It's Personal Stories is a podcast series that highlights the inspiring journeys of leaders in the hospitality industry. With a library of over 200 episodes, the series features insights from C-Suite executives, educators, life coaches, best-selling authors, and other professionals across the field. Each episode offers practical advice to support your personal and professional growth, with guests sharing their experiences, challenges, and successes.
The episode will be available to watch or listen to in September.
Speed Stats Part I
Session Date & Time: October 7, 2025, 8:10-8:25 AM
Session Location: Main Stage
Think Tank: Up-To-The-Minute Data to Help You Plan Your Next Move
Session Date & Time: October 7, 2025, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Session Location: Breakout Session (Room TBD)
Think Tank—Value-Add: Finding Opportunities to Drive Income and Capital Appreciation
Session Date & Time: October 7, 2025, 2:00–3:00 PM
With new builds hard to pencil, owners and operators are repositioning and renovating to create value through strategic investments and property improvements to maximize successful outcomes. Find out how to get the most out of your hotel investments.
This year’s theme is “The Best Way to Predict the Future Is to Create It,” highlighting the power of proactive leadership in times of uncertainty. It is a call for innovation and action to shape the future, rather than simply reacting to challenges. The forum will provide valuable insights into economic trends shaping the hospitality industry as we look toward 2026, including topics such as managing costs to enhance profitability, capital market availability, and the impact of evolving policies, economic conditions, and societal shifts on markets.