Program 

Wednesday, March 4th, 2026

 

4:00PM-5:30PM

Registration Opens, Exhibitor Set-up

Location: Plaza Ballroom Foyer

5:30PM-7:30PM

Welcome Reception & Exhibitor Networking 

Location: Plaza Ballroom Foyer

Thursday, March 5th, 2026

 

8:00AM-9:00AM

Registration, Breakfast & Exhibitor Networking 

Location: Plaza Ballroom

 

9:00AM-9:25AM

Opening Remarks & 2030 Strategic Plan Launch 
Location: Plaza Ballroom

9:25AM-10:00AM 

Government Advocacy Update 

Location: Plaza Ballroom

10:00AM-10:45AM

Keynote

Location: Plaza Ballroom

10:45AM-11:15AM

Networking Break with Exhibitors 

Location: Plaza Ballroom Foyer

11:15AM-11:35AM

Data Intelligence for Future Proofing/Destination Development/Visitor Attraction 

Location: Plaza Ballroom

11:35AM-12:00PM

Tourism Marketing Insights  

Location: Plaza Ballroom

12:00PM-1:00PM

Lunch & Tradeshow Exhibitor Engagement 

Location: Plaza Ballroom Foyer

1:00PM-1:30PM

Speed Stats

Location: Plaza Ballroom

1:30PM-2:00PM

Hotel Case Studies: Innovation and ESG 

Location: Plaza Ballroom

2:00PM-2:45 PM

Driving Hotel Growth: Policies that Attract Investment  

Location: Plaza Ballroom

2:45PM-3:30 PM

The Future of Hotels is Human: Workforce Planning   

Location: Plaza Ballroom

3:30PM-3:45PM

Closing Remarks & Takeaways 

Location: Plaza Ballroom

3:45PM-4:30PM

Bon Voyage Reception 

Location: Plaza Ballroom Foyer