- For 2026 speaker queries, please contact Linda Chelmow, linda@lodgingconference.com
- For The Lodging Conference Agenda from 2025, please click here
- Sponsorship/Exhibit queries for 2026, please contact Brent Tinter, brent@lodgingconference.com
Conference Schedule
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Hiking
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Golf Breakfast
Open to all golfers participating in the Wildfire Golf Club tournament.
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Pickleball
Everyone will have a great time on and off the court. All levels are welcome including newcomers and experienced players.
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Golf Tournament at the Wildfire Golf Club, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort and Spa
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Conference Registration | Name Badge Pickup
Stop by the Lodging Conference registration desk to pick up your name badge before entering the conference center.
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4th Annual Lazy River Race
Participate as a racer, grab a drink, have a rubber duck compete for you, or just network and cheer on friends and colleagues.
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Twenty6 Lounge
Additional hours Tuesday 7:00am - 5:30pm and Wednesday 7:00am - 5:30pm
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GENERAL SESSION – The Dealmakers: Development
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Break
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GENERAL SESSION - The Deal Makers: Owners, Investors, Operators Discuss Challenges and Opportunities
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AHLA Foundation ForWard @ The Lodging Conference
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Massage Station
Additional hours Tuesday 7:00am-5:00pm and Wednesday 8:00am-3:00pm
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Headshot Lounge
Additional hours Tuesday 6;45am-5:30pm and Wednesday 7:30am-3:30pm
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Happy Hour
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Cocktail Party | Dinner
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Late Night Cocktail Party
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Yoga
Yoga mats will be provided and all levels welcome.
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Breakfast
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Conference Registration | Name Badge Pickup
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Welcome to The Lodging Conference
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Harry Javer
Conference Founder & Producer, The Lodging Conference
President, The Conference Bureau, Inc.
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Speed Stats (Part I)
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Economic Outlook
Presented by
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Bernard Baumohl
Chief Global Economist, The Economic Outlook Group, LLC
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GENERAL SESSION - Executive Briefing Part I
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NEWH BrandED Scholarship Presentation
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GENERAL SESSION - Executive Briefing Part II
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Refreshment Break
$1,000 cash drawing. Must be present to win.
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CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
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Lunch
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AAHOA Update
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Peggy Berg Castell Award
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Fireside Chat with Peggy Berg Castell Recipient
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CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
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Refreshment Break
$1,000 cash drawing. Must be present to win.
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CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
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Cocktail Party | Dinner
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Conference Registration | Name Badge Pickup
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Breakfast
$1,000 cash drawing. Must be present to win.
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Welcome Back
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Harry Javer
Conference Founder & Producer, The Lodging Conference
President, The Conference Bureau, Inc.
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Speed Stats (Part II)
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AHLA Update
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GENERAL SESSION - Executive Briefing III
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TBA
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Refreshment Break
$1,000 cash drawing. Must be present to win.
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CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
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Lunch
Road food and healthy options.
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CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
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Refreshment Break
$1,000 cash drawing. Must be present to win.
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CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
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Dinner, Drinks and Rock n' Roll
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Breakfast
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Door Prizes
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