by | Jun 23, 2026
The industry talks endlessly about trends, but far less about what is fundamentally changing beneath them. This session goes deeper, using younger generations as a lens to better understand broader societal shifts and how they are reshaping expectations around travel,...
by | Jun 23, 2026
The hotel industry is undergoing one of its most disruptive shifts in decades, as travel behaviors evolve at a pace that traditional models can no longer match. What we used to call “micro hotels” has already outgrown its label because this evolution was never just...
by | Jun 23, 2026
Where is hotel development headed — and what does it mean for the design community? In this data-rich session, Bruce Ford, SVP and Director of Global Business Development at Lodging Econometrics, unpacks the latest North America hotel development pipeline across the...
by | Jun 23, 2026
This session will explore how hotel owners and developers can creatively structure capital stacks and apply strategic value engineering to unlock renovation projects in today’s financially challenging climate. We’ll cover how to combine financing tools like PACE, tax...
by | Jun 23, 2026
New restaurants and bars deliver more than hospitality. Today, patrons expect immersive environments that offer moments of surprise and emotional connection. Panelists will discuss how to balance spectacle with authenticity and how operational realities inform design...