CHICOS 2025 | 14th Edition | Nov 9-11, 2025 

The Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS) is reputed the premier hospitality conference in the region. Embarking on its 14th edition, CHICOS brings together over 300 regional and international investors and operators, as well as the region’s leading decision makers. Also participating as attendees or speakers are governmental representatives, opinion leaders, developers, bankers and other lenders, tourism officials, investment funds, hotel brand executives, individuals/companies seeking investors for their tourism projects, franchise and operations companies, public and private institutions, consultants, advisors and architects and designers.

Standard Registration Rate (through October 1st) - $1795 USD
Late Registration Rate - $1995 USD
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Agenda

November 9-11, 2025


Sunday - November 9, 2025

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Investor Island Tour


Tours of TUI Blue, Blue Bay, Port Sanicolas and other land opportunities for hotel development. Hosted
by CINEX in partnership with CHATA, transportation provided by FBTT
RSVP to [email protected] to secure your spot, limited availability

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Investor Boat Tour (Mermaid Boat Trips)


Hosted by CINEX and CHATA Experience a scenic boat ride through Curacao’s Spanish Waters and discover The Wild Card - a newly acquired, expansive site with exciting potential for hotel and resort development. RSVP to [email protected] to secure your spot, limited availability

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Sunset Drinks at Corendon Hotel & Resorts


Hosted by Corendon Hotels & Resorts

6:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Off-site Opening Reception at Kontiki/ Moon Beach Hosted by CHATA & CINEX


Transfers by FBTT, departure Marriott 6:15–6:30 PM.

Monday - November 10, 2025

7:30 AM - 12:00 AM

REGISTRATION


7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Networking Breakfast


8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Welcome, Global & Regional Presentations


9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Hospitality Leaders Outlook


10:20 AM - 10:45 AM

Networking & Exhibitor Coffee Break


10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Equity Investors Outlook


11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Caribbean Hotel Investments: Industry Perspectives 2025


12:15 PM - 12:50 PM

Alternative Financing


12:50 PM - 2:20 PM

Networking Lunch


2:20 PM - 3:15 PM

Curaçao Unlocked: Investing in the Island’s Future


3:15 PM - 4:05 PM

The Evolution of All-Inclusive Resorts: From Volume to Value


Breakout Session 1A

3:15 PM - 4:05 PM

Mapping Growth: Island-Specific and Product-Specific Development Trends


Breakout Session 1B

4:05 PM - 4:25 PM

Networking & Exhibitor Coffee Break


4:25 PM - 5:15 PM

Aligning Ownership and Operations: The Role of Third Party Management in the Caribbean


Breakout Session 2A

4:25 PM - 5:15 PM

Building Success: Navigating Insurance, Design, and Construction in the Caribbean


Breakout Session 2B

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cocktail Reception hosted by Marriott Curaçao Beach Resort


Tuesday - November 11, 2025

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Networking Breakfast


9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Caribbean Government Leaders Panel


10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Lenders Panel


10:50 AM - 11:10 AM

Networking & Exhibitor Coffee Break


11:10 AM - 11:55 AM

The Growth of Luxury and Mixed-Use Projects Across the Caribbean


11:55 AM - 12:25 PM

Airlift Interview


12:25 PM - 12:00 AM

Closing Remarks & Lunch


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Speakers

Adam Greenfader

Adam Greenfader

Chairman
AG&T
Alex Mai

Alex Mai

Regional Vice President, Development - Latin America & Caribbean
IHG
Alinio Azevedo

Alinio Azevedo

Managing Director, Luxury and Lifestyle Investments
Driftwood Capital
Alonso Gómez

Alonso Gómez

Principal Investment Officer
IFC
Amy Ironmonger

Amy Ironmonger

Partner
K&L Gates
Andy Burrows

Andy Burrows

Investment Consultant
Bahamas Investment Authority
Angela Musgrove

Angela Musgrove

Chief Executive Officer
Invest Turks & Caicos
Antonio Fungairino

Antonio Fungairino

Head of Development, Inclusive Collection
Hyatt
Anuschka Cova

Anuschka Cova

CEO Curaçao Hospitality & Tourism Association
CHATA
Bill Brown

Bill Brown

Chief Executive Officer
DcK Worldwide
Bill Clegg

Bill Clegg

Regional Director, Franchise Development
BWH Hotels
Clay Dickinson, ISHC, CHE, HSMP

Clay Dickinson, ISHC, CHE, HSMP

Professor of Hospitality and Commercial Real Estate
FIU
Daniel Arevalo

Daniel Arevalo

Sr. Investment Officer
IDB Invest
Daniel Diaz Trujillo

Daniel Diaz Trujillo

Executive Vice President
Blue Diamond Hotels & Resorts
David Beckley

David Beckley

Senior Vice President - Account Executive - Real Estate & Hospitality Practice
McGriff
David Larone

David Larone

Special Advisor
CBRE
Diego Lowenstein

Diego Lowenstein

Chief Executive Officer
Lionstone Development
Dona Regis-Prosper

Dona Regis-Prosper

Secretary General & CEO
Caribbean Tourism Organization
Doug Smith

Doug Smith

Head of Institutional Development & Management
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Gary Brough

Gary Brough

Managing Director
Baker Tilly
George Spence

George Spence

Managing Partner at Luxe Capital Americas
Luxe Capital Americas
Hannah Smith

Hannah Smith

Senior Analyst
STR
Isabel de Caires

Isabel de Caires

Director Investment Banking at CIBC First Caribbean International Bank
CIBC Caribbean
Isaias Peret

Isaias Peret

CRE & Hospitality, Vice President Americas
Banco Sabadell
Jacqueline Mora-Baez

Jacqueline Mora-Baez

Technical Viceminister
MITUR
John Lancet, MAI

John Lancet, MAI

Senior Managing Director, Practice Leader- Southeast and Caribbean Regions
HVS
Juan Corvinos Solans

Juan Corvinos Solans

President Caribbean & Latin America
Hotel Equities
Juan Mosseri

Juan Mosseri

Sourth East US and Caribbean Sales Manager
E-Finity
Julienne Smith

Julienne Smith

Chief Development Officer, The Americas
IHG
Keith Oltchick

Keith Oltchick

Chief Development Officer
Remington Hospitality
Kristina D'Amico

Kristina D'Amico

Vice President Hotels Asset Management
JLL
Louis Alicea CHA

Louis Alicea CHA

Senior Director of Development Latin America / Caribbean
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Marco Selva

Marco Selva

Senior Vice President of Business Development and Operations
Stonebridge Companies
Martyn Bould, FRICS, MCIArb, MAPM

Martyn Bould, FRICS, MCIArb, MAPM

Chairman
Bould Consulting
Matthew Norton, Esq

Matthew Norton, Esq

Lead Practice Area Leader - Real Estate
K&L Gates
Mauricio Elizondo

Mauricio Elizondo

Director Corporativo de Desarrollo
Grupo Posadas
Michael Register

Michael Register

Partner
Hotel Equities
Miles Mercera

Miles Mercera

CEO
CINEX
Muryad de Bruin

Muryad de Bruin

Counterpart Director
Curacao Tourist Board
Nicholas Hecker

Nicholas Hecker

Executive Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer
Sculptor Real Estate
Pablo Maturana

Pablo Maturana

VP Development, Architecture, Design & Construction CALA
Hilton
Parris Jordan

Parris Jordan

Managing Director
HVS CHICOS
Robert MacLellan, ISHC

Robert MacLellan, ISHC

Principal
MacLellan & Associates
Robert Smith

Robert Smith

President/CEO
Stonebridge Companies
Sanjay Amin

Sanjay Amin

Director
BCQS International
Stephanie Ricca

Stephanie Ricca

Editorial Director at Hotels News Now
Hotel News Now
Tiffany Cooper

Tiffany Cooper

Head of Development, Americas
Mandarin Oriental
Vijesh Patel

Vijesh Patel

Director of Development, Upper Luxury Brands & Branded Residences, The Americas
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