NYU Hospitality Conference

CONFERENCE PROGRAM


The 30th Anniversary NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, lodging's premier forum for learning and networking this June 1-3, 2008,  features general sessions and workshops critical to forecasting trends and making deals. The special anniversary program is currently being developed by the Executive Planning Committee.

Go green! Go online! Our brochure is available only in electronic format this year.

2008 SCHEDULED HIGHLIGHTS

We reflect upon 30 years of industry successes, challenges and deals and, as always, look ahead to future trends and innovative insights as Dean Lalia Rach goes “One on One with the CEOs” for our 30th anniversary. Our esteemed luncheon speaker is Donald J. Trump, and Conference Chair Jonathan Tisch dissects the business of hotel branding in his annual Beyond the Boardroom interview with Frits van Paasschen.

One on One with the CEOs:

   Jonathan D. Gray
Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of the Real Estate Group
The Blackstone Group

   J. Willard Marriott, Jr.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Marriott International, Inc

   Barry S. Sternlicht
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Starwood Capital Group

Luncheon Address:

   Donald J. Trump
Chairman and President
The Trump Organization

Beyond the Boardroom:

   Frits van Paasschen
Chief Executive Officer
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

2007 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS