Monday, May 15, 2023 |
| Recommended arrival day | Relax, refresh, unpack, and unwind. |
9:00 PM | Optional Night Life | |
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 |
9:00 AM | Hospitality Desk Opens | |
1:30 PM | Roundtable Discussions | Each each session is 25 minutes long with five minutes between sessions.
- Group Business in Your Hotel – Amy Butterfield, Senior Vice President, Group Sales
- Insurance & Financial Business in Your Hotel – Katy Gettinger, Vice President, Sales
- Global Leisure Sales – Rick Stiffler, Senior Vice President of Global Sales – Leisure
- Global Leisure Sales – Isabella Moroni, Vice President, Leisure Sales – Europe
- Corporate Sales Trends and Industry Highlights – Kimberly Wilson, Senior Vice President of Global Sales
- Lester’s Bar (Eclipse Lobby)
- Global Loyalty – I Prefer – Loyalty as a Platform for Revenue Growth – Jennifer Munro, Vice
President, Global Loyalty
- Public Relations & Corporate Communications – Leverage Storytelling to Drive Impact and Results – Stephanie Dowling, Senior Vice President, Public Relations & Corporate Communications
- St. James (Founders Cove)
- Drive Luxury Leisure Travelers and High-End MICE Business Through Calliope Collective – Kathleen Cullen, Senior Vice President of PTG Consulting - Hospitality
- Create Your Hotel's Journey to Sustainability – Nina Boys, Vice President, Sustainability, Beyond Green Travel
- Arcadia I (Founders Cove)
- Talent Optimization: Predictive Index – Jeb Stewart, President & Chief Operating Officer, The Predictive Group
- Il Giardino (Founders Cove)
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4:00 PM | Party with the Partners – Partners & Sponsors Tradeshow | |
7:00 PM | Welcome Reception | Hosted by Half Moon |
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 |
7:00 AM | Breakfast – Partners & Sponsors Marketplace | Sponsored by Gilchrist & Soames |
8:30 AM | General Session | The Heart of Preferred Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO, Preferred Travel Group, John Ueberroth, Chairman, Preferred Travel Group
Coffee and Conversation Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO, Preferred Travel Group, and Sheila Johnson, Founder and CEO, Salamander Hotels & Resorts
Think Beyond Your Boundaries Andy Andrews, Nationally Syndicated Radio Host and New York Time Best-Selling Author
30-Minute Break Sponsored by Art of Tea
Signs, Signals, and The Leisure Bubble: What’s Next for Leisure Sales? Panel Moderated by Rick Stiffler, Senior Vice President, Global Sales – Leisure, Karyn McCarthy, Virtuoso, Nathalie Giske and Ashley Mazzamaro, American Express Travel, and Jordin Greene, Signature Travel Network
Preferred’s Heart of Hospitality Michelle Woodley, President, Preferred Travel Group |
1:00 PM | Networking Lunch | Sponsored by Coca-Cola |
2:30 PM | Executive Leadership Series | Three optional 45-minute sessions covering the following topics:
- Global Corporate Sales: Enhancing the Corporate Travelers' Experience in a Competitive Market
- Arcadia II (Founders Cove)
- Global Leisure Sales: The Leisure Bubble Part 2
- Arcadia I (Founders Cove)
- Global Group Sales: 7 Ways to Attract and Nurture the Right Group Customer for Your Hotel
- Il Giardino (Founders Cove)
- Revenue & Distributions - Reservations: From Revenue Manager to Revenue Leader: Expecting More From Your Revenue Professional
- Marketing and I Prefer: Unlock the Power of Loyalty With I Prefer Hotel Rewards
- St. James (Founders Cove)
- Public Relations & Corporate Communications: Engage Your Audience Further With Better Utilization of Social Media
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7:00 PM | Cocktails | Sponsored by Bacardi |
8:00 PM | Group Dine Around | Two options to choose from:
Delmare Restaurant: Download Menu Sugar Mill Restaurant: Download Menu
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10:00 PM | Late Night Cocktails | |
Thursday, May 18, 2023 |
7:00 AM | Breakfast – Partners & Sponsors Marketplace | Partners & Sponsors Marketplace |
8:30 AM | General Session | Flying high: What you need to know about Chat GPT, AI, social commerce, and influencer economy. Felix LaBoy, Executive Advisor, Shift Digital
A Force of Nature: Tourism and Climate Action Jeremy Sampson, CEO, The Travel Foundation
Global Industry Hotelier Panel Discussion Moderated by Saurabh Rai, Executive Vice President, Preferred Travel Group
20-Minute Break Sponsored by Henson Shaving
Why Not Now? Amy Jo Martin, Speaker, Renegade Global
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12:00 PM | Networking Lunch * | Networking lunch at Seagrape Terrace.
* Golfers will depart for the golf course and will enjoy a box lunch at their golf cart
Sponsored by Deloitte |
1:30 PM | Optional Activities | Golf: All golfers will depart from Eclipse Lobby at 12:15 p.m. for transfer to the Half Moon Golf Course. Box lunches and beverages will be available on the course.
Horseback Riding: Horseback riders will depart from the Eclipse Lobby. Please arrive at the stables 15 minutes before your scheduled start time.
Kayaking: Kayakers will meet on Founders Cove beach.
Paddleboarding: Paddleboarders will meet on Founders Cove beach.
Pickleball: Pickleball players will meet at the Pickleball Courts.
Snorkeling: Snorkelers will meet on Founders Cove beach.
Restorative Yoga and Relaxation: Participants will meet at the Yoga Pavilion inside the Salamander Spa.
Tennis: Tennis players will meet at the Tennis Courts. |
7:00 PM | Celebratory Cocktails | Attire: “White Night” gala - white or light resort attire recommended.
Sponsored by Laurent-Perrier
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7:30 PM | Gala Dinner | Sponsored by Sabre Hospitality Solutions |
11:00 PM | Late Night Cocktails | |
Friday, May 19, 2023 |
| Departures at Leisure | |