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3:00pm CDT
Welcome to The Hospitality Show & Opening Remarks
Monday October 28, 2024 3:00pm - 3:15pm CDT
Speakers
Interim CEO & President, AHLA
Chief Financial Officer & President, Global Development, Hilton
Kevin Jacobs is chief financial officer and president, Global Development for Hilton, and leads the company's finance, real estate, corporate strategy, development and architecture and construction functions globally. Mr. Jacobs joined the company in 2008 as senior vice president...
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President, Questex Hospitality, Travel & Wellness
4:30pm CDT
Keynote Session | José Andrés: Changing the World Through the Power of Food
Monday October 28, 2024 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Speakers
Owner/Chef, José Andrés Group
Named one of Time’s “100 Most Influential People” in both 2012 and 2018 and recipient of the 2015 National Humanities Medal, José Andrés is an internationally recognized culinary innovator, author, Emmy Award-winning television personality, humanitarian, and chef/owner of...
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7:00pm CDT
9:00am CDT
Opening Remarks
Tuesday October 29, 2024 9:00am - 9:02am CDT
Speakers
Interim CEO & President, AHLA
President, Questex Hospitality, Travel & Wellness
9:10am CDT
AI Unlocked: Innovating the Future of Travel
Tuesday October 29, 2024 9:10am - 9:32am CDT
Speakers
Interim CEO & President, AHLA
Managing Director, Accenture
Liselotte is a Strategy Managing Director leading the Travel Industry in North America and Strategy for the Travel Industry globally. She focuses on Strategy & Consulting for travel clients to design a seamless travel experience, drive efficient operations and create value from new...
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Senior RVP, Hospitality, Salesforce, Inc
Jeff Thoman serves as the Senior RVP, Hospitality at Salesforce, bringing a wealth of experience from both the hospitality and technology sectors. With a career spanning over two decades, Jeff has consistently demonstrated the ability to drive sales growth and build strong client...
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9:30am CDT
9:32am CDT
Commercial Strategies: Collaborative Insights
Tuesday October 29, 2024 9:32am - 10:02am CDT
Moderators
Interim CEO & President, AHLA
Speakers
Sr. Vice President Worldwide Sales, United Airlines
Doreen Burse is senior vice president of worldwide sales at United Airlines. In this role, she oversees the global sales strategy, enhancing existing business travel programs and building new partnerships to improve the United for Business customer and partner experience.Prior to...
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Chief Commercial Officer, KSL Resorts
Kristie Goshow brings a diversity of hospitality and travel industry experience to her role as KSL Resort’s chief commercial officer. Her responsibilities at KSL are extensive and include strategy and brand development, marketing and sales demand creation and consumer/guest experience...
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Chief Commercial Officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
10:02am CDT
The Wealthy Franchisee Keynote & Fireside Chat
Tuesday October 29, 2024 10:02am - 10:55am CDT
Speakers
Keynote Speaker, Author, Franchise Expert
Scott Greenberg is a keynote speaker, author, and business consultant, specializing in leadership, team dynamics, and operational efficiency. His books offer practical strategies for building high-performing teams. Renowned for his engaging workshops and keynotes, Scott combines motivational...
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President & CEO, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Geoff Ballotti is the president and chief executive officer of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchisor with approximately 9,100 hotels across 24 iconic brands in 95+ countries united by the award-winning loyalty program, Wyndham Rewards. Under his leadership...
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11:00am CDT
Expo Opens
Tuesday October 29, 2024 11:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Tuesday October 29, 2024 11:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Expo Hall
11:30am CDT
TechOvation & Tech Acceleration Awards
Tuesday October 29, 2024 11:30am - 12:45pm CDT
Moderators
President, Hospitality Technology Consulting
Born and educated in Canada, Mr. Burns began his career managing university conference centers in Ottawa and then in Vancouver. In 1980 he joined Hyatt International Hotels, initially as Assistant Director of Sales at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver and later in the corporate HQ in...
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Speakers
Senior Director, Technology & Information, AHLA
1:00pm CDT
1:00pm CDT
Smart Growth: Strategic Hotel Development
Tuesday October 29, 2024 1:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
Moderators
Co-Founder, President & CEO, LW Hospitality Advisors
Daniel H. Lesser, Co-Founder, President, & CEO of LW Hospitality Advisors has more than forty years of specialized experience worldwide in hospitality related: real estate appraisals, economic feasibility evaluations, investment counseling, asset management, receivership, and transactional...
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Speakers
Principal, Arriba Capital
Ryan brings over two decades of expertise as a Principal at Arriba Capital. With a remarkable portfolio encompassing over $2 billion in total capitalizations across 140 deals, Ryan has built a reputation for excellence in hospitality debt & structured finance.Ryan has vast experience...
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Senior Attorney, MW Law
Nilesh Patel is a dedicated commercial real estate and hospitality attorney at MW Law. Spending 15 years growing up inside of a motel/hotel, Nilesh has a wide range of experience in protecting business owners’ interests. This unique upbringing has given him a deep understanding...
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President, Hotels & Hospitality, Americas, JLL
Daniel C. Peek serves as JLL's President of Hotels & Hospitality for the Americas region. Based out of JLL’s Tampa office, Peek focuses on driving client relationship management, investment sales, financing, tax and asset management strategies. Over the course of his career, he...
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Executive Vice President, Asset Management, Park Hotels & Resorts
Joseph M. Piantedosi serves as Executive Vice President, Asset Management of Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. Mr. Piantedosi joined Park in 2017 and was named Executive Vice President in 2023. Prior to joining Park, Mr. Piantedosi served as Vice President, Asset Management at DiamondRock...
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1:30pm CDT
1:45pm CDT
The Sensory Experience & the Impact on Profitability
Tuesday October 29, 2024 1:45pm - 2:15pm CDT
Moderators
Travel + Hospitality Consultant, Ask A Concierge
Sarah Dandashy is a verified TV travel expert, best-selling author, and keynote speaker. With over 18 years of experience in hospitality, Sarah's career took off as a luxury hotel concierge, where she earned numerous accolades and laid the foundation for her widely recognized brand...
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Speakers
Founder, MrScottEddy
After 10 years in investment banking, I moved overseas and lived in Europe and Asia for 17 years. While living in Bangkok, I started the first digital agency in Asia, we were the 'go-to' agency when the region was really establishing itself as a destination, and it remained the biggest...
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President, Pineapple Audio
Matt Edgar is a pioneering entrepreneur and CEO, known for elevating the hospitality industry through innovative audio experiences. As the founder of Pineapple Audio, he has redefined how sound enhances customer engagement and ambiance in public spaces, driving increased satisfaction...
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Vice President, Program Development, Curator Hotel & Resort Collection
As Vice President of Program Development, Brent is responsible for creating member value through preferred vendor partnerships and agreements. Brent leverages a variety of management and leadership experience with roles in the hospitality, telecommunications, and energy industries...
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Founder and Chief Visionary Officer, Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG)
Best-selling author, TedX speaker, James Beard semifinalist, industry leader, mental health advocate, restaurateur, and more, Steve Palmer is founder, managing partner and most significantly, chief vision officer, of the nationally recognized Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG...
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2:00pm CDT
From Reactive to Proactive: Reduce Operational Costs with Smart Device Management
Tuesday October 29, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Speakers
Vice President and General Manager, B2B Duracell Professional North America, Procell
Michelle Potorski is the Vice President & General Manager of Duracell B2B sector. In this role, Michelle is responsible for driving the global strategy, growth, and operations of the Procell brand as well as Duracell OEM. She oversees product development, marketing, sales, and customer...
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2:30pm CDT
Enhancing Hospitality Design: Advanced Network Solutions and Strategic Partnerships
Tuesday October 29, 2024 2:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
Speakers
VP of Enterprise Sales, Tellabs
Tim Spurgeon, Vice President of Enterprise Sales, has been with Tellabs since 2016. In his tenure, he has overseen sales operations across the U.S. and International territories. Under his leadership, Tellabs secured key wins with prestigious clients such as the Orlando International...
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Sr. Solution Architect, Enterprise Solutions, Belden
Ron Tellas is a subject-matter expert in RF design and electromagnetic propagation and joined Belden in 2016 to help define the roadmap of technology and applications in smart buildings. He now takes these experiences to incorporate systems, equipment and connectivity into network...
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CEO | President, UberData Networks
Jeff is the CEO and President of UberData Networks, a leading data communications system integrator specializing in Optical LAN solutions for the Hospitality market. A graduate of The Ohio State University and Southern Methodist University with multiple degrees in Electrical Engineering...
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2:30pm CDT
Bold Tech for Boutique Success: Enhancing The Guest Experience
Tuesday October 29, 2024 2:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Moderators
Assistant Professor & Director, Executive Education, Florida International University, Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Suzanne Markham Bagnera, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor and the Director of Executive Education at the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Florida International University. She brings more than 22 years of higher education experience and more than 25 years of...
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Speakers
Chief Information Officer, Visual Matrix
Suchi Reddy is the Chief Information Officer at Visual Matrix, where she oversees IT and Operations teams. With over 25 years of experience, she has a proven track record in project management, quality control, and information security across various industries. Her expertise includes...
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Chief Commercial Officer, KSL Resorts
Kristie Goshow brings a diversity of hospitality and travel industry experience to her role as KSL Resort’s chief commercial officer. Her responsibilities at KSL are extensive and include strategy and brand development, marketing and sales demand creation and consumer/guest experience...
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Vice President, Boutique and Upscale Brands, BWH Hotels
Amy Hulbert is vice president of boutique and upscale brands for BWH Hotel Group. A 25-year veteran of the hospitality design industry, Hulbert joined the company in 2010 and now leads the brand team in helping promote the successful growth and performance of its upscale and boutique...
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President, Staypineapple Hotels
"With almost 30 years in the hospitality industry, Dina has spent the past eight years in progressive leadership roles with Staypineapple Hotels. She started leading real estate assets and transitioned to Chief Operating Officer, followed by her most recent appointment as President...
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Principal, Westline Properties LLC
Michelle is an accomplished executive with over 20 years of experience in hospitality and real estate. As Chief Operating Officer of Jensen Orehi Properties and Principal of Operations and Strategy at Kensington Investment Group, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership for the...
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3:15pm CDT
Marketing Masterclass: How To Thrive in A Competitive Landscape
Tuesday October 29, 2024 3:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
Moderators
CEO + Founder, Ode Places + Méldeen
Kaleigh is a creative force, problem solver, brand strategist, and business consultant with nearly 20 years of experience supporting hospitality and service-based companies. She has helped over 1,000 businesses, both fractionally and within a creative agency capacity, discover their...
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Speakers
Vice President of Sales, Jacaruso Enterprises
Melanie’s real-life, in-the-trenches business experience includes 20+ years in the hospitality industry. Her diverse knowledge of operational and sales expertise captivates audiences. Using storytelling, techniques in relationship selling and how to close a sale, Melanie teaches...
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Principal, Lotus Marketing
Kim is an exceptional hotel marketing professional with extensive expertise across a variety of prominent travel brands. Beginning her career at Hilton Hotels as an on-property sales coordinator, she later served as Director of Private Label Brands at The Mark Travel Corporation...
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Owner & CMO, Hotel Lucine
Keath Jacoby is a co-owner and CMO of of Hotel Lucine, a new 61 room boutique hotel located in Galveston, TX. She is a marketing and branding expert and community developer who has a passion and enthusiasm for working with startups, lifestyle brands, and entrepreneurs. For more than...
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General Manager, Thompson Atlanta - Buckhead
A native of Washington, DC and graduate of Saint Peter’s University (2001, Communications), Donte Johnson began his career in the hospitality industry in 2001 with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and during his time with the company held several positions including concierge, director...
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6:00pm CDT
6:00pm CDT
6:00pm CDT
9:00am CDT
Welcome Back
Wednesday October 30, 2024 9:00am - 9:02am CDT
Speakers
Interim CEO & President, AHLA
President, Questex Hospitality, Travel & Wellness
9:02am CDT
AHLA Foundation Message & Intro to Talk of the Titans: Leading Beyond Boundaries
Wednesday October 30, 2024 9:02am - 9:12am CDT
Speakers
President, AHLA Foundation
Anna Blue brings more than two decades of social impact leadership to her role as President of the AHLA Foundation, the nonprofit arm of the American Hotel & Lodging Association. A seasoned executor, Anna’s career has centered on advancing deep-rooted systemic change in urban education...
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9:12am CDT
Keynote Session | Talk of the Titans: Leading Beyond Boundaries
Wednesday October 30, 2024 9:12am - 10:00am CDT
Speakers
Founder & CEO, Salamander Collection
Sheila Johnson is Founder & CEO of Salamander Collection. Rated the top luxury hotel brand by USA TODAY, the company operates luxury properties centered around unique destinations in the US and the Caribbean including Salamander Middleburg, which is one of only five properties in...
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FOX Sports Broadcaster
Erin Andrews is an Emmy nominated sports broadcaster as part FOX Sports’ A Team. Andrews can be seen weekly on “FOX NFL Sunday,” a show that records a staggering 56.4 million unique viewers, doing sideline coverage and features, as well as reporting for “America’s Game of...
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9:30am CDT
10:00am CDT
The Profitable Stay: Leveraging Hotel Technology
Wednesday October 30, 2024 10:00am - 10:25am CDT
Moderators
Executive Vice President, Oracle Hospitality and Oracle Retail
As Executive Vice President of Oracle Hospitality and Oracle Retail, Alex is responsible for driving technology innovation and delivering business critical solutions to hospitality and retail customers worldwide. With progressive leadership roles in technology and industry operations...
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Speakers
President, Curator Hotel & Resort Collection
As President of Curator Hotel & Resort Collection, Jennifer Barnwell teamed up with multiple visionaries to launch this one-of-a-kind platform in November 2020. Curator Hotel & Resort Collection provides independent hotels and resorts with the power to compete together through program...
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Chief Information Officer, Choice Hotels
Brian Kirkland is Chief Information Officer for Choice Hotels International, one of the world’s largest hotel companies. He oversees the company’s Information Technology organization, and is responsible for leading overall IT strategy, development, and infrastructure, all aligning...
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Global Industry Leader - Hospitality, AWS
Greg Land serves as Global Industry Leader in the Travel & Hospitality industry vertical, with responsibility for go-to-market strategy, business development and industry solutions development for accommodation, lodging, casino and cruise customers.Prior to joining AWS, he served...
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President, Sabre Hospitality
As president of Sabre Hospitality, Scott Wilson oversees the company’s efforts to provide seamless retailing, distribution, and fulfillment solutions that meet the needs of hoteliers worldwide and deliver curated and personalized guest experiences. His leadership is instrumental...
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10:25am CDT
Green to Gold: Sustainability as Profit
Wednesday October 30, 2024 10:25am - 10:50am CDT
Moderators
Senior Vice President of Brand Management and Member Services, BWH Hotels
Michael Morton is Senior Vice President of brand management and member services for BWH Hotels. Morton’s responsibilities include key departments within the hotel company, including owner relations, revenue management, education and training, design, supply and global quality assurance...
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Speakers
Founder & CEO, MindClick
JoAnna Abrams is Founder and CEO of MindClick, a supply chain data and analytics company dedicated to advancing positive environmental and social impact in the global hospitality industry.Through ratings and analytics for more than 150,000 products from hundreds of manufacturers...
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VP, Global Marketing & Customer Experience, Guest Worldwide
Ian Koehler is the Vice President, Global Marketing & Customer Experience of Guest Worldwide, a Sysco company and leading global provider of hospitality products and solutions for the hospitality, healthcare, and education markets. In his role, Ian is responsible for the development...
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Managing Director, Green Key Global, Green Key Global
As the Managing Director of Green Key Global, North America’s leading sustainability certification program, Anick plays a critical role in advancing sustainability efforts in the hospitality sector.Anick works with industry players across the globe to ensure that the Green Key Global...
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Senior Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer, Ecolab
Emilio Tenuta's 40-year tenure at Ecolab includes more than 25 years of technical, marketing and business management experience in various industries including Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Lodging, Healthcare, Primary Metals and Automotive. For the past 15 years, Tenuta has...
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10:50am CDT
Closing Remarks
Wednesday October 30, 2024 10:50am - 10:55am CDT
Speakers
Interim CEO & President, AHLA
President, Questex Hospitality, Travel & Wellness
11:00am CDT
Expo Opens
Wednesday October 30, 2024 11:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Wednesday October 30, 2024 11:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Expo Hall
12:30pm CDT
The Future of Cities & Reimagined Hospitality
Wednesday October 30, 2024 12:30pm - 1:00pm CDT
Moderators
Chief Revenue Officer & Executive Vice President, WorldVue
David Goldstone has served in various executive management positions within the industry for over 20 years. He is one of only five recipients of the prestigious AH&LA’s John Whitaker Award for his dedication and commitment to the hotel industry. He is an experienced executive...
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Speakers
Head of Development Strategy & Operations, Mint House
In his role at Mint House, Jordan is responsible for driving the strategic direction and implementation of the company’s growth and development.Mint House is a premium residential hospitality operator in the short-term rental category. Mint House partners with real estate owners...
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President and CEO, Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association
Michael Jacobson was named President and CEO of the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (IHLA) in October of 2018. In his role, he is proud to represent the 1,500 hotels and other hospitality stakeholders throughout the state. Since joining the organization, Michael has bolstered...
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Senior Vice President, Revenue Optimization, Towne Park
Joshua Miller is Towne Park’s Senior Vice President of Revenue Optimization. In this role, he is responsible for maximizing parking revenue for both Towne Park and its clients, overseeing the commercialization, sales, client support, and success of parking solutions. With over 35...
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Senior Interior Designer | Principal, Populous
Tracy Payne has 25 years of experience designing fresh and innovative hospitality-driven interiors including bars, clubs, hospitality, branded environments and sportsvenues. Her expertise in the design of premium spaces that tell an authentic and unique story is well respected in...
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2:45pm CDT
Responsible Sourcing...Strategies and Solutions
Wednesday October 30, 2024 2:45pm - 3:15pm CDT
Moderators
Editor-in-Chief, Hotel Management, Questex
Jennifer Glatt is the Content Director for Questex Hospitality and the Editor-in-Chief of Hotel Management. She drives the content strategy across the HM website and magazine as well as the group’s hotel operations events, including Hotec Design, Hotec Operations and The Hospitality...
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Speakers
Co-Founder & President, Procure Impact
Jen Collins is Co-Founder & President of Procure Impact, a B2B Marketplace that helps corporations achieve their social impact goals and objectives through their everyday purchases. Procure Impact works collaboratively with procurement, retail, and purchasing departments to identify...
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