Illinois Hotel Conference powered by IHLA & 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
1:00PM Welcome Remarks
1:05PM Illinois Commerce & Economic Opportunity
Director Sylvia Garcia, Director, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
1:15PM How the Latest Industry Data Impacts You
Brandon Gill, Sales Executive, STR
1:30PM Deputy Mayor Samir Mayekar
Deputy Mayor Samir Mayekar
1:45PM Advocating for your Business
Chip Rogers, AHLA Update
Michael Jacobson, President & CEO, IHLA
2:15PM Capital Markets with JLL
John Nugent, Managing Director, Hotels & Hospitality, JLL
2:30PM Technology Solutions: Sponsor Highlight
Brooks Sullivan, Regional Sales Manager, TraknProtect
Peter Dodge, Senior Manager, Public Affairs, Brand USA
Rick Nickle, Regional Business Manager, Qwick
Brian Arevalo, Senior Vice President, Midwest Region, HVS
2:35PM Sponsor Meet & Greet
2:45PM Welcome Back
2:50PM Best Practices for Revenue Generation content provided by HSMAI
Michael Klein, Global VP, Revenue Management, Hyatt
3:10PM Workforce Challenges & Solutions
Adam Glickman, VP, Marketing, Actabl
Alisha Gulden, VP, Sales, Training, & Certification, AHLEI
Jennifer Clark Fugolo, Vice President of Advancement, AHLA Foundation
Networking Reception begins following remarks