NABHOOD 2016 STUDENT SUMMIT *Subject to Change AGENDA

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1 NABHOOD 2016 STUDENT SUMMIT *Subject to Change Dress Code: Business JULY 27-31, 3016 AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 10:00am - 06:00pm Student Registration Watson Room 12:30pm - 02:30pm Introduction to the ABC s of Hotel Ownership Salon A/B/C/D New & Prospective Hotel Owners Orientation Moderator: Mitch Miller, Attorney/CEO, Miller Law Group Hotel Feasibility Study Edward L. Xanders, President, Interim Hospitality Consultants Financing-SBA Althea Harris, Marketing Executive, Small Business Admin. (SBA) Investing & Partnering Evens Charles, President/CEO, Frontier Devel. & Hospitality Selecting a Brand Legal/Business Issues Tanya Taylor, Consultant, RFA Consulting LLC Mitch Miller, Attorney/CEO, Miller Law Group 02:30pm - 03:00pm Networking Refreshment Break Pre Function Sponsor: PepsiCo / Sugar Foods / Symmetric Hotel Renovations 03:30pm -05:00pm HOTEL MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE DIVERSITY ROUND TABLE Salon A/B/C/D Why African American entrepreneurs are considering hotel ownership and development and what the industry is doing to attract them. Sponsor: Choice Hotels International Moderator: David Eisen, Editor in Chief, Hotel Management Magazine Participant: Juanita Britton, President, BZB International, Inc. (Airport Concessaire) Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD Brian Parker,RVP, Development, Equity Brand & Emerging Markets, Choice Hotels Intl Norman Jenkins, President, Capstone Development LLC, NABHOOD Board Vinay Patel, President/CEO, Fairbrook Hotels Christopher Harrison Founder, C.A. Harrison Companies Rushi Shah, Executive Vice President, Aires Capital Angus McDonald, Senior Loan Officer Hotel Lending, Live Oak Bank (SBA Lender) Committee Meetings 03:45pm - 04:30pm Student Education & Career Opportunities Committee Meeting Watson Island 04:30pm - 05:00pm NABHOOD Hospitality Students Orientation Watson Island All Students Must Attend 05:15pm - 06:15pm Opening General Session Grand Ballroom MC: Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD Welcome: Connie Kinnard, V.P. Multicultural Sales & Development, Greater Miami CVB Welcome: Keon Hardemon, Commissioner, City of Miami, FL Scholarship: Mitch Miller, Attorney/CEO, Miller Law Group Scholarship: Edward L. Xanders, President, Interim Hospitality Consultants Remarks Norman Jenkins, President, Capstone Development LLC/NABHOOD Board Pres. Report: Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD

2 6:30pm 7:30pm Asian American Hotel Owners Assoc.(AAHOA) Town Hall Meeting Grand Ballroom MC: Nash Patel, Former Chairman, AAHOA Welcome: Jayesh (Jay) Patel, CHA Regional Director, AAHOA Welcome: Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD Introduction of AAHOA Officers Remarks: Bruce Patel, Chairman, AAHOA 07:30pm - 09:00pm NABHOOD Welcome Reception Bayview Ballroom Sponsors: Greater Miami CVB, Pyramid Advisors & Heineken THURSDAY, JULY 28 07:00am - 08:30am Continental Breakfast Pre Function Sponsor: PepsiCo / Sugar Foods 08:00am - 08:05am OPENING REMARKS Grand Ballroom Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD 08:05am 08:40am INDUSTRY OUTLOOK STATISCALLY SPEAKING Grand Ballroom A Comprehensive Review on the Performance of the Lodging Industry.the past, the present and the future. Presenter: Mark Woodworth, Senior Marketing Director CBRE Hotels America's Research 08:45am 09:00am BRAND USA UPDATE Grand Ballroon Brand USA was established by the Travel Promotion Act in 2010 to spearhead the nation's first global marketing effort to promote the United States as a premier travel destination and communicate U.S. entry/exit policies and procedures. Presenter: Mike Fullerton, Director of Public Affairs, Brand USA 09:05am 09:20am 09:25am 09:40am AH&LA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE GOVERNMENT & LEGISLATION Grand Ballroon HOW IT AFFECTS THE HOSPITALITY BUSINESS AH&LA is focused on the needs of every segment of the lodging industry. Whether you are an owner, REIT, chain, franchisee, management company, independent property, supplier, or state association. AH&LA s Government Affairs Department outlines a set of legislative and regulatory priorities to create a favorable framework for the U.S. hospitality industry to prosper. Presenter: Matthew MacLaren, Esq., Sr. VP, Member Relations, American Hotel & Lodging Assoc. SUPPLIER DIVERSITY, WE HAVE OPPORTUNITIES! Presenter: Wolfram Schaefer, President/CEO, Avendra, LLC Avendra is the largest professional supply chain, hotel purchasing and hospitality procurement services company in North America. With more than $4 billion of hospitality purchasing power and contracting expertise, they can help you save money on everything from landscaping to linens, while keeping your customer experience top of mind 09:45am - 11:00am GENERAL SESSION Grand Ballroom EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE - A VIEW FROM THE TOP Thoughts & perspectives from industry leaders on investment opportunities in the lodging industry and how it is changing.

3 Moderator: David Eisen, Editor in Chief, Hotel Management Magazine Panel: Julius Robinson, Vice President, Autograph Collection, Marriott Int l. Wolfram Schaefer, President/CEO, Avendra, LLC Warren Q. Fields, Principal, Pyramid Advisors LLC Bill Fortier, Senior V.P. Development, Americas, Hilton Worldwide Bharat Bruce Patel, Chairman, AAHOA Tyronne Stoudemire, VP Global Diversity & Inclusion, Hyatt Hotel Corp. 1100am 04:00pm Corporate Suites: Want to make a connection, meet or learn about new opportunities? Stop by and and meet with company representatives in their Corporate Suite to learn about investment and franchise opportunities and discuss your development and/or acquisition deal. Marriott International Biscayne Island Room Hilton Worldwide San Marco Island Room Choice Hotels Intl. Sunset Island Room Bahamas Tourism & Investment Auth. Bal Harbour Room 11:00am 11:15am Networking Break Pre Function Sponsor: PepsiCo / La Quinta Inns & Suites/ESP Voice 11:15am - 12:15pm CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS Student Workshop Watson Island STUDENT PRESENTATION, A VIEW FROM THE TOP Presenter: Wolfram Schaefer, President/CEO, Avendra, LLC Avendra is the largest professional supply chain, hotel purchasing and hospitality procurement services company in North America. With more than $4 billion of hospitality purchasing power and contracting expertise, they can help you save money on everything from landscaping to linens, while keeping your customer experience top of mind 12:30pm - 01:45pm NABHOOD SCHOLARSHIP & AWARDS LUNCHEON Grand Ballroom Sponsor: Marriott International MC: Norman Jenkins, President, Capstone Development LLC/NABHOOD Board Greetings: Commissioner Audrey Edmonson, Miami Dade County Remarks: Julius Robinson, Vice President, Autograph Collection, Marriott Int l. Remarks: Ana Aponte-Curtis, Chairman, National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners Remarks: Bharat Bruce Patel, Chairman, AAHOA Presentation: NABHOOD AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION Introduction: Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD Speaker: Hank Thomas, President, Victoria Hospitality Properties 02:00 pm - 03:00pm CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS Workshop 6A Salon A/B/C/D THE POWER OF THE PURSE: WOMEN SHAPING AND INFLUENCING THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY "Learn about the roles women are playing in changing the hotel industry." Moderator: Gloria Herbert, Associate Publisher/ Black Meetings & Tourism Magazine Panel: Karmetria Dunham Burton, GM/Strategic Program/Supply Chain Mgmt., Delta Air Shonda Johnson, Area General Manager, Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center Kasturi Singh Gharib, President, Prema Sai Hospitality LLC Devin D. Griffith, Director Finance, Feasibility & Development, Hyatt Hotels Corp.

4 03:00pm - 03:15pm Networking Break Pre Function Sponsor: PepsiCo / Sugar Foods / Best Western International 03:15pm - 04:15pm STUDENT PLENARY SESSION Workshop 7 Watson Island THE HUMAN RESOURCES PANEL This workshop will provide the participants with opportunities to learn what HR professionals are looking for in new hirers and how they can gain insight on preparing for employment opportunities. Moderator: Ashli Johnson, Chief Experience Officer, Urban Hospitality Group Panel: Sandra Lopez, Market Dir. of Human Resources, Key Biscayne & Coconut Grove Vanessa Pacheco, Director Human Resources, Wyndham Shellbourne (Southbeach) Molaine Noel, Human Resources Manager, Stanton South Beach Marriott Heather Koele, HR Director, Crown Plaza, Crowne Plaza Hollywood Beach Dellesa Kirk-Johnson, Director of Human Resources, Frenchman s Creek Beach & Country Club Malvika Goswami, Assistant Director of Human Resources, Frenchman s Creek Beach & Country Club 04:30pm - 05:30pm GENERAL SESSION - STUDENTS PROGRAM Watson Island Sponsors: Marriott International Hilton Worldwide Aries Capital Florida International University BZB International Avendra PANEL OF HOSPITALITY & INDUSTRY LEADERS Industry professionals will talk about how Education, Graduate Studies, Internship & work experience can help you move up the corporate ladder and lead to success in the industry. Moderator: Dr. Berkita S. Bradford, Ph.D., Associate Professor & Interim Chair of Hospitality Management, Virginia State University Panel: Julius Robinson, Vice President, Autograph Collection, Marriott Int l. Michael Roberts, Chairman, Roberts Hotels Hemant D. (Henry) Patel, President, King Motel/ Past Chairman, AAHOA Evens Charles, Managing Member, Frontier Development & Hospitality Group Deborah Jackson, Senior NASM, PepsiCo Food Service Rajan Batra, Senior National Accounts Manager, HD Supply Juanita Britton, Owner, BZB International, Inc. Matt Thomas, Senior VP, Business Development, Black Meeting & Tourism Magazine 05:45pm 07:15pm SUMMIT SPONSORS & NABHOOD MEMBERS RECEPTION Bayview Ballroom Sponsor: Diageo - NABHOOD - Capstone Development LLC FRIDAY, JULY 29 06:30am 07:30am STUDENTS BACK OF THE HOUSE TOUR Lobby 07:00am 08:30am Continental Breakfast Pre Function Sponsor: PepsiCo / Sugar Foods / Frontier Development & Hospitality Group

5 08:00am - 08:55am GENERAL SESSION Grand Ballroom DIVERSITY IN THE LODGING INDUSTRY. IS THERE VALUE? Industry Practioners will discuss the state of diversity, its benefits and how the industry needs to reflect the changing marketplace & whether there is still value in diversity. Moderator: Solomon Herbert, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, Black Meetings & Tourism Magazine Panel: Ana Aponte-Curtis, Chairman, National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners Tyronne Stoudemire, VP Global Diversity & Inclusion, Hyatt Hotel Corp. Julius Robinson, Vice President, Autograph Collection, Marriott Int l. Ed McNeill, Publisher, Lodging Magazine 09:00am - 10:00am PLENARY SESSION Grand Ballroom STEPS TO BECOMING A FIRST TIME HOTEL OWNER Going into the business! - What you need to know to become a successful hotel owner. Moderator: Don Rose, President/CEO, Rose & Associates Panel: Julius Robinson, Vice President, Autograph Collection, Marriott Int l. Evens Charles, President/CEO, Frontier Development & Hospitality Group John Koshivos, Vice President, Mgg. Director Devel. SE, Hilton Worldwide Brian Parker, RVP Development, Equity Brand & Emerging Markets, Choice Hotels Intl David Wilner, Sr. Vice President of Franchise Devel., La Quinta Inns & Suites 10:00am 11:30 am Networking Break Pre Function Sponsor: PepsiCo / Sugar Foods / Hyatt Hotel Corporation 10:00am 04:00pm NABHOOD Trade Show Open Pre Function 11:30am 12:30pm STUDENT WORKSHOP Watson Island STUDENT WORKSHOP Internship Panel Discussion Students, Faculty, and Industry talk about the importance of internships and relevant work experience. Learn what is expected, what it takes to land an opportunity, and how to take full advantage of the opportunities given. Facilitators: Dr. Berkita S. Bradford, Associate Professor & Interim, Virginia State University PJ Douglas Sands, Sr. Mgr, Business Development, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Panelists: Ahmad Williams, Sr. Exec., Communications, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Ashli Johnson, Chief Experience Officer, Urban Hospitality Group DeQuan Smith, Dean of Workforce Development, Easterm Shores, Community College Omari Head, Associate, Paramont Lodging Advisors 12:45pm 02:00pm Luncheon Grand Ballroom Sponsors: Hilton Worldwide MC: Jerry C. Butler, Executive Dir. Caribbean Countries, Inter-American Development Bank Remarks: Bill Fortier, Senior V.P. Development, Americas, Hilton Worldwide Remarks: Charles Lindo, Director of Tourism, St Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation Remarks: Marilyn Holifield, Partner, Holland & Knight LLP Introduction: Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD Speaker: Honorable Perry G. Christie, Prime Minister & Minister of Finance, Commonwealth of The Bahamas

6 3 RD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MULTICULTURAL & HERITAGE TOURISM SUMMIT & TRADE SHOW AGENDA 02:15pm 05:00pm Multicultural & Heritage Tour (Must be pre-registered) Front of Hotel Sponsor: Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Multicultural Tourism Department Greater Miami CVB will host the Heritage Tour to showcase the rich culture of Miami ethnic communities. (Pick up at the front entrance of the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay Hotel) 04:00pm - 05:00pm Committee Meetings Heritage Tourism Committee Meeting CVB Committee Meeting APEX Awards Committee Meeting Bayview Boardroom Fisher Island Lumus Island 05:30pm - 06:30pm Opening General Session Grand Ballroom MC: Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD Welcome: William Talbert, President/CEO, Greater Miami CVB Welcome: Keon Hardemon, Commissioner, City of Miami, FL Welcome: Carole Ann Taylor, Chairwoman, Black Hospitality Initiative of Greater Miami Remarks: Solomon Herbert, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, Black Meetings & Tourism Magazine 06:30pm - -08:00pm Welcome Reception - Tropical Caribbean Night on the Water South Beach Lady Sponsor: Greater Miami CVB / Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (Dock Behind Hotel) SATURDAY, JULY 30 08:00am - 09:00am Continental Breakfast Pre Function Sponsor: Pepsi / Sugar Foods 08:30am - 08:35am OPENING REMARKS Grand Ballroom Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD Welcome: Goals for the International Multicultural & Heritage Tourism Summit 08:40am - 09:20am MULTICULTURAL & HERITAGE TOURISM INDUSTRY UPDATE Grand Ballroom DO A comprehensive review on the performance & growth of the multicultural & heritage tourism industry looking at all the data Presenters: Laura J. Mandala, Managing Director, Mandala Research LLC 09:25am 09:45am BRAND USA UPDATE Grand Ballroon Brand USA was established by the Travel Promotion Act in 2010 to spearhead the nation's first global marketing effort to promote the United States as a premier travel destination and communicate U.S. entry/exit policies and procedures Presenter: Mike Fullerton, Director of Public Affairs, Brand USA 9:50am 10:10am VISIT FLORIDA UPDATE Grand Ballroon Visit Florida is a marketing agency for the State of Florida and is responsible

7 for promoting the destinaton worldwide. This presentation will update attendees on how Visit Florida is viewing the African American and multicultural markets and what they are doing to attract more of this segment to the State of Florida. Presenters: Ann Howard, COO, EspMedia/Visit Florida 10:10am 10:30am Networking Break Pre Function Sponsor: PepsiCo / Sugar Foods 10:30am - 11:30am 11:35am - 12:25pm GENERAL SESSION Workshop B Grand Ballroom EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE - A VIEW FROM THE TOP Thoughts & perspectives from industry leaders on why they continue to explore Multicultural & Heritage Tourism & its Impact Moderator: Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD Panel: Solomon Herbert, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, Black Meetings & Tourism Magazine William Talbert, III, President/CEO, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Ana Aponte-Curtis, Chairman, National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners Charles Lindo, Director of Tourism, St Eustatius Tourism Development Foundation Ann Howard, COO, EspMedia/Visit Florida PLENARY SESSION Workshop C Salon A/B/C NICHE MARKETING AFRICAN AMERICAN, MULTICULTURAL & HERITAGE TOURISM MARKETS. WHAT IS THE ECONOMIC IMPACT TO COMMUNITIES? Destinations who are currently focused on this growing segment of the tourism industry will discuss the practices and economic benefits how local minority entrepreneurs can benefit. Moderator: Laura J. Mandala, Managing Director, Mandala Research LLC Panel: Connie Kinnard, VP Multicultural Sales & Development, Greater Miami CVB Ann Howard, COO, EspMedia/Visit Florida Toni Rice, President, New Orleans Multicultural Tourism Network Al Tucker, VP of Multicultural Business Development, Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB Horace Inniss, Owner, South Beach Lady Yacht Charter 12:30pm - 01:45pm MULTICULTURAL TOURISM LUNCHEON Grand Ballroom MC: Carolyn D. Guniss, Editor, Miami Time Newspaper Welcome: Marilyn Holifield, Partner, Holland & Knight LLP Remarks: Solomon Herbert, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, Black Meetings & Tourism Magazine Remarks: Ana Aponte-Curtis, Chairman, National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners Remarks: Denese Inniss, Owner, South Beach Lady Yacht Charter Remarks: Jean-Robert D. Baguidy, Sr. Business Development Specialist, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Introduction: PJ Douglas Sands, Senior Mang, Business Development, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Speaker: Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD 02:00pm - 02:50pm CURRENT WORKSHOPS Workshop C FAITH-BASED TOURISM WORKSHOP Tapping into the lucrative African American faith based travel market Salon A/B

8 Moderator: Velton Showell, President/CEO, Strategic Solutions LLC Panel: Gloria Herbert, Editor, Black Meetings & Tourism Magazine Solomon Herbert, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, Black Meetings & Tourism Magazine Al Tucker, VP of Multicultural Business Development, Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB Roy Jay, Partner, Blacktravel.net Linville Johnson, Director, African American markets, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Toni Rice, President, New Orleans Multicultural Tourism Network 03:00pm - 03:50pm Workshop D Salon A/B/C MARKETING TO & BOOKING MULTICULTURAL BUSINESS HOW TO DO IT AND WHERE TO FIND THE LEADS. Social media, Snap Chat, Relationships whats is the key. Moderator: PJ Douglas Sands, Senior Mang, Business Development, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Panel: Hortensia Simmons, Senior Sales Manager, St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area CVB Dittie Guise, General Manager, Montego Bay Convention Centre Kevin J. Johnson, President, National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners Meeting Planner, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 04:00pm 05:00pm STUDENTS PLENARY SESSION Salon A/B/C Workshop E STUDENT LOAN DEFAULT PREVENTION (All students must attend) Our primary mission is to reduce the rate of defaulted student loans through strong and effective preventive measures, by providing intervention programs to minimize loan defaults and ensure regular compliance with government guidelines, so the institution don t default and put its loan program in jeopardy. This session will show you how to protect your credit, Presenter: Lipton McKenzie, President, McKenzie Financial Services Elisa McKenzie, Operations Manager, McKenzie Financial Services Cassandra Rhodes, Business Analyst, Mckenzie Financial Services 06:30pm 07:30pm Wine Reception Pre Function Sponsor: Black Owned Wines provided by Urban Connoisseurs 07:30pm 10:00pm MULTICULTURAL TOURISM APEX AWARDS DINNER Grand Ballroom Sponsor: Black Meetings & Tourism Magazine & NABHOOD MC: Niska Garoute, Recording Artist, Model, Haiti Roy Jay, Partner, Blacktravel.net Remarks: Dr. Dorothy Fields, Historian & Founder, The Black Archives, History & Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc./Lyric Theater Remarks: Connie Kinnard, VP Multicultural Sales & Development, Greater Miami CVB Introduction: Andy Ingraham, Founder/President/CEO, NABHOOD Speaker: Keith Clinkscales, President/CEO, REVOLT Media Presentation: APEX Awards for Distinguished Service A Tribute and celebration of individuals who have made significant contributions in their particular fields of endeavor & have positively impacted travel & tourism; thereby, making a difference

9 SUNDAY, JULY 31 09:00am 11:00am Continental Breakfast Hibuscus Island Sponsor: PepsiCo / Sugar Foods.