Destination AI 2024: The Inaugural Hospitality AI Summit
Sep 26, 2024
The inaugural Destination AI Conference brought together 177 attendees from across the hospitality industry to explore cutting-edge topics at the intersection of AI and hospitality operations. From insightful research presentations to expert-led panels and real-world case studies, the conference offered a full day of learning, networking, and innovation. Attendees gained valuable insights into generative AI, revenue management, robotics in hotels, and personalized guest experiences, among other transformative topics. With an agenda packed with thought leaders and industry pioneers, the event set a high bar for future gatherings. Stay tuned as we finalize the agenda for 2025!
Speakers
David Eisen
HOTELS Magazine
VP & Editor-In-Chief
Klaus Kohlmayr
IDeaS
Chief Evangelist & Development Officer
Jess Petitt
Hilton
SVP, Commercial Strategy, Insights & Analytics
Michael Mahar
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
SVP, Head of Commercial Technology & Digital Products
Shane O’Flaherty
Microsoft
Global Director, Travel, Transportation & Hospitality
Scot Hornick
Oliver Wyman
Partner
Chris Anderson
Cornell University
Professor
George Roukas
Gaipan
President
Chris Hemmeter
Thayer Ventures
Managing Director
Kelly McGuire
Kasa
CCO
Stuart Greif
Forbes Travel Guide
Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy, Innovation & Operating Officer
Chinmai Sharma
Sabre Corporation
SVP & Global Head
Michael Lederman
The Leading Hotels of the World
Janesh Patel
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Nadine ElAshkar
Lilo
James Bishop
SiteMinder
Roopak Pati
Oppenheimer
Nitin Sood
Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy
Vice President, Product – Digital Innovation
Ashwin Balu
IBM
Amir Amidi
Plug and Play
Jason Shames
NYU School of Professional Studies
Andrei Papancea
NLX
Mihai Bote
HFTP South Florida
Shahar Goldboim
Boom
Highlighted Attendees: Preview of Innovators at Destination AI 2024
Schedule
David Eisen, VP & Editor-In-Chief, HOTELS Magazine
Chris Anderson, Professor SC Johnson College of Business, Cornell University
Scot Hornick, Partner, Oliver Wyman
Moderator: Michael Frenkel, President, MCF PR. Panelists: Shane O’Flaherty (Microsoft), Chris Hemmeter (Thayer Ventures), George Roukas (Gaipan), Jess Petitt (Hilton).