Sponsored by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and hosted by Carlson Hotels Worldwide. Moderated by Stefani C. O’Connor, managing editor of Roundtables for Hotel Business®, this event takes an in-depth look at operating hotels during a difficult economic period from the perspective of well-respected management executives. Specific topics discussed include the importance of meetings to the industry’s health, forecasting measures and owner/operator dialogue. Participating in the event were Nancy Johnson and Steve Hedberg of Carlson Hotels Worldwide; Leo Spriggs, Hospitality Management Corporation; Charlie Peck, Destination Hotels & Resorts; Mike Marshall, Marshall Hotels & Resorts; James Evans, Ardent Hotel Advisors; Atul Patel, HMB Management, Inc.; Naveen Kakarla, Hersha Hospitality Management; Mark Rosinsky, The Dow Hotel Company; Tom Conran, Richfield Hospitality Services; and Kirby Payne, HVS Hotel Management.
