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15:20 CEST
Workshop Roundtables - Resort Components
Speakers 
Group CEO, Resources for Leisure Asset
For more than 20 years, Roger has been working on multiple levels of project development in the hospitality and leisure industries, developing a singular expertise in wellbeing asset management and the complexity of project planning through to delivery and operations.
Roger is the...
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Executive Chairman, Neilson
Neilson are specialists in activity holidays with award-winning ski, beach and sailing holidays in Europe. Three years ago, alongside Risk Capital Partners, Richard led the acquisition of Neilson Active Holidays from Thomas Cook.
He began his career in market research and marketing...
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Business Development Consultant, Worldwide Kids
Kate has been part of the professional childcare world for over 30 years.She studied at the prestigious Norland Nursery Training College in the UK and graduated with her NNEB and Norland Diploma in 1986.Kate put her training into practice when she set up and ran a successful international...
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Vice President Development, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
Christian Michel, a 30-year lodging veteran, was promoted Vice President Development for Wyndham Hotels Group International in May 2007. He is responsible for growing the portfolio of brands and leading the development team in Central and Eastern Europe.
He joined the company...
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President & CEO, Puccini Group
Bob Puccini knows what makes social spaces and restaurants successful. Companies such as Fairmont, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Ritz Carlton, and Strategic Hotels and Resorts come to Bob because they know he understands the business from every perspective. Responsible for designing...
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Investment Director, InvestIndustrial (PortAventura)
Education: ICADE University Madrid, B.A. in Business Administration.
Luisa joined the Investindustrial advisory group in 2008 and she has worked on transactions such as PortAventura and Euskaltel. She has 16 years of experience in the financial industry having executed more than...
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Tuesday October 17, 2017 15:20 - 16:45 CEST
Cartago 1
17:30 CEST
Breakout 3: Present your Resort
Moderators 
Head of Hotel Valuations, Savills
Tim provides valuation advice to the leisure sector with a particular focus on hotels. He has been a specialist hotel valuer for over twenty years and his valuations are mainly used for secure lending purposes, but also company accounts, expert witness/litigation, acquisitions and...
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Managing Director, VT Capital Ltd
During the past 8 years, Giuseppe has been developing strong relationships in the industry by managing buy side mandates, deal origination, valuations, deal structuring, and project executions, by advising an international network of clients such as high-profile private equity...
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COO, The Dead Sea Preservation Government Company LTD.
Acting Chief Operating Officer in the the Dead Sea Preservation Government Company (DSPG) since 2008. Responsible, among other things, for the project of developing the Dead Sea Valley Tourism Complex, the structure of the its masterplan, and its marketing to entrepreneurs.Yuval...
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Head of Operations, HI Partners
Oriol Peña is Head of Operations at HI Partners and has over 9 years’ experience in Corporate Finance, with a particular focus on the hotel sector.
He began his professional career in the Netherlands at Deloitte, where he worked as an auditor on due diligence projects for hotel...
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Partner, Investment Director – Hospitality, Patron Capital Advisers LLP
Camil Yazbeck is Partner and Investment Director – Hospitality & Leisure for Patron Capital, a Pan-European private equity real estate investor, representing €3.4 billion of capital across several funds and related co-investments.
Patron’s Past & Current Hospitality Platforms...
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Tuesday October 17, 2017 17:30 - 18:20 CEST
Damascus 3
17:30 CEST
Breakout 5: Architecture & Design
Moderators 
Managing Partner, MAGMA Hospitality Consulting
Degree in Hotel Business and Tourism, Hotel School Sant Pol de Mar (Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts)
Master in General Management, EAE - Barcelona
MBA International Hospitality Management ESSEC-Cornell University
PDP, Cornell University
MRICS – Hotel Expert. Royal...
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Partner Architect & Planner, Slow Life Architects
Graduated at the Barcelona superior School of Architecture, Master in Project &Construction Management, I’ve been involved during the last 30 years in unique projectsfrom conception to execution, as a specialist in master planning leisure complexes,resorts and hotels, real estate...
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Vice President Architecture & Design, Club Med
Thierry Fourniret joined Club Med in 1998 as Deputy Director of Construction at the moment the company launched a new strategy with the upgrade of its brand, followed by a complete refurbishment project. He was at the heart of these projects, managing major developments that gave...
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Director, Scape Design Associates
As the founder and creative director of London-based Scape Design, Philip Jaffa brings with him almost 30 years of diverse international experience in hotel and resort design. With Landscape Architecture as his field of creative exploration, his unique approach to site planning places...
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Director of Hospitality Architecture, HKS architects
Luciano began his professional career working in Italy, initially on residential, commercial and industrial projects, and later, on a series of high-end hospitality and residential projects. His experience then widened considerably as he worked extensively in Sri Lanka with his own...
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Tuesday October 17, 2017 17:30 - 18:20 CEST
Damascus 2
18:30 CEST
Campo de Sueños ~ Field of Dreams - A Resort Story
Moderators 
Senior Director, AECOM Economics
With more than 20 years’ experience in the study and analysis of leisure and hospitality real estate development, Ben Martin leads the Economics Practice for AECOM in EMIA. His experience covers areas such as integrated coastal and mountain resort development, marina and waterfront...
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Head of Consultancy - Hotels, Christie & Co
Carine joined Christie & Co in May 2005, having worked for a private equity fund as a portfolio management analyst. Prior to this, she spent four years working as a Consultant and Senior Consultant with HVS International in London. She has extensive experience of conducting a diverse...
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Senior Director Tourism, CaixaBank
Helena Murano, Director of Tourism in CaixaBank, Spain. Leader in hospitality financing in Spain, CaixaBank has a dedicated Tourism Department based in Mallorca and present in Barcelona, Madrid and Canary Islands. Helena has been working with the tourism industry for most of her...
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Global Development Manager, Belmond
Marta Lopez de Cos is Global Development Manager at Belmond. Belmond’s portfolio consists of a collection of 49 iconic hotels, trains and river cruises in 24 countries bringing together some of the world's most thrilling journeys and destinations. Her role consists in supporting...
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Vice President Director of Planning & Landscape, London, WATG
John Goldwyn leads the planning and landscape design studio in WATG’s London office, andbrings a broad variety of global project experience to the team.His design responds first to the place and the site - looking for the stories in the land. He iscommitted to finding sustainable...
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Managing Director, Graham Associates (Part of YOU Agency)
Former Group Marketing Director at international real estate agency Hamptons International, Chris Graham founded Graham Associates in 2008 as a London-based marketing consultancy specialising in luxury brands and international real estate. In 2009 the company joined YOU Agency group...
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Business Development Director, Camper & Nicholsons Marinas Limited
In his 25+ years in marina management Dan has acquired a wealth of knowledge that goes well beyond the day-to-day business of putting boats in berths. He was involved in the planning, design and equipping of the marina at Sovereign Harbour, UK, where he also spent 10 years as Operations...
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Director of Hospitality Architecture, HKS architects
Luciano began his professional career working in Italy, initially on residential, commercial and industrial projects, and later, on a series of high-end hospitality and residential projects. His experience then widened considerably as he worked extensively in Sri Lanka with his own...
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Managing Director, XCO2
Ricardo is co-founder and managing director of XCO2. He is responsible for the company’s overall management and strategic business development, and also leads some of its key international projects.
With both architectural and engineering backgrounds, and over 15 years of experience...
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Managing Director, European Golf Design The Design Company of The European Tour and IMG
Jeremy Slessor has been involved in the golf course industry since 1976. In that time, he has worked throughout Europe, the United States, Middle East and Africa.Prior to graduating from Michigan State University with a degree in Turf Management, Jeremy spent time as a Course Manager...
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Tuesday October 17, 2017 18:30 - 19:30 CEST
Cartago 1
11:15 CEST
Developing or Re-Positioning Mixed-Use Resorts: Ensuring Projects Make Financial Sense
Moderators 
President, Servotel
Celebrating over 30 years of growth into a global Hotel & Resort consulting boutique, Servotel is now widely recognized as the leading advisor in the investment and development of hotels, resorts, and integrated mixed-use developments worldwide. Backed up with industry-leading...
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CEO, Sani/Ikos Group
Dr Andreas A. Andreadis was born in Thessaloniki, Greece in 1953. He graduated as a Civil Engineer from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has a Ph.D. from the University of London (UK).
He is the CEO of Sani/Ikos Group which owns and operates Sani Resort and Ikos Resorts...
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FOUNDER & CEO, Propriétés & Co
In 2004, the founder of Propriétés & Co, Miguel Espada, developed a bold idea - to reconvert the best of the crumbling châteaux, abbeys, monasteries and other heritage buildings lining the Mediterranean, and transform them into luxury seaview and vineyard estates.Braving regulatory...
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Principal, Benson Elliot Services Limited
Gregg is a Principal and Head of Iberia at Benson Elliot, a pan-European real estate private equity fund investing across all asset classes. He dedicates his time to originating and analysing new equity and debt investment opportunities across Europe, with a primary focus on Spain...
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Managing Director Hospitality, Paref
Julien Renaud-Perret joining PAREF, a listed REIT, on 1st of September 2017. Julien has an extensive experience in Hospitality – Development and Real Estate on an international level.
He has been working with Fosun since 2017 and prior to that he was Chief Development and Real...
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Wednesday October 18, 2017 11:15 - 12:00 CEST
Cartago 1
12:30 CEST
Operational Strategies
Moderators 
Founder Partner, SL04 Hospitality Development Management
Study Let 04 (SL04) is a Hospitality Development Management firm founded by Rocío Monsalve in 2008, after having worked for and with some of the top Hotel Brands and expert Consultants, as well as some relevant Owners in this industry.
Her technical background as an architect...
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Head of hotels segment, Azora Group/Hispania
Mr. Arús is partner in Azora and responsible of the Hotel platform. Prior to joining the Azora Group in 2010, he worked for 15 years at Banco Santander, where he held different positions in Investment Banking, Asset Management and Private Banking within the Group. In 2004, Mr. Arús...
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Managing Partner, MAGMA Hospitality Consulting
Degree in Hotel Business and Tourism, Hotel School Sant Pol de Mar (Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts)
MBA International Hospitality Management ESSEC-Cornell University
PDP, IESE Barcelona
PDP, Cornell University
After working in hotel groups such as Occidental Hotels...
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Luis Rullan is Head of Business Development at HI Partners, which he joined in 2015 as an Associate on the Asset Management team. He has over 10 years’ professional experience, mostly in the hospitality industry.
For 4 years (2007-2010) he worked as a strategic consultant in the...
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Founder, Zeus International
Professional Activities: 2014 – 2017
Zeus International, CEO, from 2014 until present
Hotel Management Company managing 15 Hotels in South East Europe.
8 Hotels in Greece / 4 Hotels in Romania / 2 Hotels in Cyprus /
1 Hotel in Bulgaria.
IHAS International Hospitality...
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Wednesday October 18, 2017 12:30 - 13:15 CEST
Cartago 1
13:15 CEST
In-the-Rounds: Regional Roundtables
Speakers 
COO, The Dead Sea Preservation Government Company LTD.
Acting Chief Operating Officer in the the Dead Sea Preservation Government Company (DSPG) since 2008. Responsible, among other things, for the project of developing the Dead Sea Valley Tourism Complex, the structure of the its masterplan, and its marketing to entrepreneurs.Yuval...
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Director General for Investments, Enterprise Greece
Dr. Angela Michalopoulou, Director General for Investments at Enterprise Greece (former Invest in Greece Agency), is a Chemical Engineer and holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Patras and an MBA from the Athens Lab for Business Administration. Dr. Michalopoulou...
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Senior Director – Southern Europe, HVS
Ezio, Senior Director Southern Europe, has more than 17 years experience in Hospitality, Real Estate, and Leisure Real Estate markets in Europe, Caribbean, Latin America, and South Africa. Before joining HVS, Ezio was Head of Southern Europe at Northcourse Advisory Services (Madrid...
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SENIOR DIRECTOR, Head of Hotels Spain, CBRE Hotels
Jorge joined CBRE in 2006 as the Director of Hotels in the Barcelona office and was appointed to the role of Head of the Hotel Department in Spain in 2008. During this time Jorge has worked on investment, operator selection and consultancy projects advising important key clients such...
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Wednesday October 18, 2017 13:15 - 14:00 CEST
Cartago 1
