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Chicago Hospitality Summit

Trends, deals and innovation in Midwest lodging and guest experience

Event Ended On: Tuesday December 3 2024

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Speakers and Panels

Creating Overnight Success in Hospitality Investment, Development, and Operations

Mark Keiser

Mark Keiser

President, Development, Viceroy Hotels & Resorts
Kristen Pike

Kristen Pike

Director of Development, NW Region, Hilton
Eric Bullion

Eric Bullion

Senior Vice President, Pepper Construction
Sanjeev Misra
Moderator

Sanjeev Misra

Chairman & CEO, Paramount Lodging Advisors and Atira Hotels

Staying Power: Chicagoland as a Destination for Tourism and Travel

Robert Habeeb

Robert Habeeb

CEO, Maverick Hotels and Restaurants
Carmen Rossi

Carmen Rossi

Principal, CEO, 8 Hospitality
Ryan McNamara

Ryan McNamara

Vice President, Hyatt

State of the Market: The Keys to Success in a Complex Economy

Vamsi Bonthala

Vamsi Bonthala

CEO, Arbor Lodging Partners
Alex Dyer

Alex Dyer

President of Operations, LG Group

David Duncan

President & CEO, First Hospitality
Mike Schlictman

Mike Schlictman

Partner, Paramount Lodging Advisors
Chris Hamer
Moderator

Chris Hamer

President, Aria Group

Why You Can't Miss This Event

What We'll Cover: 

  • The key trends, projects, and deals shaping Chicago's hotel and restaurant scene.
  • The Impact of current financial and economic conditions on dealmaking and project execution.
  • The key amenities, designs, and neighborhoods driving restaurant and hotel growth.
  • How and where shifting demographics across business travel and tourism influence investment and decision making.
  • Where Chicago exists in a national hospitality and development context, and what it can learn from other MSAs.
  • How recent events like the DNC have shaped the city's complex national profile.

 

How You'll Do More Business: 

Against the backdrop of a chaotic financial climate and amidst a tourism and travel boon, Chicago's hotel and restaurant leaders are working harder than ever to achieve guest satisfaction and get deals done. In this year's Hospitality Summit, join Bisnow in conversation with the city's leading professionals as they explore the past, present, and future of this complex asset class, and connect with others as they lend insight on what trends fellow leaders should watch for across both the city and the Midwest.

 

Who You'll Meet: 

Owners, developers, investors, brokers, business consultants, architects, engineers, designers,  lawyers, accountants, bankers and city and government officials.

 

Why You Should Attend: 

Bisnow events convene the biggest power players in commercial real estate to help you grow your business and expand your professional network across a fast-changing market. With engaging discussions, exclusive networking opportunities and the largest and most equipped audience in the field, Bisnow’s experienced and highly-curated perspective on the challenges and opportunities of the CRE space makes attendance a value add for anyone looking to get deals done across the industry. 

 

For all questions regarding content, speaker recommendations or sponsorship opportunities, please email our Midwest Producer, Will Follett, at Will.Follett@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact janet.fernandez@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Venue

Waldorf Astoria Chicago
11 East Walton Street
Chicago, IL 60611

Ballroom: Sinclair, 5th Floor


Parking Information:

$32 event valet parking

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Agenda

Time Activity
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Breakfast and Networking
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
Staying Power: Chicago as a Destination for Tourism and Travel
10:00 AM
10:45 AM
Creating Overnight Success in Hotel Investment, Management and Operations
10:45 AM
11:30 AM
State of the Market: The Keys to Success in a Complex Economy
11:30 AM
12:00 PM
Closing Networking

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