Conference Overview

 

THS24

Where profitability takes center stage

Education at The Hospitality Show is built for doers — hotel owners, operators, and general managers who are driving performance every day. You’ll hear from more than 100 expert speakers across 40+ sessions designed to help you operate better, innovate bolder, and drive profit.

From workforce management and tech adoption to improving guest experience and optimizing day-to-day operations, the content is built around the real challenges you face and the strategies that move the needle. The full conference program will be announced soon!

Four stages, four times the insights.

Visionary Stage

Visionary Stage

Insights from the industry's top leaders plus, inspirational keynote presentations.

Solutions Stage

Solutions Stage

Interactive deep-dives into the most pressing issues - from workforce to guest experience to technology investment.

Spotlight Stage

Spotlight Stage

Tech innovators demo their latest solutions and share how they'll benefit your business.

Education Stage

Education Stage

Actionable takeaways and peer-led sessions from seasoned experts who have been there and done it.

2025 Keynote Speakers Announced

Chris Barton

Chris Barton

Create Your Own Shazam Magic: Disrupt Your Thinking. Defy Barriers. Inspire Delight.

Crystal Washington

Crystal Washington

The Competitive Edge: Spot Trends and Thrive in the Future of Work

Ozan Özkural

Ozan Özkural

Navigating Global Currents: Strategic Insights for Hospitality Leaders

2025 Schedule at a Glance

26

Oct

AHLA GM Summit & Luncheon  

*All Access Pass only

11:30am - 3:30pm

Visionary Stage Sessions  

*All Access Pass only
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Keynote Session: Create Your Own Shazam Magic: Disrupt Your Thinking. Defy Barriers. Inspire Delight. 

*All Access Pass only
5:10pm - 5:55pm

Welcome Reception

6:00pm - 7:30pm

27

Oct

Visionary Stage Sessions  

*All Access Pass only 

9:00am - 11:05am

Keynote Session: The Competitive Edge: Spot Trends and Thrive in the Future of Work 

*All Access Pass only
10:15am - 11:00am

Show Floor Open 

11:00am - 5:00pm

THS Connect Meetings

*THS Connect participants only
11:00am - 3:00pm

Spotlight Stage Sessions 

11:00am - 5:00pm

Solutions Stage Sessions

11:15am - 4:30pm

Education Stage Sessions

11:15am - 1:45pm

GM Awards powered by AHLA 

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Party at the Fillmore 

7:00pm - 10:00pm

28

Oct

Visionary Stage Sessions  

*All Access Pass only

9:00am - 2:30pm

Keynote Session: Navigating Global Currents: Strategic Insights for Hospitality Leaders 

*All Access Pass only
9:22am - 10:10am

Show Floor Open

11:00am - 5:00pm

THS Connect Meetings 

*THS Connect participants only
11:00am - 3:00am

Spotlight Stage Sessions 

11:00am - 5:00pm

Education Stage Sessions

11:15am - 3:45am

Solutions Stage Sessions

11:30am - 3:15pm

What topics can you expect to hear about?

 

Ownership:

  • Innovative Leadership & Tech Disruption
  • Franchise Model
  • Generational Dynamics in Family Ownership & Profitability

Operations:

  • The Art of Doing More with Less
  • Operational Perspectives from Industry Outsiders
  • Mining Operational Gold: Team Building

Technology:

  • Emerging Technology & AI
  • The Latest in Robotics​​​

Sustainability

Global Landscape & Risk Management


Distribution & Marketing

Commercial Gains

Brands

  • Brand Evolution
  • Brand Differentiation Strategies & Competitive Advantage

Guest Experience & Retention

  • Customer Loyalty
  • The Adaptation Game: Changing Customer Preferences

 

 Advocacy

  • The Collective Power of Advocacy: AHLA

    More! Full Conference program coming soon.

 

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