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Holland & Knight and HVS Host Nationwide Roundtables
on Hospitality Industry Workouts
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Washington, D.C. � May 26, 2009 � Holland & Knight's Global Hospitality, Resort and Timeshare Group and HVS co-hosted the first of six scheduled nationwide roundtables on Creative Approaches to Workouts in the Hospitality Industry in Holland & Knight's Washington, D.C. office on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. The interactive program began with presentations of the current challenges facing hotels and resorts with speakers from Holland & Knight's Global Hospitality, Resort & Timeshare Group and HVS Hospitality Services. Speakers included Joseph Guay, partner in Holland & Knight's New York office; Nina R. Eldred, senior counsel in Holland & Knight's D.C. office; Richard Lear, partner in Holland & Knight's Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights Team in D.C.; and HVS executive Vicki Richman, Chief Financial Officer who provides Asset Management Services to the hotel industry. Attendees included senior executives of hotel brands, lenders, brokers, and owners. Each contributed different and valuable perspectives to the discussions. Utilizing case studies prepared for the program, attendees organized into small teams had the opportunity to share ideas and solutions with the presenters to solve the problems and dilemmas that they must deal with on a daily basis. Matters addressed included:
New York | June 17, 2009
A limited number of attendee seats remain available. About HVS Hospitality Services: HVS is a global consulting and services organization focused on hotel, restaurant, shared ownership, gaming and leisure industries. Our clients rely on our specialized industry knowledge and expertise for advice and services geared to enhance economic returns and asset value. Through a network of more than 25 offices worldwide staffed by more than 300 seasoned industry professionals, HVS offers a wide scope of services that provide advice along the entire development/ownership process. www.HVSAssetManagement.com About Holland & Knight's Global Hospitality, Resort and Timeshare Group: Holland & Knight�s Global Hospitality, Resort and Timeshare Group brings to our clients� legal matters more than 25 years of practical experience and industry savvy, combining legal talent with an in-depth knowledge and appreciation of the business and operations of hotels and resorts. Our lawyers have advised developers, lenders, owners, brand, hotel companies, homeowners� associations, marketing, management and exchange companies that range in size from small private entrepreneurial ventures to Fortune 500 enterprises with projects located around the world. www.HKlaw.com. |
Contact:
Aimee Steel
Vicki Richman
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