Here’s the ultimate recap of ALIS, part 2

LOS ANGELES — Several thousand of the top hotel investment leaders from all over the world converged in Los Angeles last month to make deals and talk hotel investment. Here’s a recap of the top panels during ALIS and ALIS DESIGN+.

Click here for Part 1 of the ALIS recap which includes links to video interviews, a roundtable discussion, awards and news that occurred during the conference.

ALIS PANELS

Disruptors dish at ALIS on latest in development

A quartet of hotel executives talked about extended-stay, luxury, technology and public-private partnerships as part of a “Development Disruptors” panel on the first day of ALIS.

Focus on topline; don’t expect too much distress selling: ALIS strategists

Experienced Day 1 panel shares their opinions on what will drive bottom lines and tries to explain the ongoing shortage of deals.

While development opportunities are plentiful, recession concerns persist

Five chief development officers talked about opportunities and challenges in the industry.

Developers dig deep on public-private, patient capital and all-inclusive investors

A trio of executives discussed asset valuations and capital stack implications.

IREFAC, Part 1: M&A projections, “The Great PIP Problem”

Some of the industry’s most high-profile players gathered to speak frankly about the day’s biggest challenges and opportunities. Here is Part 1 of their candid conversation.

IREFAC Part 2: Brands, owners weigh in on growth, new platforms

In Part 2 of our report, Marriott, Brookfield, Accor and Morgan Stanley offer particularly interesting commentary about leveraging opportunities in adjacent spaces.

‘We’re optimistic’: Why capital constraints aren’t stifling these execs

Four top hospitality executives discuss asset values and their larger impact on the hospitality industry.

For hospitality’s global reach, it’s all about the brands

Four hotel CEOs shared their visions about growing both in the U.S. and global markets.

How low will interest rates go, and when?

Panel on credit weighs in on the prospects for lower interest rates, M&A activity, construction lending and more.

Alternative, experiential sectors winging it… for now

Outdoor lodging is surging but isn’t quite a slam-dunk for scale and growth.

The (seemingly) age-old question — independent or soft brand?

With soft brands well into their second decade of existence, can independents still break through?

What’s keeping industry leaders awake at night

Leaders from different industry segments discussed what lies ahead with AI, adaptability, and next-gen travelers as key issues to watch.

ALIS DESIGN+ PANELS

How ‘Sinking of the Ships’ created powerful design for Marriott

The first ALIS DESIGN+ conference started with Marriott CEO Tony Capuano talking about the most impactful and important elements of hotel design.

Design investment v. ROI: ‘Every dollar must have a return’

Four top hotel executives on the ALIS DESIGN+ stage discussed the value of design in relation to return on investment. 

Brand extensions that drive profitability

Panel offered a number of examples that not only break the traditional mold but drive profits.

Game changers discuss problems, solutions in hospitality

Five hospitality executive trailblazers discuss the future of hospitality and design.