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Business meeting 3
Networking Lunch
Business meeting 2
Panel Discussion: Who Pays, Who Gains? The Real Economics of Hotel Tech Innovation
- Follow the money: Owners, operators, brands, and investors — who should pay for new tech?
- Can solutions really plug into CRS/PMS ecosystems without disruption?
- If a tool boosts guest experience but drains owner budgets, is it worth it?
- Future Models: Co-investment, revenue-share, or brand-led mandates — what’s next?
Moderator: Ted Horner, Owner, E Horner & Associates
Networking Break
Business Meetings 1
Panel Discussion: Labour Economics — Where Automation Helps Most
- Can tech reduce staff shortages or does it just shift pressure?
- How is automation freeing up time for high-value tasks and augmenting services?
- Best practices from operators using staff tech
- Robots – what can they do for you?
Moderator: Ted Horner, Owner, E Horner & Associates
More Panelists TBC
Business Meetings 1
Fireside Chat: Meeting Client Expectation for Eco by Design – How Smart Systems and Digital Innovation Are Powering Greener Hotels?
- Embedding sustainability into hotel infrastructure while maintaining or enhancing the guest experience
- Waste, water, and energy: What smart solutions are leading the way?
- Using digital tools to monitor, manage, and communicate sustainability initiatives to guests
Moderator: Nicholas Wyatt, Head of R&A – Travel & Tourism, GlobalData