Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference and Operations Summit (CHICOS 2021)

CHICOS to Take Place February 24-26, 2021.

Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, in Nassau Bahamas

The Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS) is reputed the premier hospitality conference in the region. Having just completed its 9th 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.

CHICOS 2019 donated a financial contribution towards hurricane relief efforts through the Rotary Foundation.

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

CHICOS - Reactivating the Caribbean

CHICOS 2021 Bahamas

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Grand Hyatt Baha Mar

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Agenda

February 24-26, 2021

Wednesday - February 24, 2021

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Welcome Reception
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	General Sessions

Thursday - February 25, 2021

7:00 AM - 7:30 AM	Registration
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Networking Breakfast
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM	General Sessions
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Networking Lunch
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Breakout Sessions
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Reception

Friday - February 26, 2021

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Networking Breakfast
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Networking Lunch

Speakers

Adam Rosenberg

Managing Director and Global Head of Gaming & Leisure
Fortress Investment Group

Alessandro Colantonio

Executive Vice President, Acquisitions & Capital Markets
Gencom Group

Andro Nodarse-Leon

Founder and CEO
LionGrove Capital

William Stadler

EVP & Chief Investment Officer
Aimbridge Hospitality

Bojan Kumer

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

Camilo Bolaños

VP Development and Real Estate
Hyatt Hotels

Carter Wilson, ISHC

Senior Vice President, Consulting & Analytics
STR

David Kosoy

Chairman & CEO
Sterling Global Financial Limited

David Larone

Senior Managing Director Valuation and Advisory Services
CBRE

Dionisio D'Aguilar

Minister of Tourism & Aviation
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation

Dominic Fedee

Minister of Tourism
Invest Saint Lucia

Fernando Fernandez

VP of Development, Caribbean
Apple Leisure Group

Fernando Mulet

EVP/Chief Development Officer.
Playa Hotels & Resorts

Gary Brough

Managing Director
KPMG

George Spence

Managing Partner at Luxe Capital Americas
Leading Property Group

Isabel de Caires

Director
CIBC First Caribbean

Jonas Niermann

Director, Hospitality/Real Estate Consulting
PwC

Liam Day

Managing Director
BCQS International

Matthew J Norton, Esq.

Practice Area Leader - Real Estate
K&L Gates LLP

Nicholas Hecker

Principal
Och-Ziff Capital Management

Ray T Klien

Head, Investment Banking Division
Republic Bank

Rebecca Cocchiola

Vice President
Singerman Real Estate

Robert MacLellan, ISHC

Chief Executive Officer
MacLellan & Associates

Rogerio Basso

Head of Tourism, Corporate Division
IDB Invest

Ruben Becerra

Vice President of Corporate Affairs & Business Development
Karisma Hotels and Resorts

Stephanie Ricca

Editorial Director
Hotel News Now

Stephen Gould

Senior Vice President, Head of Corporate Banking, Bermuda
Butterfield Group

Todd J Ruff

Vice President of Development, The Americas
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

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October 7, 2020

Letter from Parris E. Jordan, Chairman of CHICOS