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Highlights 2009

“This is a unique conference as it is held in different South American countries each year and is broadcast simultaneously in three languages.”
“…There is already an idea of the scope of the economic crisis, but the economies in some countries like Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and Chile are stronger than in the rest of the Americas.”

Arturo García Rosa
Senior Partner, HVS Global Hospitality Services
President, SAHIC

“This downturn represents a huge buying opportunity for investors.”
“In 2011, after five years of negative demand, the hotel sector is showing a slight upturn.”

Steve Rushmore
President & Founder
HVS Global Hospitality Services

“Debt will come back in a reasonable way, once you pass the 2009 stress test, banks will be more confident to lend…”

Javier Faus
Chairman & CEO
Meridia Capital

“The situation in South America is not dramatic. The first quarter was very good in South America. Some countries like Chile and Brazil have not been severely affected by swine flu…”
“Every market has features of its own. There are many opportunities in South America, a region where little has been done so far. There is still great potential for mid- and upscale economic initiatives.”

Roland de Bonadona
CEO of South & Central America
Accor Hospitality

“In Brazil, even more than in other countries, the number of visitors grows because the middle class grows. The number of people who can travel by plane and stay at hotels has risen from 20 to 120 million.”
“The middle class in Brazil will keep growing. Therefore, Hilton will invest.”

Ted Middleton
Senior Vice President
Hotel Development & Finance for the Americas
Hilton Hotels Corporation

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