Thursday, September 19th

Nordheimer Room, Fifth Floor

QHIC Conference Host

Tasha Kheiriddin
Tasha Kheiriddin
Hôte bilingue, modératrice et commentateur médiatique / Bilingual Host, Moderator, and Media Commentator

9:30 am – 10:00 am

Networking Breakfast

10:00 am – 10:30 am

Opening Remarks & Industry Breakdown

Quebec is emerging from its economic doldrums with record capital investment planned in upcoming years. Diversified capital is being invested into such projects as electric vehicle batteries and green energy, that will undoubtedly stimulate the labour force and strengthen the economy. Further, the governments of Canada and Quebec just announced the renewal of the Canada Community-Building Fund for the next decade, for which the province will receive more than $2.8 billion over the next five years to support infrastructure projects. Hear what these two Provincial leaders have to say. 

Véronyque Tremblay
Véronyque Tremblay
Présidente directrice générale
Association Hôtellerie du Québec

10:30 am – 11:20 am

Session # 1 – Quebec Hotel Investment Climate

There has been a decent level of hotel investment activity in recent years, comprised primarily of acquisition opportunities for properties that are either stable or growing in performance. Find out the strongest markets, where the deals are and how assets are being valued.

Jessi Carrier
Jessi Carrier
Senior Vice President
Colliers Hotels

Paolo Di Pietrantonio
Paolo Di Pietrantonio
Président, CPA-CA / President CPA-CA
Horwath HTL

11:20 am – 12:10 pm

Session # 2 – Local and Regional Equity and Debt Financing

Yes, debt and equity capital are available in the province. While overall investment parameters may have tightened, there are a variety of sources willing to back both acquisitions and new developments with cogent plans and strong management. These experts have seen it and financed it!

Moderator:

Louis Aubuchon
Louis Aubuchon
Directeur, Placements privés et investissements d'impact / Director, Private Equity and Impact Investing
Fonds de solidarité FTQ

Panelists:

Ihsain Chahim
Ihsain Chahim
Senior Vice President, Corporate and Syndicated Financing
BDC

Bin Han
Bin Han
Directeur principal, Québec / Managing Director, Quebec
CFO Capital

Ed Khediguian
Ed Khediguian
Senior Vice President
National Bank

Sergio Zarriello
Sergio Zarriello
Directeur principal, Actif commercial et finances / Senior Director Business Property Finance
BMO Bank of Montreal

12:10 pm – 1:20 pm

Networking Lunch

Sponsored by:

1:20 pm – 2:10 pm

Session # 3 – Branded vs Independent Hotels

What do I do about a flag? My lender says I need one but 82.6% of hotels in the province are independent and highly profitable. National and international travel patterns are morphing so how do you assess what’s right for your hotel-stay independent or join growing national and global brands. 

Moderator:

Monique Rosszell
Monique Rosszell
Senior Managing Partner
HVS Toronto

Panelists:

Jeff Cury
Jeff Cury
Sr. Director Development, Canada
Hilton

Nathaniel Fraiberger
Nathaniel Fraiberger
Propriétaire / Owner
Hotel Gault & Hotel Monville

Mathieu Mault
Mathieu Mault
CEO
Activar Hôtels inc.

2:10 pm – 3:00 pm

Session # 4 – Family Stories: The Voice of Independent Hotel Owners

Conversations at the Sunday night dinner table are often lively and rarely avoid the topic of hotels. How do we preserve family relations, and successfully run the hotels with respect, professionalism and compassion. These panelists have lived it, operated it and negotiated it-with success. 

Moderator:

Hugo Germain
Hugo Germain
VP operations
Groupe Germain inc. / Germain Hotels

Panelists:

Alain April
Alain April
Directeur Général et Propriétaire / General Manager and Owner
April Hospitality

Danielle Beaulieu
Danielle Beaulieu
Propriétaire
Hôtel Mortagne

Francois Rioux
Francois Rioux
Président / President
Riotel Hôtels

3:00 pm – 3:20 pm

Networking Break

Sponsored by:

3:20 pm – 4:10 pm

Session # 5 - Development and Renovation Costs

How much does it cost? Building and renovation costs have skyrocketed. Pressure is coming from the brands to update to the latest standards, or perhaps your hotel is just dated or new competition down the road is mounting. Whatever the reason, renovating and updating your property to stay relevant is a constant. These are the most active players in the province. Please listen and learn. 

Moderator:

Serge Primeau
Serge Primeau
Associé dirigeant / Managing Partner
Urgo Hotels Canada

Panelists:

Dimitri Antonopoulos
Dimitri Antonopoulos
Président / President
Gray Collection

Philippe Gadbois
Philippe Gadbois
Chief Operating Officer
Atlific Hotels

Bryan Kaplan
Bryan Kaplan
Directeur / Principal
Reliance Construction Group

4:10 pm – 4:15 pm

Closing Remarks

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

Closing Reception