5:30pm - 7:30pm

Cocktail & Networking Reception

Location: Frenchy Bar et Brasserie

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7:30am - 8:45am

Networking Breakfast & Tradeshow

Location: Toronto Ballroom Foyer

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8:45am - 9:00am

Opening Remarks  

Location: Toronto Ballroom

9:00am - 9:15am

Hotel Association of Canada Update

Location: Toronto Ballroom

9:15am - 10:00am

Plenary Session

And Now, I've Heard Everything!

Location: Toronto Ballroom

The pace and complexity of diverse political, economic and human global issues have been bubbling for a good few years, and now the water is boiling. Hear from leaders who will provide clear facts and direct opinions on the issues that matter most, from a Canadian perspective. 

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10:00am - 10:45am

Plenary Session

How is the Hotel Industry Really Doing?

Location: Toronto Ballroom

Delve into top-line and transaction trends from experts whose job it is to get us in the know. As we’re settling into yet another new normal, how will demand and rate growth show themselves and what are the strongest performing asset classes and locations? Hear what owners and operators may face this year. There have been multiple small to large hotel sales peppered with portfolio acquisitions. Who bought, who sold and for how much? Where are cap rates truly heading? This fast-paced data-display must be seen and heard. 

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10:45am - 11:15am

Networking Break & Tradeshow

Location: Toronto Ballroom Foyer

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11:15am - 12:00pm 

Plenary Session

Oh, to be a Hotel CEO Today

Location: Toronto Ballroom 

Operating and capital issues rule their days. Whether running a small or large hotel company, find out how these CEOs staff their operations, create asset and portfolio growth, manage capital plans and maintain customer loyalty and brand standards. And these hotels also have to be financed. Hear how they do it all.

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12:00pm - 12:45pm

Breakout Sessions

Which Way Do I Go? In-House v Third-Party Management

Location: Toronto Ballroom 

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You’ve accumulated several assets or more and your internal staffing infrastructure is growing. Your ability to oversee and control every aspect of the operations is diminishing. This is only because of the growing number of assets, brands and locations you have. Learn how to effectively manage for your circumstances. Staffing asset management internally often brings a higher degree of control, especially with a large number of hotels whereas a smaller hotel owner may benefit from specialized skills from an external expert. Come weigh the options to help maximize your hotels’ performance.

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I Thought You Said Our Construction Budget was Good?

Location: Carmichael/Jackson

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Buying is not easy these days and there are new construction and renovation challenges. As selling prices rival replacement costs, are you better off building exactly what you want rather on settling on an acquisition? Find out how to get your development efficiently rolling, on a timely and on-budget basis.

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12:45pm - 1:45pm

Networking Lunch & Tradeshow

Location: Toronto Ballroom Foyer

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1:45pm - 2:00pm

ORHMA Update

Location: Toronto Ballroom 

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Fireside Keynote

Location: Toronto Ballroom 

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2:30pm - 3:15pm

Breakout Sessions

Build it Right and They Will Come, or They Will Go to Your Competitor

Location: Toronto Ballroom 

Hotel development trends and guest needs/preferences are rapidly shifting. A new hotel provides tailored, contemporary designs, new building systems, higher revenue potential, lower energy costs and perhaps a much better location with underserved and growing markets. Whether it is economy, full service or luxury, find out what brands the hotel companies have that are hot and getting hotter and most appropriate for your next hotel. Or do you go independent?

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Mastering Property Taxes and Insurance: Targeted Strategies for Hotel Owners and Operators

Location: Carmichael/Jackson

This highly-focused session is designed to help owners, general managers, and financial executives navigate the complexities of property taxes and hotel insurance, and the anticipated changes this year and next. These experts will provide insights into tax saving strategies, risk mitigation, and best practices for securing optimal insurance coverage.

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3:15pm - 3:45pm

Networking Break & Tradeshow

Location: Toronto Ballroom Foyer

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3:45pm - 4:00pm

CHIC 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award

Location: Toronto Ballroom

4:00pm - 4:45pm

Plenary Session

Deftly Deployed Debt

Location: Toronto Ballroom 

Money is widely available and dependent on your needs, a variety of capital sources are available for renovations, senior and secondary financing along with equity and/or partnership takeouts and the number of lenders is growing. Undoubtedly, there is a lender and structure for your assets. Let’s hear what these experts have to share.

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4:45pm  - 5:00pm

Closing Remarks

Location: Toronto Ballroom