
ALIS CALA allows the former CHRIS and HOLA conferences to build on their successful localization with many countries/destinations involved while leveraging the recognition and reputation of the ALIS brand.
2025 PROGRAM AGENDA
Tuesday – 4/29
8:00am to 7:30pm
Continental Breakfast
Speed Meet
Hotel Investments 101
Plenary Session – Economic Outlook, Travel & Tourism Outlook, Hotel Performance, Views from the Boardroom, and More
Networking Lunch & Investment Opportunities by Saint Lucia and Costa Rica
Breakout Sessions
A Spotlight on South America – Investment Opportunities & Challenges
CALA Capital – Funding & The Capital Stack
All-Inclusive
Airlines & Multi-Destination Travel
Networking Break & Investment Opportunities by Turks & Caicos and Belize
Plenary Session – Global Check-In, Lifetime Achievement Award, Investment Insights, and More
Opening Networking Reception on Event Lawn (Hosted by Loews Hotels & Resorts)
Wednesday – 4/30
8:00am to 7:30pm
Continental Breakfast
Plenary Session – Views from the Boardroom, Rising Star Award, Deal of the Year Awards, Investor Check-In, and More
Networking Break & Investment Opportunities
Breakout Sessions
A Spotlight on Central America – Investment Opportunities & Challenges
CALA Capital – Attracting New Equity & Debt Sources
Luxury, Branded Residential & Condo Hotels
Experiential Tourism
Networking Lunch & Investment Opportunities
Breakout Sessions
A Spotlight on Mexico – Investment Opportunities & Challenges
The Power of Brand Identity – Affiliations vs Independence
Public & Private Collaboration
New Destination Creation vs Established Destination
Plenary Session – Development Strategy for Global and for Regional
Networking Reception
Thursday – 5/01
8:00am to 1:30pm
Continental Breakfast
Breakout Sessions
A Spotlight on the Caribbean – Investment Opportunities & Challenges
CALA Capital – Investor Sentiment
Risk & Return: Asset Management
Session to be Announced
Plenary Session – Views from the Boardroom, Investor Check-In, and More
Closing Networking Lunch
2025 Program Planning Committee
Letvia Arza-Goderich, Preston Arza LLP
Nadim Barrage, Loews Coral Gables Hotel
Rogerio Basso, IDB Invest
Carlos Beckmann, Agave Holdings
Andrea Belfanti, ISHC
Greg Bohan, FAU
Camilo Bolanos, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Patricia Boo, STR
Gary Brough, Baker Tilly
Gene Budler, Dick Construction & Management Company
Andy Burrows, The Bahamas Investment Authority
Ben Butler, BCQS International
Katherine Button, Mullen Real Estate Capital
Rayshell Campbell, Invest Turks and Caicos
Daniel Campos, Caribe Hospitality
Patricia Caripa, Arcadis
Bill Clegg, BWH Hotel Group
Rebecca Cocchiola, Singerman Real Estate
Juan Corvinos, Hilton
Isabel de Caires, CIBC Caribbean
Fernando Delgado, BDH
Sanovnik Destang, Bay Gardens Resorts
Marie Dexter, Resort Development Consultants
Clay Dickinson, FIU
Ali Elam, Fortress Investments
Lissette Maria Elías Pérez, INTRADE
Mauricio Elizondo, Grupo Posadas
Justin Epps, HAMA
John Fareed, Horwath HTL
Neil Freeman, Aries Capital, LLC
Jason Gold, Highgate Hotels
Adam Greenfader, Puerto Rico Builders Association
Andy Ingraham, NABHOOD
Alexandra Lalos Church, Hodges Ward Elliott
Alana Lansiquot, Invest Saint Lucia
Vanessa Ledesma, CHTA
Robert MacLellan, MacLellan & Associates
Nicola Madden-Greig, Courtleigh Hotel Group
Ricardo Mader, JLL
Vinicius Medeiros, Hotelier News
Marta Molina-Seal, CPG Real Estate and Alojica
Juan Mosseri, E-Finity
Fernando Mulet, Playa Hotels & Resorts
Jonas Niermann, HotelAVE
Andro Nodarse-León, LionGrove
Keith Oltchick, Remington Hotels
Tracy Prigmore, She Has a Deal.
Mark Purcell, Purcell Hotel Advisory Services
Laura Resco, Hotstats
Marco Roca, Sonesta
Marco Roca Jr., Reveille Hospitality
Gustavo Ripol, Leisure Partners
Edouard Schwob, Accor
Andrei Tomilin, IFC
Gustavo Viescas, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
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.
We can help.
Elevate your business!
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.