Hawai'i Hotel Conference powered by HHA & 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:

HHA

 

OTR

Date & Time

September 14, 2022 – 12pm-4pm

Location

Hilton Hawaii Village
Waikiki Beach
2005 Kalia Rd
Honolulu, HI 96815

Agenda

Sep 14, 1:00pm - 5:00pm Hawaii Hotel Conference

12:00PM         Registration opens

1:05PM          Welcome Remarks

Governor David Ige

1:15PM          Advocating for your Business

Chip Rogers, AHLA Update

1:30PM           The Hawai’i Hotel Alliance – It’s Genesis, Successes, and Future

Jerry Gibson, President HHA and VP BRE

1:45PM           Public Policy Implications of Global Warming on Hawaii’s Visitor Industry

Chip Rogers - moderator

Duane Fisher, Attorney, Vice President, Director, Starn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher

Cal Chipchase, Partner, Cades Schutte

Stephanie Donoho, Administrative Director, Kohala Coast Resort Association

2:00PM          Sponsor Highlight

MyDigitalOffice

Parminder Batra, CEO, TraknProtect

Sunshine Chapman, President, ERC Specialists

HVS

2:05PM          Break 

2:15PM          Welcome Back

2:20PM          Best Practices for Revenue Generation content provided by HSMAI

Jenna Villalobos, Senior Vice President, Commercial Strategy, Outrigger

2:30PM          Workforce Challenges & Solutions

3:05PM          Keynote Panel: 2023 Legislative & Public Priorities

Kekoa McCallan - moderator

Jeff Wagoner, CEO, Outrigger Hotels & Resorts

Ben Rafter, CEO, Springboard Hospitality

Debi Bishop, Managing Director, Hilton Hawaiian Village & Hilton Waikoloa Village

Elliot Mills, Vice President, Disneyland Resort

Tom Calame, Area GM & Managing Director, Kyo-ya Hotels Hawaii, Marriott International

3:25PM          Friend of the Industry Award – Mayor Rick Blangiardi

Networking Reception begins after session concludes