Rika Lisslö
Vice President, Development,
Hyatt Hotels

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Kenny Lipschutz
Founder & CEO,
Blue Suede Hospitality

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Mark Pratt
Global Hospitality Market Leader,
LEO A DALY

Mark Pratt is VP and the Global Hospitality Practice Leader for LEO A DALY’s internationally renowned hospitality design group. With over 30 years of experience working with major hotel brands, he has devoted his career to building lasting relationships with developers, hoteliers, and brands to envision and realize extraordinary hospitality projects. His contributions have significantly impacted the development of the industry with proficiency in brand selection and approval processes, site selection and design, and the ability to source equity for the capital stack. Mark’s expertise is comprehensive, covering all phases of planning, design, and construction across the spectrum of hospitality, including luxury, full-service, boutique, resort, and convention center hotels. Working with top brands such as Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, and IHG, he has been involved in hundreds of hospitality projects both in the U.S. and internationally. Mark is visionary, bringing forward-thinking leadership skills to guide the LEO A DALY Hospitality Team toward aspirational growth, working on an ever-increasing list of impressive projects with exceptional clients.

Daniel Berman
President & Partner,
AD1 Global

Daniel Berman is a visionary entrepreneur originally from Venezuela who moved to the U.S. to pursue a bold dream: to build one of the most respected hospitality and real estate companies in the industry. In 2008, he founded AD1, which has since grown into a dynamic platform known for acquiring, developing, and managing high-performing hospitality assets. With a relentless focus on excellence, Daniel led AD1 through economic shifts and personal challenges, guided by strong values, work ethic, and a deep commitment to people. His leadership has fostered long-term relationships with employees, investors, and global hotel brands, while expanding into full-scale development and mixed-use projects. Daniel believes that success is most powerful when it’s shared—a principle that continues to shape his company culture and long-term vision to elevate the guest experience, empower teams, and create lasting value through world-class hospitality and transformative real estate.

Brian Quinn
Chief Development Officer,
Sonesta International Hotels

Brian Quinn joined Sonesta as the Chief Development Officer with 20+ years of experience in executive roles in public companies and private equity firms. Prior to joining Sonesta in 2021, he worked at Choice Hotels, Driftwood Hospitality, InterContinental, and Hilton Hotels Corporation. He served as a board member at the American Hotel Lodging Association, Intercontinental Hotels Group Owners’ Association, and the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association. Brian currently serves on the United States Travel and Tourism Board and the American Hotel Lodging Association Foundation. He led the development of the upscale segment strategy for IHG in the Caribbean and has experience in international strategic planning. His areas of expertise include hospitality, real estate, finance, acquisitions, and hotel operations. Brian brings these talents to Sonesta as he oversees the development effort for the company.

Alinio Azevedo
Managing Director,
Driftwood Capital

As Managing Director, Luxury and Lifestyle, Alinio Azevedo brings 25+ years of luxury and lifestyle hospitality experience to lead Driftwood Capital’s further expansion into these segments, as well as to support Driftwood Hospitality’s management and operating expertise in highly amenitized, service-focused and mixed-use properties. Prior to joining Driftwood Capital, Alinio was CEO of Aspen Hospitality, where he led the company’s management and expansion strategies, as well as oversaw the operation of its portfolio of owned and operated hotels and residences. These consisted of The Little Nell, Aspen’s only Five-Star, Five-Diamond, ski-in/ski-out hotel, and its affiliated Residences at The Little Nell, both located at the base of Aspen Mountain; and the upscale Limelight Hotel Aspen and Limelight Hotel Snowmass in Colorado, as well as the Limelight Hotel Ketchum/Sun Valley in Idaho and the Limelight Hotel in Denver. Alinio also managed $700M in capital deployment to initiate development of three new hotel properties in Mammoth Lakes, Boulder, and New York City under the Limelight and The Little Nell brands.

Jason Reader
COO,
Remington Hospitality Group

Jason Reader serves as the COO at Remington Hospitality, bringing over 25 years of experience in hospitality leadership. After joining Remington in 2021 as SVP of Operations, he quickly ascended to EVP of Operations before taking on his current role. Jason leads all company operations in this capacity, focusing on driving operational excellence, implementing streamlined management systems, and expanding Remington’s footprint as a leading third-party management company. Before joining Remington, Jason was the COO at Magna Hospitality, leading operational strategy across the company’s portfolio. Before that, he spent 15 years at Pyramid Hotel Group, holding several leadership roles, including over four years as SVP of Operations. There, he managed a portfolio of more than 50 hotels, overseeing the lifestyle/independent division and a range of full- and select-service properties under top lodging brands across the U.S. With a deep understanding of third-party management and a proven track record of optimizing hotel operations, Jason continues to shape Remington’s strategic growth and reinforce its reputation as a premier hospitality management company.

MODERATOR - Joey Masters
Senior Partner,
The Baldwin Group

Joey Masters is an exemplary business leader who is committed to guiding businesses toward growth and prosperity. His exceptional skill set, coupled with his fervor for enabling companies to flourish in a competitive business environment, are qualities that set him apart from his contemporaries. Currently, Joey is a Senior Partner and Hospitality Practice Leader at The Baldwin Group. Before joining the team at Baldwin, he spent four years as a consultant with Ernst & Young. This engagement presented him with unique opportunities to work alongside distinguished professionals and industry leaders across the public markets. Joey has an immense wealth of experience from his previous undertaking at EY, ensuring an incomparable advantage for clients. His unparalleled leadership, relentless pursuit of quality, and dedication to finding client-centered solutions have been instrumental in propelling his team’s success. A testament to his dedication and talent is the prestigious Risk & Insurance’s Hospitality Power Broker Award he was honored with in 2023.

Alex Mai
Regional VP- Caribbean & Latin America, IHG Hotels & Resorts

Alex Mai is responsible for setting the strategy, planning, negotiating/executing hotel deals, and managing the growth and expansion of all brands for IHG Hotels & Resorts in Latin America and the Caribbean. He has more than 25 years of practical, hands-on experience with hotels, resorts, brand management, real estate, and operation. He has worked on hundreds of hotel assets, negotiations, and hotel performances across the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean. Prior to joining IHG, Alex was the Head of Development and VP of Development for Latin America & Caribbean for Choice Hotels International and Radisson Hotels Group Americas, where he was responsible for the growth of all brands. Alex was also President & Founder of ALBA Hospitality from 2020-2022, where he was responsible for strategic asset positioning, management contract negotiations, and hotel real estate transactions.

Bojan Kumer
Regional VP - Caribbean & Latin America, Marriott

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Pablo Maturana
VP-Development Latin America & The Caribbean, Hilton

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Stephan Strenk
VP, Development,
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts