2024 Tennessee Hospitality Conference

You’re invited to the 2024 Tennessee Hospitality Conference in Nashville! Join fellow hoteliers from across Tennessee for an afternoon of networking and learning about the very latest policy issues impacting your hotel.


A special networking reception with complimentary drinks and appetizers will follow. Mark your calendar and invite all your hotel colleagues to this special afternoon event.

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Partner Association: 

TN

This event series is FREE and open to all hoteliers and Allied (supplier) members  of AHLA.  

Sponsors

Date & Time

April 3, 2024 – 1pm-5:30pm

Location

Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown Conf Ctr, an IHG Hotel

920 Broadway

Nashville, TN 37203

Agenda

Apr 3, 12:00 - 5:00 Registration Open
Apr 3, 1:15 - 1:20 Welcome Remarks
  • Troy Flanagan, EVP, External Government Affairs and Industry Relations, AHLA
Apr 3, 1:20 - 1:35 Navigating Change: Unpacking the Impact of the Latest Industry Data
  • Jan Freitag, SVP of Lodging Insights, STR
Apr 3, 1:35 - 1:40 Future Horizon: Navigating Hotel Sales in the AI Era
  • Amy Infante, Founder & CEO, GitGo
Apr 3, 1:40 - 1:55 Update from HSMAI
  • Phill Burgess, VP Sales and Revenue Strategies, Athena Hospitality Group
Apr 3, 1:55 - 2:10 Next Gen Talent: Advancing Hospitality's Future
  • Lindsey Goedeker, VP of Sales, Actabl
Apr 3, 2:10 - 2:35 Sponsor Meet & Greet/Break
  • Clarisa James, Business Development Manager, Kings III
Apr 3, 2:35 - 2:55 Elected Officials Panel
  • Troy Flanagan, EVP, External Government Affairs and Industry Relations, AHLA (Moderator)
  • Representative Andrew Farmer
  • Representative Bob Freeman
  • Sara Beth Urban, President & CEO, Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association
Apr 3, 2:55 - 3:10 Update from TNHTA
  • Sara Beth Urban, President & CEO, Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association
Apr 3, 3:10 - 3:25 Beyond OTAs - Mastering Direct Bookings in 2024
  • Manny Melendez, Senior Sales Manager, Destinations, Hospitality, Amadeus
Apr 3, 3:25 - 3:45 Update from AHLA
  • Troy Flanagan, EVP, External Government Affairs and Industry Relations, AHLA
Apr 3, 3:45 - 4:00 Nashville Leisure and Hospitality Update
  • Bruce McGregor, SVP Research, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp
Apr 3, 4:00 - 4:05 Closing Remarks
  • Troy Flanagan, EVP, External Government Affairs and Industry Relations, AHLA
Apr 3, 4:05 - 5:30 Networking Reception