North Carolina Hotel Conference powered by NCRLA & AHLA
You’re invited to the 2023 North Carolina Hotel Conference in Charlotte! Join fellow hoteliers from across North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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.
Agenda:
12:00PM Registration
1:05PM Welcome Remarks
Troy Flanagan, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs & Industry Relations, AHLA
1:10PM Hotel Industry Outlook
Suraj Bhakta, Chief Executive Officer, NewGen Advisory
1:30PM Hotel Operations
Taylor Osborne, Director of Sales & Account Management, Amadeus
1:45PM Let’s Talk about Workforce
Edie Lowe, Vice President, Strategic Accounts, Actabl
2:10PM Sponsor Meet & Greet/Break
2:30PM Keynote: Attorney General Joshua Stein
Attorney General Josh Stein
2:40PM AHLA Foundation
Anna Blue, President, AHLAF
Vinay Patel, Principal, Head of External Affairs, Sree Hotels
2:55PM Property Investment
Arpit Shah, Senior Vice President, CBRE Hotels
3:10PM Advocating for your Business: NCRLA Update
Lynn Minges, President & CEO, North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association
3:25PM Elected Officials Panel
Troy Flanagan, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs & Industry Relations, AHLA
Isabel Villa-Garcia, Vice President of Government Affairs, NCRLA
Senator Overcash
3:40PM Advocating for your Business: AHLA Update
Troy Flanagan, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs & Industry Relations, AHLA
3:55PM Closing Remarks
4:00PM Networking Reception