Faith Hope Consolo, chairman of Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Group, will present at Bisnow's New York Hotel Investment Summit, Wednesday, July 27th at the Roosevelt Hotel (45 East 45th St). Her panel, the "New York City Outlook for Hotel Investment and Development," held from 8:00 a.m. through 8:45 a.m., will provide in-depth information on broad picture issues, as well as identifying hotel shopping and dining trends.
Currently scheduled to join her for the discussion are Erik Nylen senior vice president, Development for Felcor Lodging Trust and Eric Bass, senior vice president, Development for Morgans Hotel Group. Moderating the panel will be Stephen Rabinowitz, Chair of the Real Estate Practice for Greenberg Traurig.
"I am delighted to have been invited to participate in this conference," said Consolo. "Hotels in New York City are booming again and on-site retail has been an integral part of this success. Last year, an estimated 48.7 million tourists visited New York, and the 2011 figures are predicted to be even more robust. That's a lot of hotel shopping and dining."
Other industry experts scheduled to speak at the event, which runs from 7 a.m. through 11 a.m., include Ellen Brown, executive vice president of Acquisitions & Development for Denihan; Daniel Lesser, President/CEO of LW Hospitality Advisors; Justin Rimel, vice president, Investments, CIM Group; and Richard Rudd, senior managing director, Allied Advisors. The moderator for the later panel will be Richard Brand, partner, Fox Arent.
Consolo consults on retail programs for hospitality groups nationwide and internationally.
As the industry leader in retail leasing, investment sales and consulting, Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Group is renowned for its success on local, national and international platforms. Headed by Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman, the group's comprehensive scope extends to virtually every facet of the retail landscape; from celebrated Madison Avenue to Rodeo Drive, urban retail corridors worldwide, upscale super regional shopping malls, luxury specialty centers and hotel/casino retail. Over the years, the group has brought world-famous fashion designers and international brands to U.S. markets; and U.S brands abroad. Moreover, they are the exclusive representatives of prominent portfolios held by investment funds, public companies and private property owners; as well as consultants for business improvement districts and government agencies.

Recognized for its innovative marketing strategies, the Retail Group offers a wide range of services that are critical for today's economic environment, and provide customized, focused solutions on a client-by-client basis. With unparalleled access to a global network of businesses, owners and buyers, Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Group is the foremost retail real estate authority in the country. Tags: