Name: Los Angeles Hospitality & Retail Summit
Start: 2024-11-19T08:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-11-19T11:30:00-08:00
Location: Beverly Center

Event Host

Beverly Center

Located at the edge of Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, Beverly Center features the best in luxury and contemporary retail, along with delectable street level restaurants with everything from modern fresh favorites to fast-casual eateries. Home to over 90 stores, all beneath an impressive skyline, Beverly Center is anchored by Bloomingdale’s & Macy’s and is home to L.A.’s largest collection of luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Saint Laurent, Ferragamo, and trending fashion brands including Mango, Zara and H&M. Shoppers can enjoy street-level dining with chef-driven restaurants and fast casual eateries including Korean steakhouse ABSteak by Michelin-starred chef Akira Back, southern comfort food from Yardbird, H&H Brazilian Steakhouse, along with local favorites For the Win, Nicolas Eatery, Eggslut and Tocaya Modern Mexican.

Speakers and Panels

LA's Hospitality Outlook & Landscape

Covering Market Trends, Hotel Development & Investment, Supply & Demand And Elevating Guest Experiences

Christopher Henry

CEO, Majestic Hospitality

Mark Davis

President & CEO, Sun Hill Properties

Doane Liu

In March 2017, Doane Liu was appointed by Mayor Eric Garcetti as the Executive Director of the Los Angeles Department of Convention and Tourism Development (CTD), with the goal to further enhance and increase Los Angeles’ prominence and attraction as a world class tourist and convention destination. Liu joined the CTD after serving as Deputy Executive Director and Chief of Staff at the Port of Los Angeles, where he was the second in command at the busiest container port in North America and head of the Port’s External Affairs Bureau. Before the Port, Liu was Deputy Mayor for the City of Los Angeles. He managed the Mayor's Office of City Services and helped the Mayor oversee 15 City Departments, including the Los Angeles Department Water and Power, Public Works, Transportation, Recreation and Parks, Public Library, and LA Zoo. He also established the Great Streets Studio and LA RiverWorks in the Mayor’s Office. A first-generation Korean- American, Liu also was a liaison in the Mayor’s Office to the Korean-American community in Los Angeles. Liu was previously Chief of Staff for Councilman Joe Buscaino and served as Chief of Staff for Councilwoman Janice Hahn, Deputy Mayor for Mayor James K. Hahn and District Director for Congresswoman Jane Harman. He was also Senior Vice President of Government Banking at JP Morgan Chase and Vice President in the Real Estate Industries Group at Security Pacific National Bank. Liu currently serves on the boards of AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Fleet Week Foundation, and Sister Cities of Los Angeles. He has previously served on the boards of LA24 Olympic Bid Committee, Los Angeles County Business Federation, Harbor Interfaith Shelter, Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Mary Star of the Sea High School, and Holy Trinity School. Liu graduated from the Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania and received an MBA from University of Southern California. He and his wife have four adult children and have lived in San Pedro for nearly 30 years.

Los Angeles City Tourism Department

Executive Director

Doane Liu

Executive Director, Los Angeles City Tourism Department

Konstantin Daskalov

Konstantin Daskalov is an accomplished Senior Executive of Development & Construction with 16 years of diverse experience in all phases of the development process, leading professional teams through entitlements, design development, GC selection, budgeting, scheduling and construction execution of large ground-up, multifamily, affordable, mixed-use, hospitality and healthcare projects with full P&L responsibility. As the Vice President, US Operations, Konstantin is spearheading all the firm's Operations in the US, and Directing: Marketing; Sales; Business Development; Architecture / Developer / Construction Partners & Lenders; Project Entitlements & Approvals; Project Delivery; Product Erection & Assembly and Business Plan Execution. Previously, as Founder & President of Daskoney Properties, Konstantin led all operations for the firm, overseeing acquisitions, development and construction management staff with full P&L responsibility for multi-family projects, while he was also an Executive Consultant for SOLA Impact on their large multifamily and affordable housing efforts. Prior to that, as VP of Development & Construction with a major real estate investment & development company, Konstantin has directed all development and construction operations for a large portfolio of hotels and office assets across the US with annual development budget of over $75M. Previously, as VP of Development for a national condominium developer, Konstantin has directed and successfully completed several ground-up multifamily, high-rise projects in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Chicago with average construction cost of $200M each and delivered great investment returns expediting construction and unit sales. Konstantin started his career as a Project Manager for a General Contractor and later as Director of Construction successfully completed the construction of large multifamily projects in Chicago directing PMs, and Contractors. Konstantin Daskalov holds a M.S./MBA degree from Northwestern University, as well as, a BS in Civil Engineering and a BA in Business Management degrees from Calvin University. He is a proud member of Urban Land Institute (ULI), Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) and variety of other professional organizations in Real Estate and Construction Management, and is a speaker and participant for numerous professional panels.

STACK Modular

VP, US Operations

Konstantin Daskalov

VP, US Operations, STACK Modular

Moderator

Brian Kite

Managing Principal, SRK Architects

Navigating LA's Retail Market

Top Locations, Leasing Insights, Tenant Demand Drivers And Consumer Desires

Donna Blair

Donna brings more than 25 years of experience in executive leadership, real estate development, property management and asset management of high-profile commercial office, retail and mixed-use projects to Pacific Retail. In her role, she will be guiding the strategic growth of the company, supervising the company’s daily business operations and leading key initiatives. Previously, Donna was the Chief Operating Officer for Continuum Partners based in Denver, CO. There she was involved in overall business operations and strategic oversight of their Block A, 9th & Colorado and Market Station development projects. While in Colorado, she served on the Civic Ventures Board for the Downtown Denver Partnership, as well as the Upper Downtown Task Force, 16th Street Mall, Development Council and the Urban Exploration Steering Committee. Prior to joining Continuum, Donna served as Senior Vice President, Portfolio Management at Pacific Retail and oversaw the KKR-owned portfolio of shopping centers in New York and Illinois. She was responsible for over $100 million of capital improvements and new tenant development initiatives and worked with municipalities to create entitlement opportunities for new dynamic walkable-livable environments. Donna’s previous experience includes development roles for Meadowlands Xanadu, a 2M square foot retail, restaurant and entertainment mixed-use project developed as a Public/Private and for Tishman Speyer Properties, where she oversaw over $100M of public space, retail, common areas and tenant improvements related to the redevelopment of Rockefeller Center. Donna resides in Denver with her husband, Tim. She has two college-aged sons, Andrew and Christian. She enjoys outdoor adventures including hiking, skiing, rafting and biking and loves to explore new cultures, art, dining and music through her travels throughout the United States and internationally.

Pacific Retail Capital Partners

COO

Donna Blair

COO, Pacific Retail Capital Partners

Joel Mayer

EVP & National Retail Platform Leader, LOWE

Jim Dillavou

Principal, Paragon Commercial Group

Ryan Hawley

VP, Retail Brokerage, JLL

Christine Deschaine

SVP, Kennedy Wilson Brokerage

Casey McCormick

Founder & CEO, McCormick Compliance Consulting

Welcoming Remarks

Brian Parent

General Manager, The Taubman Company

Why You Won't Want To Miss This CRE Conference

What You’ll Learn:

How does Los Angeles hotel and retail development activity compare to other major markets?
How are travel numbers and the demand for both business and leisure travel shaping the region’s development and investment plans?
What are city officials and hotel owners predicting for accommodating guests during the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics?
How does retail development and transaction volume compare to the last few years and how will this impact deal flow in the remaining months of 2024, and 2025?
What recent shifts are top retail tenants seeing with consumer trends, and how is it impacting their real estate needs?
How are investors assessing growth opportunities across different retails products including shopping centers, malls, ground-floor urban retail and suburban storefronts?
What are hotel and retail CRE leaders and property managers doing to enhance the overall appeal of their assets?
What does the next wave of retail space look like and what are tenants looking for in their spaces?
How are developers and designers elevating guest experience and upgrading assets?

Who You'll Network With At This Discussion: Owners, Developers, Investors, Architects, Construction, Designers, Brokers, Lawyers, Financial Institutions & Government Officials.

How You'll Do More Business From Attending This CRE Event: Enhance your business by gaining a stronger understanding of where hospitality and retail deals are getting done and how this is impacting the future of hotels, stores, shopping centers, malls and mixed-use communities.

Why You Should Attend This Session: 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.

Notable Projects / Deals:

Sun Hill Properties - The Hill Los Angeles

Paragon Commercial Group - Sprouts Anchored Center opening in Studio City November '24

Kennedy Wilson Brokerage - 2nd Street in Downtown Santa Monica: Kennedy Wilson Brokerage secured notable tenants along this busy commercial corridor including Luke’s Lobster, Dan Modern Chinese, Tia, AJA Vineyards and BodyROK. Two spaces are currently available at 1410 2nd St. (4,110 SF) and 1422 2nd St. (1,708 SF) /// Culver Public Market: Kennedy Wilson Brokerage represents Regency Centers’ new multi-building restaurant project – Culver Public Market - at Washington Blvd. and Centinela Ave. The project represents Culver City’s newest dining district with expected delivery mid-2026 /// 2600 Wilshire Blvd: Housing construction continues along Santa Monica’s Wilshire Blvd. Corridor with 2600 Wilshire joining a number of other mixed-use projects recently built or under construction. Kennedy Wilson Brokerage represents 13,000 SF (divisible) of future retail and restaurant space at the project.

McCormick Compliance Consulting - CENTURY CITY MALL RENOVATION AND REDEVELOPMENT: Milrose Organizations was hired by Westfield Corporation to support in the major expansion and redevelopment of the Century City Mall in Los Angeles/Century City, CA. The expansions, valued at $1 billion, added over 420,000 square feet of retail space. In addition, the expansions included doubling the parking deck to include 4,700 parking spaces, adding an outdoor atrium capable of seating a thousand people, as well as providing new VIP entrances and spaces for high-profile visitors. Our team of project managers oversaw and coordinated all phases of the permitting process including building demolition, building additions, new parking layout, mechanical/electrical, plumbing permits, office installments, and more /// CAIN INTERNATIONAL | ONE BEVERLY HILLS: The 17.5-acre site is currently one of the largest and most environmentally advanced private real estate development projects underway in the United States. The site includes the iconic Beverly Hilton, the Waldorf Astoria, and the recently announced Aman Hotel, Residences & Club. One Beverly Hills will add three environmentally sustainable buildings to the site: two residential condominium towers and a third building housing a 42 all-suite luxury hotel and residences set around 8-acres of breath taking botanical gardens. The Beverly Hilton will see extensive upgrades to bring the green of the gardens into the hotel experience. With the driving philosophy of creating the most environmentally friendly and future-forward development, the new buildings and gardens of One Beverly Hills are designed to exceed California’s own ambitious sustainability goals /// APPLE STORE AT THE GROVE : Apple at The Grove reflects Los Angeles' vibrant energy and creativity. Nestled in The Grove, a top shopping destination, this new store features a stunning triple-height space, with a mirrored ceiling and expansive skylights that amplify its openness. Its glass façade and large sliding doors seamlessly connect the inside with the outside. The lush landscape flows throughout, with Ficus trees enhancing a biophilic design. Inside, discover The Forum and Apple Pickup, fostering a welcoming, creative hub for all.

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Venue

Beverly Center
8500 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Parking Information:

$4.00 for 3-4 hours

Enter from La Cienega or San Vicente

Park on any level 2-5

Use the Grand Court Elevators

Select Floor 8 Prior to entering elevator

Take elevator to level 8

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Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 9:00 AM	Networking, Breakfast & Coffee
9:00 AM 9:45 AM	LA’s Hospitality Outlook & Landscape Covering Market Trends, Hotel Development & Investment, Supply & Demand And Elevating Guest Experiences
9:45 AM 10:00 AM	Networking Break
10:00 AM 10:45 AM	Navigating LA’s Retail Market Top Locations, Leasing Insights, Tenant Demand Drivers And Consumer Desires
10:45 AM 11:30 AM	More Networking!

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