Officials of the Latino Hotel Association (LHA), the global organization
dedicated to expanding Latino ownership, leadership, and commerce in the
hotel industry, today announced that the organization's Inaugural
International Conference & Expo will take place Nov. 16-18 at the
Tropicana Las Vegas in Nevada. The three-day conference of informational
sessions and workshops will feature a speaker roster of top national and
international executives in the hotel and property management
industries. Participants also will attend LHA's signature fundraising
event during the conference, the much anticipated Battle of the Brands,
featuring industry leaders facing off in a boxing ring.
Eighteen featured speakers will address a wide range of issues related
to development, financing, operational management, marketing and sales.
They include:
Patrick J. Feltes, senior vice president, GE Capital Franchise Finance
Ed Hoganson, executive vice president of finance and business
development, Crestline Hotels & Resorts
Carlos Rodriguez, president and managing partner, DVI Cardel & Rodblu
Investment Funds, executive vice president, Driftwood Hospitality
Management, LLC
Alex Yemenidijan, chairman of the board and CEO, Tropicana Las Vegas
Hotel & Casino, Inc.
Jesse Luis, vice president of real estate and land acquistions, Choice
Hotels International
"Over the course of three days, some of the industry's leading national
and international hoteliers will lead educational seminars and workshops
regarding various aspects of the hospitality industry," said Bill
Fortier, senior vice president of development Americas, Hilton Worldwide
and chairman of LHA. "Networking remains an important aspect of the
conference, and Latino hotel owners, developers, operators will have
ample opportunity to meet to discuss financing, development, marketing,
operational management and sales with their fellow attendees."
"Latino participation in the hospitality industry has been increasing
steadily for the last several years," said Angela Gonzalez-Rowe,
president and founder of LHA. "The purpose of the conference is to
foster a positive working environment for future expansion of Latinos in
the business of hotels. Proceeds from the International Conference &
Expo will go toward education and training programs of Latino hoteliers
in hospitality industry practices, including operations, finance and
fostering brand relationships."
For more information on the conference and to register, please visit the
LHA's website at www.latinohotelassociation.com,
or contact Angela Gonzalez-Rowe at (281) 668-9165 or by email at angela@latinohotelassociation.com.
Hotel registration fees are $85 per night from Nov. 15-17, and
$125 per night from Nov. 18-19. Hotel registration ends Saturday,
Nov. 12, 2011.
