Pennsylvania Hotel Conference powered by PRLA & 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 Congressman Dwight Evans
1:25PM Data Insights from Tourism Economics
Kaitlin DiPaola, Head of Destination Studies, Tourism Economics
1:40PM Councilman Allan Domb
1:50PM Advocating for your Business
Chip Rogers, AHLA Update
Joe Massaro, President & CEO, PRLA
2:15PM Capital Markets with JLL
2:30PM Technology Solutions: Sponsor Highlight
myDigitalOffice
TraknProtect
Qwick
Sam Islas, SVP Operations, East Towne Park
2:35PM Sponsor Meet & Greet
2:45PM Welcome Back
2:50PM Night of a Thousand Stars: Winner Recognition
Benjamin Gray, Area General Manager, The Bellmoor Inn & Spa
2:55PM Best Practices for Revenue Generation content provided by HSMAI
Jennifer Shipman, Director of Sales & Marketing Alloy, Doubletree by Hilton
3:10PM Tourism Panel
Chip Rogers
Michael Chapaloney, Exectuive Director of Tourism, PA Department of Community & Economic Development, Pennsylvania Tourism Office
Nik Pereria, Vice President, Sales, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Bob Cosgrove, President, General Manager, Sonesta Philadelphia Downtown & President, Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association
3:10PM Workforce Challenges & Solutions
Adam Glickman, Vice President, Marketing, Hotel Effectiveness
Alisha Gulden, VP, Sales, Training, & Certification, AHLEI
AHLA Foundation
Networking reception begins after session concludes