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This is the Way it's (Likely) Going to Be

What will the Canadian economy and hotel industry look like in 2025? Will we see top line growth and what will translate to the bottom line? Which markets have the most potential and why will some markets lag? And, what about those darn interest and cap rates! This brief but deep data dive will quickly level-set the year to come.

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Seek and Ye Shall Grind, Develop and Execute

Smiling All the Way to the Bank

You need to raise the capital and keep your equity investors happy. Learn how and where capital is sourced and how deals are being structured. Find out what it takes to keep investor relations positive through all phases of the investment cycle and the proven strategies to build durable, long-term partnerships. 

Show me the After-Tax Money! Timely Income Tax and Ownership Planning for Buying and Selling Hotels

Preparing for the sale of your hotel begins when you buy it, including tax planning. This session will provide insight through the initial and ongoing financial structuring for corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, co-tenancies, and limited partnerships, helping you understand the suitability of each when tax planning your hotel investment. What is the optimal structure based on your hold period and number of investors? The goal is to minimize taxes and maximize cash proceeds through strategic, sound structuring. Additionally, explore the intricacies of an asset versus a share sale. Your initial structuring decisions will directly influence the selection of the most efficient sale approach. This presentation-style session will conclude with a robust Q&A.

Spanning the Finance Bridge-Debt Options in a Rapidly Morphing Market

Hotels are getting readily re-financed. With interest rates now measurably dropping, 2025 is going to be a very active transactional year in the capital markets. Learn what your choices are as a borrower from a variety of domestic, US and some foreign lenders focussed on the Canadian hotel space. Strategically structuring and tailoring your loans to meet your medium- and long-term needs will be key as you plan renovation capital, equity takeouts, acquisitions and dispositions. Identify the financing metrics, such as term and guarantees, that are most applicable for your venture.