2022
Speaker: Frank J. Del Rio, President/CEO Norwegian Cruise Line
Mr. Del Rio is President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH), a leading global cruise operator which operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent […]
Speaker: Ming Tsai MPS ’89, Founder, President, and Chef, MingsBings and Blue Dragon
Chef Ming Tsai is a James Beard & Emmy Award-Winning chef, philanthropist, TV personality, and entrepreneur. He is the creator of award-winning restaurants, author of five cookbooks, and current host/executive […]
Speaker: Tim Hentschel ‘01, Co-Founder & CEO HotelPlanner & Meetings.com
Tim Hentschel is the Co-Founder and CEO of HotelPlanner, a leading travel technology company that combines proprietary artificial intelligence capabilities and a 24/7 global gig-based reservations and customer service network. […]
Speaker: Ben Cadwell ‘04, Chief Operating Officer Accor
Ben Cadwell is Chief Operating Officer for North & Central America at Accor, whose portfolio comprises internationally acclaimed luxury brands, such as Fairmont, Raffles, Sofitel Legend, and SO Sofitel, as […]
Speaker: Catherine Powell, Global Head of Hosting Airbnb
Catherine Powell leads Airbnb’s global integrated hosting team, which includes Airbnb Homes and Experiences, and delivers best-in-class, quality hosting. Her responsibilities include overseeing the host insights and research team, as […]
Speaker: Mark Canlis ’97 & Brian Canlis ‘01, Co-Owners Canlis Restaurant
Mark Canlis The second of three sons, Mark grew up in a restaurant family. He joined Canlis in 2003 after graduating from Cornell University and serving as a Captain in […]
Speaker: Christina Tosi, Founder & CEO Milk Bar
Christina Tosi is the rule-breaking, award-winning chef and founder of Milk Bar. She was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in the World in 2022, whose inventive and […]
Speaker: Will Guidara ’01, Co-Owner Make it Nice
Will Guidara is the former co-owner of Make It Nice, a hospitality group that included Eleven Madison Park, the NoMad restaurants, Davies and Brook at the Claridges Hotel, and Made […]
Speaker: Crystal Thomas ‘08, Vice President & Global Brand Leader Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Crystal Vinisse Thomas is a brand management and marketing leader with over10-year-long international experience driving brand innovation and operational excellence, crafting memorable guest experiences, creating global brand marketing campaigns, and […]
Speaker: Atish Shah ’94, MMH ‘97, EVP, CFO & Treasurer Xenia Hotels
Atish Shah has been Xenia’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer since April 2016. Shah previously served as Senior Vice President – Strategy, Financial Planning & Analysis, and […]