Keynote: Connecting The Dots: Making Sense of Conflicting Data

From the disruption of technological forces that are changing the way we work and play to changes in Washington, which will take time to understand its full impact, it is essential to understand the context of what is taking place. The speed of change is a force that we will all wrestle with over the next decade.

As the economic environment and hotel structure continue to change rapidly, it is important to understand the current outlook, economic concerns, and forecasts that will shape behavior across all business environments. The impacts of global political and economic instability still exist, although the global economy is growing together for the first time in modern history.

In this dynamic session, industry veteran and award winner Michael Dominguez shares his perspective on the latest trends and their impact on the hotel industry and meeting dynamics.

Gain a better understanding of the economic environment, how structural changes will have an impact in 2025 and beyond, and identify ways to optimize your ability to maneuver through this quickly changing environment.

Learner Objectives:

• Understand the realignment of Global Trade and Relations
• Understand the need to get past Confirmation Bias and Narratives
• Look at the impact of global political and economic forecasts.
• Review industry forecast for the US and Global sectors
• Understand behavioral changes and needs associated with newly created businesses.