As preparation is underway for the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference and Operation Summit scheduled November 13-14, 2014 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Conference Chairman Mr. Parris E. Jordan, observes that the number of international investors with interest in the Caribbean region is increasing and will be apparent at this year’s event.

“As organizations, banks and individuals seek new opportunities for investment in hotels and hospitality assets around the world, now more than ever the Caribbean has become a sought-after destination,” explains Jordan. “As hotel performance continues to strengthen in terms of occupancy and average rate, investors don’t want to miss new opportunities; they are coming to CHICOS to make their deals happen.”

“CHICOS is undoubtedly the venue which brings together banks, lenders, operators and investors for networking, relationship-building, and securing future hospitality development opportunities in the Caribbean.”

“At this point in time, I’m seeing larger projects on various islands in the Caribbean gaining traction and the need for feasibility studies is strong again,” Jordan continues. “Investors and investor representatives from the Middle East, Asia – China in particular -, the United States and the United Kingdom will be in Punta Cana for our conference.”

“Those interested in making deals happen can find potential sources of financing and partnerships at our event,” adds Jordan.

The fourth edition of the Conference will be held November 13-14, 2014 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The CHICOS 2014 agenda is now available on line at www.hvschicos.com/agenda and CHICOS organizers are certain this year’s participants, speakers and panelists are sure to motivate those interested in development in the region. Several panels are dedicated solely to addressing creative ways to secure and attain financing.

About CHICOS: Staged by HVS, the Caribbean Hotel&Tourism Association (CHTA) and the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), CHICOS brings together more than 300 regional and international investors and operators as well as the region’s leading decision makers. CHICOS 2014 will have delegates and speakers from governmental representatives, opinion leaders, developers, bankers and other lenders, tourism officials, investment funds, hotel chain executives, individuals/companies seeking investors for their tourism projects, franchise and operations companies, public and private institutions, consultants, advisors, architects and designers – all to discuss the region’s markets and possibilities

Registration for CHICOS is US $1,200 per person (by Oct. 31 and US $1,350 after) and is available at www.hvschicos.com. For CHICOS preferred hotel rates, contact the Hard Rock Hotel at 1-877-601-0935. Leora Lanz www.lhlcommunications.com

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