( MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Photos are available for download here . (Credit Questex) SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hospitality Show (The Show), produced by Questex and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) , continued today for a second day of programming for hotel owners and operators at the Henry B.
González convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. The Show also celebrated the grand opening of its expo floor, which featured over 400 of the industry's top vendors offering solutions to drive innovation and profitability, interactive showcases, and dedicated breakout sessions. The main stage opened with three sessions designed to provide insights into growth through development, technology, and commercial strategies.
The first session,“River Walk & Beyond: Development Insights from IHG,” was led by Mario Bass, Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, Visit San Antonio , in conversation with Leanne Harwood, Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Luxury & Lifestyle Brands, IHG Hotels & Resorts . Together, they explored how cultural alignment can enhance the guest experience and attract high-value visitors. Next, an insightful session on artificial intelligence,“AI Unlocked: Innovating the Future of Travel,” tackled AI's transformative potential in hospitality.
Experts Matt Schwartz, CTO, Sage Hospitality Group; Liselotte de Maar, Managing Director, Accenture; and Jeff Thoman, Senior RVP of Hospitality, Salesforce , .
