Conference and trade show season is heating up. Of course, I am always on the hunt for conference sessions dedicated to, or touching, on sustainability. Here is a summary of what I found:
The Lodging Conference, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, October 5 to 8.
October 6: Unconventional Hospitality: Glamping, Cabins and Outdoor-Oriented Resorts, 2:15 to 3 p.m.
Propelled by customer demand and brand launches, acquisitions and partnerships, outdoor destinations are seeing a surge in popularity. As the sector continues to grow, find out about the latest trends, brands and opportunities for franchisees, owners and developers.
Moderator is Alissa Ponchione, Editor-in-Chief, Hospitality Design Magazine. Panelists include Noah Brodsky, CEO Under Canvass, Leon Fisher, Chief Sales Officer, Zook Cabins, Brad LeBlanc, SVP and Chief Development Officer, BWH Hotels, and Ben Weinberg
Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Trailborn Hotels & Resorts.
October 6: Commercial-to-Hotel Adaptive Reuse: Transforming Assets into Thriving Hotels, 2:15 to 3 p.m.
As ground up hotel development continues to be pricey, many developers are converting existing commercial properties into hotels. Learn about the strategies, costs, challenges and upside of this profitable and growing trend.
Moderator is Craig Sullivan, Principal, [CLIC] Media. Panelists include Jon Blomberg, Partner, Left Lane Development, Willis Chang, V. P., Full-Service Brands, US West Regions, Marriott International, Mehul Patel, Managing Partner, NewcrestImage, and Kerry Ranson, President of Operations & Partner, Raines.
Greenbuild International Conference + Expo, Javits Center, New York City
There would be too many conference sessions to mention here, as Greenbuild is the world’s largest annual event for green building professionals.
The Hospitality Show, Miami Beach Convention Center, November 2 to 4
Questex LLC has partnered with Isla & Earthly to offer a Carbon Offset Donation option through the event registration page, allowing attendees to offset their carbon emissions for travel. Donations will benefit the Peatland protection – Rimba Raya, Indonesian Borneo. Questex is donating $2 for every 1000 miles of air travel in Economy, and $5 for every 1,000 miles traveled in business class.
How Smarter Energy Use Drives Hotel Profitability, 3 p.m. to 3:30 PM., Center Stage, Expo Hall. Moderator: Jessica Hancock, Senior Director of Sustainability, Ecolab. Speakers: Amy Hulbert, Vice President of Boutique and Upscale brands for BWH Hotel Group, and Joe Snider, Director, Environment, Americas, IHG Hotels and Resorts.
Boutique Design New York, Javits Center, New York City, November 8 to 9
Measuring What Matters: The Value of Sustainable Hospitality, NEWH Booth, November 8, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
The New Language of Wellness, Designing Hospitality Spaces That Restore, Recharge, and Inspire, November 8, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Dale Moss is the main speaker.
The Global Summit—The New Age of Net-Positive Hospitality, Paris, December 8 to 9.
