CHICOS 2023 | 12th Edition | Nov 12-14, 2023 

CHICOS 2023 will be held over November 12-14 at the Westin Beach Resort & Spa, at Frenchman's Reef in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

The Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS) is reputed the premier hospitality conference in the region. Having completed its 11th 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.  Attendees network and discuss the region’s markets and possibilities, while analyzing the most important trends that can impact their investment decisions.

CHICOS is tasked with showcasing the varying destinations and spectacular hotels throughout the Caribbean. 

Who Should Attend?

  • Owners
  • Operators
  • Real Estate Developers
  • Investors
  • Lenders
  • Financial Advisors
  • Investment Bankers
  • Investment Fund Representatives
  • Real Estate and Financial Intermediaries
  • Architects, Designers and Planners
  • Legal Advisors and Specialist Consultants
  • Hotel Chain and Management Company Executives
  • Hotel and Tourism Industry Entrepreneurs
  • Government Agencies (Tourism, Planning and Investment)
  • Public and Private Hotel, Tourism, and Convention Agencies
  • Hotel Associations
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CHICOS 2023

The Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS) is reputed the premier hospitality conference in the region. Having completed its 11th 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.

Pricing
  • $1595 USD Standard Registration (until October 4th)
  • $1795 USD Late Registration
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CHICOS 2022 - 11th Edition

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Agenda

November 12-14, 2023


Sunday - November 12, 2023

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Flying Frenchman afternoon sail, Sponsored by RED Hospitality and Leisure

*Attendees must RSVP to Nicole Roantree at nroantree@hvs.com to board the catamaran. Spots are based on availability.


6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Welcome Reception, hosted by the U.S. Virgin Islands.
*Attire is Island Chic


Monday - November 13, 2023

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Registration


7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Networking Breakfast


8:30 AM - 9:40 AM

Welcome, Global, and Caribbean Overview


9:40 AM - 10:30 AM

GENERAL SESSION: Hospitality Leaders Outlook


10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Networking & Exhibitor Coffee Break


11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

GENERAL SESSION: Equity Investors Outlook


11:50 AM - 12:40 PM

GENERAL SESSION: Caribbean Hotel Investments: Industry Perspectives 2023


12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

Networking Lunch


1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

GENERAL SESSION: U.S. Virgin Islands Investment Panel – United States Virgin Islands Rise 2017-2023


2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

GENERAL SESSION: Frenchman’s Reef – Dream to Reality


3:20 PM - 4:10 PM

BREAKOUT SESSION 1A: All-Inclusive Hotels: Continual Strengthening of Asset Class


3:20 PM - 4:10 PM

BREAKOUT SESSION 1B: The Caribbean Lodging Industry as it Relates to Design, Development, Construction Cost and Insurance


4:10 PM - 4:40 PM

Networking & Exhibitor Coffee Break


4:40 PM - 5:30 PM

BREAKOUT SESSION 2A: Hotel Management Trends in the Caribbean


4:40 PM - 5:30 PM

BREAKOUT SESSION 2B: Opportunities in the Caribbean – Which Products and Islands


6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cocktail Reception, hosted by Aimbridge Hospitality and Fortress


Tuesday - November 14, 2023

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Networking Breakfast


9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

GENERAL SESSION: Government Leaders Panel


10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

GENERAL SESSION: Luxury and Resurgeny of Mixed-Use in the Caribbean


10:50 AM - 11:20 AM

Networking & Exhibitor Coffee Break


11:20 AM - 12:15 PM

GENERAL SESSION: Lenders Panel


12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

GENERAL SESSION: Caribbean Airlift Panel


12:45 PM - 1:00 PM

Closing Remarks


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Speakers

Alex Mai

Alex Mai

Regional Vice President, Development - Latin America & Caribbean
Intercontinental Hotel Group
Alexandra Lalos Church

Alexandra Lalos Church

Managing Director
Hodges Ward Elliott
Amy Ironmonger

Amy Ironmonger

Partner
K&L Gates
Andrew Dickey

Andrew Dickey

Managing Director
JLL Hotels & Hospitality - Miami
Andrew Farkas

Andrew Farkas

Chairman
Island Capital Group
Angela Musgrove

Angela Musgrove

Chief Executive Officer
Invest Turks And Caicos
Bill Brown

Bill Brown

Executive Vice President at dck Worldwide Group
dck Worldwide Group
Bill Clegg

Bill Clegg

Regional Director, Franchise Development
BWH Hotels
Bojan Kumer

Bojan Kumer

Vice President, International Hotel Development, Caribbean and Latin America
Marriott International
Bruce Wardinski

Bruce Wardinski

Chairman
Playa Hotels & Resorts
Camilo Bolaños

Camilo Bolaños

Senior Vice President Development- Latin America & the Caribbean
Hyatt
Clay Dickinson, ISHC, CHE, HSMP

Clay Dickinson, ISHC, CHE, HSMP

Professor of Hospitality and Commercial Real Estate
FIU
David Larone

David Larone

Special Advisor
CBRE
Fernando Fernandez

Fernando Fernandez

VP of Development, Hyatt Inclusive Collection
Hyatt Hotels
Gary Brough

Gary Brough

Managing Director
BakerTilly
George Spence

George Spence

Managing Partner at Luxe Capital Americas
Luxe Capital Americas
Gerhard Beukes, CFA

Gerhard Beukes, CFA

Managing Director, Caribbean
Colliers Interational
Gustavo Viescas

Gustavo Viescas

President LATAMC
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Hannah Smith

Hannah Smith

Senior Consultant at STR Analytics
STR
Ian Gooding-Edghill

Ian Gooding-Edghill

Minister of Tourism
Barbados Tourism Authority
Isabel de Caires

Isabel de Caires

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

Isaias Peret

VP, CRE & Hospitality Americas
Banco Sabadell
Jamie Sharpe

Jamie Sharpe

Senior Vice President - Real Estate & Hospitality Team
McGriff
Joan Bertran

Joan Bertran

Global Head Commercial Real Estate & Hotels
Banco Sabadell
John Lancet

John Lancet

Senior Managing Director, Practice Leader- Southeast and Caribbean Regions
HVS
Jose Azcarraga

Jose Azcarraga

Chief Executive Officer
Posadas
Joseph Boschulte

Joseph Boschulte

Commissioner, USVI Department of Tourism
US Virgin Islands
Juan Corvinos Solans

Juan Corvinos Solans

Senior Vice President Development and A&C Latin America & Caribbean
Hilton
Juan Mosseri

Juan Mosseri

Sourth East US and Caribbean Sales Manager
E-Finity Distributed Generation
Kristina D'Amico

Kristina D'Amico

Senior Vice President - Director, Caribbean Region
HVS
Kurt Wiksten

Kurt Wiksten

Managing Director
Aimbridge
Liam Day

Liam Day

Managing Director
BCQS International
Louis Alicea

Louis Alicea

Senior Director of Development Latin America / Caribbean
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Martyn Bould, FRICS, MCIArb, MAPM

Martyn Bould, FRICS, MCIArb, MAPM

Chairman
Bould Consulting
Matthew Norton, Esq

Matthew Norton, Esq

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

Mauricio Elizondo

Director Corporativo de Desarrollo
Posadas
Michael Dalezman

Michael Dalezman

Principal
Kollin Altomare Architects
Michael Register

Michael Register

Managing Director
Trust Hospitality
Nicholas Hecker

Nicholas Hecker

Executive Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer
Sculptor Real Estate
Nicole Tilzer

Nicole Tilzer

Senior Director All-Inclusive & Resort Strategy
Hilton
Pablo Maturana

Pablo Maturana

Vice President of Development, Latin America & Caribbean
Hilton Hotels
Parris Jordan

Parris Jordan

Managing Director
HVS CHICOS
Paul Altomare, AIA, NCARB, USGBC, LEED GA​

Paul Altomare, AIA, NCARB, USGBC, LEED GA​

Chief Operating Officer
Kollin Altomare Architects
Paula Cerrillo

Paula Cerrillo

Director of Development, The Caribbean Region
Marriott International
Phylicia Woods-Hanna

Phylicia Woods-Hanna

Director of Investments at Bahamas Investment Authority
Bahamas Investment Authority
Rebecca Cocchiola

Rebecca Cocchiola

Sr. Vice President
Singerman Real Estate
Robert MacLellan, ISHC

Robert MacLellan, ISHC

Chief Executive Officer
MacLellan Associates
Robert Smith

Robert Smith

Divisional President, Full Service
Aimbridge
Rogerio Basso

Rogerio Basso

Head of Tourism, Corporate Division
IDB
Roland Mouly

Roland Mouly

SVP Strategic Partnerships
Premier (Ashford)
Sloan Dean

Sloan Dean

Chief Executive Office & President
Remington
Stefan Wright

Stefan Wright

Lead Investment Officer
IDB
Stephanie Ricca

Stephanie Ricca

Editorial Director at Hotels News Now
Hotel News Now
Tiffany Cooper

Tiffany Cooper

Chief Development Officer, Americas & Caribbean
Aimbridge
Todd Ruff

Todd Ruff

Group Director of Residences
Mandarin Oriental
Vijesh Patel

Vijesh Patel

Senior Development Manager, Americas
Six Senses
Wellesley Joseph

Wellesley Joseph

Senior Regional Manager Western Caribbean
American Airlines

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