Our Summit
As hotels reach a pivotal midpoint in their recovery heading into a busy summer season, Skift will examine hospitality’s rebound and future through this jam-packed one-day summit. We’ll look at the critical consumer trends, marketing strategies, shifts in the guest experience, operational hurdles and labor shortages, and the latest distribution tactics to consider at this important mid-point in the year.
Join Skift editors and research analysts as they lead a series of interviews with hotel CEOs and executives, research presentations, editorially-driven panels, and conversations with GMs on the ground digging into the big questions facing hospitality, including:
- As U.S. states quickly reopen to full-capacity, how is the sector and its reduced workforce preparing?
- Will the boom of leisure this summer not actually solve the financial problems of hotels?
- What’s behind the resilience of lifestyle hotels and how may that evolve in the future?
- With technology developments happening faster than hotels can even implement them, what data and tech solutions actually matter?
- What might the future of distribution look like and are third parties more important than ever.
SPONSORS
When: June 16, 2021
Live 11 a.m. EDT and On-Demand
Where: Skift’s Online Event Platform
Speakers
Agenda
Wednesday, June 16th
Welcome
Skift Research Presentation: Hospitality Marketing Report
Taking Stock of Hospitality’s Recovery at this Critical Moment
Tyler Morse
MCR
Chairman & CEO
Gilda Perez-Alvarado
JLL Hotels & Hospitality
Global CEO
Moderator
Cameron Sperance – Hospitality Reporter
How Can Technology Work to Solve the New Needs of Travelers?
Mike Gathright
Hilton
Senior Vice President & Head of Customer Experience
Moderator
Sean O’Neill – Senior Travel Tech Editor
The New Travel Paradigm: How Accor Is Evolving in a Post-Covid World
Steven Taylor
Accor
Chief Marketing Officer
Moderator
Carolyn Kremins – President
Will Lifestyle Brands Take on New Prominence Post-Pandemic?
Martina Luger
Ennismore
Chief Marketing Officer
Amber Asher
Standard International
President & General Counsel
Jane Mackie
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Senior Vice President, Global Marketing-Luxury and Upscale Brands
Moderator
Cameron Sperance – Hospitality Reporter
BREAK
GM Roundtable: What Is It Actually Like to Run a Hotel Right Now?
How Hotels Can Drive Demand With Workforce Lodging Programs
Ron Rogers
CLC Lodging, FLEETCOR
Group President, Lodging Division
Moderator
Alison McCarthy – Editor, SkiftX
Building Brand Loyalty Through Storytelling and Technology
Klaas van Lookeren Campagne
citizenM
CEO
Moderator
Sean O’Neill – Senior Travel Tech Editor
How to Optimize Your Travel Marketing in the Era of Personalization
Marc Vermut
Neustar
VP, The Knowledge Lab
Moderator
Jeremy Kressmann – Research Editor, SkiftX
Skift Announcement and Key Indicators for Future Recovery
Alan Woinski
The Daily Lodging Report
Founder & Editor
Moderator
Rafat Ali – CEO & Founder
What Do Travelers Want: How Hotels Can Stand Out and Drive Demand
Melissa Maher
Expedia Group
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Industry Engagement
Lisa Checchio
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
EVP & Chief Marketing Officer
Dorothy Dowling
Best Western Hotels & Resorts
Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer
Moderator
Dennis Schaal – Executive Editor / Founding Editor
How Hotels Are Looking Ahead as Large-Scale Events Return
William Hornbuckle
MGM Resorts International
CEO and President
Moderator
Cameron Sperance – Hospitality Report
Event Ends
EVENT TECH HOST
Why You Should Participate
Skift Live events are transformative to businesses and brands
Marketing
Learn from the experiences and strategies of the most creative leaders at major travel brands.
Strategy
Our agendas are jam-packed with opportunities to learn from experts, gain tactical knowledge, and understand the latest trends in travel.
Technology
Attendees will hear insights on how tech is disrupting the industry and adapting to consumer demand.
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SKIFT RESEARCH SUBSCRIBERS
Skift Research subscribers at every level – personal, professional, and enterprise – get 25% off of the full price of registration. Use promo code RESEARCH21 through the Solo Ticket option, above. If you’re not currently signed in, click “Sign In” on the registration page.
SKIFT PRO SUBSCRIBERS
Skift Pro subscribers get 15% off the full price of registration. Use promo code PRO21 through the Solo Ticket option, above. If you’re not currently signed in, click “Sign In” on the registration page.
GROUP TICKETS
Group Ticket rates begin at two tickets.
- Tickets for two attendees are US$80 each
- Tickets for three to eight attendees are US$75 each
You can purchase these through our registration portal. Select the number of tickets you need. Discounts will automatically be applied as you add attendees.
To purchase more than seven tickets, please contact support@skift.com for details on creating a custom package
BECOME A SPONSOR
Sponsors receive free passes as well as a 25% discount on additional tickets. You find out details about activations, breakout sessions, special events, and other opportunities by emailing our sales team at sponsorships@skift.com.
Note: For our online events we do not offer startup discounts. We have priced these events so that a broader swath of industry professionals can attend.
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