TRAVELMOLE.TV | Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) 2007, Los Angeles

An Interview with Jean-Claude Baumgarten, WTTC

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Jean-Claude Baumgarten, President of the World Travel and Tourism Council discusses the importance of travel and tourism in regards to the media and the government. Specifically he speaks to the growing issues surrounding area travel and airport expansion.

Location:Century City

An Interview with Jean-Claude Baumgarten, WTTC Part 2

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Jean-Claude Baumgarten, President of the World Travel and Tourism Council briefly discusses his background and what brought him to the travel industry.

Location:Century City

An Interview with David Casselman, Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

David Casselman, Founding Director of the Cambodian Wildlife Sanctuary discusses the relevance of such an investment venture in terms of protecting the animals and area, providing development to the local economy, and creating a new tourism asset for the local government.

Location:Century City

An Interview with David Casselman, Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary Part 2

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

David Casselman, Founding Director of the Cambodian Wildlife Sanctuary discusses his background and what brought him to the Cambodia project.

Location:Century City

An Interview with Barbara Bryant, PATA

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Barbara Bryant, Regional Director-North America for PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association), discusses upcoming events including the CEO Challenge and the Travel Mart. Also discusses membership base and partnerships.

Location:Century City

An Interview with William Hopping

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

William R. Hopping, MAI from the W.R. Hopping and Company discusses his experience at the ALIS conference on it's last day.

Location:Century City

An Interview with Suhan Badalamenti, Guatemala Tourism

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Suhan Badalamenti, Tourism Advisor for Invest in Guatemala discusses her time at the ALIS conference, the contacts she has made, and what Guatemala hopes to accomplish.

Location:Century City

An Interview with Robert Boykin and Paul Whetsell

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mr. Robert Boykin of Boykin Management along with Paul Whetsell of Capstar Hotels Company discuss their experience at the ALIS conference as well as the state of the travel industry.

Location:Century City

An Interview with Olivier Poirot

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Oliver Poirot, CEO of Accor North America and Motel 6 speaks about the company, their future plans, and how they deal with climate change.

Location:Century City

An Interview with Olivier Poirot, Part 2

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Olivier Poirot, CEO, Accor North America and Motel 6 discusses his background and answers personal questions revealing the man behind the job.

Location:Century City

An Interview with James Burba, BHN

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

James Burba, President of Burba Hotel Network discusses the ALIS event and others his company is handling. In addition he speaks about his partnership with PATA and how they are addressing climate change issues.

Location:Century City

An Interview with James Burba, BHN Part 2

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

James Burba, President of Burba Hotel Network discusses his personal opinions in regard to the Travel Industry and networking.

Location:Century City

An Interview with Joseph McInerney of the AHLA

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Joseph McInerney, President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Hotel & Lodging Association talks about who they represent, how they support their industry, and the education institute and foundation they run.

Location:Century City

An Interview with Steven Belmonte, Lexington Collection

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Steven Belmonte, President & CEO and Partner of the Lexington Collection talks about their current assets as well as future plans. He discusses how their business model stands out compared to other brands.

Location:Century City

An Interview with Steven Belmonte, Lexington Collection Part 2

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Steven Belmonte, CHA, President & CEO and Partner of the Lexington Collection discusses his background and personal thoughts on the hospitality industry.

Location:Century City

An Interview with Steven Belmonte, Lexington Collection Part 3

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Steven Belmonte, President & CEO and Partner of Lexington Collection discusses service issues in the hospitality industry.

Location:Century City

Speed Meeting Overview at ALIS

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Frances Kiradjian, CEO for North America TravelMole introduces the idea of a Travel Speed Meet at the ALIS conference.

Location:Century City

Speed Meeting Interview with Bob Savage, MortgageIT

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bob Savage, Vice President and Regional Sales Manager for MortgageIT a subsidary of Deutsche Bank discusses the Speed Meet networking ups and downs.

Location:Century City

Speed Meeting Interview with Jonathan Zink, Burba Network

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Jonathon Zink of Burba Network discusses the networking process for Speed Meet, it's popularity, and what other events Burba handles.

Location:Century City

Opening Ceremony Remarks with Joseph McInerney

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Joseph McInerney, President and CEO of American Hotel and Lodging Association welcomes attendees to the ALIS conference and talks about the year 2007 and what to look forward to.

Location:Century City

An Interview with Faye T. Gayes, CRDE, CHT

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Faye T. Gayes, VP of State Relations and Educational Programs for American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute discusses her time at the ALIS conference as well as the structure and purpose of the Educational Institute.

Location:Century City

Opening Ceremony Remarks with James Burba, BHN

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

James E. Burba of BHN provides the opening ceremony remarks at ALIS in Century City. Within his overview he discusses the results of 2007 and what some of the major questions going into 2008 will be.

Location:Century City

An Interview with Marlene Colucci, AHLA

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Marlene Colucci of the American Hotel and Lodging Association based out of D.C. discusses the ALIS conference as well as her department, Public Policy, which lobbies on capitol hill for industry priorities.

Location:Century City

ALIS Keynote Speaker: Gene Sperling, Focus on the Economy Part 1

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Keynote Speaker Gene Sperling, Former White House National Economic Advisor and Former Director of the National Economic Council discusses the state of the economy. In Part 1 he focuses on the housing crisis economic effect as we head towards a possible recession.

Location:Century City

ALIS Keynote Speaker: Gene Sperling, Focus on the Economy Part 2

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Keynote Speaker Gene Sperling, Former White House National Economic Advisor and Former Director of the National Economic Council discusses the state of the economy. In Part 2 he focuses on the energy prices and the positive side of where the market currently is.

Location:Century City

ALIS Keynote Speaker: Gene Sperling, Focus on the Economy Q&A

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Keynote Speaker Gene Sperling, Former White House National Economic Advisor and Former Director of the National Economic Council answers an audience question.

Location:Century City

An Interview with Ricardo Montaudon, Group RCI Part 1

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ricardo Montaudon, President and General Manager of The Americas for GroupRCI discusses timesharing, their locations, and the appeal/trends for their customers.

Location:Century City

An Interview with Ricardo Montaudon, Group RCI Part 2

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ricardo Montaudon, President and General Manager of The Americas for GroupRCI talks about his experiences, background, and personal thoughts on the travel industry.

Location:Century City

An Interview with Peter Strebel, Wyndham Hotels Part 1

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Peter Strebel, President of Wyndham Hotels and Resorts discusses their product, locations, and new innovations (including the smart chair).

Location:Century City

An Interview with Peter Strebel, Wyndham Hotels Part 2

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Peter Strebel, President of Wyndham Hotels and Resorts discusses his background and personal opinions on the industry,

Location:Century City

An Interview with Mark Hoplamazian, Hyatt

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mark Hoplamazian, President and Chief Executive Officer for Hyatt discusses the importance of a good work environment, what compels him, and his influences.

Location:Century City

Press Conference: Mark Hoplamazian, President, Hyatt

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mark Hoplamazian, President and Chief Executive Officer for Hyatt addresses the press and discusses Hyatt's 50th anniversary, future role in the industry, and opportunities in North America.

Location:Century City

An Interview with Chip Conley, Joie de Vivre

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Chip Conley, Chairman and CEO of Joie de Vivre discusses his book, his philosophy, and his background in hotel development.

Location:Century City

An Interview with Chip Conley, Joie de Vivre Part 2

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Chip Conley. Chairman and CEO of Joie de Vivre discusses his company, his properties, how they meet customers need, and how they stand out in the boutique market.

Location:Century City

An Interview with Niki Leondakis, Kimpton Part 1

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Niki Leondakis, Chief Operating Officer for Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants discusses her background, what motivates her, and what she does for Kimpton.

Location:Century City

An Interview with Niki Leondakis, Kimpton Part 2

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Niki Leondakis, Chief Operating Officer for Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants discusses the Kimpton history and motto, their involvement with the communities their hotels occupy, "Dress for Success" program, and the meaning of being boutique.

Location:Century City

Jean-Claude Baumgarten Presentation: Global Travel and Tourism Outlook

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Jean-Claude Baumgarten, President of World Travel & Tourism Council discusses a Global Travel and Tourism Outlook with a Focus on the Americas.

Location:Century City

Hotel Leaders Outlook Panel Part 1

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hotel Leaders Outlook Panel discusses company strategies/priorities for Ashford, Strategic Hotels and Resorts, Hyatt, Hilton, and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.

Location:Century City

Hotel Leaders Outlook Panel Part 2

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hotel Leaders Outlook Panel discusses the implications of the current market on domestic and international market with insights from Representatives of Ashford Hospitality, Strategic Hotels and Resorts, Hyatt, and Hilton.

Location:Century City

Hotel Leaders Outlook Panel Part 3

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hotel Leaders Outlook Panel discusses the way in which each brand cuts costs with insights from Strategic Hotels and Walt Disney's Parks and Resorts.

Location:Century City

Hotel Leaders Outlook Panel Part 4

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hotel Leaders Outlook Panel discusses the private versus public argument as well as the definition of public, with insights from Representatives of Ashford Hospitality, Strategic Hotels and Resorts, Hyatt, and Hilton.

Location:Century City

An Interview with Roland Mouly and Phil Silberstein of Carlson

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Roland Mouly and Phil Silberstein, VP's of Development for Carlson Hotels discuss their various properties and what they look for and hope to achieve at ALIS conference.

Location:Century City

An Interview with John Russell, NYLO

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

John Russell, Chief Executive Officer for NYLO Hotels discusses his background, technology, their "Loft" design, and how they contribute to their local communities.

Location:Century City

An Interview with Steve Porter, IHG Part 1

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Steve Porter, President, The Americas for InterContinental Hotels Group discusses his background, why he likes the hospitality business, and his advice for those thinking of making a career in the industry.

Location:Century City

An Interview with Steve Porter, IHG Part 2

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Steve Porter, President, The Americas for InterContinental Hotels Group discusses their involvement with the WTTC and the importance of such partnerships.

Location:Century City

An Interview with Steve Porter, IHG Part 3

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Steve Porter, President, The Americas for InterContinental Hotels Group discusses their assets including Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza, and the new Indigo Hotel.

Location:Century City

Opening Ceremony Short Film: "Incredible Racers"

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

At the opening ceremony of the ALIS conference we are introduced to key speakers and representatives via a short film called "The Incredible Racers".

Location:Century City

ALIS Awards: Development of the Year 2007

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Patrick H. Ford, President of Lodging Econometrics presents the ALIS award for Development of the Year 2007.

Location:Century City

ALIS Awards: Single Asset Transaction of the Year 2007

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

John R. Karver Presents the ALIS Award for Single Asset Transaction of the Year 2007.

Location:Century City

ALIS Awards: Merger & Acquisition of the Year 2007

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Peter C. Krause, Chairman of Barrow Street Real Estate Funds presents the ALIS award for Merger & Acquisition of the Year 2007.

Location:Century City

ALIS Awards: Jack A. Shaffer Financial Advisor of the Year 2007

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

John Z. Krukal, President of Northwood Investors presents the ALIS Jack A. Shaffer Financial Advisor of the Year 2007 Award.

Location:Century City

ALIS Keynote Address: Emma Duncan, The Economist Part 1

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Emma Duncan, Deputy Editor for "The Economist" is the keynote speaker on the subject of Business and Climate Change at ALIS 2008. In Part 1 she discusses whether you should invest green, what individuals are doing, and how the government has come up with solutions.

Location:Century City

ALIS Keynote Address: Emma Duncan, The Economist Part 2

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Emma Duncan, Deputy Editor for "The Economist" is the keynote speaker on the subject of Business and Climate Change at ALIS 2008. In Part 2 she discusses how corporations are handling going green.

Location:Century City

ALIS Keynote Address: Emma Duncan, The Economist Part 3

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Emma Duncan, Deputy Editor for "The Economist" is the keynote speaker on the subject of Business and Climate Change at ALIS 2008. In Part 3 she discusses climate change as a complex policy issue for governments thus costs associated with it are difficult to figure out.

Location:Century City

ALIS Keynote Address: Emma Duncan, The Economist Part 4

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Emma Duncan, Deputy Editor for "The Economist" is the keynote speaker on the subject of Business and Climate Change at ALIS 2008. In Part 4 she discusses going green solutions for the travel industry.

Location:Century City

ALIS Keynote Address: Emma Duncan, The Economist Q&A1

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Emma Duncan of "The Economist" addresses the ALIS Conference as a Keynote Speaker and answers audience questions.

Location:Century City

ALIS Keynote Address: Emma Duncan, The Economist Q&A2

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Emma Duncan of "The Economist" addresses the ALIS Conference as a Keynote Speaker and answers audience questions.

Location:Century City

ALIS Keynote Address: Emma Duncan, The Economist Q&A3

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Emma Duncan of "The Economist" addresses the ALIS Conference as a Keynote Speaker and answers audience questions.

Location:Century City

ALIS Keynote Address: Emma Duncan, The Economist Q&A4

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Emma Duncan of "The Economist" addresses the ALIS Conference as a Keynote Speaker and answers audience questions.

Location:Century City