Industry Leaders Gather for INSPIRE Luxury Hospitality Conference

The International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA) recently hosted the INSPIRE Luxury Hospitality Conference at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The two-day event attracted close to 1,000 industry professionals and offered unique opportunities for networking, gaining insights, and discussing innovations.

Speakers at the conference addressed various topics, including emerging travel trends, technology, growth, and hotel operations. Encore, ILHA’s AV partner, enhanced the conference experience with innovative audiovisual solutions across multiple stages.

The conference boasted an expanded speaker lineup, including industry innovators Homi Vazifdar of The Canyon Group and Phil Keb from IHG. They offered unique perspectives on luxury hospitality from an owner’s standpoint.

Jonathan Falik of JF Capital Advisors moderated a panel discussion on luxury trends, industry disruptors, and innovation. The speakers included Walter Isenberg (Sage Hospitality), Keith Space (Fort Hospitality Group), and Ayesha Molino (Aria Las Vegas & Vdara Hotel & Spa).

Peter Kressaty (LWHospitality Advisors) and Ron Pohl (WorldHotels) explored generational differences in luxury travel and strategies for catering to evolving customer demographics.

The conference also provided excellent networking opportunities, including exclusive cocktail receptions. The discussions focused on hyper-personalization and the redefinition of luxury, emphasizing growth, revenue generation, and alternative views of luxury experiences.

Monika Limlingan of the “ALIZMA” triplet sister violinist group and NewMoon Entertainment’s roller skating duo provided entertainment. Brittany Dunn, co-founder of Safe House Project, spoke about her initiatives to prevent human trafficking and her partnership with hotels to tackle this issue.

The ILHA thanked its partners for their support in making the event a success. Preparations for the next INSPIRE event, scheduled for December 2025, are underway.