8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Registration - Badge pickup

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Networking Express - A great way to break the ice | Rio de Janeiro 3

Meet, exchange business data and then move on to the next person. Introduce yourself to numerous strategic contacts in 60 minutes.

8:30 am - 9:10 am

Networking Coffee | Sponsors' Exhibition

General Sessions | Rio de Janeiro 1 -2

9:15 am - 9:45 am

Opening Conference - Welcome remarks

9:45 am - 10:15 am

I-Talk

Exploring the Economic Horizon: Insights into LATAM, Brazil & The Caribbean's Economic Outlook. What has happened in the last 12 months, and what is ahead? Uncover the latest global trends and regional forecasts and know how can they affect the hotel and tourism industry.

Presented by:

Reinier Schliesser - Principal Economist at CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and The Caribbean

10:15 am - 10:40 am

I-Talk

Hotel Performance in Latin America & The Caribbean: Trends, Insights, and Future Outlook. Learning from the Past to Shape the Future in Latin America and the Caribbean

Presented by:

Patricia Boo - Regional Director, Latin America, STR

10:40 am - 11:00 am

Keynote Session

Powering the Future of Hospitality: Exclusive Insights from a Global Leader

Keynote Speaker:

Camil Yazbeck, Global Chief Development Officer-Accor

Interviewed by: Peter Greenberg - Travel Editor - CBS News

11:00 am - 11:35 am

Debate Panel

Redefining Investment Strategies: Adapting to a New Global Landscape. With a global scenario shaped by new political leadership, changes in trade policies, and adjustments in financial markets, what strategies are investors adopting to navigate this new reality? This panel will explore how these global dynamics are transforming capital flows to Latin America and other emerging markets, and how the hospitality, tourism, and real estate development sectors can position themselves to attract investment.

Speakers:

Gastão de Souza Mello Valente – Managing Directo - GIC

Marcelo Dzik – CFO - Even

Moderated by: Diogo Canteras - Founding Partner, HotelInvest

11:35 am - 12:15 pm

Debate Panel

Focus on Brazil: Opportunities and Challenges in the Growth of the Hotel Sector. What You Need to Know to Do Business in a destination coveted by foreign investors and primarily controlled by local investors?

12:15 pm - 12:40 pm

Debate Panel

Leadership: Women Redefining the Future of Hospitality and Tourism

Speakers:

Chieko Aoki -Fouder & CEO - Blue Tree Hotels.

Tiffany Cooper - Head Development Americas - Mandarin Oriental

Moderated by: Amrita Bhalla - Advisory Board Member for Women in Tourism and Hospitality in Canada

12:40 pm - 02:10 pm

Networking Lunch + Hospitality Contribution Recognitions 2025 | Spirit Bar & Swimming Pool Terrace

02:10 am - 03:30 pm

Thematic Round Tables 
Network and interact during these thematic working meetings aimed to expose common challenges, share experiences and best practices, whilst stimulating collaboration. Meet among attendees in these co-working spaces that invite to open discussions and interactive conversations in a less formal setting to bridge and link.

Round One - TRT 1 | Rio de Janeiro 3 Meeting Room

Is Franchising the Growth Engine of Today’s Hospitality Industry? Understanding Brand Value-When to Consider?-Analyzing Development Stages and Segments for success - Modern Agreements and Trends

Co-Chairs:

Juan Paredes- Director Development, CALA - Marriott International

Jorge Zaragoza Alaniz - Director, Development – Mexico, Central America & Caribbean Premium, Midscale & Eco Brands - ACCOR

Maurice Chartier - Founding Managing Partner - Grupo Consutur

Luis Alberto Tito - Director Hotel Development Latin America - BWH Hotels

Luciana Kuzuhara - Sr. Manager, Development Brazil - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Co-Chair Moderator: Raúl Calvet - CEO, Managing Partner, Market Intelligence & Advisory, Colliers CAAC

Round One - TRT 2 | Copacabana Meeting Room

Innovation, Technology, Architecture/Design, F&B, and Talent: Future-Proofing Hospitality Projects. Reshaping the future of hospitality projects. This session explores how scalable solutions, thoughtful design, and people-centered strategies can future-proof properties, enhance guest experiences, and drive profitability for owners and investors.

Co-Chairs:

Ricardo Manarini, Country Manager Brazil – BWH Hotels

Pedro Cardoso - VP Procurement Astore – Premium, Midscale and Economy / Americas | Accor

Emilio Pérez, RA - Head of Global Design | CALA - Marriott International

Juan Carlos Ordoñez - Director de Desarrollo - Grupo SIXSTAR Hotels

Liora Haymann - Managing Director & Principal - OBMI

Xiaochen Zhang - GBBC Ambassador to AI Convergence - Executive Director and Chief Responsible AI Office -AI2030

Gabriela Patocchi - VP - EDSA

Hiram Della Croce -Director, Operations Brazil, Bolivia & Chile - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Co-Chair Moderator: Amrita Bhalla - Managing Director - A.B Consulting

03:30 pm - 04:10 pm

Networking Coffee Break | Sponsors' Exhibition

General Sessions | Rio de Janeiro 1 -2

04:10 pm - 04:50 pm

Debate Panel

Branded Residences: The Fusion of Luxury and Hospitality in 2025. With rising construction costs and increasing customer expectations for amenities, branded residences have emerged as an essential component in luxury development, whether in urban or resort settings. What Shapes and Forms will Branded Residences Take in Coming Years? Is it viable to extend this model to the midscale and lifestyle segments? Could Latin American countries, with lower average incomes compared to more developed nations, be the perfect setting to test this hypothesis

Speakers:

Luis Mirabelli - VP Development - Hispanic America & Caribbean - ACCOR

Michael Leon Volko - Senior Director Development, CALA - Marriott International

Cristiano Gonçalvez - VP Development, South America, Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Carolina Pinheiro - VP Development LATAM, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Moderated by: Vinicius Medeiros - Chief Editor - Hotelier News

4:50 pm - 5:40 pm

Debate Panel

Industry Insights: Hotel Leaders Reflect and Look Ahead

Speakers:

Thomas Dubaere - CEO Americas - ACCOR

Gustavo Viescas - President, Latamc - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Andres Fajardo - CEO -GHL

Ron Pohl - President of WorldHotels and International Operations, BWH Hotels

Bojan Kumer -Regional Vice President, Hotel Development, Caribbean & Latin America - Marriott International

05:40 pm - 06:15 pm

Debate Panel

Positioning Latin America as a Key Investment Destination Amid Global Economic Shifts. What Makes a Destination an Attractive Opportunity for Hotel Investment? Experts from across the region will share insights on the policies, incentives, and opportunities that make Latin America a pivotal player in the global investment landscape.

Daniel Cordova - Director of Business Investment Promotion Division - PROMPERÚ

Jessica Alomia Mendez - Investment and Connectivity Director - Ecuador

Moderador: Raúl Calvet - CEO, Managing Partner, Market Intelligence & Advisory - Colliers CAAC

06:15 pm - 06:30 pm

Inspiring Session

A 20-Year Journey of Success

Inspiring Speaker:

Luis Barrios - Executive President - Promotora y Operadora de Hoteles Norte 19

Interviewed by: Arturo Garcia Rosa - Presidente y CEO - SAHIC

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Networking Cocktail | Spirit Bar & Swimming Pool Terrace