BOND Diseñotel 2018
The Forum for Latin America's Leading Hotel Designers and Architects
September 6-9, 2018
Panama City, Panama
Program
The program below is for 2018
Seminar timings and/or content may be varied at our discretion.
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Thursday, September 5
Seminar - Latin America's Hotel Development Progress throughout the Region
Rolf W. Schmidt | Founder & CEO, TOPHOTELPROJECTS GmbH
Synopsis
Rolf will present to us the latest facts and figures about the hotel project pipeline in Latin America and an overview across borders.
Where to keep an eye on the regions and cities that are really important?
What projects are in the pipeline and what categories and hotel brands are they focused on?
Rolf will give us the latest numbers and statistics as well as a lot of background information about markets, trends and players!
Biography
Más de treinta años de experiencia en la industria hotelera internacional de hoteles. Antes de asumir la dirección del TOP HOTEL PROJECTS GmbH, Rolf fue director gerente / dueño de varias empresas en las áreas de investigación de mercado y consultoría de servicios enfocada a la industria hotelera. Rolf es un experto del mercado hotelero internacional y la industria hotelera - donde originalmente viene. Es un frecuente orador y moderador en congresos y eventos internacionales, autor de numerosos artículos en la prensa internacional, así como autor de un libro. Tiene una red internacional excepcionalmente en el nivel de gestión dentro de la industria hotelera y sus proveedores.Friday, September 6
Seminar - What is the evolution of the Hospitality segements in Central and Latin America in the last years and what do you think are the trends for the next 5 years?
Glen Champion CHA | Vice President, Bern Hotels & Resorts, Panama
Synopsis
Travel and Tourism now account for more than One-Tenth of global GDP. A strengthening global economy lies at the heart of industry growth. More and more global travellers are entering into the market and new consumers from both emerging and developed markets. Rising disposable incomes are providing new demographics the ability to experience travel with more choices than ever.
The Hotel Industry has to adjust within a hyper competitive globalized market. What trends can help Latin American hospitality and travel companies harness even more growth? We will look at trends that are innovative, disruptive and fundamentally are changing the way we do business and will do business in the future.
Biography
Bern Hotels & Resorts (BHR) is the premier hotel, lodging and tourism company in Panama. Glen Champion joined the company in 1996 and oversees all aspects of operations and performance and is responsible for managing and directing BHR. He was appointed to his current position in 2005. He spearheaded the launch of the Panama International Hotel School that contributes both to the development of Panama and the region by providing quality learning opportunities and direction to students entering or developing within the hospitality industry.Saturday, September 7
Seminar - How Experience and the Latest Trends Bring Unique Hotel Properties to the Market
Thomas S. Ito, FAIA, LEED AP | Principal and Firmwide Hospitality Practice Area Leader, Gensler
Synopsis
Thomas S. Ito, FAIA, LEED AP, a Principal and Firmwide Hospitality Practice Area Leader at Gensler, will speak about the latest hospitality trends with a focus on the key drivers of a great hotel experience and the factors that matter most – from design features to elements of service, technology and marketing. Using the culmination of a multiyear, mixed-methods research effort of the Gensler Experience IndexSM, Tom will explain the insights discovered to better understand the nature of the human experience and how we interact with physical space.
Biography
Tom a escala internacional liderando numerosos proyectos complejos de uso mixto, entretenimiento, planificación maestra y Hoteles en todo Estados Unidos y en todo el mundo. Su amplia experiencia como diseñador, arquitecto y pensador estratégico le da una comprensión integral de proyectos complejos de estilo de vida y una visión para ofrecer experiencias excepcionales a los huéspedes. Alineado con el Instituto de investigación de Gensler, el compromiso de Tom con la investigación para comprender la conexión entre el diseño, el negocio y la experiencia humana se demuestra a través de su participación en Experiencia IndexSM (EXI). Los hallazgos de esta investigación descubren nuevas formas de evaluar el diseño espacial, orientan los proyectos de formas innovadoras y pueden ayudar a medir el éxito. Las ideas logradas hacen EXI otra herramienta invaluable que se suma a la meta de traducir las visiones de los clientes en diseños exitosos y memorables. Tom es Arquitecto Registrado y obtuvo su Licenciatura en Ciencias en Arquitectura en la Universidad del Sur de California.Seminar - Present Economic Conditions in the Americas in 2017 & 2018
Elliot Eisenberg | Presidente & Chief Economista, GraphsandLaughs, LLC
Synopsis
Attend this educational and entertaining session and learn how the key economies of North America and Latin America are performing. To that end, attention will be focused on the US economy and the Mexican economy in North America, and the economies of Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Chile in Latin America. For each nation, GDP growth, commodity prices, exports, interest rates, inflation rates, currency fluctuations and the domestic political situation will be examined. In addition, particular attention will be devoted to the evolving and anticipated trade policies of President Trump and their likely impact on the US and elsewhere. Also, growth prospects in China will be carefully examined, given the profound impact China has on the price of a host of commodities. Similarly, the behaviour of OPEC and crude oil prices will be reviewed. Lastly, the likely path of monetary policy in the United States will be carefully discussed, given its global importance.
Biography
Aclamado Experto en Economía y ex Economista Senior de la Asociación Nacional de Constructores de Vivienda en los Estados Unidos. Elliot Eisenberg. Ph.D. es un reconocido experto en economía internacional, a menudo llamado el "Stand-up Economista" y se especializa en la realización de los arcanos y los puntos característicos de la economía entretenida y relevante. Su experiencia es buscado por líderes de organizaciones del sector público y privado, gobiernos locales y estatales y los grupos asesores de inversiones por su valiosa información sobre la economía y su impacto en diversas industrias. Con un dedo en el pulso de las actuales tendencias y asuntos, sus presentaciones incluyen información y noticias económicas del día. Tiene un estilo único y cómico que hace ver la Economía entretenida y accesible a todas las audiencias.Sunday, September 8
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Venue
The Westin Playa Bonita Resort
Located 20 minutes from Panama City and 30 minutes from the Panama Canal’s Miraflores Locks, the resort offers guests an idyllic retreat on the golden sands of Playa Bonita Beach. The Pacific Ocean and lush tropical rainforests are only steps away from our doors. You’ll find plenty of opportunity to relax while staying productive. Vacationers will delight in our three infinity-edge pools, six restaurants, and Sensory Spa by Clarins. Business travelers can take advantage of 20 meeting spaces and our Westin Executive Club Lounge.