D.C. Hotel Conference powered by HAWDC, MHLA, VRLTA & AHLA
The AHLA On The Road event series is FREE and open to all hoteliers. Each state hotel conference provides a dynamic opportunity to connect with the larger hotel community and hear the latest market trends and policy updates impacting hotels from industry leaders and experts.
- Network with local hoteliers and industry leaders
- Learn the latest recruitment practices from experts
- Hear VIP speakers including elected officials and tourism executives
- Get policy updates on issues impacting your hotel
- Discover local hotel market data trends and forecasts
- Attend a complimentary networking reception with appetizers and drinks
Thank you to our partner state association:
Agenda
12:00PM Registration opens
1:05PM Welcome Remarks
1:15PM Data Insights from STR
Vail Ross, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, STR
1:30PM Advocating for your Business
Chip Rogers, President & CEO, AHLA
Scott Nowak, Director, State & Local Government Affairs, Hilton
Solomon Keene, Jr., President & CEO, HAWDC
Amy Rohrer, President & CEO, MHLA
Eric Terry, President, VRLTA
2:00PM Home Grown - AHLA Executive Perspective
Justin Knight - CEO & Director, Apple Hospitality REIT, AHLA Chair
Thomas Penny - President, Donohoe Hospitality Services, AHLA Board of Directors
Janis Cannon, Senior Vice President, Upscale Brands, Choice Hotels International
2:20PM Technology Solutions: Sponsor Highlight
Matt Curry, Chief Revenue Officer, myDigitalOffice
Dan Bell, SVP - Americas, Shiji Group
Parminder Batra, CEO, TraknProtect
Kira Caban, Head of Strategic Communications, Instawork
2:30PM Sponsor Meet & Greet
2:45PM Welcome Back
2:50PM Hybrid, In-Person & Future Event Trends
Ben Erwin, President & CEO, Encore
Elliott Ferguson, President & CEO, Destination DC
Brian Gilligan, Senior Vice President Sales & Distribution, U.S. & Canada, Marriott International
Chris Thompson, President & CEO, Brand USA
3:05PM Best Practices for Revenue Generation - content provided by HSMAI
Ellen Wilson, Managing Director, HSMAI, DC Chapter
Leigh Anne Brayman, Digital Consultant - Marriott Digital Services
3:25PM Workforce Challenges & Solutions
Del Ross, Chief Revenue Officer, Hotel Effectiveness
Sarah Cozewith, Vice President of Career Development, AHLA Foundation
3:55PM Closing Remarks
4:00PM Networking Reception