Hospitality Law Conference

The Hospitality Law Conference is an immersive one-and-a-half-day educational experience tailored for professionals in the lodging and food & beverage sectors. Hosted at The Houston Club in Houston, this intimate program unites legal, business, and operational leaders to delve into the critical legal and risk issues affecting the hospitality industry today. Attendees can expect interactive sessions, real-world case studies, and valuable networking opportunities aimed at exploring best practices and gaining actionable insights applicable to their organizations.The first day features 'Let’s Make a Deal,' a dynamic half-day program that gathers key stakeholders from the hospitality deal-making ecosystem. This segment focuses on the legal, financial, and strategic elements that underpin successful hotel projects, acquisitions, refinancings, and transactions. It is designed for a wide array of professionals, including developers, owners, operators, lawyers, lenders, investors, brokers, and finance executives. Participants will gain insights into current market trends, deal structures, portfolio strategies, exit options, risk management, and financing tools essential for navigating the hospitality landscape. Day two addresses the operational challenges faced by hospitality businesses, covering topics such as labor and employment, food and beverage operations, safety and security, risk mitigation, management agreements, and emerging litigation trends. This full-day program is tailored for owners, operators, HR professionals, security leaders, and in-house counsel, providing them with practical insights and strategies to effectively manage daily decision-making challenges. Attendees will receive current guidance, real-world examples, and best practices to enhance compliance, ensure guest and employee safety, and mitigate evolving risks in the hospitality environment. The conference also includes panels discussing various aspects of the hospitality investment climate, transaction activity, and financing conditions. Key panels feature discussions on where deals are happening, structuring hospitality acquisitions, and capital stacks and creative financing in today’s market. Additionally, common legal pitfalls in hospitality transactions will be analyzed, alongside strategies for managing multi-property portfolios and exploring development opportunities such as conversions and adaptive reuse. Participants will also honor the contributions of thought leaders in hospitality law and recognize recipients of the Davis Loss Prevention Lifetime Achievement Award. The event is designed to foster meaningful professional connections among attendees, enhancing their understanding of the current state and future outlook of the hospitality industry.