The Hospitality Show 2024

9:00am CDT

Food & Beverage Summit Powered by AHLA Meeting Room 220 (Meeting Room Level) Commercial Futures Forum Powered by HSMAI Meeting Room 225 (Meeting Room Level)

10:00am CDT

GM Summit Powered by AHLA Meeting Room 304 (Meeting Room Level)

1:00pm CDT

Registration Open / Badge Pick-Up Henry B. González Convention Center Lobby

3:00pm CDT

Welcome to The Hospitality Show & Opening Remarks Main Stage (Ballroom Level)

3:15pm CDT

GM Awards powered by AHLA Main Stage (Ballroom Level)

3:55pm CDT

Navigating the Dynamics of Ownership and Management Main Stage (Ballroom Level)

4:25pm CDT

Introduction to José Andrés Keynote Session Main Stage (Ballroom Level)

4:30pm CDT

Keynote Session | José Andrés: Changing the World Through the Power of Food Main Stage (Ballroom Level)

7:00pm CDT

Welcome Reception sponsored by DIRECTV HOSPITALITY Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

7:00am CDT

Morning Running and Brisk Walking Tour Powered by Go! Running Tours Henry B. González Convention Center Main Entrance

8:00am CDT

Registration Open / Badge Pick-Up Henry B. González Convention Center Lobby

9:00am CDT

Opening Remarks Main Stage (Ballroom Level)

9:02am CDT

River Walk & Beyond: Development Insights from IHG Main Stage (Ballroom Level)

9:10am CDT

AI Unlocked: Innovating the Future of Travel Main Stage (Ballroom Level)

9:30am CDT

Charity Activity: Build Hygiene Kits 'Meet Me in the Lobby' Activation (Expo Hall)

9:32am CDT

Commercial Strategies: Collaborative Insights Main Stage (Ballroom Level)

10:02am CDT

The Wealthy Franchisee Keynote & Fireside Chat Main Stage (Ballroom Level)

10:45am CDT

Annual Red Carpet & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Expo Hall

11:00am CDT

Expo Opens Expo Hall VIP Owners Lounge *By Invitation Only* Expo Hall

11:30am CDT

TechOvation & Tech Acceleration Awards Solutions Stage (Expo Hall)

12:00pm CDT

Hospitality Workforce Solutions Spotlight Stage (Expo Hall)

12:30pm CDT

The Power of WiFi and Private Cellular for a Holistic Connectivity Solution Spotlight Stage (Expo Hall) Live Music in 'Outdoor Hospitality' Showcase Outdoor Hospitality Showcase (Expo Hall)

1:00pm CDT

F&B Trends – Stories From The Hotel P&L F&B Theatre (Expo Hall) Smart Growth: Strategic Hotel Development Solutions Stage (Expo Hall)

1:30pm CDT

Enhancing Efficiency: 5 Steps to Touchless AP Automation in Hospitality Spotlight Stage (Expo Hall)

1:45pm CDT

The Sensory Experience & the Impact on Profitability Solutions Stage (Expo Hall)

2:00pm CDT

From Reactive to Proactive: Reduce Operational Costs with Smart Device Management Spotlight Stage (Expo Hall) Changing Mindset – How High Performing Teams Think Differently F&B Theatre (Expo Hall)

2:30pm CDT

Enhancing Hospitality Design: Advanced Network Solutions and Strategic Partnerships Spotlight Stage (Expo Hall) Bold Tech for Boutique Success: Enhancing The Guest Experience Solutions Stage (Expo Hall)

3:00pm CDT

AI Itself is Not the End Goal: Are Your Actions Driving Results? Spotlight Stage (Expo Hall)

3:15pm CDT

Marketing Masterclass: How To Thrive in A Competitive Landscape Solutions Stage (Expo Hall)

3:30pm CDT

Using Technology to Eliminate Crime and Combat Human Trafficking Spotlight Stage (Expo Hall)

4:00pm CDT

Property Management: Past, Present, and Future Solutions Stage (Expo Hall)

5:30pm CDT

VIP Owners Reception *By Invitation Only* InterContinental River Walk

6:00pm CDT

River Walk Block Party: Hard Rock, sponsored by Hotel Management Hard Rock Cafe River Walk Block Party: Howl at the Moon, sponsored by Procell Howl at the Moon River Walk Block Party: Merkaba, sponsored by Clear Merkaba

8:00am CDT

Registration Open / Badge Pick-Up Henry B. González Convention Center Lobby

9:00am CDT

Welcome Back Main Stage (Ballroom Level)

9:02am CDT

AHLA Foundation Message & Intro to Talk of the Titans: Leading Beyond Boundaries Main Stage (Ballroom Level)

9:12am CDT

Keynote Session | Talk of the Titans: Leading Beyond Boundaries Main Stage (Ballroom Level)

9:30am CDT

Charity Activity: Build Hygiene Kits 'Meet Me in the Lobby' Activation (Expo Hall)

10:00am CDT

The Profitable Stay: Leveraging Hotel Technology Main Stage (Ballroom Level)

10:25am CDT

Green to Gold: Sustainability as Profit Main Stage (Ballroom Level)

10:50am CDT

Closing Remarks Main Stage (Ballroom Level)

11:00am CDT

Live Music in 'Outdoor Hospitality' Showcase Outdoor Hospitality Showcase (Expo Hall) Expo Opens Expo Hall VIP Owners Lounge *By Invitation Only* Expo Hall

11:15am CDT

Super Bowl Sweepstakes Winner Drawing Solutions Stage (Expo Hall)

11:30am CDT

Next-Gen Hospitality: Embracing AI with Salesforce Spotlight Stage (Expo Hall)

12:30pm CDT

Achieving Energy Efficiency at Scale in Your Hotel Portfolio Spotlight Stage (Expo Hall) The Future of Cities & Reimagined Hospitality Solutions Stage (Expo Hall)

1:00pm CDT

Achieving Superior Service: 2024 Hospitality Forecast Spotlight Stage (Expo Hall) Leading The Future - 5 Proven Strategies to Drive Engagement, Cultivate Wellness and Avoid Burnout F&B Theatre (Expo Hall)

1:15pm CDT

Creative Ways to Build and Strengthen Today's Hospitality Workforce Solutions Stage (Expo Hall)

1:30pm CDT

How Work Gets Done in Hospitality with Slack Spotlight Stage (Expo Hall)

2:00pm CDT

Live Hotel F&B Menu Read with Celebrity Chef Brian Duffy F&B Theatre (Expo Hall) Brand Proliferation & Future Impact Solutions Stage (Expo Hall)

2:45pm CDT

Responsible Sourcing...Strategies and Solutions Solutions Stage (Expo Hall)