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How can events become the catalyst for growth in luxury hospitality? Donte P. Johnson, General Manager at Thompson Atlanta Buckhead shares the formula for impactful leadership and lasting change. ✨ Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/gZhngfqw #ILHAInspire #EventLeadership #LuxuryTrends

Mastering Hospitality Procurement: Strategies for Profitability, Sustainability, and Resilience The International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA) and 1CONCIER, in collaboration with Hotel Management, invite hospitality leaders to this must-attend discussion on January 23rd at 11:00 AM EST. Procurement is no longer just a cost center—it’s a strategic driver for efficiency, profitability, and guest satisfaction. In today’s competitive landscape, staying ahead requires mastering key strategies, including: -Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management to optimize relationships and costs. -Sustainability & Technology Integration to future-proof your operations. -Risk Mitigation & Resilience Building to navigate challenges seamlessly. Gain actionable insights from industry leaders who have successfully transformed procurement processes to achieve business growth:  T Blake Danner, Chief Operations Officer, AKA Hotels + Hotel Residences  Dorien Murphy Murphey, Luxury Strategic Account Manager, Avendra International  Kathryn Clark, Project Manager, Development, Noble House Hotels & Resorts  Tony R. Smith, Chief Executive Officer, 1Concier  Moderator: Esther Hertzfeld, Senior Editor, Hotel Management This is your chance to learn practical strategies to streamline operations, enhance sustainability, and boost profitability. Whether you manage luxury resorts, boutique hotels, or global brands, this session is tailored to help you unlock procurement’s full potential and elevate your business. Register now to secure your spot #HospitalityWebinar #ProcurementStrategies #Sustainability #ILHA #1Concier #LuxuryHospitality #HotelManagement #BusinessResilience

Explore the key takeaways and powerful insights from INSPIRE Luxury Hospitality Conference 2024 in our latest article. Discover how industry leaders and innovators are shaping the future of luxury hospitality with bold ideas, dynamic sessions, and groundbreaking strategies. This is your chance to relive the event and see what’s next for the industry. Read the full story at ilha.org/inspire-2024 #ILHAInspire

Magdaleena Nikolov, Founding Director of Well-X highlights a major shift in guest expectations: today’s travelers seek balance and wellness that mirrors their daily lives, even on vacation. From maintaining fitness routines and enjoying conscious food and beverage options to prioritizing quality sleep, guests now expect holistic well-being to be seamlessly integrated across every aspect of their stay. Discover how wellness is evolving beyond the spa and becoming an essential part of luxury hospitality. Sponsored by Book4Time Inc. Watch the full webinar at https://lnkd.in/g4sJFQXa #ILHA

Excited to welcome Amadeus back for yet another year!

The INSPIRE Luxury Hospitality Conference created a space for industry visionaries to redefine the future of luxury hospitality. As we reflect on two impactful days of groundbreaking insights, powerful networking, and transformative collaborations, stay tuned for exclusive stories, expert perspectives, and exciting updates that will continue shaping the industry’s next chapter. #ILHAInspire

Last week at the Inspire Conference, hosted by International Luxury Hotel Association nat the stunning @Fontainebleau Las Vegas, we officially launched our new DRYNK barware line—and the response was nothing short of amazing! DRYNK is more than just a new product line; it’s a movement toward a hospitality experience that is plastic-free, elevated, and designed with both guests and the planet in mind. We’re tackling the challenge of single-use plastic waste head-on by offering properties an innovative alternative for their outdoor areas. This launch represents the beginning of an important call to action the hospitality industry needs to undergo—and we’re here to spearhead this shift. Here’s why this matters: *We go through 500 billion disposable cups annually!   *By 2050 at the rate we are going there will be more plastic in the oceans than there are fish. *Starbucks alone uses more than 8,000 paper cups a minute, which adds up to more than four billion a year. This also means that 1.6 million trees are harvested every year just for Starbucks. *In the hospitality industry, UNESCO indicates that hotels create 150 million tons of single-use plastic waste a year of which only 5% is recycled. These are just a few stats and this info should be eye opening! This. Is. Not. Sustainable! Cutting down on single use plastics does not have to be daunting, expensive or hard. When it comes to poolside, terrace, beachfront and outdoor areas where beverages are served and glass is not allowed, there are alternatives! We will help you. Let me break it down. While more premium non-plastic products can be expensive upfront, the cost savings in the end is significant. For example, if a hotel property goes through 1,000 single-use cups a day (cost @ $.05 ea), that’s $18k/year. Now, use the same example of needing 1,000 cups a day and using a reusable cup (cost average $10 ea), which is $10k upfront, BUT only $10k/year. Year one, you’ve saved $8k. Now here’s the caveat. Reusable cups have to be durable enough to last for any of this to make sense.  This is where DRYNK comes in. We have designed the DRYNK line to be industrial dishwasher safe without fading, scratching, warping or breaking down like plastics. They will look the same today as they do in 5 years (and longer).  Magic, no…we use high grade silicone. An amazing non-toxic, non-leaching material with properties that are far superior to plastics and better for your health. So what happens when over time you want to change the DRYNK line or go through a redesign of barware? No problem. We have developed a process that will take the DRYNK line back and recycle it for you, closing the loop and avoiding the landfill. It can be done and we will do it for you. Property owners, what’s holding you back from implementing change? Redefine what it means to offer great hospitality not rooted in plastic waste. The time is now. #SustainableHospitality #PlasticFreeHotels #ILHA #ILHAInspire

The Inspire Luxury Hospitality Conference hosted by the International Luxury Hotel Association at Fontainebleau in Las Vegas was fantastic.  A special thank you to our panel partners Lutron Electronics, consultant Mode:Green, Inc., integrator TRI STAR ELECTRIC & AUTOMATION, and moderator Yan Wijaya.  Here’s a quick recap of the show and our discussion about the challenges of implementing property-wide tech in hospitality from check-in to check-out. 

INSPIRE Luxury Hospitality Conference 2024 set the standard for industry excellence with world-class speakers and forward-thinking topics that reshaped the future of luxury hospitality. From groundbreaking discussions on sustainability and innovation to transformative leadership insights, every session delivered actionable strategies and unmatched expertise. Stay connected—this is just the beginning. Big announcements and even more impactful content are on the horizon. Let’s redefine the future of hospitality—together. #ILHAInspire #LuxuryLeadership #HospitalityInnovation

At INSPIRE Luxury Hospitality Conference, connections are the foundation of success. Leaders from across the industry met, collaborated, and built partnerships designed to drive growth and innovation. Who made the biggest impact on you this year? Share your story—let’s keep shaping the future of luxury hospitality. #ILHAInspire #LuxuryNetworking #LeadershipConnections