ALIS 2026 Program
The ALIS 2026 program and its topics are developed with the help of the Program Planning Committee, representing leaders from the hotel and lodging industry, the investment community, and key advisors.
Going on its 25th year, ALIS delivers an unrivaled combination of compelling content, top-tier delegates, and extraordinary networking opportunities. If you are looking to invest or develop hotels across the Americas, you will not want to miss this premier event.
The 2025 program featured over 40 sessions and panels led by 190+ industry leaders across all sectors of the hotel investment and tourism industries as they look ahead to the future and what evolution is on the horizon.
2026 Program Planning Committee
Dax Acosta, Montage International
Bob Alter, Seaview Investors
David Berins, Berins & Co., LLC
Anna Blue, Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance
Lynn Cadwalader, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Ben Cadwell, Accor
Javier Cano, JW Marriott/Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
Kevin Carey, AHLA
Becki Cohen, Peachtree Group
Jennifer Dakin, Berkadia
Ellen Davis, U.S. Travel Association
Chris Diffley, Rockbridge
Michael DiPrima, CBRE
Lan Elliott, DEI Advisors
Justin Epps, HAMA
Jarrad Evans, Piper Sandler
Michelle Finn, ALIS DESIGN+ by Northstar
Nicole Fox, Shatterproof
Alex Gersovitz, McKinsey & Company
Carter Gradwell, Walker & Dunlop
Michael Handy, Sonesta International Hotels Corporation
Jan Hazelton, Kerzner International
Brian Hicks, HSMAI
Ed Hoganson, Crestline Hotels & Resorts
Ali Hoyt, ISHC
Andy Ingraham, NABHOOD
Holly Kaye, LODGING Magazine
Rick Kirkbride, Paul Hastings
Dan Konzelmann, Noble Investment Group
Evan Laskin, Margaritaville
Daniel Lesser, LARC/LW Hospitality Advisors
Brad Levy, DLA Piper
Michael Lipson, Access Point Financial
Rosanna Maietta, AHLA
Jordan McCarthy, Dentons
Valerie McCormick, Aimbridge
Josh Miehl, BWH Hotels
Lynette Montoya, LHA
Frank Nardozza, REH Capital Partners, LLC
Keith Oltchick, Remington Hospitality
Marta Perez, Women in Travel THRIVE
Darrin Phillips, Top Shelf Project Management
Chuck Pinkowski, Pinkowski & Company
Pete Plejic, Global Hotel Alliance
Christina Santarelli, First Hospitality
Mark Shalala, Choice Hotels International
Stacy Shoemaker, Hospitality Design
Noah Silverman, Marriott International
Amit Sripathi, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Jose Sylvester, HOTELS Magazine
Shaneka Thurman, She Has a Deal.
Sean Tibbetts, AAHOA
Jim Tierney, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Russ Urban, EAHG/AKA Hotels + Hotel Residences
Neva Wagner, Perkins Coie LLP
Claire Wallace, Pyramid Global Hospitality
Gregg Wallis, Hotel Business Magazine
Graham Webster, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Matt Wehling, Hilton
Jeff Weinstein, Hotel Investment Today by Northstar
Brian Zelman, Omni Hotels & Resorts
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ALIS delivers an unrivaled combination of compelling content, top-tier delegates, and extraordinary networking opportunities. If you are looking to invest or develop hotels, you will not want to miss this premier event.