JOHN KAATZ

(612) 294-2001
jkaatz@cslintl.com

Principal, CSL International

Education: B.S. in Economics, University of Minnesota

Mr. Kaatz's experience includes in-depth analyses for over 300 convention, tradeshow, hotel, hospitality, visitor and sports industry projects. The results of these studies have been have been used to assist public and private sector entities in assessing market support for investment in event facilities; projecting financial operating performance, enhancing marketing efforts; and in developing policies and procedures for effective visitor industry room-night generation.

Prior to joining CSL, John was the Director of Coopers & Lybrand's Convention and Visitor Industry Consulting Group based in Dallas. John has been asked to speak at various industry forums and seminars related to the convention, visitor and sports industries. He has also testified before local and state-wide public bodies related to the financial and economic implications of public sector investment in the convention and visitor industry.

John has led studies within the industry focusing on a variety of areas including:

• Financial operating analysis
• Market demand analysis
• Economic and fiscal impacts
• Business plan development
• Site analysis
• Benchmarking analysis
• Facility programming analysis
• Evaluating marketing plans
• CVB operational analysis
• Management structure analysis

John holds a B.S. in Economics from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. He has been quoted in periodicals such as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Meeting News and numerous local publications on topics related to the public assembly industry. John is a member of the International Association of Assembly Managers.

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