The ALIS CALA 2027 program and its topics are developed with the help of the Program Planning Committee, representing leaders from the hotel and lodging industry, the investment community, and key advisors that are focused on the Caribbean and Latin America regions.
2027 Program Planning Committee
Paul Adan, IHG Hotels & Resorts
Letvia Arza-Goderich, Preston Arza LLP
Nadim Barrage, Loews Coral Gables Hotel
Rogerio Basso, Impactum Capital Advisors
Carlos Beckmann, Agave Holdings
Greg Bohan, Florida Atlantic University
Patricia Boo
Gary Brough, Baker Tilly
Raul Calvet, Colliers Market Intelligence
Daniel Campos, Caribe Hospitality
Bill Clegg, BWH Hotels
Juan Corvinos, Hotel Equities
Isabel de Caires, IDB Invest
Marie Dexter, Resort Development Consultants
Andrew Dickey, JLL
Clay Dickinson, Florida International University
Lissette Elias, INTRADE
Mauricio Elizondo, Grupo Posadas
Shirlyn Elliodore, Invest Saint Lucia
Michelle Finn, ALIS DESIGN+
Stephen Galbreath, Garfield Public/Private
Fernando Garcia-Chacon, Berkadia
Magaly Garduño, Aimbridge Hospitality
Eric Grant, Sonesta International Hotels
Adam Greenfader, Puerto Rico Builders Association
Christopher M. Henry, ISHC
Vanessa Ledesma, CHTA
Robert MacLellan, MacLellan & Associates
Ricardo Mader, Mader Advisors
Pablo Maturana, Hilton
John McCarthy, Leisure Partners
Vinicius Mederiros, Hotelier News
Roland Mouly, Hospitality Advisors
Keith Oltchick, Remington Hospitality
Darrin Phillips, Top Shelf Project Management
Mark Purcell, Purcell Hotel Advisory Services
Andres Ramirez, Capstone Equities
Alfredo Reynoso, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Gustavo Ripol, Leisure Partners
Luis Ruiz, ONIRIUS
Edouard Schwob, Accor
Juan C. Suarez, LHA
Simón Suárez, Grupo Puntacana
Simon Taylor, BCQS International
Guillermo Yasutake, Grupo Presidente
2026 PROGRAM AGENDA
Tuesday – 4/28
8:00am to 7:30pm
Continental Breakfast
Speed Meet
Hotel Investments 101
Plenary Session
Economic Outlook
Travel & Tourism Outlook
Hotel Performance & Outlook
Views from the Boardroom – Round One
Networking Lunch & Investment Opportunities by Countries/Destinations
Breakout Sessions 1-4
A Spotlight on Central America – Investment Opportunities & Challenges
Opportunities – The Future of Luxury Hospitality: Growth, Limits, & Lessons
CALA Capital – Investment Framework / Capital Stack
Development – ROI Vs. Risk: Is Hospitality Development Still Worth it in the Caribbean & Latin America?
Networking Lunch & Investment Opportunities by Countries/Destinations
Plenary Session
Investor/Developer Check-In
Lifetime Achievement Award8, 2026
Investment Insights – Financial Gurus Tell it Like it is!
Opening Networking Reception hosted by Loews Hotels
Wednesday – 4/29
8:00am to 6:30pm
Continental Breakfast
Plenary Session
Views from the Boardroom – Round Two
Construction Costs & Market Trends in the Caribbean & Latin America
Rising Star Award
Development of the Year 2025 Award
Transaction of the Year 2025 Award
Investor/Developer Check-In
Networking Lunch & Investment Opportunities by Countries/Destinations
Breakout Sessions 5-8
A Spotlight on South America – Investment Opportunities & Challenges
Ownership – Next-Gen Operators: Unlocking Value in Franchised Hotels Across the Caribbean & Latin America
CALA Capital – Navigating Hotel Debt: Who Lends, How, & on What Terms?
Development – Financial Performance, Brand Strategy & Guest Expectations in the All-Inclusive Era
Networking Lunch & Investment Opportunities by Countries/Destinations
Breakout Sessions 9-12
A Spotlight on Caribbean – Investment Opportunities & Challenges
Opportunities – Branded Residential
CALA Capital – Creative Financing Structures
Development – Brands vs. Independents
Plenary Session
Development Strategy – A Global Perspective
Development Strategy – A Regional Perspective
Session to be Announced
Networking Reception
Thursday – 4/30
8:00am to 1:00pm
Continental Breakfast
Breakout Sessions 13-15
A Spotlight on the Mexico – Investment Opportunities & Challenges
Development – Working with Governments to Make Projects Happen
Acquisitions – How to Get Asset Sales at Scale to Attract True Global Equity Capital?
Plenary Session
Investor Check-In
Developer Check-In
Views From the Boardroom – Round Three
Closing Networking Lunch
ALIS CALA MISSION
To create one event that best serves the hotel-investment communities throughout the Caribbean and Latin America regions as they continue to evolve and feed off mutual interests that create lucrative cross-border and inter-regional opportunities ALIS CALA promises to create an enriched and more comprehensive conference experience for sponsors and attendees by:
Continued growth and collaboration reaching investors, owners, and developers
Continued focus on local equity, debt, and development firms
Showcasing the collective power of investment and development opportunities in CALA region
Programming for localized and regional content
Offering a time-efficient event that maximizes networking, learning and deal-making opportunities in one location.
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ALIS CALA offers numerous sponsorship opportunities to expose your brand to the hotel industry’s key leaders and decision makers. ALIS CALA is the key platform for fostering connections and driving growth in the Caribbean and Latin Amercian regions.
Develop Relationships & Build Leads
ALIS CALA delivers an unrivaled combination of compelling content, top-tier delegates, and extraordinary networking opportunities. If you are looking to invest or develop hotels across the Caribbean and Latin America, you will not want to miss this premier event.