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Chair’s Closing Remarks – Thank you for joining IHTF Europe 2026
Business meeting 10
Business meeting 11
Business meeting 12
Panel Discussion: Still Fighting for a Seat: Women Redef ining Power in Hospitality
- Women powering hospitality but still missing f rom the C‑suite
- Hotel and hospitality-tech leaders unpacking the systemic barriers blocking advancement.
- Clear actions to shift power and increase women’s representation at the top technical positions
Moderator: Rachelle Peterson, Founder, Rebound & Rise
Session 2) Future Trends: Preparing for 2030
Networking Lunch
Panel Discussion: Is Technology Enhancing or Diluting the Luxury Guest Experience?
Moderator: Ted Horner, Owner, E Horner & Associates
Panel Discussion: Hospitality’s Next Generation: Designing for the Guest and Workforce of the Future
- Balancing AI adoption with adapting to shifting Gen Z guests and talent.
- Reducing operational friction by meeting next-gen expectations around work and experience.
- Rethinking hotel strategy, spaces, and structures for a tech-forward future.
- Embedding sustainability into operations and the guest journey as a core next-gen expectation.
Moderator: Ted Horner, Owner, E Horner & Associates