Florida Hotel Conference: Fort Lauderdale powered by FRLA & AHLA
You’re invited to the 2023 Florida Hotel Conference in Fort Lauderdale! Join fellow hoteliers from across Florida for an afternoon of networking and learning about the very latest policy issues impacting your hotel.
You’ll hear from guest speakers and longtime industry leaders who will share updates on:
- Key policy issues impacting Florida hotels
- Workforce challenges and solutions
- Best practices for revenue generation
- Key national & local industry initiatives
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.
Thank you to our partner state association:
Agenda:
12:00 PM Registration
1:15 PM Welcome Remarks
Troy Flanagan, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs & Industry Relations, AHLA
1:20 PM Welcome from Visit Lauderdale
Stacy Ritter, President & CEO, Visit Lauderdale
1:30 PM A look into Ft. Lauderdale Nighttime Economy
Sarah Hannah-Spurlock, ICMA-CM, Nighttime Economy Manager and Beach BID Liaison, City of Ft. Lauderdale
1:50 PM Hotel Industry Outlook
Natalie Castillo, First Vice President, CBRE
2:10 PM Sponsor Meet & Greet/Break
Hitesh (HP) Patel, Chief Operating Officer, Curve Hospitality
2:35 PM Let's Talk about Workforce
Adam Glickman, Vice President, Brand Strategy, Actabl
2:55 PM Let's Talk about Workforce Panel
Sarah Cozewith, Vice President of Workforce Development, AHLAF (moderator)
Peter Ricci, Director, Hospitality & Tourism Management Program, Florida Atlantic University
Babette Allen, President & CEO, Pathlight Home
Leonie Timothee, HR and Talent Development Manager at InterContinental Miami
3:15 PM Advocating for your Business
Rozeta Mahboubi, Broward Regional Director, FRLA
Troy Flanagan, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs & Industry Relations, AHLA
Networking Reception to follow as session concludes