The annual Hotel Business Owners & Developers Roundtable focused on “Current Capitalization Trends and Transaction Strategies.” The event included not only owners & developers, but also lenders, brokers and industry analysts and was aimed at providing a broad range of perspectives on the current climate. The topics addressed during the session include, but were not limited to, asset values, deal structures, availability of capital and brand standards. Moderated by Stefani C. O’Connor, managing editor of Hotel Business Roundtables. Hosted by Carlson Hotels & Resort and sponsored by Hodges Ward Elliott. Participating in the event were Nancy Johnson, Carlson Hotels Worldwide; Kevin Mahoney, Stonebridge Companies; Al Hill; Hillcrest Development, Inc.; Dave Swift, Swift Hospitality Group, Inc.; Vinay Patel, Fairbrook Hotels, LLC; Robert Kline, Chartres Lodging Group, LLC; Steve Van, Prism Hotels and Resorts; Greg O’Stean, GE Capital Real Estate; Bruce Baltin, PKF Consulting; Alan Tantleff, Hotel Asset Value Enhancement; Bobby Bowers, Smith Travel Research; Mark W. Elliott, Hodges Ward Elliott; Anthony Falor, Hodges Ward Elliott; Bill Linehan, Hodges Ward Elliott; Rick Tomljenovic, Tristar Hotel Group.
