Arizona Hotel Conference powered by AZLTA & 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
1:10PM Data Insights from STR
Hannah Smith, Senior Consultant, STR
1:25PM Insights from Arizona’s Chief Legal Officer: Attorney General Mark Brnovich
1:40PM Advocating for your Business
Chip Rogers, AHLA Update
Kim Sabow, President & CEO, AzLTA
Jerry Fischer, HSL Properties
Nicole La Slavic, Vice President, Government Affairs
2:00PM Leveraging Local Events & Driving Revenue
Chip Rogers - moderator
Debbie Johnson, Director, Arizona Office of Tourism
Amilyn Pierce, Vice President, Government Affairs, Arizona Diamondbacks
Peter Dodge, Senior Manager, Public Affairs, Brand USA
Ron Price, President & CEO, Visit Phoenix
2:20PM Hotel Solutions: Sponsor Highlight
myDigitalOffice
Instawork
Curve Hospitality
2:30PM Sponsor Meet & Greet
2:40PM Welcome Back
2:45PM A Look into Operations with Best Western
Michael Morton, Vice President, Brand Management, Best Western Hotels & Resorts
3:00PM Best Practices for Revenue Generation content provided by HSMAI
Gerry Reed, Regional Director of Sales & Account Management, Amadeus Hospitality
Monte Gardiner, VP, Revenue Management, Best Western Hotels & Resorts
3:20PM Conversion & Development: Successes in the Sunbelt
Suraj Bhakta, CEO & Chief Legal Counsel, NewGen Advisory Group
3:35PM Workforce Challenges & Solutions