Skift Future of Lodging Forum 2023

Agenda

9:00 am

Welcome
- Rafat Ali
  
  Skift
  
  Founder & CEO
9:10 am

Skift Research Overview
- Varsha Arora
  
  Skift
  
  Senior Research Analyst
9:25 am

Building Scale and a Competitive Edge for Brands
- Jean-Jacques Morin
  
  Accor
  
  Group Deputy CEO, Group CFO and Premium, Midscale & Economy Division CEO
Moderator
Sean O’Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor – Skift
9:55 am

Driving Growth in Lifestyle and Luxury
- Katerina Giannouka
  
  Jumeirah Group
  
  CEO
Moderator
Carolyn Kremins, President – Skift
10:20 am

Tech’s Impact on an Evolving Booking Landscape
- Rob Francis
  
  Booking.com
  
  SVP & Chief Technology Officer
Moderator
Dennis Schaal, Founding Editor and Executive Editor – Skift
10:45 am

NETWORKING BREAK
11:15 am

The Blending of Everything as Vacation Rentals Come of Age
- Henrik Kjellberg
  
  Awaze
  
  Group CEO
- Merilee Karr
  
  UnderTheDoormat Group
  
  Founder and CEO
Moderator
Pranavi Agarwal, Senior Research Analyst – Skift
11:40 am
Reaching and Retaining Guests With First-Party Data
- Sofia Rovnova-Nixon
  
  Marriott International
  
  Director, Media Strategy & MarTech
- Josh Beckwith
  
  Sojern
  
  Managing Director, Global Strategic Accounts & Partnerships
Moderator
Alison McCarthy, Content Director, SkiftX
11:55 am

Designing for Sustainability At Scale
- Catherine Dolton
  
  IHG Hotels & Resorts
  
  Chief Sustainability Officer
Moderator
Wouter Geerts – Head of Research
12:20 pm

Staying Agile to the Dynamic Needs of Consumers
- Chris Silcock
  
  Hilton
  
  Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer
Moderator
Sean O’Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor – Skift
12:45 pm

LUNCH
1:45 pm

The Hotel Technology Shifts Ahead
- Finnbar Cornwall
  
  Google UK
  
  Industry Sector Leader for Travel
2:00 pm
Getting Rewards Right in an Evolving Loyalty Landscape
- Rob McDonald
  
  IAG Loyalty
  
  Chief Commercial Officer
Moderator
Carolyn Kremins, President, Skift
2:15 pm

Wellness Finds Renewed Importance to Hospitality
- Marloes Knippenberg
  
  Kerten Hospitality
  
  CEO
- Handley Amos
  
  Pillar Well-Being
  
  Chief Operating Officer
Moderator
Sean O’Neill, Senior Hospitality Editor – Skift
2:45 pm

Why Now Is The Time for Hotels To Push Boundaries
- Tamara Lohan
  
  Mr & Mrs Smith
  
  CEO & Founder
3:05 pm

New Opportunities for Leisure and Luxury Stays at Scale
- Erik Friemuth
  
  TUI Group
  
  Member of the Group Executive Committee; Group Chief Marketing Officer; and Managing Director, Hotels & Resorts
Moderator
Dennis Schaal, Founder Editor and Executive Editor – Skift
3:30 pm

NETWORKING BREAK
4:00 pm

A Macro View on Global Demographics, Slowdowns, and Gains
- Richard Clarke
  
  AB Bernstein
  
  Managing Director
4:10 pm

Big Bets and Future Investments
Moderator
Pranavi Agarwal, Senior Research Analyst – Skift
4:45 pm

Why Tech Matters Now More Than Ever
- Tyler Morse
  
  MCR Hotels
  
  Chairman & CEO
Moderator
Rafat Ali, Founder & CEO – Skift
5:10 pm

Redefining Stays Around Traveler’s Blended Needs
- Catherine Powell
  
  Airbnb
  
  Global Head of Hosting
Moderator
Rafat Ali, Founder & CEO – Skift
5:45 pm

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