ALIS CALA DEAL OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Transaction of the Year 2024 Award

The ALIS CALA Transaction of the Year Award recognizes hotel(s) and/or resort(s) in which more than a 50 percent ownership stake has been acquired (transaction closed) in the Caribbean or Latin America (Mexico, Central America, South America) between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024. Transaction nominations are reviewed according to specific ranking criteria by the ALIS CALA Transaction of the Year Award Committee to determine the three finalists. The finalists’ information is then reviewed and voted on by delegates of ALIS CALA to determine the winner, whom will be announced at ALIS CALA.

Nominations are due by Friday, February 28, 2025.

In case of any questions, please contact Paul Weimer, Committee Chair.

Ranking Criteria

Nominations are reviewed according to the following criteria, so it is important that each and every question is answered as comprehensively as possible:

  • Investment Criteria: What were the acquisition pricing metrics, financing specifics, yield, and anticipated return on investment, as well as any strategic value implications?

  • Complexity of Deal: How active were both buyer and seller as well as brand and/or operator in structuring/completing the transaction?

  • Unique Challenges: Were there any unique challenges faced during this transaction?

  • Renovations/Expansions: Are there any recent or planned renovations or expansions?

Please make sure to click the ‘Submit’ button to complete your nomination form.

Nomination forms must be submitted by Friday, February 28, 2025.

In case of any questions, please contact Paul Weimer, Committee Chair.