Hosted by Carlson Hotels Worldwide and sponsored by The Mumford Company. Roundtable moderated by Stefani C. O’Connor, executive news editor at HOTEL BUSINESS® and managing editor of HOTEL BUSINESS® Roundtables and included John Belden, president and CEO, Davidson Hotel Co.; Ross Bierkan, principal and executive vp of development, RLJ Development, LLC; Ellen Brown, executive vp of acquisitions and development, Denihan Hospitality Group; Michael George, president and CEO, Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Clark Hanrattie, chief investment officer, HEI Hotels & Resorts; Andrew Pace, director of new development, Hotel Equities; Mukesh “Mike” Patel, principal, managing partner and president, Diplomat Cos.; Jay Shah, CEO, Hersha Hospitality Trust; William “Bill” Sipple, corporate vp of development for the Americas, Carlson Hotels Worldwide; William “Bill” Smith, managing director of real estate development, the Generation Cos.; Dave Weymer, managing principal, Noble Investment Group; and Bruce Wiles, COO, Thayer Lodging Group.
