DFW Hospitality Update

Tue Dec 03, 2024

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DFW Hospitality Update

Name: DFW Hospitality Update
Start: 2024-12-03T08:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-12-03T12:00:00-06:00

Hotels, Resorts And Destination Hot Spots

Tuesday December 3 2024 @ 8:00 AM CST

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Speakers and Panels

Kunal Mody

CEO, Blueprint Hospitality

Dave Johnson

Co-founder & Managing Director, Horizon Capital

Mike Canning

SVP, Capital Markets, Hall Structured Finance

Richard Friedman

Friedman is the President and CEO of Carpenter and Company Inc., a hospitality and luxury residential real estate development firm based in Cambridge, MA. He is known for his creative approach to hotel developments, the reuse of historic structures, and transformative mixed-use projects. Friedman is the visionary behind the famed transformation of the former Charles Street Jail, a historic landmark on the National Register of Historic Places, into the beloved Liberty Hotel in Boston, MA; the Charles Square Mixed-Use development, a vibrant destination that includes The Charles Hotel in Cambridge, MA; and New England’s tallest residential building, Four Seasons Private Residences One Dalton Street, Boston, which The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat recently recognized as a best tall building worldwide. Carpenter also developed Iceland’s first five-star hotel, The Reykjavik EDITION, as well as St. Regis San Francisco, and various other Four Seasons, Hyatt, and Marriot hotels. As a former long-term member of the Board of Directors of Four Seasons, Friedman was actively involved in the company’s global expansion and design quality. His firm is currently developing Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Dallas, Turtle Creek. Friedman’s contributions to the public realm have been recognized with a variety of awards, including Man of the Year from Boston Preservation Alliance; the Icon Award from Boston University School of Hospitality; Developer of Year from Americas Lodging Investment Summit; and Man of the Year from Rogerson Communities. Beyond real estate, Friedman is known for his long-standing dedication to civic service, philanthropy, and education. During the Clinton Administration, he served as Chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission, the federal government’s central planning agency for the National Capital Region. President Barack Obama appointed Friedman to the President’s Export Council, where he served as Vice Chairman of the sub-committee advising on U.S. travel and tourism policy and he is also the founder of the Interagency Security Task Force. Friedman’s board participation spans across various organizations and nonprofits, such as the Steppingstone Foundation, an organization that named him Man of the Year; Bridge Fund; John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum; PNC Bank – New England; Johnny Rockets, Inc.; GateHouse Media, Inc.; and the Dartmouth College Real Estate Committee. He is a recipient of a Certificate of Appreciation Award from Harvard Business School and has been recognized by the Boston Minuteman Council of the Boy Scouts of America with a Good Scout Award. Friedman is a graduate of Dartmouth College. He is an avid skier and served as the Harvard Ski Team Head Coach from 1965-1971.

Carpenter & Company

President & CEO

Richard Friedman

President & CEO, Carpenter & Company

Hector Sanchez

CEO, Premiere

Greg Friedman

CEO & Managing Principal, Peachtree Group

Steven Upchurch

Principal & Co-Managing Director, Gensler

Lisa Simeone

Principal, KTGY

Glenn Silva

COO, Lone Star Pace

Moderator

Zach Sams

EVP, Kensington Vanguard National Title

Why You Should Attend this DFW Commercial Real Estate Event

What You'll Learn:

How is DFW's leadership in the U.S. hotel development shaping the future of hospitality in the region?
What trends are driving investor confidence in the Dallas market, leading to its position as a top destination for new hospitality developments?
What role do large sporting events and entertainment venues play in the growth of hotel demand in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex?
With over 22,000 hotel rooms in the pipeline, how are developers ensuring that supply meets the evolving demand from both leisure and business travelers?
How has the influx of corporate relocations to DFW impacted hotel occupancy rates and the demand for high-end accommodations?
What design trends are shaping the next generation of hotels in the DFW market, and how are developers differentiating their properties?
What role do luxury developments and branded hotels play in attracting affluent travelers to the DFW region?
How are hotel developers integrating local culture and Texas identity into new hospitality projects to enhance the guest experience?
What unique challenges and opportunities exist for hospitality development in suburban DFW compared to urban Dallas?
How has business travel resurgence driven the success of DFW hotel projects, and what trends are emerging as a result?

How You'll Do More Business:

Learn why and how DFW is leading the nation in hospitality development and uncover new angles and opportunities for you to capitalize on this growth. Discover the latest trends shaping DFW's booming hospitality market, from cutting-edge development projects to innovative amenities that are redefining the guest experience. Explore how the region’s rapid growth is driving demand for new hotels and uncover insights into the economic forces fueling this transformation. Network with industry leaders, dive into the strategies behind DFW's record-setting pipeline, and gain actionable knowledge to stay ahead in this competitive sector. Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and position yourself at the forefront of DFW’s hospitality landscape.

Who You’ll Meet: Owners, developers, general contractors, hoteliers, investors, brokers, city and government officials, business consultants, architects, engineers, lawyers, accountants, bankers and technology company leaders.

Why You Should Attend: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to identify opportunities, build your network and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than us. Join Bisnow as we jump into the market to analyze its strengths and strategize on its areas of growth. You don't want to miss this event!

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Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 9:00 AM	Breakfast and Networking
9:00 AM 9:45 AM	City Light and Urban Draw The Latest in DFW Cosmopolitan Hospitality
9:45 AM 10:00 AM	Networking Break
10:00 AM 10:45 AM	DFW Resorts and Oases Latest and Greatest DFW Destinations
10:45 AM 11:30 AM	Closing Networking

DFW Hospitality News & Projects

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