A learning and culture leader who shows teams that excellence is intentional—built through disciplined practice, strategic learning, and everyday accountability.

As a dancer-turned-hospitality expert, William Avitia demonstrates how the grace, discipline, and responsiveness of choreography translate into service that feels natural, intentional, and elevated.

As a spa specialist with a strategic focus on business performance, Michael brings a deep understanding of today’s wellness landscape—its guest expectations, market pressures, and operational realities.

Global leader at the intersection of travel, hospitality, customer experience, and technology, bringing more than 30 years of industry experience.

Alexandra Pelka is an international expert in complex supply chain management, ESG reporting, SDG compliance, and organizational change management.

Brittany is a global expert in Spa and Wellness, sustainability and holistic wellbeing, dedicated to setting new standards for wellness-driven luxury hospitality with purpose, impact, and integrity.

Bruce Himelstein is a legendary brand leader and former Chief Sales & Marketing Officer of The Ritz-Carlton, known for redefining luxury hospitality through innovation, service, and purpose-driven leadership.

Global Concierge leader with over 30 years in the hospitality industry, proudly serving as the General Secretary of Les Clefs d’Or for the past decade. Past speaking engagements include: most recently from EHL YHS in March 2026 talking about Concierge […]

An international speaker and former Google marketing specialist who helps hospitality and travel organizations navigate emerging technologies, AI, and digital strategy with clarity and practical insight.

Dan Chuparkoff is a leading AI educator and innovation strategist known for making complex technology clear, practical, and actionable for modern organizations.

David S. Martin, Ph.D., is a hospitality scholar and industry advisor specializing in consumer emotion, employee well-being, and the design of high-impact service experiences.

A naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist specializing in integrative wellness, preventive medicine, and evidence-informed strategies for long-term health and resilience.

Freddie Moross is a wellness and experience design innovator using music and sound science to transform guest experience, brand connection, and human well-being.

Hervé Houdré is widely regarded as one of the most respected hoteliers in Europe and North America.

Isabel Tapp is a veteran strategic communications advisor who has shaped the global positioning and reputations of some of the world’s most iconic luxury hospitality brands and destinations.

Co-Founder & CEO of NIHI Hotels — home to NIHI Sumba, voted #1 hotel in the world by Travel + Leisure — James has pioneered luxury hospitality and purpose-driven brand building across continents. His work has earned a Harvard Business School bestselling case study and built NIHI into a brand where world-class experiences and philanthropic impact go hand in hand.

Jamie Knee is a speaker, host, and wine travel expert who helps hospitality brands and audiences experience wine country with greater meaning, warmth, and connection.

With more than 30 years of leadership across luxury cruising, hospitality, wellness, and guest experience, Jason Gelineau is internationally recognized for elevating service culture and inspiring high-performing teams.

A globally recognized scholar whose work in culinary and business creativity, aesthetics, and innovation has shaped how leaders think about experience and differentiation.

A workplace strategist and “business anthropologist” who uncovers practical, human-centered ways to make work better.

A veteran luxury hospitality leader and retired EVP & General Manager of Wynn Las Vegas & Encore, bringing nearly five decades of experience in service culture, team development, and world-class hotel operations.

Robyn Riedlinger is a leadership communication expert who helps individuals master their voice, elevate confidence, and transform expertise into influence.

Romain Taverne is an international hospitality leader with decades of experience across Europe, the Middle East, and the United States.

Sahara Rose De Vore is a global thought leader in transformative travel, redefining how emotional well-being, purpose, and personal growth shape the travel experience.

A leading expert in resilience, leadership, and transformational change, known for guiding executives and teams through powerful, nature-based leadership experiences.

Through travel stories, Sarah helps leaders and teams build resilience by activating the personal agency they need to navigate change and drive high performance

Sophie Taitt is a former Netflix and BBC executive who helps brands use streaming-inspired storytelling to build emotional connection, elevate sense of place, and drive global demand.

A design and sustainability leader with more than three decades of experience shaping the built environment for the world’s leading hospitality brands.

Vivek Venugopal is a facilitator, speaker, and trainer specializing in public speaking and communication skills.