The annual Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference is reportedly the sixth largest hotel investment forum in the world.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (December 9, 2002) – The Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA), and the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), in conjunction with Burba Hotel Network (BHN) will once again present the annual Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC), April 1-3, 2003, at The Fairmont Southampton Hotel, in Hamilton, Bermuda. CHTIC has been designed to be a tripartite meeting between government, industry, and the investment community, with the specific objectives of improving the tourism investment and operating climate across the region; making the investment community aware of the development opportunities available in the Caribbean; and stimulating a continuing flow of both equity and loan capital into the region. In its seventh edition in 2003, the event has grown to become the most important annual event for those interested in investing in one of the world's most beautiful and exciting regions...the Caribbean.
The CHTIC 2003 program was developed by a steering group representing the banking and investment communities, as well as the Caribbean hotel and public sectors, addressing a comprehensive range of key issues related to the investment climate in the Caribbean hotel and tourism industry. The agenda kicks off each day with plenary sessions that set the tone for day’s discussions: “Economic & Tourism Outlook,” “The Capital Markets for Hotels & Tourism - What Are the Options and How Can the Region Compete?,” and “Competing Globally to Stimulate Tourism Investment.” To maximize the interaction and networking value of the 3-day conference, CHTIC will present concurrent sessions, group discussions led by a moderator and a panel of experts. The preliminary program includes sessions that focus on topics that are vital to the Caribbean tourism industry. Delegates can choose to participate in the following breakout sessions:
“Assembling the Resort Development Team”
“E-Commerce – Effective Strategies to Increase the Value of Your Investment”
“Troubled Loans, Workouts and Bankruptcies”
“Timeshare, Vacation Ownership and Fractional - What’s All the Buzz and does it Work in Caribbean?”
“Public/Private Deals – Case Studies and Lessons Learned”
“Negotiating Effective Management Agreements - Including the Lenders’ Perspective”
“Legal and Operating Issues in the Mixed-Use Project”
“Hotel Owner Issues / Strategies to Increase the Bottom Line”
“Small Hotel Finance - Where Will the Money Come From?”
“Strategies for Creating a Tourism Friendly Destination”
“Developing the Mega Resort – How Are the Deals Getting Done?”
“Successful Renovation / Repositioning Strategies”
“Acquisitions Marketplace – What’s for Sale?”
The conference closes with a plenary session entitled “Heard on the Street – Media Wrap Up.”
In addition to the plenary and concurrent sessions, CHTIC 2003 will again feature the popular “Meet the Opportunity” presentations, where delegates will hear a brief synopsis of investment opportunities that exist throughout the region. Following the presentation, delegates will be able to meet with the developers to learn more about the opportunities available and have the chance to become more involved with the various projects.
Registration for the CHTIC Conference includes entrance to all sessions, sponsored meals and social events. Early Bird Registration fees are available until January 31, 2003. Daily rates are available and hotel accommodations cost extra. To register for the conference, contact CHA’s Meetings Management Department at telephone: 787-725-9139; fax: 787-725-9108; e-mail: kcolondres@caribbeanhotels.org or visit the event website at www.caribbeaninvestment.org
About the Caribbean Hotel Association
CHA is dedicated to excellence in hospitality, leadership in marketing, and sustainable growth in tourism, to the benefit of its membership and that of the wider Caribbean community. The members of CHA represent the entire spectrum of hospitality industry’s private sector, from over 1,100 member hotels in 34 national hotel associations, to allied members including airline executives, tour operators, travel agents, trade and consumer press, hotel and restaurant suppliers, and others. The principal thrusts of CHA are in Advocacy, Training and Human Resource Development, Product Improvement and Marketing and Promotion. CHA is headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and maintains a marketing office in Miami, Florida. www.caribbeanhotels.org
About Caribbean Tourism Organization
The CTO is the region’s tourism development agency comprising 33 member governments and a myriad of private sector companies with headquarters in Barbados and marketing operations in New York, London and Toronto. The CTO’s primary objective is to provide to and through its members, the services and information needed for the development of sustainable tourism for the economic and social benefit of the Caribbean people. The organization provides specialized support and technical assistance to member countries in the areas of marketing, human resource development, research and statistics and sustainable tourism development. www.onecaribbean.org
About Burba Hotel Network
BHN brings together nearly two decades of experience developing and organizing the world's most prominent gatherings of the hotel and tourism investment community. At these events (over 35 conferences completed and/or in development), the investment community has come together to network, conduct business and learn about the latest industry trends. They have become “must attend” events for those interested in investing in hospitality real estate. The BHN website, www.burba.com, is the gateway for information about the conferences BHN produces, as well as providing a direct link to important players in the hospitality investment world, including lenders, brokers, architects, designers and hotel industry-related organizations.
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