RUTHERFORD, New Jersey – Northstar Travel Group, owner of
global hotel-investment conferences, including the Americas Lodging Investment
Summit (ALIS), have announced that the Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment
Summit (CHRIS) and Hotel Opportunities Latin America (HOLA) conferences will be
united and rebranded as one conference under the ALIS umbrella in 2025.
The newly launched event, called ALIS Caribbean Latin America (ALIS CALA), will
debut on April 29-May 1, 2025 (Tuesday-Thursday) at the Loews Coral Gables in
Coral Gables, Florida.
This rebrand allows the former CHRIS and HOLA conferences to build on its
successful localization with many countries/destinations involved and to leverage
the brand recognition and reputation of the ALIS portfolio – it is the best of
both worlds. This strategy will help elevate ALIS CALA to the next level and
shine an even brighter spotlight on the investment and development
opportunities in the Caribbean and Latin America.
The approach of the ALIS CALA programming and networking platforms will facilitate localized and regional content that produce more free-flowing conversations and connections to further enable extended collaboration and results.
Jeff Higley
The ALIS portfolio includes ALIS, the world’s leading and largest hotel
investment conference; ALIS Law, which focuses on the “day-after” deals close;
and ALIS DESIGN+, a conference and trade fair where thought leaders from hotel
owners, investment, development, design, procurement, construction,
architecture and consultancy converge for discussions about the industry’s
future.
Northstar said the merger of CHRIS and HOLA into ALIS CALA promises to create
an enriched and more comprehensive conference experience for sponsors and
attendees alike, bringing together the best of both events. This approach will
lead to the overall continued growth and collaboration reaching investors,
owners, and developers throughout the vibrant Caribbean and Latin American
regions and the continued focus on local equity, debt, and development firms
will ensure that ALIS CALA remains a key platform for fostering connections and
driving growth in the region.
“Our mission is to create one event that best serves the hotel-investment
communities throughout the Caribbean and Latin America regions as they continue
to evolve and feed off mutual interests that create lucrative cross-border and
inter-regional opportunities,” said Jeff Higley, president of The BHN Group,
which produces the global hotel-investment conferences for Northstar. “The
collective power of the investment and development opportunities throughout
these regions rivals that of any geographic area in the world. The approach of
the ALIS CALA programming and networking platforms will facilitate localized
and regional content that produce more free-flowing conversations and
connections to further enable extended collaboration and results.”
As a continuously growing list, key sponsors on board for the 2025 event
include BCQS International, BWH Hotels, Caribbean Hotel & Tourism
Association (CHTA), Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Remington Hospitality,
and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Sponsorship and supporter opportunities are
available, and registration is scheduled to open later this year.
Britain’s property market is experiencing a recovery as house prices continue to grow, with many regions recording their biggest surge in months.
But almost half of homes in St Albans, Hertfordshire, have seen their value drop since the start of the year, new research has revealed.
Figures show approximately 49 per cent of homes in the cathedral city fell in value, marking a bigger drop than anywhere else in England.
The commuter town has long been home to some of the most expensive homes in the East of England and attracts some of the country’s highest earners.
Buyers have a rare opportunity to bag an affordable house in St Albans
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Despite being considered one of the least affordable places to live outside of the capital, experts believe the fall in house prices reflects higher mortgage rates limiting buyers’ affordability.
The rare drop in house value means new buyers could bag themselves a good deal if they act fast.
Dumfries, in Scotland, was the only other area that saw more homes lose value during the first half of 2024.
Meanwhile, Dorchester and Colchester saw 44 per cent of their properties fall by 0.6 per cent in value, equating to £2,000.
Half of the country’s 30 million homes increased in prices with properties up by £2,400 on average.
Some 10 million homes are estimated to have increased in value by £5,000 or more in the past six months.
Izabella Lubowiecka, a spokesperson for Zoopla, said: “Growing buyer confidence and a rising volume of transactions in the first half of 2024 are translating into firmer home values.”
As mortgage rates have climbed, many buyers have been priced out of the housing market forcing sellers to drop asking prices.
Data shows 54 per cent of homes lost £2,100 in value, bringing the average house price down to £142,800.
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Experts at Zoopla have also put the drop in prices down to the pandemic, which prompted many hybrid workers to flee cities in search of bigger homes.
This so-called “race for space” has meant house prices need to readjust to new market norms, according to the housing platform.
The following cities saw their average prices fall:
- Dumfries – value decrease of -1.7 per cent
- St Albans – value decrease of -1 per cent
- Colchester – value decrease of -0.6 per cent
- Dorchester – value decrease of -0.6 per cent
- Ipswich – value decrease of -0.6 per cent
- Milton Keynes – value decrease -0.5 per cent
- Exeter – value decrease of -0.5 per cent
- Harrogate – value decrease of -0.5 per cent
- Perth – value decrease of -0.1 per cent
What’s in a name? A few hundred bucks, if you’re an increasingly in-demand baby name consultant.
Couples are no longer naming their precious offspring after loved ones, or casually flipping through books for inspiration.
Instead, moms and dads who want to give their children any edge they can in an increasingly competitive world are paying experts like Colleen Slagen, 34, and Morgan Timm, 29, hundreds of dollars to give their kiddos the perfect name.
Slagen had always been fascinated with baby names but didn’t consider the possibility of a full-time gig in the field until her friends expressed how helpful her commentary had been when they chose names for their children.
“I think a lot of people have a pretty good feeling about what they want, but want a third-party opinion,” the designation discoverer told The Post.
“They’re wanting validation or a gut check on the name that they are leaning towards,” she explained.
The Bostonian first advertised her services with her company, Naming Bebe, on local Facebook groups. She began posting TikTok videos of her work in 2023.
Slagen said she found so much interest that she quit her job as a nurse practitioner and began helping parents choose baby names full-time.
The title titan takes on about 15 clients a month charging $350 each — earning her a cool $63,000 a year.
What sounds like easy work can be a challenge — the names must typically fit extremely specific qualifications. Some requests she’s gotten in the past are that the name was only used 25 times the previous year or have specific sounds.
Slagen’s slots open at the beginning of the month and typically fill up within an hour.
As for Slagen, she prefers to keep her three children’s names private but said she chose their monikers using Celtic classics or family staples.
Meanwhile, Midwesterner Timm said she registers about 25 customers a month charging $125 to make around $37,500 a year. She hasn’t had her own child yet but will have the perfect name ready when she does.
“There’s wide interest,” she confirmed to The Post. “A lot of people are looking for that unique, one-of-a-kind, but still not weird or strange name.”
The pros both begin their processes by providing clients with questionnaires they use to guide their deep dives.
They ask them to list what names they’re considering, what names are off-limits and why and even how many syllables they want the name to have.
In the end, Slagen supplies parents with a PDF that’s usually about six pages long and Timm types up about 15 pages, both listing what names they recommend and why.
“People realize now that names are a form of self-expression that we’re choosing for another person,” Slagen explained.
After all, thanks to social media, everyone has a personal brand to some extent nowadays — not just celebrities.
“[The name] is sort of like a glimpse into your values, your priorities and your style, so I think it puts a little more pressure on what you choose and how other people are going to interpret that and what assumptions people are going to make about you,” she said.
Slagen shared that along with people placing more importance on picking the perfect name, there are two main reasons why people seek her services.
“A lot of couples are coming to me because they just can’t agree on a name. They have different styles,” Slagen shared.
Or, “they’re naming a second or third child, they’ve already used favorite names and they’re having a hard time finding a name that matches with the siblings, and that they love as much as the name they picked for their first or second child.”
The experts added that the paradox of choice has led people to seemingly never-ending lists of names.
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Meanwhile, the expansion of our social circles online has made people believe that certain names are taken or more popular than they actually are.
For example, Olivia was the most common baby name in 2023 but only about one in every 100 baby girls of the 3.58 million babies born last year was given the name.
Some clients have very personal reasons for turning to a baby name consultant.
Timm revealed that she once had a customer who had “a very nickname-y name” (she gave Lulu as an example) that she believed “held her back in life” and didn’t want the same thing to happen to her child.
“Her entire life, she felt like people wouldn’t take her seriously because of her name. So she really wanted a name that was going to exude confidence and capability for her son,” Timm shared.
And while the whole process is very detailed and personalized, the experts have noted some similarities.
“I would say the most common request I get is classic, but not overdone. Names that feel like they’re going to be timeless, but they’re not in the top ten right now,” Slagen shared.
To find this, Slagen pores over baby name forums, books, Social Security Administration data and other sources to come up with names that fit the family’s criteria and style.
But other requests can be very specific. She’s been asked for names with particular forms of figurative language incorporated into the first and last name and been given three Excel spreadsheets of names categorized by what each partner thought of the name, whether it was a contender and names they couldn’t use.
Yet, those weren’t even the hardest assignments she’s received.
“The harder assignments I get are people who want to change their child’s name. That’s the hardest to work with because it involves a lot of emotions,” Slagen admitted.
She explained that some people name their children without much thought — often because they don’t know the gender or think a name will come to them when it’s time — and quickly realize that it doesn’t feel right.
Others decide to pick a new name after getting negative reactions to a unique moniker they chose.
That’s why many seem to find consultants helpful.
“I have a lot of people who are like, I want a whimsical, unique name that’s not going to get me roasted,” Timm said.
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The average listing price for a property dropped 0.4 per cent in July, to £373,493, according to the Rightmove house price index released today.
This is a “bigger than usual drop”, but house prices still vary greatly across the UK.
The research showed the most affordable properties are in the north east of England, being listed for an average of £193,043. This was up 0.5 per cent month-on-month.
Unsurprisingly, the most expensive properties remain in London, selling for an average of £692,544. This is down 0.4 per cent month-on-month.
London has the most expensive homes
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The biggest monthly drop was found in the south east, where prices decreased by two per cent to £485,733.
Average house price
Nort East – £193,043
Scotland – £195,344
Yorkshire & Humber – £252,153
North West – £264,256
Wales – £265,679
East Midlands – £290,501
West Midlands – £293,846
South West – £392,961
East of England – £424,262
South East – £485,733
London – £692,544
Property experts commented on the changes and said the marginal drop could actually be good news for the market.
Director of Benham and Reeves Marc von Grundherr said: “Whilst England’s late run of form to reach a Euros final may have come as a surprise to many, the property sector has been largely predicting the continued resilience of the housing market for many months now.
“A brief dip in asking prices will do little to slow the momentum that has built so far this year and with the election now behind us, it’s shaping up to be a sizzling summer where property market performance is concerned.”
Another agreed, stating despite “distractions” in the country, house price growth is likely.
CEO of Yopa Verona Frankish added: “There’s been a great deal of noise distracting homebuyers and sellers from keeping their eyes on the prize in recent weeks, from injury time and penalty drama at the Euros to the general election.
“So it’s promising to see that despite these distractions, asking prices have remained largely unchanged and market activity has held firm.
“Given this continued display of strength, we largely expect that a summer of sustained house price growth is now on the cards and this will only increase as the reality of a base rate cut looms ever closer.”
There are two things sellers want for their home when listing a property – the home to sell quickly and to get the highest price possible.
Experts have shared what will make potential buyers more likely to part with their cash.
Natural light is the most sought-after thing in the bedroom, according to experts at Happy Beds.
Other things that make the bedroom more appealing are a neutral colour scheme, a reading nook and a chandelier. The experts shared what percentage of the most popular homes on Rightmove have these features.
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Bedroom features to help sell your home
Ample natural light – 80%
Neutral colour scheme – 75%
Reading nook – 75%
Traditional interior style – 65%
Art paintings and prints – 55%
Four poster bed – 50%
Chandelier – 40%
Wooden bed – 30%
Dressing table – 30%
Rug – 30%
While many of these things – such as the bed and rug – are likely to leave with the seller, having those items in the bedroom during the viewing can help the buyer visualise what they can do with the property.
Natural light is not as easy to create if the room does not naturally have this. However, the experts shared a hack to brighten the room.
They said: “A stunning 80 per cent of the most popular homes on Rightmove boast bedrooms filled with natural light. Exposure to natural light in the bedroom not only makes the room appear larger, it increases the body’s exposure to vitamin D and improves overall sleep quality.
“Does your bedroom only have one window? Try placing a mirror on the wall across from it to reflect light. Mirrors’ reflective properties improve natural lighting and help rooms look bigger by creating long lines of sight across your room.
“Keep those windows unobstructed and decorate with lighter colours to create a perfect light environment.”
Adding art “allows the buyers to feel the character of your home”. The experts added: “Some 55 per cent of the most viewed homes on Rightmove feature art paintings or prints in the bedroom.
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“Why is art so appealing? It adds personality and character, helping to turn a plain room into a sophisticated retreat.
“Here, size and placement are important. Larger pieces can make a bold statement over the bed, or create a gallery wall with smaller prints without overwhelming the space.
“The key? Pick artwork that coordinates with your colour scheme to ensure a cohesive look. For example, if you live near water beach-style artwork might be your goal.
“A rural area? Consider green scenic landscapes. This type of artwork also has benefits for sleep and attempting to wind down after the day.”
For richer or broker, Briana Siaca is married to NYC real estate.
But closing multimillion-dollar deals on Gotham’s finest addresses wasn’t her first love. Instead, it’s become the former Miss New York USA’s glitzy second act.
“Pageantry gave me a tough skin, it boosted my confidence and taught me tenacity,” Siaca, 30, a first-year realtor with luxury brokerage The Corcoran Group, told The Post.
“With all those tools,” continued the brunette, “transitioning into New York City real estate just made sense.”
Siaca’s far from the only glamour gal to ditch a life in the limelight for the hustle and bustle of hawking haute homes.
In fact, real estate is fast becoming a choice career change for business belles throughout the US, per a 2023 report from the National Association of Realtors.
Examining industry demographics, researchers found that 62% of the country’s agents are women — most of whom have “had careers in other fields prior to real estate.”
Jessica Markowski, star of the new Netflix series “Owning Manhattan,” tells The Post her previous gigs in fashion technology and content creation give her a leg up as a broker with Ryan Serhant’s eponymous firm.
“I really understand the importance of social media branding and marketing in real estate,” said the Brooklynite, 31, who’s currently clinching a $20 million deal in Tribeca.
“I’m a real New Yorker — an achiever with big dreams,” she added. “My past work experiences make me more well-rounded as a realtor.”
Here’s how NYC’s hottest sellers made the big switch.
From “Housewife” to house honcho
“Real Housewives of New York” alum Kelly Bensimon doesn’t consider selling $17 million homes a “second chapter” in her career.
For the model, plugging prime finds comes as second nature.
“I’ve always sold the best of the best,” the reality icon, 56, told The Post. “Whether I’m modeling the clothes, writing books or magazines, or working with the best brokers in the business — I get the deal done.”
After bidding farewell to a regular stint on Bravo in the early 2010s, Bensimon went on to snag several real estate licenses in California, Florida and New York.
As a bigwig with the Douglas Elliman firm, she’s secured well over $100 million in sales, including a $42 million deal she inked on a Charles Street address amid the pandemic.
The mogul mama of two partially credits her success in realty to her on-camera work.
“Modeling gave me an editorial lens, which I use for all of my properties,” said Bensimon of her eye for architectural beauty.
“I love infusing my past into my present.”
Influencing the market
Fancying herself a perfect blend between former boss, Kim K, and current boss Serhant, Jess Markowski is a house-selling powerhouse with a unique upper hand.
“Right out of college I was head of communications for a company called Screenshop [launched by] Kim Kardashian,” said Markowski of the superstar’s since-defunct fashion app.
“It taught me the power of social media, branding, marketing and sales,” added the Greenpoint native and daughter of Polish immigrants.
She reveres the lessons learned at her previous 9-to-5 as the magic that gives her an “advantage” in real estate, which became her full-time job in 2019.
And since joining Serhant in 2022, the savvy siren’s hammered out huge contacts, including deals for a trio of lifts in Tribeca — each ranging in price between $6 to $12 million — a swank Upper East Side townhouse and a forthcoming development in Greenpoint.
“I was raised to walk into every room and pretend like I own it,” said the “Owning Manhattan” VIP. “That confirmed attracts business.”
The crowned closer
Briana Siaca’s always had a taste for big business.
But as a shy teen, the native Long Islander grew up fearing she lacked the self-esteem to dominate the corporate world — until she entered the world of beauty pageants at age 18.
“I competed in Miss New York USA for six years before finally winning in 2021,” Siaca told The Post.
“Each time I lost or was told ‘No,’ it made me stronger,” she added. “Now, when I’m told ‘No’ as a realtor, I just shrug it off and keep grinding.”
Scoring a series of huge “yeses” has, too, helped curb the pangs of discouragement.
Just 10 days after earning her realty license in August 2023, the bombshell secured employment with Corcoran — founded by “Shark Tank” dynamo Barbara Corcoran. In less than a year, Siaca’s already sold a $3.5 million property.
The titleholder-turned-tycoon says pageantry gave her the power to pour into others.
“As Miss New York USA, I served people all over the state, visiting underprivileged community and empowering kids to follow their dreams,” said Siaca.
“And in real estate, I get to continue to serve the people of New York — helping them find their dream homes.”
Britons looking to purchase a new property in the UK will want to know where house prices are rising and where they are falling.
Zoopla’s latest House Price Index revealed the annual percentage change in house prices across UK cities.
The data showed that the annual rate of UK house price inflation is now static at 0 per cent in May 2024, up from a low of -1.3 per cent in November 2023, and +1.6 per cent a year ago.
House prices continue to register annual price falls across southern England at a slowing rate.
Houses in Belfast have seen an annual increase of 3.4 per cent
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However, prices continue to increase across the rest of the UK, with an annual rise of 3.3 per cent in Northern Ireland.
Property experts behind the research see “no evidence that price rises will pick up speed in the coming months”. However, UK house prices are set to be 1.5 per cent higher at the end of 2024.
Britons thinking of buying in several UK areas should note that properties will likely be more expensive than this time last year.
According to the newest data, the highest annual change in house prices was in Belfast, increasing by 3.4 per cent.
Annual percentage change in house price
- Belfast: 3.4 per cent
- Manchester: 1.6 per cent
- Sheffield: 1.3 per cent
- Glasgow: 1.3 per cent
- Cardiff: 1.2 per cent
- Liverpool: 1.2 per cent
- Newcastle: 1.2 per cent
- Birmingham: 1.1 per cent
- Leeds: 0.9 per cent
- Edinburgh: 0.2 per cent
- Bristol: -0.2 per cent
- Nottingham: -0.2 per cent
- Southampton: -0.3 per cent
- Leicester: -0.5 per cent
- Oxford: -0.9 per cent
- Cambridge: -0.9 per cent
- Portsmouth: -1.2 per cent
- Aberdeen: -1.3 per cent
- Bournemouth: -1.5 per cent
Manchester had the second highest annual change, with house prices increasing by 1.6 per cent.
The third highest annual house price change was in Sheffield, with an increase of 1.3 per cent.
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Houses in Bournemouth have seen an annual decrease of 1.5 per cent
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Britons buying in Glasgow will also see a house price increase of 1.3 per cent from last year.
Other areas have seen a negative annual house price change. Bournemouth is the city which has seen the biggest drop, with an average house price decrease of 1.5 per cent.
This means that Britons buying in the seaside resort town will get more bang for their buck than they would have this time last year.
Those deciding to buy in Aberdeen will also make a saving compared to last year, with an annual house price decrease of 1.3 per cent. Britons thinking of relocating to Portsmouth can expect an average decrease of 1.2 per cent.
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Selling a property takes time and effort, so homeowners will want to make sure they don’t make common selling mistakes that will drag the process out even more.
While around 57 per cent of Britons have pets, signs of animals in a home could drop the property value by thousands of pounds.
Pet hair and odour are tell-tale signs that an animal has lived in the house and, if visible during viewings, it would be enough to get potential buyers to turn away.
If they do still make an offer, this could be lowered by around £11,000, according to experts at Yopa.
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They said: “We are a nation of pet lovers, but that doesn’t mean we’re attracted to the hair, mess, and odour of other people’s pets when looking to buy a home.
“It’s not that pet hair is a huge turn-off, but it gives an impression of uncleanliness that potential buyers will fear runs through the rest of the property as well.
“It’s estimated that the unwanted evidence of pets results in losing four per cent of a home’s potential value, equivalent to an average loss of £11,311.”
Many petowners will get used to the smell of animals in their home but it may be immediately obvious to buyers visiting the property for the first time.
“It is estimated that an immaculately presented home can increase the value of offers by an average of 4.7 per cent.
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“If, therefore, a house looks dirty and you miss out on this additional 4.7 per cent, you’re waving goodbye to a possible £13,290.”
This comes as new data revealed the average UK property price has increased by 1.1 per cent in the last 12 months, sitting at £281,000.
The biggest house price increases were found in Scotland, where property increased 4.5 per cent, and Northern Ireland, where it was up four per cent.
There are many things Britons can do to increase the likelihood of selling their homes. According to one property expert, a key paint colour might just do the trick.
Realtor Nouné Karapetian from Boston Area Homes by Nouné K claimed that grey is the best colour to paint your home if you’re putting it on the market.
The property expert said: “Of course, everybody knows that neutral colours sell. Even if all your rooms are different colours – for example, if your daughter wanted a pink bedroom – if you’re trying to sell your home, it’s a great idea to either paint the house all the same colour or choose different tones of neutrals.”
For those trying to revamp their homes on a budget, Nouné explained that painting your home all one colour will save you money.
‘Of course, everybody knows that neutral colours sell’
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As for what colour to use, the expert recommended a sophisticated yet subtle grey. She said: “It used to be that beige was the best colour for that, but in the recent 10-plus years the greys have been very popular.”
She advised going for a “greige” colour (beige and grey) or a “modern” off-white.
Going for a colour that is neutral and not garish will allow potential buyers to envision themselves in the space.
Grey is also a great base for adding pops of colour. For example, red cushions and red wall art look chic against a grey backdrop.
She added: “A fresh, natural paint colour will brighten, lighten and uplift the whole place, making it look clean, current and fresh.”
Homeowners opting for a warm grey colour were advised to steer clear of pairing it with beige and brown trims and accessories. Instead, go for colours such as turquoise, blue and burgundy.
Britons looking to increase the value of their property before selling can try a variety of clever hacks.
Paint and décor experts shared how homeowners can increase their property’s value with a paint hack that “makes your home stand out from the crowd”.