6:30 PM |
Glow Putt: Glow in the Dark Putting Contest and Networking Reception
A great way to kick off the Lodging Conference. Join in the fun at the JW Marriott Wildfire Golf Course as a golfer or cheer on participants of all skill levels as they engage in friendly competition. You must be registered for The Lodging Conference 2025.
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6:00 AM |
Hiking at Piestewa Peak
Enjoy picturesque views on a hike in the Phoenix Mountain Reserve. Difficult and moderate options available. Led by Dukout Adventures. Bring sunscreen and bottled water.
Sponsored by
Otelier You must be registered for The Lodging Conference 2025 in order to participate in hiking, pickleball or the golf tournament. These events run concurrently so you may only register for one. |
6:00 AM - 12.00 |
Snacks for Hiking, Pickleball and Golf
Provided by
General Mills Foodservice |
7:00 AM |
Pickleball at the JW Marriott Pickleball Courts
Everyone will have a great time on and off the court. All levels are welcome including newcomers and experienced players.
Sponsored by
Actabl Hotel Equities Reeco The Product Source |
7:30 AM |
Golf Breakfast at Meritage Tavern Terrace
Open to all golfers participating in the Wildflower Golf Club tournament.
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8:00 AM |
Golf Tournament (SOLD OUT)
Wildfire Golf Club, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort and Spa - If you are unable to join us for the tournament, feel free to call the pro shop for individual tee times outside the tournament.
Sponsored by
Sandman Savrann PLLC |
11:00 AM - 1:00 |
3rd Annual Lazy River Races at JW Marriott Lazy River
Do you have what it takes to float past your colleagues? Participate as a racer, cheer on your colleagues, or grab a rubber duck to compete on your behalf.
Sponsored by
Staypineapple Hotels |
11:00 AM - 8:00 |
Conference Registration | Name Badge Pickup
Stop by The Lodging Conference registration desk on the Upper Lobby to pick up your name badge before entering the conference center.
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12:00 PM - 5:30 |
Twenty6 Lounge
All are welcome to stop by the Lower Lobby. Additional hours Tuesday 7:00am-5:30pm and Wednesday 7:00am-5:30pm.
Sponsored by
Actabl |
12:00 PM - 5:30 |
Coffee Culture Starts Here in the Retail Shops Hallway
Additional hours all day Tuesday and Wednesday.
Sponsored by
Amazon Business |
12:00 PM - 5:30 |
Headshot Lounge in Grand Canyon 4
Additional hours Tuesday and Wednesday.
Sponsored by
Encore Global |
2:00 PM - 2:45 |
GENERAL SESSION
The Deal Makers: Development
Join us in Grand Saguaro South.
Moderator:
Stephanie Ricca, Editorial Director, Hotels, CoStar News Panelists:
Christian Charnaux, EVP and Chief Development Officer, Hilton Daniel P. Hansen, Head of Americas Development, Hyatt Hotels Corp. David Pepper, Chief Development Officer, Choice Hotels International Brian Quinn, Chief Development Officer, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Kevin Schramm, SVP of Essential and Suites Brand Development for America and Canada, IHG Hotels & Resorts Amit Sripathi, EVP & Chief Development Officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts |
2:45 PM - 3:30 |
GENERAL SESSION
The Deal Makers: Owners, Investors and Management
Moderator:
Mitch Patel, Founder and CEO, Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. Panelists:
Barry A.N. Bloom, President and Chief Operating Officer, Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Naveen P. Kakarla, President & CEO, HHM Dave Pollin, Co-Founder and President, Buccini Pollin Group | PM Hotel Group Ben Rosenbaum, Managing Director, Starwood Capital Group Jeff Wagoner, President & CEO, OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group |
3:30 PM - 3:40 |
NEWH BrandED Scholarship Presentation
Introduction by:
Sandy Banks, President, NEWH, Inc. |
3:40 PM - 4:30 |
GENERAL SESSION
Maintaining ForWard Momentum
Sponsored by
ForWard Women Advancing Hospitality |
4:00 PM - 5:30 |
Massage Station in the Conference Center Foyer
Stop by for a relaxing massage. Additional hours: Tuesday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, Wednesday, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.
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4:00 PM - 5:45 |
Open Bar Happy Hour in Grand Canyon (Exhibit Hall) and Foyer
Sponsored by
Cooper Carry Extended Stay America |
5:45 PM - 8:30 |
Cocktail Party | Dinner on the Ballroom Lawn
Sponsored by
Choice Hotels International Encore EXP The PENTA Building Group |
8:30 PM - 10:30 |
Late Night Cocktail Party on the Botanical Garden Lawn
Sponsored by
Energy CX |
6:30 AM - 7:30 |
Yoga on the Revive Spa Lawn
Yoga mats will be provided and all levels are welcome.
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6:45 AM - 7:50 |
Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall and on Sunset Lawn
Sponsored by
HALL Structured Finance Valencia Hotel Collection |
7:00 AM - 9:00 |
Conference Registration | Name Badge Pickup
Stop by The Lodging Conference registration desk on the Upper Lobby to pick up your name badge before entering the conference center.
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8:00 AM - 8:10 |
Welcome to The Lodging Conference
Please join us in the Grand Sonoran Ballroom.
Harry Javer, Conference Chairman, Founder and Producer, The Lodging Conference President, The Conference Bureau, Inc. |
8:10 AM - 8:25 |
Speed Stats (Part I)
Presented by:
Rod Clough, MAI, President - Americas, HVS JP Ford, ISHC, Principal and Director of Global Business Development, Lodging Econometrics Amanda W. Hite, President, STR/CoStar Group Rachael Rothman, CFA, Head of Hotels Research & Data Analytics, CBRE Hotels |
8:25 AM - 8:45 |
Economic Outlook
Presented by:
Bernard Baumohl, Chief Global Economist, The Economic Outlook Group, LLC |
8:45 AM - 9:00 |
Speed Stats (Part II)
Presented by:
JoAnna Abrams, Founder and CEO, MindClick Cindy Estis Green, CEO and Co-Founder, Kalibri Lindsey Goedeker, Senior Vice President, Sales, Actabl |
9:00 AM - 9:45 |
GENERAL SESSION
Executive Briefing Part I
Moderator:
Rachel Humphrey, Founder, Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance Panelists:
Arash Azarbarzin, Principal & CEO, Highgate Liam Brown, Group President, United States & Canada, Marriott International Greg Friedman, Managing Principal, Chief Executive Officer, Peachtree Group Craig Smith, CEO, Aimbridge Hospitality Michelle Woodley, President, Preferred Travel Group |
9:50 AM - 10:30 |
GENERAL SESSION
Executive Briefing Part II
Moderator:
Glenn Haussman, Founder/Host, No Vacancy News Panelists:
Joe Berger, President & CEO, BRE Hotels & Resorts Kevin Davis, Americas CEO, JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group Zack Gharib, President, Red Roof Justin Knight, Chief Executive Officer, Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc Kamalesh (KP) Patel, 2025-2026 Chairman, AAHOA |
10:30 AM - 11:15 |
Refreshment Break in Grand Canyon (Exhibit Hall) and Foyer
$1,000 cash drawing. Must be present to win.
Sponsored by
Land-Ron, Inc. Marriott International Western Alliance Bank Hotel Franchise Finance |
11:15 AM - 12:15 |
CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
T-1 2026 Deal Flow: Acquisitions, Values, Pricing and Competition
Deal makers discuss the main drivers fueling transactions, the hot sectors, the locations with the most upside and offer their insights for the year ahead.
Moderator:
Daniel H. Lesser, Co-Founder, President & CEO, LW Hospitality Advisors Panelists:
Michael Bernath, SVP, Acquisitions & Dispositions, Peachtree Group Kate Henriksen, Co-CIO, RLJ Lodging Trust Justin Leonard, President, DiamondRock Hospitality Company Azim Saju, Chief Executive Officer, ARK Holdings Stephen Zsigray, President and CEO, Ashford Hospitality Trust T-2 The Value of a Brand: Choosing the Right Flag or Going Independent
What makes the most sense for your assets and new projects? Topics include the owner/brand relationship, market generators, brand availability, incentives, benefits and costs.
Moderator:
Rajiv Trivedi, Managing Principal, TST Capital Panelists:
Mark S. Adams, Partner, JMBM | Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP Thom Geshay, Chief Executive Officer & President, Davidson Hospitality Group Lara Hernandez, SVP Brand Management Americas, Hilton Vinay Patel, President and CEO, Fairbrook Hotels T-3 Insights into the Debt Markets
Find out about the short-term and long-range forecasts for hotel underwriting, refinancing, and new development.
Moderator:
Katie Vivian, Hotel Loan Originator, Largo Hospitality Finance Group Panelists:
Adrienne Andrews, Managing Director, JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group Brian Holstein, Principal, US Hotel Advisors Barry Lieberman, Head of Hotel Franchise Finance, Western Alliance Bank Michael I. Lipson, CEO, President, Board Chairman, Access Point Financial Tracy Vasquez, Executive Director, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A T-4 The Uptick in Mixed-Use Development
If your pipeline includes a mixed-use project, leverage hotel, residential, commercial, and recreational spaces to make your project economically viable and ensure a maximum return on investment.
Moderator:
Russell C. Savrann, Partner, Sandman Savrann PLLC Panelists:
Neil Amin, Chief Executive Officer, Shamin Hotels Jenna Jacobson, Vice President of Luxury and Mixed-Use Development, Marriott International Mark Laport, President, CEO, Concord Hospitality Pinal S. Patel, 2025-2026 Treasurer, AAHOA T-5 Up-To-The-Minute Data to Help You Plan Your Next Move
Get the latest analysis of supply, demand, top markets, transactions, ADR, RevPAR and the development pipeline.
Presented by:
Rod Clough, MAI, President - Americas, HVS JP Ford, ISHC, Principal and Director of Global Business Development, Lodging Econometrics Amanda W. Hite, President, STR/CoStar Group Rachael Rothman, CFA, Head of Hotels Research & Data Analytics, CBRE Hotels |
12:15 PM - 2:00 |
Lunch in the Grand Sonoran Ballroom, Exhibit Hall and Sunset Lawn
Sponsored by
Access Point Financial CBRE Hotels Red Roof |
1:00 PM - 1:05 |
AAHOA Update
Join us in the Grand Sonoran Ballroom.
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1:10 PM - 1:15 |
Peggy Berg Castell Award
Presented by:
Kevin Carey, COO, AHLA President & CEO, AHLA Foundation Recipient
TBA |
1:15 PM - 1:35 |
Fireside Chat with TBA and Kevin Carey
Moderator:
Kevin Carey, COO, AHLA President & CEO, AHLA Foundation Interview:
TBA |
2:00 PM - 3:00 |
CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
T-6 Insights into Hotel Private Equity
The hotel sector has been a hot market for investors. Key players in the private equity space provide in-depth analysis about the latest trends
Moderator:
Stacy Silver, President, Silver Hospitality Group Panelists:
Clint Hodges, Managing Director, Hodges Ward Elliott Robert D. Kline, CEO and Co-Founder, Chartres Lodging Group, LLC Jeff Stulmaker, Partner & Chief Investment Officer, KHP Capital Partners David Sudeck, Partner, JMBM Global Hospitality Group Robert J. Webster, Co-Head of National Hotel Partners and Vice Chairman, CBRE Hotels T-7 Authenticity: Boutique and Lifestyle Hotels
These hotels set themselves apart through design, personalization and experiential innovation. The panel will discuss investment activity, expansion into new markets, value creation and maximizing ROI.
Moderator:
Jeff Weinstein, Editor-in-Chief, Hotel Investment Today Panelists:
Kimberly Christner, President & CEO, Cornerstone Hospitality Catie Cramer, Head of Luxury and Lifestyle Development, US, Hyatt Hotels Corp. Mike Hirschler, Chief Growth Officer, Staypineapple Hotels Benjamin T. Leahy, Principal, Cedar Capital Partners David Tessier, Founder & CEO, Hospitality Gaming Advisors Inc. T-8 Value-Add: Finding Opportunities to Drive Income and Capital Appreciation
With new builds hard to pencil, owners and operators are repositioning and renovating to create value. Find out how to get the most out of your hotel investments.
Moderator:
Mark J. Gordon, Managing Partner, Intrinsic Hotel Capital Panelists:
Neil Flavin, Chief Operating Officer, HVS Asset & Hotel Management Division Eric Jacobs, Chief Global Growth Officer, Aimbridge Hospitality Russ Shattan, Partner, MCR Rob Smith, President and CEO, Stonebridge Companies T-9 Under Construction: New Build Trends and Challenges
Barriers to entry, the cost of desirable sites, financing, design, supply chain, budget and keeping the project on track…Find innovative solutions to overcome the many challenges across sectors and markets.
Moderator:
Bruce Ford, SVP and Director of Global Business Development, Lodging Econometrics Panelists:
Scott Andrews, SVP, Head of Hospitality Finance, Commercial Real Estate Banking, City National Bank Scott Brown, NCARB, Principal, DesignCell Architecture Neil Patel, President, Excel Hotel Group Jeff Walker, Project Executive, The PENTA Building Group T-10 Travel and Operations: Trends Shaping the Hospitality Industry
Capitalize on emerging opportunities with data driven analysis focused on travel, customer satisfaction, labor and sales, marketing and revenue management to optimize hotel profit and grow asset value.
Presented by:
Cindy Estis Green, CEO and Co-Founder, Kalibri Steven Moore, Chief Executive Officer, Actabl Andrea Stokes, Practice Lead, Hospitality, J.D. Power |
3:00 PM - 3:45 |
Refreshment Break in Grand Canyon (Exhibit Hall) and Foyer
$1,000 cash drawing. Must be present to win.
Sponsored by
Aimbridge Hospitality Paramount Capital Advisors Paramount Lodging Advisors |
3:45 PM - 4:45 |
CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
T-11 Design to Maximize Value
Craft a revenue-generating design strategy to optimize space, leverage technology, enhance the guest experience and meet your objectives, deadlines and budget.
Moderator:
TBA Panelists:
T.Jack Bagby, Principal, Cooper Carry Kevin Grass, Managing Principal and Head of Design & Development, Noble Investment Group Katie Popp, VP of Design & Construction, Hyatt T-12 From the Buy and Sell Side: Essential Elements of a Hotel Deal to Meet Strategic Goals
The acquisition and disposition cycle…Navigate the complexities of the market, evaluate target properties, finalize the capital structure, plan your exit strategy and identify potential buyers.
Moderator:
Teague Hunter, President & CEO, Hunter Hotel Advisors Panelists:
Ami Bhow, Vice President, NewGen Advisory Thomas J. Corcoran, President, TCOR Hotel Partners Anthony Falor, Senior Managing Director, Crexi Victor Gutierrez, Senior Vice President, Ten-X Greg Warren, Principal, Sandman Savrann PLLC T-13 Outdoor-Centric Hotels: Glamping, Cabins, Adventure and Luxury
With an increasing demand for unique and immersive travel experiences, a growing market share, and a diverse group of investors and operators, find out who the players are, the major market drivers, key trends and the competitive landscape.
Moderator:
David Eisen, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief, HOTELS Magazine Panelists:
Drew Allison, Executive Vice President of Operations, IHM Outdoors | Island Hospitality Management Bobby Molinary, Chief Development Officer, Select Brands US, Marriott International Paul Novak, Partner, Whitman Peterson Brad Rahinsky, Chairman, Hotel Equities T-14 Finding and Keeping Your Guests: Driving Revenue Thru Reputation, Loyalty, and Revenue Management
From searching and booking to arrival, departure and post-stay, leverage all of the tools to drive customer satisfaction, curate guest experiences, identify new market opportunities, evaluate emerging technologies and boost revenue.
Moderator:
Kristie Goshow, Chief Commercial Officer, Peregrine Hospitality Group Panelists:
Mercedes Blanco, VP Enterprise Growth, Lighthouse Karen Rapley, Vice President, Revenue Strategy, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Betsy Steckler, Director, Partner Services, North America, Booking.com Sarah Williams, Chief Commercial Officer, InterMountain Hotels T-15 Source Your Funding: Acquisition, New Build, Renovation
Accelerate your long-term growth strategy with an in-depth discussion to help you identify the best financing options, and work through the challenges, considerations and requirements to qualify and secure your loan.
Moderator:
Daniel H. Lesser, Co-Founder, President & CEO, LW Hospitality Advisors Panelists:
Mike Canning, Senior Vice President, Capital Markets, HALL Structured Finance Steve Getty, Director, MUFG Bank, Ltd. John Pascal, Principal, Paramount Capital Advisors Shivan Perera, Managing Director CRE, Bridge Marketplace Rushi Shah, Chairman and CEO, Mag Mile Capital |
5:45 PM - 9:30 |
Cocktail Party | Dinner at the Main Pool
Sponsored by
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort and Spa |
7:00 AM - 8:00 |
Yoga on the Revive Spa Lawn
Yoga mats will be provided and all levels are welcome.
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7:15 AM - 9:00 |
Conference Registration | Name Badge Pickup
Stop by The Lodging Conference registration desk on the Upper Lobby to pick up your name badge before entering the conference center.
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7:30 AM - 8:50 |
Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall and on Sunset Lawn
$1,000 cash drawing. Must be present to win.
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8:50 AM - 9:10 |
Welcome Back
Please join us in the Grand Sonoran Ballroom.
Harry Javer, Conference Chairman, Founder and Producer, The Lodging Conference President, The Conference Bureau, Inc. |
9:10 AM - 9:35 |
Fireside Chat with Sam Nazarian
Interview:
Sam Nazarian, President & CEO, sbe |
9:35 AM - 9:38 |
AHLA Update
Presented by:
Rosanna Maietta, President & CEO, AHLA |
9:40 AM - 10:25 |
GENERAL SESSION
Executive Briefing Part III
Sponsored by
Broadband Hospitality (BBH) in conjunction with DIRECTV Moderator:
Rosanna Maietta, President & CEO, AHLA Panelists:
Greg Juceam, President & CEO, Extended Stay America Beth McMahon, President & CEO, Hotel Association of Canada Ayesha Molino, President & COO, ARIA, & Vdara Chief Public Affairs Officer, MGM Resorts International John G. Murray, President & CEO, Sonesta Hotels Leeny Oberg, Chief Financial Officer and EVP, Development, Marriott International |
10:25 AM - 11:30 |
Refreshment Break in Grand Canyon (Exhibit Hall) and Foyer
$1,000 cash drawing. Must be present to win.
Sponsored by
IHG Hotels & Resorts MUFG |
11:30 AM - 12:30 |
CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
W-1 Luxury Knows No Bounds: Luxury and Upper Upscale Hospitality
What’s new and exciting? Find out about wellness innovations, curated experiences, prime locations, upcoming pipeline, the growing popularity of villas and residences and much more.
Moderator:
Christina Trauthwein, VP, Content & Partnerships, Hotel Business Panelists:
Karim Alibhai, Founder & Principal, Gencom James Carroll, President & CEO, Crestline Hotels & Resorts John Keeling, Executive Vice President, Valencia Hotel Collection W-2 Conversions = Repositioning, Flexibility
High construction costs and a challenging lending environment have led to conversion-focused brands and activity. The panel discusses key takeaways to reposition your hotel and drive revenue.
Moderator:
Craig Sullivan, Principal, [CLIC] Media Panelists:
Aaron Dearborn, President, Amerail Systems, Inc. Karen Gilbride, VP, Global avid, Atwell Suites & Garner Hotels, IHG Hotels & Resorts Tom Nee, Senior Vice President, Development – Foundation Brands, Choice Hotels International Miraj S. Patel, Immediate Past Chairman, AAHOA W-3 Eagerly Anticipated Hotel Development
The panel will discuss current market conditions, critical implications and challenges, legal strategies, hotels set to open in the coming months and the development pipeline across sectors and locations.
Moderator:
Robert A. Rauch, CHA, CEO, R. A. Rauch & Associates, Inc Founding Chairman, Brick Hospitality Panelists:
Jean-Luc Barone, Chief Executive Officer, White Lodging Services Krystal England, Chief Investment Officer, TMGOC Ventures Al Patel, President, Baywood Hotels Nilesh Patel, Partner, MW Law Mark Williams, Managing Director, Franchise Development, Extended Stay America W-4 Risk Management: Taxes, Fees and Regulations
Over the past few years, municipalities have aggressively increased tax responsibilities for hotel owners and at the same time, fees and regulations have surged. Experts discuss steps you can take to mitigate risks and relieve the financial burden.
Moderator:
Jagruti Panwala, President & CEO, Wealth Protection Strategies Panelists:
Bob Johnson, Managing Director, Baker Tilly Vimal (Ricky) Patel, 2025-2026 Secretary, AAHOA Nicole Rogers, GM, Lodging, Avalara Rana Rehan Zaid, Principal, Prominence Hospitality Group W-5 Resiliency: Extended Stay Keeps on Rolling
The demand for extended stay shows no signs of slowing down. Find out about the development pipeline, next-generation brands, investment strategies, innovations to elevate guest experiences and managing operational costs to drive revenue and boost profitability.
Moderator:
Keith Mack, Managing Principal, Gibraltar Capital Partners Panelists:
Gary A. DeLapp, President and CEO, stayAPT Suites Stan Kozlowski, Principal, CooperWynn Capital David Martin, Chief Executive Officer, Hotel Management and Consulting |
12:30 PM - 1:45 |
Lunch in the Grand Sonoran Ballroom, Exhibit Hall and Sunset Lawn
Sponsored by
HVS Mag Mile Capital Stonebridge Xpodigital |
1:45 PM - 2:45 |
CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
W-6 Syndicating Hotel Real Estate Deals
Whether you are creating or investing in a syndication or a fund, this session will take you through everything from formation to closing the deal including tips for sponsors and investors
Moderator:
Trusha Patel, M.A., MBA, Founder & CEO, Platinum Holdings Panelists:
Matt Larson, Chief Business Officer, Emerson Equity LLC Adnan Merchant, Managing Partner, MW Law Shumair Panjwani, Partner, Investor Relations, SLTX Capital Tarun S. Patel, Managing Principal, Sonari Capital Partners W-7 CapEx: Meet the Problem-Solvers
CapEx has been delayed for too long. Our team of experts will help you plan a cost-effective investment strategy, minimize disruption, keep your project on track and add value to your assets.
Moderator:
Alan Benjamin, ISHC, President, Benjamin West Panelists:
Renee Bagshaw, Chief Operating Officer, Continental Contractors, Inc. John W. Breuer, LEED AP BD+C, Vice President, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company Christina Flannery, Director, Capital Project Management, Park Hotels & Resorts Michael Dallas Havener, SVP Development, Design & Construction, Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. W-8 Sustainable Initiatives in Operations and Development
The panel will provide a framework for successfully building, renovating, maintaining and operating hotels to meet environmental goals, appeal to guests and grow your bottom line.
Moderator:
TBA Panelists:
JoAnna Abrams, Founder & CEO, MindClick Jean Garris Hand, SVP & Global Head, Sustainability, Hilton Chris Kearney, PE, LEED AP, Vice President, EXP W-9 Improve Your Hotel’s Operational Efficiency and Boost Revenue
A review of key performance indicators to help you achieve operational excellence and increase your bottom line.
Moderator:
Lan Elliott, Co-Founder & Principal, Acacia Holdings Principal & Interview Host, It’s Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast Panelists:
Chris Hague, Chief Operating Officer, Hotel Asset Value Enhancement, Inc Rob Mangiarelli, President, Atrium Hospitality Vinay Patel, President and CEO, Fairbrook Hotels W-10 Economy and Select Service Hotels Continue to Deliver Results
Fundamentals are solid. Find out about the key drivers fueling performance, profit margins and investment activity.
Moderator:
Robin McLaughlin, Senior Editor, LODGING Magazine Panelists:
Jin Yong Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Acrophyte Hospitality Trust Brian Parker, Senior Vice President, Development, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Rahul Patel, 2025-2026 Vice Chairman, AAHOA Richard Schaeffer, Vice President, Franchise Development Red Roof, |
2:45 PM - 3:45 |
Refreshment Break in Grand Canyon (Exhibit Hall) and Foyer
Sponsored by
InterMountain Hotels InterMountain Renovations |
3:30 PM - 4:30 |
CONCURRENT THINK TANKS
W-11 Resorts: Trends for 2026 and Beyond
Immersive experiences, purposeful design, authenticity…The panel will share valuable insights, lucrative locations and emerging trends.
Moderator:
R. Mark Woodworth, Principal, Woodworth Core Group Panelists:
Anne Bertsch, Vice President, North America Full Service Development, Marriott International Brittney Jones, Chief Development Officer, Brittain Resorts & Hotels Lucas Karpiuk, Principal, Land-Ron, Inc. W-12 Renovation: A Focus on ROI
Position your hotel for success with a refresh or a scheduled renovation to meet PIP requirements. Avoid the stress, get your project to the finish line, meet guest expectations, increase your ADR and gain a competitive advantage.
Moderator:
CJ Arlotta, Managing Member, CJ Media Solutions, LLC Panelists:
Brad Czechowski, Partner, H-CPM Doug Dreher, CEO, The Hotel Group, an Affiliate of Hotel Equities Kevin King, Vice President Projects & Business Development, Digney York Associates, LLC Suzanne Saunders, SVP Design & Construction & Chief Elevation Officer, Elevate Renovations + Development By HVMG W-13 F&B: Operations, Procurement and Design Strategies to Drive Profitability
Learn how innovative approaches to operations, design and supply chain are helping hotel owners and operators optimize RevPAR, elevate guest experiences, and increase operational efficiency.
Moderator:
Esther Hertzfeld, Executive Editor, Hotel Management/Questex Panelists:
Valentina Castellon, Hospitality Interior Design Leader | Principal, DLR Group Robert Habeeb, Founder & CEO, Maverick Hotels and Restaurants TBA, Entegra, |
5:30 PM - 9:30 |
Rock Vegas at The Lodging Conference. Rock n’ Roll + Gaming = Fun, Fun Fun!
Join us on the Sunset Lawn for dinner, drinks, gaming and Rock'n Roll. Cheer on your friends and colleagues as they sing, shred, drum and dance. To sign up to play with the band, send an email to erin@lodgingconference.com.
Sponsored by
BWH Hotels Encore Foodbuy The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company |
8:30 AM - 10:00 |
Breakfast on the Wildflower Terrace
All are welcome.
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10:00 AM |
Door Prizes
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