Serviced Apartment Summit Americas strengthens cast of industry leading speakers

Serviced Apartment Summit Americas strengthens cast of industry leading speakers   London-based events organiser and online publisher International Hospitality Media is delighted to confirm the latest wave of speakers and sponsors for its inaugural Serviced Apartment Summit Americas.     The first Serviced Apartment Summit Americas takes place at the Westin Times Square, New York City, on April 13 and 14 2016. The conference and exhibition features a tour of Manhattan corporate housing and extended stay real estate with numerous networking opportunities, and a full conference agenda with a top quality cast of industry expert speakers covering extended stay hotels, branded residences, aparthotels, corporate housing and short-term rentals.   Event host Piers Brown said: "The buzz surrounding the serviced apartment sector is a global phenomenon, and we are very much looking forward to bringing the Summit to the American market, where the industry, particularly the extended stay and corporate housing sectors are relatively mature but still growing strongly, with CHPA's Corporate Housing Industry Report highlighting a 4%  increase over 2013 to $2.73 billion. Like our European and MEA events, Serviced Apartment Summit Americas promises to have a high quality attendance of operators, real estate developers and financial institutions to map the future and drive the sector forward together. We offer sponsors, exhibitors and delegates the opportunity to make valuable new business contacts and gain knowledge."   Sean Worker, CEO of BridgeStreet Global Hospitality, the event's Patron sponsor, said: "We are delighted to be supporting the first Serviced Apartment Summit Americas. Having been involved with the London Summit from its foundation, BridgeStreet has seen at first hand the benefits an event such as this has for broadening the appeal of our whole industry. Having a forum to  bring together multi-discipline expertise such as advisory, investment, legal services and technology is invaluable, and I look forward to welcoming Piers and his team to the US, and a successful event."   Anthony Balestrieri, director, real estate investors, Metlife, said: "I have been delighted to participate in the Serviced Apartment Summit Americas advisory committee meeting, and it's pleasing to see an investment focus on the corporate housing, extended stay and short term rental sectors."   Speakers at Serviced Apartment Summit Americas include: • Abi Adisa, CEO of Amara Suites • Mohammed Al Marzooqi, managing director of Cheval Residences • Vail R. Brown, SVP of global business development and marketing for STR • Paul Constantinou, chairman of Quest Apartment Hotels • Lee Curtis, president of global housing management, ABODA • Jack DeBoer, founder WaterWalk Hotel Apartments • Piers Brown, CEO, International Hospitality Media • Kenneth Flornes, CEO, Nectar Furnished Apartments • Evan Frank, co-founder, onefinestay • Roger Furey, managing partner, Katten Law • Ricky Kapoor, director, The Edinburgh Collection • Sameer Kazi, head of real estate, SEDCO • Andrew McConnell, CEO, Rented.com • Jen O'Neal, founder and CEO, Tripping.com • Charlie Osmond, chief tease, Triptease • Jon Pertchik, CEO, InTown Suites • David Redfern, president, WaterWalk Hotel Apartments • Bruce Rohr, senior director, TownePlace Suites by Marriott • Mark Skinner, CEO, The Highland Group • Parker Stanberry, CEO, Oasis Collections • Sean Worker, CEO, BridgeStreet Global Hospitality   Sponsors for the conference include BridgeStreet Global Hospitality, Cheval Residences, WaterWalk Hotel Apartments, Nectar Furnished Apartments, Katten Muchin Rosenman, Aboda, InTown Suites and The Highland Group.   The Serviced Apartment Summit brand was launched with a London event in 2013, and has grown rapidly each year. In 2015 the London conference attracted 300 delegates from more than 20 countries.   For more information and for speaker and sponsorship enquiries, contact Piers Brown: piers@servicedapartmentsummit.com +44 (0)20 8340 7989.   www.servicedapartmentsummitamericas.com   Who should attend? • Serviced apartment, extended stay, branded residence and corporate housing operators • Serviced apartment, extended stay, branded residence and corporate housing developers • Short-term rental platforms • Bankers, lenders and investors • Advisory and consultancy specialists • Real estate brokers • Real estate support services • Corporate travel buyers • Lawyers • Travel management companies • Suppliers / Service providers   Delegate feedback from Serviced Apartment Summit (London)   "I see so much potential in this segment of the hospitality industry and events like the Serviced Apartment Summit help to further innovate and unlock the potential value." Marc Jongerious, co-founder and managing director, Zoku   "The Serviced Apartment Summit has once again proven that there is still a great deal to learn and a huge amount of potential to unlock. It is a privilege to have the opportunity to sit down next to some of the industry's most important players, to offer insight on the African marketplace, and to apply lessons learned by our colleagues in larger markets that we seek to emulate." Abi Adisa, CEO, Amara Suites   "The 2015 Serviced Apartment Summit was considerably bigger than I had anticipated, with a high profile attendance and great networking opportunities. For Invesco Real Estate, the event represented a platform to connect with key players in the sector from an operating, lending and development angle, to explore investment opportunities in the sector together." Lisa Neubueser, director, Invesco Real Estate   "I enjoyed discussing travel buyers' accommodation requirements in an open format and the event gave me an updated knowledge on the sector." Jan Jacobsen, global projects manager, global travel, meetings and events, AIG   "I thought the Summit was excellent and certainly confirmed in my mind that this is a sector that our client funds should be looking at very seriously." Shailendra Shah, associate director, investment, M & G Real Estate   About International Hospitality Media International Hospitality Media is the premier specialist in online publishing; conference, exhibition and event organisation, and advisory services for niche growth sectors of the hospitality industry. The company publishes two industry-leading b2b websites - BoutiqueHotelNews.com and ServicedApartmentNews.com, which keep their respective sectors up to speed with news, comment and opinion. Our conference experience spans three continents and covers burgeoning segments including serviced apartments/extended stay, boutique and lifestyle hotels, hostels, budget travel and short term rental. Our events are renowned for their intense focus and attract quality industry leaders and brands, providing unparalleled networking and learning opportunities. We also organise bespoke educational events and investor breakfasts to bring operators and investors together. www.internationalhospitality.media   ENDS

You are receiving this message from piers@servicedapartmentsummit.com, piers@servicedapartmentsummit.com at PR Newswire Agility - UK Data Sales ***INTERNAL USE ONLY ***. United Kingdom, 10-14 Accommodation Road, Golders Green,, London, NW11 8ED matt@dirtywaterrecords.co.uk If you would like to stop receiving messages of this type in the future, you may unsubscribe