As an industry, a company, and individuals, we are arguably facing some of the most interesting and turbulent times in the history of hospitality; regular and timely transformation is the new norm.
Transformation in any business relies upon an alignment between hearts and minds to generate energy. In our world, that energy is defined as MOMENTUM.
For the 2019 Preferred Global Conference, we are shifting our focus to generate a force that will challenge industry paradigms and deliver a true transformation through committed hearts and minds.
Over the course of three perfectly curated days, attendees will learn from renowned hospitality thought leaders, join the Q&A with panel debates, listen to the perspectives of trail blazers across diverse and thought provoking industries, and also have ample opportunity to network and engage with their peers.
We invite you to join us and drive the momentum!
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6:00 p.m. Monte Carlo Welcome Cocktail Reception – Salon Columbia, Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel
Attire: Business Casual
8:00 p.m. End Monte Carlo Welcome Cocktail Reception – Dinner on Own
8:00 a.m. Coffee & Mingle With the Partners & Sponsors – Salle des Palmiers at Le Sporting
8:45 a.m. End Coffee & Mingle With the Partners & Sponsors
9:00 a.m. General Session – Salle des Etoiles at Le Sporting
Attire: Business
Welcome – Peter Hancock, Chief Executive, Pride of Britain Hotels
John Ueberroth, Chairman, Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Lindsey Ueberroth, Chief Executive Officer, Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Momentum: Hearts & Minds – Dr. Joe Dispenza, Researcher, Author
10:30 a.m. Morning Break – Partners & Sponsors Showcase – Salle des Palmiers at Le Sporting
Break Sponsored by Gilchrist & Soames
11:00 a.m. General Session – Salle des Etoiles at Le Sporting
Global Business Climate – Nader Mousavizadeh, Macro Advisor and Global Thinker
Consumer Trends: Rethinking Hospitality – Lorraine Sileo, Senior Vice President, Phocuswright
12:30 p.m. Lunch – Salle America & Salle Columbia, Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel
Lunch Sponsored by Molton Brown
2:00 p.m. General Session – Salle des Etoiles at Le Sporting
Driving Asset Value Developing, Financing, and Branding Hotels – David Bailey, Senior Director, Head of Client Solutions, CBRE Hotels Limited and Jonathan Newbury, Senior Vice President, Strategic Development, Preferred Hotels & Resorts
The Future of Business – Rohit Talwar, Global Futurist, Chief Executive Officer, Fast Future
4:00 p.m. General Session Ends
7:00 p.m. #ThePreferredLife: An Exclusive Preferred Event at the Yacht Club de Monaco
Attire: Business Casual. Dressy Yacht Club Apparel Welcome.
8:00 a.m. Coffee & Mingle With the Partners & Sponsors – Salle des Palmiers at Le Sporting
8:45 a.m. End Coffee & Mingle With the Partners & Sponsors
9:00 a.m. General Session – Salle des Etoiles at Le Sporting,
Attire: Business
Welcome – Peter Hancock, Chief Executive, Pride of Britain Hotels
Preferred’s Next 50 Years – Michelle Woodley, President, Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Where Next? – Kristie Goshow, Chief Marketing Officer, Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Legacy Brands and the Future – Kate Ancketill, CEO and Founder of GDR Creative Intelligence
10:30 a.m. Morning Break – Partners & Sponsors Showcase – Salle des Palmiers at Le Sporting
Break Sponsored by RoomIt by CWT
11:00 a.m. General Session – Salle des Etoiles at Le Sporting
Asia Pacific Opportunities, Trends, Challenges, and Solutions – Siew Hoon Yeoh, Founder & Managing Director, WiT (Web in Travel)
Strategies for Sales Success – Interview With the Experts – David Taylor, Vice President, Sales & Marketing EMEA, BCD M&E; Jan Jacobsen, Global Travel Manager, AIG; Elizabeth Ellis, Founder, Blue Marble Private; Moderated by Peter Hancock
1:00 p.m. Lunch – Salle America & Salle Columbia
Lunch Sponsored by Coca-Cola
2:30 p.m. Breakout Session One – Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel
(30 minute session; content will repeat)
#1: Global Loyalty – I Prefer – Kristie Goshow and Jeri Salazar, Vice President, Loyalty, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Sponsored by TravelClick
#2: Leisure Sales – Preferred Hotels & Resorts Leisure Sales Leadership and Elizabeth Ellis, Blue Marble Private
#3: Corporate Sales – Preferred Hotels & Resorts Corporate Sales Leadership and Jan Jacobson, AIG Travel
#4: Group Sales – Preferred Hotels & Resorts Sales Leadership and David Taylor, BCD M&E
#5: Storytelling Through Technology – Penny Wing, Owner, Brojure
3:10 p.m. Breakout Session Two – Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel
3:50 p.m. Breakout Session Three – Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel
4:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions End – Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel
Evening at Your Leisure
8:00 a.m. Coffee & Mingle With the Partners & Sponsors – Salle des Palmiers at Le Sporting
8:45 a.m. End Coffee & Mingle With the Partners & Sponsors
9:00 a.m. General Session – Salle des Etoiles at Le Sporting,
Attire: Business
Welcome – Peter Hancock, Chief Executive, Pride of Britain Hotels
Consciously Building a Culture for Organizational Transformation – Niki Leondakis, Former CEO Equinox Fitness Clubs
Leading With Emotional Intelligence – Jim McPartlin, Vice President of Leadership Development, Forbes Travel Guide
10:30 a.m. Morning Break – Partners & Sponsors Showcase – Salle des Palmiers at Le Sporting
Break Sponsored by Standard Textile
11:00 a.m. General Session – Salle des Etoiles at Le Sporting
Re-Thinking F&B for the Future – Interview With the Experts – Tobias Mattstedt, Owner, Beyond Hospitality
Sustainability in the Luxury Marketplace – Alexa Poortier, Founder, NOW Transforming Hospitality
Special Ops: Cyber Security Debrief – Paul Samadani, Senior Vice President of Information Technology, Pentair, and Henry Wu, President, Liverton Hotels Int'l, Inc.
GIFTTS Presentation – Bob Van Ness, Executive Vice President, The Americas, Preferred Hotels & Resorts
1:00 p.m. Lunch – Salle America & Salle Columbia
Lunch Sponsored by Porsche
2:30 p.m. Breakout Session One – Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel
(30 minute session; content will repeat)
#6: Engaging the Team and Talent Management – Niki Leondakis, Jim McPartlan, and Greg Smith, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Preferred Hotels & Resorts
#7: Secret Sauce for F&B Success – Tobias Mattstedt, Owner, BEYONDHOSPITALITY
#8: Embracing Sustainability – Hotelier Round Table – Alexa Poortier, Founder, NOW Transforming Hospitality
#9: Special Ops: Cyber Security Debrief – Paul Samadani, Senior Vice President of Information Technology, Pentair, and Henry Wu, President, Liverton Hotels Int'l. Inc.
#10: Cvent and Preferred: A Perfect Partnership – Suzanne Shogren, Regional Director, Ownership Group Services, Cvent
3:10 p.m. Breakout Session Two – Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel
3:50 p.m. Breakout Session Three – Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel
4:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions End – Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel
4:30 p.m. Open Session – Destination Charging Presented by Porsche – Salon Sincerity
7:00 p.m. Preferred’s Final Gala and Awards of Excellence – Salle des Etoiles at Le Sporting
Attire: Black Tie Recommended
Friday, March 1 - Departures at Leisure
*Agenda subject to change. Please check back for regular updates.