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(416) 924-2002orie Berlasso Speaking Opportunities x229vicki welstead Sponsorship Development x233Yalila Barreda Event Manager x241

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PROGRAM FOR thUrsdAY oCtoBEr 24, 2013

7:00am–8:30am ContInEntAl BrEAkFAst WATERFRONT BALLROOM FOYER

8:30am–8:45am opening remarks WATERFRONT BALLROOM

SPEAKERCarrie Russell HVS

8:45am–9:15am western Canadian hotel & resort round-UpWATERFRONT BALLROOM

Review of operating performance and transaction highlights since last year’s conference. Both urban and resort markets come under the microscope as performance metrics, market trends, buyer/seller profiles and cap rates are summarized.

SPEAKERSCarrie Russell HVSMark Sparrow CBRE Hotels

4:45pm–5:00pm Closing remarksWATERFRONT BALLROOM

SPEAKERMonique Rosszell HVS

2:30pm–3:30pm AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS

4:00pm–4:45pm IntErvIEw wIth

doug Pearce CEo/CIo of bcIMCWATERFRONT BALLROOM

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (bcIMC) is one of Canada’s largest institutional investors within the global capital markets. bcIMC’s investment in hospitality includes the Canadian hotel brand, Delta Hotels & Resorts as well as SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts. Hotel assets range from select service to destination resorts across Canada. How does bcIMC approach hotel ownership, operation and value enhancement?

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WATERFRONT AWith the help of expert knowledge and advice from Amy Cain severson at Expedia, hear about Western Canadian online leisure consumer trends, opportunities and outlook. Learn how hotel owners and operators can best leverage the OTA’s to complement their strategy while driving incremental room nights and revenue.

WATERFRONT BWhat does the future hold for Canadian resort development and how will the future outlook differ by size, scale, positioning and marketing of resort product? This session taps into a broad range of resort product/experience to suggest where we might be going.

MODERATORLyle Hall HLT Advisory Inc.SPEAKERSGreg Ashley Replay ResortsEd Romanowski Bellstar Hotels & Resorts Connie Ruben Rockwater Resort

10:15am–10:45amnEtworkInG CoFFEE BrEAk WATERFRONT BALLROOM FOYER

3:30pm–4:00pmnEtworkInG CoFFEE BrEAk WATERFRONT BALLROOM FOYER

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9:15am–10:15am thE BIG PICtUrE how western Canada’s Economy Is stacking Up WATERFRONT BALLROOM

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Jason Clemens of the Fraser Institute returns and takes a look at the economic characteristics of the year just past as well as providing insight into the future.

B1 looking At the otA Customer & Understanding the Cost of distribution

B2 the Future of Canadian resort development and operation

This panel discussion will focus on development and acquisition activity in Western Canadian urban and resort market areas.

MODERATOR

David Larone PKF Consulting

SPEAKERS

Tom Gaglardi Sandman Hotel Group

John O’Neill O’Neill Hotels and Resorts

Marc Staniloff Superior Lodging Corp.

Arni Thorsteinson Temple Hotels

1:15pm–2:15pmwho’s Building? who’s Buying & selling? where’s the Money Coming From? WATERFRONT BALLROOM

12:00pm–1:15pmnEtworkInG BUsInEss lUnChWATERFRONT BALLROOM FOYER

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WATERFRONT AThe Canadian Tourism Sector Compensation Study presents data by industry group and occupation for all of Canada. wendy swedlove of CTHRC reviews key findings from the study that will set benchmarks for some years to come.

WATERFRONT BThere has been much speculation throughout the industry about many of the major brands more strictly enforcing their standards and mandating more property improvement plans or PIPs. Jonathan nehmer has produced the annual Cost Estimating Guide which examines each segment of hotels, prototypes, costs by product, trends in FF&E and sustainability. His presentation includes a discussion with david oliver, SVP at Cadbridge Asset Management.

10:45am–12:00pm MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS

A1 labour and Compensation Practices

A2 what to Expect when Embarking on renovation Projects

AFTERNOON PLENARY SESSION #1

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HOTEL & RESORT INVESTMENT CONFERENCEWESTERN CANADIAN

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