AHLA & Questex Ignite The Hospitality Show Lineup in Texas

Friday, June 21, 2024

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex have unveiled an exciting lineup of speakers and events for The Hospitality Show (The Show), the leading event for hospitality operations and technology. Scheduled for October 28-30 in San Antonio, Texas, The Show promises to be a hub of innovation and insights.

Newly confirmed speakers include:

1. Erin Andrews: NFL reporter and TV personality, will host “Game Changers: Power Plays in Sports, Media, and Hospitality,” featuring top sports and hospitality stars.
2. Geoff Ballotti: President & CEO of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
3. Liam Brown: President of Marriott Group for the U.S. & Canada.
4. Kristie Goshow: Chief Commercial Officer at KSL Resorts.
5. Kevin Jacobs: CFO & President of Global Development at Hilton, and Chair of AHLA’s board.
6. Brian Kirkland: Chief Information Officer at Choice Hotels.
7. Kevin Korab: President of Guest Worldwide.
8. Greg Land: Global Segment Leader for Travel & Hospitality at Amazon Web Services.
9. Scott Strickland: Chief Commercial Officer at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.

These industry leaders will bring their unique perspectives and insights to The Show, making it an unmissable event for hospitality professionals.

Those speakers and others will join famed chef, author, educator, and humanitarian José Andrés, who will lead an Oct. 28 keynote session titled “Changing the World Through the Power of Food.”

The Hospitality Show 2024 promises an exciting lineup of exclusive networking events:

1. Welcome Reception: Sponsored by DIRECTV HOSPITALITY, this event will take place at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, Oct. 28. Attendees can look forward to cocktails, light bites, and live entertainment.
2. Block Party on the River Walk: Set for Tuesday, Oct. 28, this party will span three venues on San Antonio’s renowned River Walk: Howl at the Moon, Hard Rock Cafe, and Merkaba.
3. VIP Owners’ Reception: This exclusive gathering is designed for owners to connect and share industry insights in a private setting.

The Show will spotlight a wide range of cutting-edge products and innovations from over 400 leading technology and operations vendors.

Moreover, DIRECTV HOSPITALITY will also sponsor the In-Room / Hotel Entertainment activation within The Show’s Expo, offering hands-on tours showcasing the latest in guest entertainment. New activations will include Smart Outdoors, highlighting how technology and design can boost revenue in outdoor spaces.

“Last year, in its inaugural debut, The Show set the mark for delivering compelling content and actionable insights from the industry’s top influencers and executive decision makers, convening the major brands and market leading service providers and suppliers on a vibrant tradeshow floor that offered an unmatched experience for conference attendees. This year, The Show will be bigger and deliver even greater value for owners, operators, brands and sponsors/exhibitors,” said AHLA Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey. “Join us in San Antonio Oct. 28-30 and become part of The Show as you learn from and network with industry leaders.”

For details and registration, head to www.thehospitalityshow.com. Grab the Early Bird Expo Pass for $299 or the All-Access Pass for $649 before Friday, June 28, to take advantage of these special rates!

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