The Lodging Conference

The official twitter of the 30th annual #LodgingConference. Oct. 6th - 9th 2025 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort. Phoenix, Arizona

[The Lodging Conference @LodgingEvent]

🌵Registration is now open for the 30th annual #LodgingConference ➡️ https://t.co/YbmSG8VkdB. More hotel owners attend The Lodging Conference than any other industry event

[DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS @directvbusiness]

The DIRECTV HOSPITALITY team had an incredible experience this year at The Lodging Conference! As a General Session Sponsor, we learned from leaders within the hotel industry. Thank you to everyone who connected with us last week!

#DIRECTVHOSPITALITY #LodgingConference #HospitalityIndustry

[American Hotel & Lodging Association @AHLA]

The Arizona heat has nothing on all the hospitality hot topic insights #LodgingConference attendees are taking home.

We’ll see you there again next year!

[HOTELS Magazine @HOTELSmagazine]

At the 2024 @LodgingEvent, hoteliers discussed the state of the luxury hotel market. Full story:

🔗https://t.co/kszOBfczRO

@MarriottIntl @IHGhotels #HOTELS #hotelnews #hospitalityindustry #hotelindustry #hospitalitynews #lodgingconference #luxuryhotels #LuxuryTravel

[Ken Torres @HospitalityTek]

My top 3 take aways from the 2024 #LodgingConference

-Consensus is 2025 will be a banner year for the hotel industry due to lower interest rates, lower construction costs and policy clarity after the presidential elections.

-Everyone loves the Extended Stay hotel model. Travelers want them, developers love to build them and brands love to market them—expect more of them, in all sizes, tiers and locations.

-Hotel owners and developers are frustrated with new government laws, policies and schemes targeting the hospitality industry.

[HVS @HVS_Consulting]

@LodgingEvent was held this week, with strong attendance & great success. HVS Managing Director Luigi Major & Director Zabada Abouelhana provide an overview of the event in the article below.

Click here for the details: https://t.co/gSvQZNDnG8
#lodgingconference #hotelconsulting

[American Hotel & Lodging Association @AHLA]

From the CEO perspective at the #LodgingConference: ARK - Hospitality & Development’s Lisa Lombardo stressed the importance of being active at the state and local government level.

While Hurricane Milton was barreling toward the Florida coast, she received a call from Secretary of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation asking what could be done to relax hotel pet fees to give pet owners a safe place to shelter the storm. Thanks to a Heart of the House tour with the Secretary, Lisa had already built the relationship with local government before disaster striked.

[American Hotel & Lodging Association @AHLA]

AHLA Independent and Boutique Committee Co-chair Dina Belon-Sayre of @Staypineapple Hotels participated in a #LodgingConference panel on how lifestyle and boutique hotels are uniquely positioned to offer stylish retreats.

[HOTELS Magazine @HOTELSmagazine]

Hoteliers at the 2024 @LodgingEvent expressed hope for a brighter future after a ho-hum 2024. Read #HOTELS exclusive report with insights from @WyndhamHotels', @motel6, @SonestaHotels & more.

🔗https://t.co/3zNIVKchtg
#hotelnews #hotelindustry #hospitalitynews #lodgingconference

[Jacaruso Enterprises @JacarusoInc]

That's a wrap!

Our VP of Sales, Melanie headed to the The Lodging Conference this week to connect with industry leaders, & share insights on boosting hotel sales. Here's a peak at her time in Phoenix.

#jacaruso #hotelsales #remotehotelsales #ontheroadagain #lodgingconference

[American Hotel & Lodging Association @AHLA]

The AHLA and @AHLAFoundation teams are in Phoenix this week for the industry-beloved #LodgingConference! 🌵

If you’re here in Phoenix, check out these sessions:

Monday, Oct. 7:
🟠 3:15 p.m.: ForWard: LEGO Your Limits and Elevate Your Leadership with AHLAF's Anna Blue
🟠 4:30 p.m.: AHLA Foundation & ForWard Reception

Tuesday, Oct. 8:
🟠 9:35 a.m.: AHLA Update + A View from the Top Panel
🟠 1:15 p.m.: Peggy Berg Castell Award presented to @SalamanderHotel's Sheila Johnson + fireside chat

Wednesday, Oct. 9:
🟠 11:30 a.m.: Concurrent Think Tanks: People and Culture: Creating an Impactful Strategy with AHLA's Matt Carrier

View the full agenda: https://t.co/ULIrLwNcCK

[AHLA Foundation @AHLAFoundation]

What a way to kick off the #LodgingConference! AHLA Foundation President Anna Blue and Penn State University professors led a fun Lego exercise about the building blocks of elevating your leadership. We’re already looking ForWard to tomorrow’s sessions #LodgingConference

[Ken Torres @HospitalityTek]

It was a fine first day at the #LodgingConference. The first panel agreed that lowering interest rates, lower construction costs and the end of the election cycle will spur new build growth in 2025. The panel thought Extended Stay properties would continue to spearhead new deals and stressed the importance of storytelling and unique guest experiences in driving brand differentiation.

[AHLA Foundation @AHLAFoundation]

We loved seeing industry leaders and future hospitality stars from @NCCU @MorganStateU come together at #LodgingConference ForWard reception 🌟💼 #HospitalityScholars #NextGenLeadership

[American Hotel & Lodging Association @AHLA]

AHLA's Kevin Carey checked in with CEOs at the #LodgingConference 🛎

Respected industry leaders Julie Arrowsmith of @motel6 & Studio 6, Arash Azarbarzin of Highgate, Geoff Ballotti of @WyndhamHotels, Joe Berger of BRE Hotels & Resorts, and John Murray of @SonestaHotels shared their view of what's on the hospitality horizon.

[American Hotel & Lodging Association @AHLA]

.@MarriottIntl President and CEO Anthony Capuano on stage at the #LodgingConference sharing words of wisdom relayed to him by the late Arne Sorenson.

He said, "The ability to be an active and engaged listener is evaporating. There is so much power in engaged listening, focus on that."

[Ken Torres @HospitalityTek]

A highlight of Tuesday at the #LodgingConference was attending the award ceremony and fireside chat of media pioneer, multi-pro sport team owner and hotelier, Sheila Johnson. Ms. Johnson stressed the importance of hard work, perseverance and courage in life and in business.

[ENVISION CHARGING @envisionev]

🌵Visit us at Booth E at the Hotel and Lodging Conference in Phoenix, AZ.

⚡️Swing by, charge up & let's chat about the future of hospitality!🛎️

#hotel #evcharging #hospitality #ev #lodgingconference

[BASE4 @Base4_aec]

We’re at the Lodging Conference this week and would love to discuss how BASE4 can help you build faster and smarter. Stop by our booth for a chat! #BASE4 #LodgingConference #hoteldesign #hotelconstruction

[Blair Hildahl @BlairHildahl]

We’re at the Lodging Conference and eager to discuss your upcoming projects. Visit us at our booth to learn more about how BASE4 can help you build faster and more efficiently. #BASE4 #LodgingConference #hoteldesign #hotelconstruction