2023: The Future of Events & Group Travel
The Future of Events & Group Travel
The Future of Events & Group Travel
Why are more buyers calling hotels home? Today’s consumer likes the value associated with a brand and the impeccable service it offers.
Peter Bazeli, Principal & Managing Director – Weitzman
Siva Selvan, Head of Global Hospitality Real Estate – Long and Foster Commercial
Sarah Khalifa – Vice President Mixed Use Development, Marriott International
Moderator: Gloria Fu, Independent Board Director – Appreciate
Romy Bhojwani, Director of Hospitality Market Analytics – CoStar Group
Tanya Venegas, Global Head of Customer Success – HotStats
What actions are companies taking to implement new strategies to reach net-zero in the face of climate change? With impact investing aligning to the younger generation, how can we do better?
Marina Elsener, Director Sustainable Development, Diversity & Inclusion – Accor Hotels
Moderator: Michelle McLean-Bailey, Former Miss Universe, International Business Representative – Ohlthaver & List Leisure Group
Will we have a recession, and if we do, what will happen to luxury travel? How to play offense/defense.
Zach Demuth, Head of Americas Hotel Research – JLL
Dave Tessier, Founder & CEO – Hospitality Gaming Advisors
Jonathan Falik, CEO – JF Capital Advisors
Moderator: Rachel Rothman, Head of Hotels Research – CBRE
As hospitality professionals, we’ve been taught to prioritize how we act, and not how we react. But the last three years have changed that paradigm. Today, thoughtful leadership requires changing not only strategies but mindsets, at a moment’s notice. What’s the secret to keeping your brand ideology relevant? How can you focus on your destination but create new paths there? And how can you get comfortable with change — for good?
Bill Walshe, CEO – Viceroy Hotels Hotels & Resorts
Mark Gordon, Co-Founder, Chief Hospitality Officer – Pinktada
Discover a modern hospitality experience inspired by gaming culture. Fueled by imagination and built by our desire to play.
Shelly Murphy, Founder and Managing Director – Atari Hotels
Fernando Mulet, Executive Vice President & Chief Investment Officer – Playa Hotels & Resorts
Antonio Fungairino, Vice President Development – Apple Leisure Group
Carolina Lacerda, Senior Manager & Practice Leader for Latin America, Strategy and Transactions, Real Estate, Hospitality, Travel and Tourism, EY
Moderator: Anna Domingo, Founder – PADZZLE
Research and insight into the role technology is having across the generations in hotel experiences.
David Mezuman, Co-founder & CEO – Duve
Patrick Huey, General Manager, We Care Spa
Stephen Davis, Chief Operating Officer – Integrated Insight
Moderator: Lisa Cain, Associate Professor – Florida International University
Wellness is no longer confined to the spa as experiential travel and technology expand hotel wellbeing programming. Now the guest’s entire experience can be infused with opportunities for transformative, personalized, and extraordinary moments of wellbeing.
Chris King, Chief Development Officer, Salamander Hotels & Resorts
Rika Lisslö , Vice President – Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Jessica Wadley, Vice President, Oakworks
Moderator: John Moore, Founder – The Spa Expert
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