intl. Multicultural & Heritage Tourism Network Panelists: Kristin Kitchen, President, Dunns-Josephine Hotel, Miami, FL Monica Melancon, Chief Human Resource Officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Ama Romaine, General Counsel, G6 Hospitality Lisa Lombardo, Chief People and Culture Officer, HDG Hotels

3:40pm - 3:50pm

Networking Break Sponsor: PepsiCo / Best Western International

Pre Function

3:50pm - 4:40pm

BREAKOUT SESSIONS SESSION 7 Salon H/G BUYING A HOTEL FRANCHISE OR SIGNING A MEMBERSHIP OR LICENSING AGREEMENT When buying a franchise, membership or licensing agreement what’s really negotiable? Hear from experts & learn what can make the diﬀerence in an agreement and how to create the right structure with good advice & negotiations so everybody wins. Moderator: Dr. Jay S. Patel, Chairman, LHS Companies /NABHOOD Board Panelists: Bill Hall, SVP of Franchise Operations, Red Roof Inns Tom Reese, Dir. of Development NE Region, Marrio Select Brands, Marrio Intl. Earsa R. Jackson, A orney, Clark Hill John Lancaster, VP, Emerging Markets, Franchise Development & Owner Relations, Choice Hotels Intl.

SESSION 8 Salon C/D ABC’S OF HOTEL FINANCING – THERE IS MONEY AVAILABLE FOR CONVENTIONAL & SBA LOANS …FOR GOOD BORROWERS & GOOD PROJECTS - WHAT IS THE RIGHT DEAL? All you want to know about hotel ﬁnancing using 7(a) & 504 SBA Loans, SBA Lenders, Community Development Corp. (CDC) & conventional loans that can help your ﬁnancing needs. Moderator: Bharat Patel, CHO, CHIA Partner, Gulf Coast Hospitality/AAHOA Treasurer Panelists: Althea Harris, Marketing & Outreach, U.S. Small Business Administration Beth Herdegen, V.P. Commercial Real Estate & SBA Lending, SEDCO Paul Darrow, President/Founder, PHD Financial LLC Raju Mohandas, Consultant, Florida SBDC at FIU

3:50pm - 4:40pm

4:45pm - 5:30pm

PRESENTS Concurrent Workshop 9 SUPPLIER DIVERSITY FORUM Salon A/B MINORITY VENDORS - WHAT ARE THE OPPORTUNITIES & HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY MARKET GOODS & SERVICES TO THE INDUSTRY The hospitality industry is a multi-billion dollar industry that continues to grow. How can minority companies make the cut? What is corporate responsibility and how can vendors successfully prepare to take advantage of the growing opportunities in the industry? Facilitators: Rombulus Ma hews, Director Business Development, Avendra Panelists: Kunal Patel, President/CEO, Parity Technology Solutions Warren Thompson, President/CEO, Thompson Hospitality Hans Edwards, Partner, Edwards & Hill Oﬃce Furniture . BREAKOUT SESSIONS Concurrent Workshop 10 Salon H/G FRANCHISING MATTERS- SELECTING THE RIGHT FLAG FOR YOUR PROPERTY Hospitality executives will share information on why the ﬂag selection is important and what you should look for to create a great brand partner. Moderator: John Lancet, Associate Managing Director, HVS International Panelists: Connor Wielgus, Regional Vice President, Development N. America, Hya Hotels Gary Finnell, Sr. Director Development, Southeast Region, Hilton Michael Jackson, Director, Franchise Performance Support, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Tom Reese, Dir. of Development NE Region Marrio Select Brands, Marrio Intl. Concurrent Workshop 11 Salon C/D BUYING & SELLING HOTELS IN TODAY’S MARKET What’s happening in the hotel market today? Where are hotel values going? Should I buy, build, sell or hold? A discussion by a panel of experts who understand where the industry is heading. Moderator: Agnes Pierre-Louis, Managing Director, Resort Economix Panelists: Paul Weimer, Sr. Vice President, CBRE Hotels Mehul N. Hajari, Managing Director, Hajari Realty Omari Head, Vice President, Paramount Lodging Advisors Hemant Patel, Partner, Midtown Lodging - Former Chairman, AAHOA

Concurrent Workshop 12 Salon A/B HOTEL DEVELOPMENT - ACQUISITION – WHERE IS THE MARKET GOING? HOW DO YOU KNOW IF THE TIME IS RIGHT Moderator: Barron Channer, President/CEO, WoodWater Investments Panelists: Hemant Patel, CHA, CHSP, VP, Franchise Development, Choice Hotels Keith Oltchick, SVP - Acquisition & Development, Remington Hotels Ma Wehling, SVP Development - US & Canada, Hilton Phil Keb, EVP Development, Gencom

5:30pm – 6:30pm

Asian American Hotel Owners Assoc.(AAHOA) Town Hall Meeting Grand Ballroom Topic: Business Meeting – Discussion with Elected Oﬃcials MC: Bharat Patel, CHO, Treasurer, AAHOA Welcome: Hemant Patel, President, Midtown Lodging - Former Chairman, AAHOA Welcome: Rahul Patel, Florida Regional Director, AAHOA Remarks: Ken Green, President/CEO, AAHOA Remarks: Vinay Patel, President/CEO, Fairbrook Hotels/Chairman, AAHOA

Vinay Patel 6:30pm – 7:30pm

8:00pm – 11:00pm

Bharat Patel

Ken Green

Hemant Patel

NABHOOD WHISKEY TASTING NETWORKING RECEPTION Featuring Greenwood Whiskey from their Handcrafted Collection Sponsor: AAHOA / NABHOOD / Capstone Development

Trade Show Set-up

Rahul Patel Bayview Ballroom

Pre Function

FRIDAY, OCT 8 6:00am – 8:00am

Trade Show Set-up

Pre Function

7:00am - 3:00pm

Registration Sponsor: G6 Hospitality

Pre Function

7:00am – 8:30am

Continental Breakfast Sponsor: PepsiCo / Hyatt Hotels

Pre Function

8:00am – 4:00pm

8:00am - 8:05am 8:05am - 8:50am

PRESENTS WELCOME BACK Grand Ballroom Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD GENERAL SESSION (C) Grand Ballroom STEPS TO BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL FIRST TIME HOTEL OWNER Going into the business! Steps you need to follow if you want to become a successful hotel owner Moderator: Julius Robinson, Sr. Chief Sales & Marketing Oﬃcer, U.S. & Canada, Marrio Intl. Panelists: Evens Charles, President/CEO, Frontier Development & Hospitality Group John Koshivos, Vice President/Mgg. Director Devel. SE, Hilton Roland Schick, RVP Franchise Sales & Devel. East, InterContinental Hotels Group Brian Parker, VP, Franchise Development, Choice Hotels Intl. Billy Gilchrist, Chief Development and Finance Oﬃcer, HDG Hotels

Evens Charles John Koshivos Roland Schick 8:55am - 9:45am

Brian Parker

Billy Gilchrist

PLENARY SESSION (D) Grand Ballroom CAPITAL FORUM – ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT MAKING PENSION FUNDS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ACCOUNTABLE! FINDING THE MONEY, PENSION FUNDS, PRIVATE EQUITY, FAMILY OFFICES, WITH SO MUCH MONEY AROUND, IS IT STILL DIFFICULT FOR MINORITIES - WHAT CAN BE DONE? What does it take to have a discussion & work with a pension fund or ﬁnancial institution and have them open the doors to real opportunities? Moderator: Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD Panelists: R. Donahue Peebles, Chairman/CEO, The Peebles Corporation Craig Livingston, Managing Partner, Exact Capital Group Chanel T. Rowe, Esq,., General Counsel & Partner, Stonehaven Euclid Walker, Senior Managing Director, CGI Merchant Group Warren Thompson, President/CEO, Thompson Hospitality

R. Donahue Peebles Craig Livingston

Chanel Rowe

Euclid Walker

Warren Thompson

9:50am - 10:40am

PLENARY SESSION (E) Grand Ballroom CAPITAL FORUM – FUNDING THE DEAL LOOKING FOR CAPITAL, HOW TO FIND EQUITY OR DEBT, WHY WOULD A JOINT VENTURE PARTNER FUND A PROJECT If you are looking for investors or equity, let the experts tell you how you can a ract capital including equity, joint venturing and debt and how they deploy their money in projects. Moderator: C.J. Arlo a, Managing Member, CJ Media Solutions, LLC Panelists: Rogerio Basso, Principal Investment Oﬃcer/Head of Tourism, IDB Invest Habte Sequar, President, Lima Hotels, LLC. Keith Oltchick, SVP - Acquisition & Development, Remington Hotels Roland Mouly, VP, Mexico, Caribbean & Latin America Hotel Asset Value Enhancement, HotelAVE

10:45am - 11:15am

PLENARY SESSION (F) Grand Ballroom CREATING PARTNERSHIPS – WORKING & BUILDING TOGETHER A conversation about creating partnerships and working together to make the industry much be er for the next generation of hoteliers while still being proﬁtable. Moderator: Andy Ingraham, President/CEO/Founder, NABHOOD Panelists: Rob Palleschi, Chief Executive Oﬃcer, G6 Hospitality LLC Vinay Patel, President/CEO, Fairbrook Hotels/Chairman, AAHOA Solomon Herbert, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, Black Meetings & Tourism Magazine Michael Cheng, Ph.D., CHE, Dean, Chaplin School of Hospitality, Florida International University, Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management

Andy Ingraham

Rob Palleschi

Vinay Patel

Sol Herbert

Michael Cheng

11:00am – 4:00pm

NABHOOD Trade Show Open

Pre Function

11:15am – 12:35pm

Networking Break Sponsor: PepsiCo / InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)

Pre Function

12:35pm – 1:25pm

BREAKOUT SESSIONS SESSION 18 Salon H/G BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL DEVELOPMENT TEAM How to select a development team that will ensure your project is a success while understanding the importance of feasibility studies, appraisals, entitlement process, ﬁnancial projections, partnerships and real estate acquisitions. Moderator: Naresh (Nash) Patel, President, Nashbuilt Construction Panelists: Evens Charles, President/CEO, Frontier Development & Hospitality Group John Lancaster, VP, Emerging Markets Franchise Development & Owner Relations, Choice Hotels Intl. Vinay Patel, President/CEO, Fairbrook Hotels/Chairman, AAHOA

SESSION 19 Salon A/B PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS – UNDERSTANDING AND USING GOVERNMENT AND OTHER INCENTIVES TO DEVELOP HOTELS AND MIXED-USE PROJECTS You will hear from representatives of public entities & developers on how & where to find development incentives and how you can work as a team to make your project successful. Each of the panelists has been or is currently involved in a public/private project. Moderator: James Carras, President, Carras Community Investment Panelists: Craig Livingston, Managing Partner, Exact Capital Group Jeffrey Watson, Commissioner, City of Miami, FL Clarence Woods, III, Executive Director, City of Fort Lauderdale CRA Reginald Leon, Vice Mayor, City of Miami Gardens, FL PRESENTS SESSION 20 Salon C/D EXTENDED STAY – CAN AN INVESTOR FIND ANY SUCCESS? How & Why this segment survived during the Pandemic What is an extended-stay hotel? Who are the guests, what is the operating model and will labor & construction cost drive transactions. Is this a new trend in the investment market for investors? …. or a supply chain disruption. This panel of experts will discuss the resilience & Successes in extended stay. Moderator: Bharat Patel, CHO, CHIA Partner, Gulf Coast Hospitality/AAHOA Treasurer Panelists: Darien Wright, Chief Operating Officer, Brookwood Hotels Mike McGeehan, Chief Development Officer, G6 Hospitality Mark Williams, Managing Director, Franchise Development, Extended Stay America Ken Green, President/CEO, AAHOA 1:30pm – 2:15pm

Luncheon

NABHOOD INTERNATIONAL LUNCHEON

Grand Ballroom

MC: Greetings: Welcome: Welcome: Greetings: Greetings: Greetings:

Jerry C. Butler, Chairman, Butler Investment Group Joseph B. Boschulte, Commissioner, U.S. Virgin Islands Dept. of Tourism Reginald Leon, Vice Mayor, City of Miami Gardens, FL Frederica S. Wilson, Congresswoman, Florida’s 24th Congressional District Dr. Lincoln P. Edwards, President, Northern Caribbean University Warren Thompson, President/CEO, Thompson Hospitality Dr. William Pickard, Chairman, Chairman, Global Automotive Alliance Co-Managing Partner, MGM Grand Casino & Hotel, Detroit, MI Honorary Consul of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas in Detroit, MI Sponsor: Julius Robinson, Sr. Chief Sales & Marketing Oﬃcer, U.S. & Canada, Marrio Intl. Introduction: Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD

Remarks:

Hon. I. Chester Cooper, M.P., Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Tourism, Aviation & Investments, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas ~Lunch is Served~

2:15pm-2:45pm

Introduction: Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD View from The Top – A Conversation on The Turks & Caicos Islands

Interviewer:

Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, Principal Partner, Bedford Baker Group Former Minister of Tourism & Aviation, The Bahamas Interviewing: Hon. Charles Washington Misick, Premier, Turks and Caicos Islands

2:45pm - 3:35pm

PRESENTS PLENARY SESSION (F) Salon A/B CARIBBEAN INVESTMENT & DEVELOPMENT FORUM – WHAT'S NEXT? What are the new opportunities for investments and development in the Caribbean and what are the factors that need to be considered to ensure success under the current climate? Moderator: Jerry Butler, Chairman, Butler Investment Group Panelists: Paula Cerrillo, Director, Hotel Development-Caribbean & Latin America, Marrio Angela Musgrove, Senior VP, Investor Services, Invest Turks and Caicos Islands Louis Alicea, Senior Director of Devel Latin America & The Caribbean, Wyndham Pablo Maturana, Director, Development Latin America & Caribbean, Hilton

Paula Cerrillo

Angela Musgrove

Louis Alicea

Pablo Maturana

3:35pm – 3:55pm

INVESTMENT PRESENTATIONS (A) Salon D INVESTMENT & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS Presenter: Shanell Petersen, Managing Director of Marketing & Vision 2040 USVI Economic Development Authority

3:35pm – 3:55pm

INVESTMENT PRESENTATIONS (B) INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FL Presenter: Reginald Leon, Vice Mayor, City of Miami Gardens, FL

3:35pm – 3:55pm

INVESTMENT PRESENTATIONS (C) Salon C INVESTMENT & BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN TURKS & CAICOS Presenter: Angela Musgrove, Senior VP, Investor Services, Invest Turks and Caicos Islands

Salon B

3:35pm – 3:55pm

TECHNOLOGY & INVESTMENT PRESENTATIONS (D) Salon A INVESTMENT & USING TECHNOLOGY TO INCREASE BUSINESS CONNECTIVITY Opportunity To Meet Minority Tech Companies To Invest In or Do Business With Presenter: Samella Watson, CEO & Founder, Sebiya

6:30pm – 8:30pm

NABHOOD & MULTICULTURAL TOURISM JOINT NETWORKING RECEPTION

NABHOOD Closing Reception & th The 8 Annual Intl. Multicultural & Heritage Tourism Summit Opening Reception

6:30pm – 8:30pm

An “Island Vibes” Sunset Tropical Caribbean Patio Reception Bayfront Terrace (Outside the Restaurant) Sponsors

USVI Department of Tourism / BM&T Magazine / PepsiCo NABHOOD conference a endees must RSVP to a end the reception as space is limited. All conference a endees must RSVP in advance to info@NABHOOD.com.

8th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MULTICULTURAL & HERITAGE TOURISM SUMMIT & TRADE SHOW OCTOBER 8-10, 2021

SAVE THE DATE NABHOOD 26th ANNUAL SUMMIT JULY 20 – 22, 2022

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