PROGRAM
2024

As a Latin American forum targeted to a worldwide audience, we take special care of our attendees providing simultaneous interpretation (English – Spanish) in all sessions. This advantage encourages interaction among participants, indispensable for achieving a good business and discussions environment.

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Sunday, March 10

All hours are expressed in EST

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Enjoy an Inmmersive Pre-Forum Cocktail Reception at the Pullman Lima Miraflores Hotel

Network, Connect, and Enjoy in a Unique Ambience!

Monday , March 11

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Registration - Badge pickup

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Networking Express - A great way to break the ice | Limatambo 2

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 | Limatambo 3-4-5

9:15 am - 9:40 am

Opening Conference - Welcome remarks

Arturo Garcia Rosa - President & CEO - SAHIC Group

José Koechlin Von Stein - President - National Chamber of Tourism of Peru - CANATUR

Angélica Matsuda - Executive President - PROMPERÚ

Juan Carlos Mathews Salazar - Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru - MINCETUR

9:40 am - 10:10 am

I-Talk

A Global Economy Glimpse with a focus on the Economic Outlook for LATAM & The Caribbean Region What global indicators impact the region, and which should we analyze in greater depth? What are LATAM & The Caribbean economic predictions, and 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

10:10 am - 10:35 am

I-Talk

What's the existing status of the hotel industry in Latin America and The Caribbean Region? Key indicators to help understand both the current situation and prospects for future growth. Insights into where the industry is headed

Presented by:

Patricia Boo - Senior Area Director, Latin America – STR

10:35 am - 10:55 am

I-Talk

Generating Value: Exploring the Impact of Hospitality on Real Estate Development. Success stories and new trends in Latam and the world.

Presented by:

Damian Tabakman - Entrepreneur, educator, speaker, and industry leader, widely recognized throughout Latin America as one of the most influential figures in the real estate sector.

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Thematic Round Tables | TRT Round One
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 | Limatambo 1 Meeting Room

Mergers, Acquisitions & Development in the Hospitality Industry: Benefits & Risks - Standing Out in a complex market and emerging demographics. Navigating the Landscape of Deal-making

Co-Chair: Maurice Chartier - Founding Managing Partner Grupo Consutur

Co-Chair: Leandro Castillo - CEO Aimbridge Latam

Co-Chair: Gustavo Viescas - President, Latamc Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Co-Chair: Cristiano Gonçalvez -VP Development South America- Hyatt

Co-Chair: Nicolas Martinez - VP Development Mexico, Centro America & Caribbean, Luxe & Lifestyle, Accor

Co-Chair: Christian Glauser Benz -Head of Development The Americas - Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Co-Chair: Joanna Ayala Quintana - Director of Development, Marriott International

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

Round One - TRT 2 | Limatambo 2 Meeting Room

Innovation vs ROI: Navigating the Design & Tech Revolution in the Hospitality Sector without losing focus on the ROI - Crafting the Hotel of Tomorrow. Exploring trends and innovation to enhance efficiency and guest experiences. How can we meet the expectations of Next-Gen Guests while maximizing return on investment?

Co-Chair: Emilio Perez -Senior Continent Leader, Global Design, Caribbean & South America -Marriott International

Co-Chair: Ana Ramirez -Co-founder and Wellness Hospitality Designer - Ancestral Handmade Hotels

Co-Chair: Sandra Ro -CEO, Global Blockchain Business Council

Co-Chair: Gabriela Patocchi - Vice President - EDSA

Co-Chair: Luis Alberto Tito - Hotel Development Director Latin America BWH Hotels

Co-Chair: Liora Haymann- Managing Director, Principal - OBM

Co-Chair: Mariano Porcel de Saint Georges -Regional Director of Sales SouthAmerica & Panama - Amadeus

Co-Chair Moderador: Yasmine Martin -Owner & Founder - Estrategias Turisticas MiraMartin EIRL

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Networking Lunch + Hospitality Contribution Recognitions 2024 | Cusco Ballroom

General Sessions | Limatambo 3-4-5

2:05 pm - 2:45 pm

Debate Panel

A Spotlight on the region - Public & Private effort as the Key to Success. Strategies, incentives, and benefits to boost investment and tourism.

Madeleine Burns Vidaurrazaga - Vice Minister of Tourism of Peru

Mateo Estrella Duran - Legal Advisor Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador

Julio Cesar Puentes -Vice President of Investment at ProColombia

Moderated by: Peter Greenberg - Travel Editor, CBS News

2:45 pm - 3:30 pm

Debate Panel

Revitalizing, Rebuilding and Repurposing vs Construction. The secret challenges of finding value and opportunities. The changing trends in consumption and work have triggered a reevaluation of the real estate market...From Commercial Property to Hospitality Spaces. (Residences, lifestyle, boutique hotels with differentiated décor and experiences, hybrid condo-hotel, mixed use, and amenity-rich facilities)

Mauro Rial - COO North & Hispanics Americas , Premium, Midscale & Economy, Accor

Carolina Pinheiro- VP Development LATAM - Wyndham Hotel & Resorts

Patricio del Portillo - VP Development Aimbridge Latam

Cristiano Gonçalvez -VP Development South America- Hyatt

José Gonzalez - VP Conversion - CALA - Marriott International

Richard Rehwaldt - Vice President, Latin America - BWH Hotels

Moderated by: Raul Calvet - CEO, Managing Partner, Market Intelligence & Advisory - Colliers CAAC

3:30 pm - 3:45 pm

I-Talk

Climate Change - Last Call to action...Delay is not an option

Camila Rodriguez Taylor - Advisory Officer for Climate Change - IDB Invest

3:45 pm - 4:25 pm

Debate Panel

Strategies to sustain Luxury, Lifestyle & All Inclusive Growth in Evolving Times - In the face of evolving customer attitudes and potential changes in spending patterns, our expert panel discuss the strategies to uphold the allure and demand of luxury, lifestyle, and all-inclusive offerings. With insights spanning customer experience, business viability, market trends, and adaptability, we seek to chart a course that ensures the sustained growth of these pivotal segments in the hospitality industry. Is it possible to go beyond and give consumers experiences they'll never forget while being profitable?

Leandro Castillo - CEO Aimbridge Latam

Fernando Fernandez - VP Development Inclusive Collection - Hyatt

Christian Glauser Benz -Head of Development The Americas - Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Guilherme Cesari - VP Development Luxe & Lifestyle - Accor

Michael Leon Volko - Senior Director Development, South America - Marriott International

Moderated by: Stephanie Ricca - Editor Director, Hotel News Now

4:25 pm - 5:10 pm

Networking Coffee Break | Sponsors' Exhibition

General Sessions | Limatambo 3-4-5

5:10 pm - 5:50 pm

Debate Panel

Attracting Investors in the Region - Strategies to future-proof growth. "Where hospitality and residential offerings converge, an infinite world of opportunities emerges". Join us for an insightful discussion on how global brands in the hotel and tourism industry are strategizing to attract investors in the Region. Discover the latest trends, investment opportunities, and innovative approaches that are shaping the industry landscape.

Gustavo Viescas - President, Latamc Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Bojan Kumer - Regional VP, Hotel Development, Caribbean & South America, Marriott International

Ron Pohl - President International Operations and WorldHotels -BWH Hotels

Luis Mirabelli - VP Development Hispanic America & Caribbean - Premium, Midscale and Economy brands - Accor

Moderator: Peter Greenberg, Travel Editor, CBS News

05:50 pm - 06:10 pm

I-Talk

Hotel Asset Management: Bridging the Gap Between Investors and Hotel Operators

Presented by:

Diogo Canteras -Founding Partner of HotelInvest

06:10 pm - 06:20 pm

I-Talk

Perú Country of opportunities for foreign investments in Tourism

Presented by:

Daniel Córdova Espinoza - Director of Business Investment Promotion Division - PROMPERÚ

06:20 pm - 07:00 pm

Debate Panel

Financial Agenda - How to deal with the political and economic challenges in the region - A Deep Dive of the changing landscape of financial transactions, loan terms, deal & tax structures, and FXs.

Rogerio Basso - Head of Tourism - IDB Invest

Federico Greppi - CFO, Franchise Operations & Owner Relations Caribbean and Latin America - Marriott International

Alvaro Quijandría - Senior Advisor - IFC

Moderated by: Cristián Roberts - President, PRIME / Managing Partner, CREO CAPITAL

7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Networking Cocktail | Salon Terraza Merino Reyna

Tuesday , March 12

8:15 am - 8:55 am

Networking Coffee | Sponsors' Exhibition

General Sessions | Limatambo 3-4-5

8:55 am - 9:00 am

Welcome back remarks

9:00 am - 9:15 am

I-Talk

2024 Travel Predictions

Presented by: Ghisela Angulo - Area Manager Partner Services for Peru, Chile, Ecuador and Bolivia, Booking

9:15 am - 9:35 am

I-Talk

2024 Demand and Pricing Trends for Latin America, Mexico and The Caribbean

Presented by: Ricardo Souza - Senior Business Development Manager - Lighthouse

9:35 am - 10:15 am

Debate Panel

Sustainable Management-The impact of ESG on hospitality Real Estate - ESG topped the list of long-term investment priorities The emergence of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and sustainability practices is set to reshape the industry. How ESG integration can affect capital availability and costs in the sector? The importance of responsible hospitality, but can Profitability & Sustainability co-exist? Results when comparing “Statements” vs “Behaviour”.

Speakers:

Daniel Grew - VP of investments & Asset Management, CPG Hospitality / Managing Partner CREO Capital

Jaume Tàpies - CEO and Funding Partner Boscalt Hospitality Advisors.

Maria Goicochea - Legal Director for North Hispanic America, Accor

Moderated by: Rogerio Basso - Head of Tourism - IDB Invest

10:15 am - 10:45 am

I-Talk

How Wellness is reshaping the real estate industry - The Holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Integrating wellness into hospitality design, residences, and master planning as a catalyst for transformative lifestyle experiences.

Presented by:

Ana Ramirez -Co-founder and Wellness Hospitality Designer - Ancestral Handmade Hotels

Debate Panel

Emilio Perez - Senior Continent Leader, Global Design, Caribbean & South America, Marriott International

Guilherme Cesari - VP Development Luxe & Lifestyle, Accor

Marco Larrea - Principal - EDSA

Moderated by: Ana Ramirez Co-founder and Wellness Hospitality Designer - Ancestral Handmade Hotels

10:45 am - 11:00 am

I-Talk

Blockchain tech as a trust anchor for data in genAI - how to combat distrust in an AI world

Presented by:

Sandra Ro - CEO, Global Blockchain Business Council

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Thematic Round Tables | TRT Round Two
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 Two - TRT 3 | Limatambo 1 Meeting Room

The untapped potential of secondary and tertiary cities in Latin America and the Caribbean as emerging destinations for the development of the economic and mid-market segment. Opportunities and challenges of investing in these new horizons.

Co-Chair: Patricio del Portillo - VP Development Aimbridge Latam

Co-Chair: Claudia Piña - Manager Development Colombia & Ecuador, Premium, Midscale and Economy brands - Accor

Co-Chair: Juan Paredes - Director of Development Latin America & Caribbean at Marriott International

Co-Chair: Diana Caicedo - Development Manager LATAM Wyndham Hotel & Resorts

Co-Chair: Ricardo Manarini -Country Manager, Brazil - BWH Hotels

Co-Chair: Silvia Olivera Jara - Responsible for the application of the Special Regime for Early Recovery of VAT in the Tourism Sector - MINCETUR Perú

Co-Chair: Andrés Sanchez - Chief Development Officer - GHL Hotels

Co-Chair: Pilar Lozano Ramirez - Director of Procolombia for Peru and Bolivia

Co-Chair Moderator: Santiago Berraondo - Senior Vice President within JLL’s Global Hotels & Hospitality Group

Round Two - TRT 4 | Limatambo 2 Meeting Room

Funds, Banks, Investment Consultants and Advisors Roundtable -Strategies securing access to capital Investment specialists will analyze the need have a clear strategy. Financial structuring of projects, condo hotels, mixed-use developments, branded residences, and apartments with hotel services.

Co-Chair: Daniel Arevalo- Senior Investment Officer - IDB Invest

Co-Chair: Daniel Grew - VP of investments & Asset Management, CPG Hospitality / Managing Partner CREO Capital

Co-Chair: Guna Lasmane - Senior Underwriter -Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency - World Bank

Co-Chair: Alonso Buitron - Director Development, Mexico, Central America & Caribbean, Premium, Midscale and Economy brands - Accor

Co- Chair:José Quiñones - New Business Leader, Andean Region - Manufacturing, Tourism, Retail and Property - IFC

Co-Chair: José Ruben Velarde - Senior Director - Head of Latin America - Jamestown

Co-Chair Moderador: Cristián Roberts - President, PRIME / Managing Partner, CREO CAPITAL

12:30 pm - 01:30 pm

Networking Lunch | Limatambo 3-4-5 Meeting Room

01:30 pm - 01:50 pm

Keynote Session

Thomas Dubaere - CEO - Premium, Midscale & Economy Division, Accor Americas

Interviewed by: Arturo Garcia Rosa - President & CEO - SAHIC Group

01:50 pm - 02:00 pm

Announcement SAHIC 2025

02:00 pm - 02:20 pm

I-Talk

The future of CHAT GPT - What to expect?

Presented by:

Peter Greenberg -Travel Editor, CBS News

02:20 pm - 03:00 pm

Debate Panel

Empowering destinations - Marketing: The key to Launch, Grow, and Build -Are Destinations built or discovered? Private and Public Sector Collaboration

Mara Seminario - Consultant and advisor in tourism, social responsibility and political communication

José Koechlin Von Stein - Founder & CEO - Inkaterra

Roxana Puente Guzmán - Regional Manager, Latin America & the Caribbean - WTTC

Moderated by: Yasmine Martin-Owner & Founder -Estrategias Turisticas MiraMartin EIRL

3:00 pm - 03:45 pm

From Investor to Hotel Owner - Key Indicators and Success Factors for a Profitable Journey

Sergio Rivas - CEO Costa del Sol Hotels

Maximiliano Pazo - Director of Hospitality Business Urbanova

Moderated by: Arturo Garcia Rosa - President & CEO - SAHIC

03:45 pm - 04:00 pm

Closing Remarks by Arturo Garcia Rosa - President & CEO - SAHIC

04:00 pm - 04:30 pm

Final Toast

This is a preliminary agenda subject to change