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7:00am–8:00am CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

FOYER

8:30am–8:45am OPENING REMARKS

REGENCY BALLROOM

SPEAKERCarrie Russell HVS

8:45am–9:30am STAYING TUNED UP

REGENCY BALLROOM

Review the operating performance and transaction highlights of the Western Canadian hotel and resort markets.

SPEAKERSCarrie Russell HVS Cindy Schoenauer CBRE Hotels

9:30am–10:00am ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR ALBERTA

REGENCY BALLROOMTaking a close look at the Alberta economy, specifically, the impact of the “high cost of low oil” on hotel operations, development and tourism moving forward.

SPEAKERIan Glassford Servus Credit Union

10:00am–10:45am NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

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MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS10:45am–12:00pm

A1 TERTIARY / RESORT MARKETS

REGENCY AAn open discussion of where to invest. Are there really development deals that make sense in Alberta today? Or do you wait until lender unease kicks in?

SPEAKERSCarrie Russell HVS Cindy Schoenauer CBRE Hotels

A2 DEMYSTIFYING DISTRIBUTION

REGENCY BStill challenged by the prominence of bookings through third party intermediaries? Learn techniques to understand distribution costs and the impact on hotel profit.

SPEAKERCindy Estis Green Kalibri Labs, LLC

12:00pm–1:15pm NETWORKING BUSINESS LUNCH

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1:15pm–2:15pm INTERNATIONAL ARRIVALS. SPEAKING WITH AUTHORITY

REGENCY BALLROOMWe built it and now they are coming. Hear about rising global travel to Canada, ongoing tourism marketing and advocacy plans and how we are positioned globally within travel markets.

MODERATORCharlotte Bell TIAC SPEAKERSAndrew Lind Muskoka Language International Anne Murray Vancouver Airport Authority Gilles Verret Destination Canada

AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS2:30pm–3:30pm

B1 FINANCE ROUNDTABLE

REGENCY AUnderstand the latest equity, lending sources and structures, that provide options for new developments and acquisitions in a boardroom-style format.

MODERATORMarc-Aurele Mailloux-Gagnon CBRE Hotels SPEAKERSFai Murray Canadian Western Bank Paul Scholz Institutional Mortgage Capital Derek Strong Roynat Capital Chakib Taous BDC

B2 WHAT MAKES A HOTEL/RESORT PROFITABLE? 10 OPERATIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR SUCCESS

REGENCY BALLROOMUsing multiple “practical examples” from across Canada, this panel of industry experts provide helpful advice, strategic counselling and suggestions to help improve hotel operations.

MODERATORDavid Larone PKF Consulting, a CBRE Company SPEAKERSPhilippe Gadbois Atlific HotelsNicholas Lakas InnVest REIT Joann Pfeifer Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Amanda Robinson Copper Point Resort

B3 TAKE BACK YOUR GUESTS

REGENCY BFind out how Canada’s hoteliers and Destination Marketers are working together to increase direct bookings, enhance the guest experience and drive economic prosperity.

SPEAKERBruce Okabe Okabe & Associates

3:30pm–4:00pm NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

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4:00pm–5:00pm

KEYNOTE RICHARD WORZEL

Futurist.Best Selling Author. Chartered Financial Analyst.

CHECKING IN ON FUTURE PROFITS

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The future for the hospitality trade in general in western Canada is bright for many reasons—and because of that, the level of competition will rise as players expand to soak up the cream. Futurist Richard Worzel is a business visionary, as well as a best-selling author and Chartered Financial Analyst with experience in all aspects of investing. In this overview of Tomorrow’s Promise for Resort and Urban Lodging, he covers the possibilities and challenges of the industry over the medium-term future.

5:00pm–5:15pm CLOSING REMARKS

REGENCY BALLROOM

SPEAKERMonique Rosszell HVS

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