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    The 48th annual NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum (NYU IHIF)-NYC-2026

    The 48th annual NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum (NYU IHIF)-NYC-2026

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    Global Hotel Titans from Hilton, Hyatt, Wyndham, IHG and Accor Define Hospitality’s Future at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum “CEO Panel”

    Hospitality real estate investment leaders and decision-makers unite to drive innovation and identify new deal opportunities; Conference took place on May 31 – June 2nd in New York.

    The 48th annual NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum (NYU IHIF), operated by Questex, a leading information services and event company, in partnership with the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) and its Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, had hospitality leaders from Hilton, Hyatt, Wyndham, IHG and Accor  participate on the “Global Hospitality CEO Panel: The View from the Boardroom.” At NYU IHIF which took  place on May 31 – June 2 at the New York Marriott Marquis in NYC.

    On June 1, Christopher J. Nassetta, President and CEO, Hilton Worldwide; Mark Hoplamazian, President and CEO, Hyatt, Elie Maalouf, CEO, IHG Hotels and Resorts; and Sebastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO, Accor .

    Shared boardroom perspectives on market dynamics, emerging trends and strategies for adapting to uncertainty. Sara Eisen, Anchor, Closing Bell, CNBC moderated the panel.

    “We are excited to welcome this standout lineup of CEOs. Each brings a unique viewpoint and together they will create a dynamic exchange of ideas.

    In this must-attend session, attendees gained insight into how they are shaping the industry,” said Alexi Khajavi, Group President, Living and Hospitality, Questex.

    “NYU IHIF has served as a premier gathering for global business leaders, industry influencers and professionals for nearly five decades.

    We look forward to convening the hospitality ecosystem to share actionable insights on the industry’s trajectory and to provide rich networking opportunities that foster lasting connections,” said Nicolas Graf, Associate Dean of the Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality.

    Mr Graf will retire this year from his role as Associate Dean of the Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality.  Many people at the conference stood up and gave a very warm round of applause, thanking Mr. Graf for his many years of service, we at World Liberty TV, enjoyed his company for 5 years years an honorable man who did so much for the hospitality industry.

    We wish him the best in his next adventure in his life.

    Other prominent leaders presenting at NYU IHIF included: David Pepper, Chief Development Officer, Choice Hotels, Satya Anand, Group President U.S., Canada and Latin America, Marriott International,   Kevin Osterhaus, President Global Lifestyle Brands, Hilton, Claire Wallace, SVP Acquisitions and Development, Pyramid Global Hospitality.

    Omer Acar, CEO Raffles and Fairmont, Accor.., María Zarraluqui, SVP, Global Growth & Owner Relations, Hyatt Inclusive Collection,   Jonathan Halkyard, Chief Financial Officer, MGM Resorts International,  Scott Strictland, Chief Commercial Officer, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, and so much more.

    Anthony Scaramucci, Founder and Managing Partner, SkyBridge and Founder and Chairman, SALT delivered  the keynote address.

    Danny Meyer, Founder and Executive Chairman, Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) received the Jonathan Tisch Active Citizenship Award.

    The award celebrates the positive impact and achievements of a leader in the hospitality industry.

    “It was an honor to present Danny with the Jonathan Tisch Active Citizenship Award. He is widely respected throughout the hospitality industry and has truly raised the bar with his commitment to prioritizing the experience of both guests and employees.

    Additionally, the second edition of BxR – Brand x Residential, which is dedicated entirely to investment, development and strategy within branded residences, was co-located with NYU IHIF for one full day of programming on June 2.

    The event will bought together 200 branded residential pioneers and investors to connect, deploy capital and drive developments forward to build iconic branded residences of the future.

    Close to 2200 people in attendance, from all over the world in attendance having an involvement in the Hospitality sector, had high level speakers, CEO’s, VIP dinners, Lunches, Receptions throughout New York City, It was the event to be at.

    See more about the 48th annual NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum NYC-2026, in our World Liberty TV, Business and Hospitality Channels by clicking here.

    NYU SCHACK INSTITUTE OF REAL ESTATE’S 55TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON CAPITAL MARKETS IN REAL ESTATE

    NYU SCHACK INSTITUTE OF REAL ESTATE’S 55TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON CAPITAL MARKETS IN REAL ESTATE

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    NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate’s 55th Annual Conference on Capital Markets in Real Estate Focuses on The Opportunities & Challenges in a Post-Pandemic Inflationary Environment on December 6 at the Pierre Hotel in NYC.

    Eric L. Adams, Mayor of New York City, Was the Featured Guest Speaker, Along with Industry Leaders and Speakers Larry Silverstein of Silverstein Properties, Maryanne Gilmartin of MAG Partners, Tammy Jones of BASIS Investment Group, Scott Rechler of RXR, William Rudin of Rudin Management Company, Marty Burger of Silverstein Properties, Paula Campbell Roberts of KKR, Barry Sternlicht of Starwood Capital Group, & and isa Pendergast of CREFC.

    The NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) Schack Institute of Real Estate will host the 55th Annual Conference on Capital Markets in Real Estate at the Pierre Hotel in New York City on Tuesday, December 6, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. New York City Mayor Eric Adams is the featured guest speaker.

    One of the foremost forums on the state of the commercial real estate capital markets and investment activity for more than half a century, the Conference will once again convene industry leaders for a vigorous debate on global equity and debt capital flows, institutional and private equity investment activity, and emerging sources of market disruption.

    WE ARE STILL THE GOLDEN APPLE:Larry A. Silverstein, Chairman, Silverstein Properties

    23rd ANNUAL GOLDEN APPLE PANEL :Robert S. Blumenthal, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Real Estate, Gaming, Lodging, and Leisure Group, Americas Deutsche Bank Securities [Moderator],Marty Burger, CEO, Silverstein Properties, MaryAnne Gilmartin, Founder and CEO, MAG Partners,Scott Rechler, Chairman & CEO, RXR and Bill Rudin, CEO and Co-Chairman, Rudin Management Company.

    FIRESIDE CHAT: Discussion of Opportunities and Challenges in a Post-Pandemic Inflationary Environment,  James D. Kuhn, President and Head of Investor Services, Newmark, Barry Sternlicht, Chairman and CEO, Starwood Capital Group.

    The Conference finished off with CREFC DEBT FINANCE PANEL, RISK MANAGEMENT AND DATA – Using Data to Manage Macro, Financial and Environmental Risk.

    It was our first time covering this event, and I have to say the most uplifting encouraging speech I heard was by Larry Silverstein, Billionaire Chairman and founder of Silverstein Properties. He went into detail how he started his company alongside his father and how he bought his first building and went to so many banks that turned him down, and how he eventually got a loan from one of the banks, and built his empire. I was so impressed with Mr. Silverstein’s speech, it touched my heart, keeping in mind he is 91.5 years old as he said in his speech, I did a special video of this speech which you can sit back and watch and learn from one of the greatest real-estate Tycoon in the USA and possibly in the World. You can watch, Billionaire Real Estate’s Tycoon Larry Silverstein’s Keynote Speech at NYU’s Capital Markets Conf-2022 in our World Liberty TV, Business Channels by clicking here.

    Close to 300 people were in attendance, with high level panels, great speakers, world leaders in the real estate world and great networking.

    About the NYU School of Professional Studies Schack Institute of Real Estate: The NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) Schack Institute of Real Estate was founded in 1967 at the initiative of prominent members of the New York City real estate community, who encouraged NYU to establish an academic center that would provide a world-class education for industry professionals.

    More than 50 years later, the Schack Institute is at the forefront of real estate education and is recognized globally as one of the world’s leading centers of real estate research and pedagogy. Across the Institute’s graduate degree programs—notably the MS in Real Estate, the MS in Construction Management, and the MS in Real Estate Development—as well as a rapidly expanding undergraduate degree program, enrollment has grown to more than 1,000 full- and part-time students from across the United States and nearly 50 other countries. In addition to its flagship degree programs, thousands of working professionals enroll in the Schack Institute’s executive education, diploma, and career advancement programs each year.

    An anchor of real estate academia’s engagement with industry, the Institute is home to the REIT Center, the Center for the Sustainable Built Environment, and the newly established Urban Lab. In addition, the Institute hosts national industry events, including annual conferences on real estate capital markets and the REIT sector. Under the direction of the Schack Institute’s faculty, ongoing applied research at the Institute spans an exceptional range of issues in real estate development and investment, urban economics, and market structure and regulation.

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    43rd Annual New York University International Hospitality Industry Conference

    43rd Annual New York University International Hospitality Industry Conference

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    NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality Hosts the 43rd Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, Convening Renowned Hospitality Thought Leaders In-Person in NYC.

    Featured Speakers Jamie Dimon, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, JPMorgan Chase, and CEOs from Accor, BWH, Hilton, IHG, and Marriott, Among Others, Share Insights and Forecasts.During Enlightening General Sessions Complemented by Innovative Breakout Discussions.

    The NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality convened top hospitality industry executives and thought leaders from across the US and around the world for its 43rd Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City. This leading hospitality forum is one of the first major industry conferences to resume in-person in NYC since the pandemic struck.

    Jonathan M. Tisch, chairman and CEO of Loews Hotels and Company, and Co-chairman of the board of Loews Corporation, who serves as Conference chair, opened the event, which spans three days (November 7-9) by delivering remarks on the state of the industry and providing a preview of the content to come. In his opening remarks, while he focused on the issues the hospitality, travel, and tourism industries continue to face due to the pandemic, he also stressed the opportunities at hand, specifically in the areas of business travel, global events, and the power of these industries to bring people together.

    The first day of content was highlighted by thought-provoking general sessions with high-profile leaders and innovators sharing their insights.

    “The CEOs Check-In: A View from the Top,” featured hospitality executives who discussed the evolving investment landscape, and how the hospitality industry is growing once again.  Sara Eisen, anchor, “Closing Bell,” CNBC, moderated this discussion with Keith Barr, chief executive officer, IHG Hotels & Resorts; Sébastien M. Bazin, chairman and chief executive officer, Accor; Anthony Capuano, chief executive officer, Marriott International; David Kong, president and chief executive officer, BWH Hotel Group; and Christopher J. Nassetta, president and chief executive officer, Hilton. The executives shared positive outlooks as the industry focuses on 2022. From foreign travel resuming to family members and friends eager to be back together, they expect to see continued growth in the sector, with people feeling more comfortable with traveling. While the pandemic caused tremendous hardship, these leaders are clearly embracing the accelerated change that has come from it—particularly in the area of customer experience. They also see efficiencies across the sector, technology, and remote work, as being key influences now and in the months ahead.

    We covered the 43rd Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Conference-2021, for the first time in our World Liberty TV, Business channels and blogs, and as Mr Andrew Hamilton, President of New York University said, this is our first live Conference in the last one year and half. Close to 1100 hundred people were in attendance, great speakers from around the world in attendance.

    A touching tribute to Arne M. Sorenson, President and CEO of Marriott International, who passed unexpectedly on February 15, 2021. In May 2019, the company announced that Mr. Sorenson had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. David S . Marriott, Director of Marriott Board of Directors went on to stay he was truly a great man who made great changes for all people in the Hospitability business. He would be never forgotten; a special video tribute was played in his honor.

    I had met and spoke to to Mr Sorenson on two different occasions, one being at the Clinton Global Foundation and other times at the Times Square Marriott hotel events, he was a down to earth guy and would take time to speak to you and listen to you. The two times I met him I was very highly impressed with him and what he was doing for people of color in the Hospitability business and had his heart in the right place. His work will continue to be done and he will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace my friend.

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