Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, January 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The biggest event in luxury hospitality has come to a close in style! The INSPIRE Luxury Hospitality Conference, hosted by the International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA) at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, brought together nearly 1,000 industry leaders and an incredible Two days of networking, insight, and innovation took place.
With powerful speakers exploring everything from brand identity to emerging travel trends, technology, growth and hotel operations, this conference is a must-see for luxury hospitality professionals looking for a comprehensive overview of the future of the industry. It has become an event.
Encore, ILHA’s preferred AV partner, provided impressive technical work that enhanced the conference experience. Their team of experts uses innovative audio-visual solutions to seamlessly manage multiple stages, creating the immersive environment that transformed the Fontainebleau Las Vegas venue and fully engaging attendees throughout the two-day event. I continued to draw in.
Key highlights of the conference include:
Expanding speaker lineup featuring industry innovators such as Homi Vajifdar Canyon Group Owner and IHG’s Phil Kebb provides a unique perspective on luxury hospitality from an owner’s perspective. Panel discussions on luxury trends, industry disruptors, and innovations. The moderators are: Jonathan Farrick With speakers from JF Capital Advisors walter eisenberg (Sage’s Hospitality) keith space (Fort Hospitality Group), and Ayesha Molino (Aria las vegas & Vdara Hotel & Spa).
Peter Cresati (LWH Hospitality Advisor) and ron paul (WorldHotels) considered generational differences and strategies to address the evolving luxury traveler segment. Unparalleled networking opportunities, including a special cocktail reception where everyone exchanges business cards. A discussion on hyper-personalization and redefining luxury, with a focus on growth, revenue generation, and new perspectives on luxury experiences. Entertainment from NewMoon Entertainment: Monica Limlingan A member of the triplet sister violinist group “ALIZMA”. She has toured internationally and has appeared on America’s Got Talent, the Oscars, Governors Ball, the Emmy Awards, and more. She also joined Michael Bublé’s orchestra, where she performed at T-Mobile Arena. las vegas And contributed to a great residency at Resorts World. New Moon’s roller skating duo thrilled the audience with their incredible, life-threatening routine as they twirled each other around the stage. It’s truly incredible!
Brittany Dunnco-founder of the Safe House Project, spoke about their efforts to prevent human trafficking and how they worked with hotels to combat this problem.
Barak Hirshowitz, president of the International Luxury Hotel Association, summed it up perfectly: “We’re not just talking about the future of luxury hospitality, we’re creating it here and now.”
None of this would be possible without the support of our partners who work with ILHA to make each event the best it can be. Check out our amazing sponsors here
Stay up to date on the 2025 event in December at inspire.ilha.org.
About the International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA):
ILHA is the leading organization in the luxury hospitality industry, providing essential resources, insight, and networking opportunities to members around the world. Committed to innovation, education and exceptional guest experiences, ILHA serves as the premier platform for industry leaders to shape the future of luxury hospitality.
Source International Luxury Hotel Association
