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Monday, September 30, 2024 • 4:00-6:30pm
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Lane Park Scottsdale
7232 E. 1st Street, Scottsdale 85251
AGENDA:
Join us and learn from our panel of technology professionals how to manage your revenue, market your events, secure data and work smarter.
PANELISTS
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Moderator – Christie Windle
Director of Sales, WeKoPa Casino Resort
Cory Falter, Partner, Lure Agency
Transforming Your Sales and Catering System into a prospecting machine
Mark Oliver, VP, Hospitality, Azira
Azira then delivers actionable insights on consumer behavior at a global scale, empowering Marketing and Operational Leaders to confidently reach, understand, and market to highly targeted audiences and optimize their business results. Azira serves leading organizations across retail, real estate, restaurant/QSR, travel/tourism, media/tech, and financial services.
Jack O’Toole Founder, FreshAir Sensor
Exceed guest expectations, drive new revenue streams, and ensure healthier room environments with the definitive molecular air quality monitoring solution for hospitality.
Karthy Mariappan, Founder/CEO, Hippo Video
Book More Demos by Reaching out to Prospects via Videos and Increase Email Response Rates. Create Personalized Video Campaigns For Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, And More.
David Millili, CEO, LodgIQ
Stop optimizing for revenue from siloed data views. Maximize profit with consolidated, easy, and AI-powered platform.
We are welcoming students from all our local universities to join us for this program to not only get some great ideas on what is going on with hospitality technology, but they will have an opportunity to mix and mingle with our hospitality professionals.
Not a member yet? Click HERE to apply for a membership scholarship.
PARKING:
Lane Park is directly across from a city parking lot. There is also plenty of street parking.
SPONSORS:
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT
HSMAI-AZ is launching their CLOTHING DRIVE in support of the NAU Career Closet September 30, 2024 and running through October 2024.
The NAU Career Closet was established to minimize barriers to job potential through access to a closet full of donated business and professional clothing for class presentations, interviews, jobs, career fairs, conferences, and other needs.
Donations of gently worn and new items are welcomed on a rolling basis at NAU Career Development to continuously restock the NAU Career Closet.
As donors, consider various professional industries when thinking of “professional clothing.”
Thank you for supporting this worthwhile project!
BRING YOUR DONATIONS TO THE SEPTEMBER MEETING or drop them off at three designated locations. CLICK HERE for more information on what is currently needed and drop off locations.
HOST VENUE:
Welcome to Lane Park in Scottsdale, Arizona, the ultimate entertainment destination in the heart of Old Town. Immerse yourself in our climate-controlled gaming areas, offering year-round comfort and equipped with TVs for your enjoyment. Our space is great for groups big or small! Check it out at https://lanepark.games/scottsdale/
Moderator: Christi Windle
Director of Sales & Marketing
WeKoPa Casino Resort
Christi is a seasoned sales and marketing professional with a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry. Currently serving as the Director of Resort Sales at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort in Scottsdale, AZ, Christi has led successful pricing strategies, enhanced operational efficiencies, and exceeded revenue goals. With a strong background in public relations, social media, and promotions, Christi has a proven track record in building and maintaining relationships with high-net-worth clients. She has consistently achieved success through her ability to conceptualize and communicate business missions, drive demand, and convert business opportunities. Her experience spans various leadership roles, including Director of Sales and Marketing at Hilton Worldwide and L’Auberge de Sedona, where she drove significant revenue increases and spearheaded award-winning marketing campaigns. Currently Christi serves as VP Education on the HSMAI AZ board.
Cory Falter, Partner, Lure Agency
Partner and Creative
Lure Agency
Cory is obsessed with growing revenue for Hospitality B2B brands. He is a Partner at Lure Agency, the current President of HSMAI San Diego, and the host of the InnSync Show podcast. His company, Lure Agency, is a full-service B2B sales and marketing agency in the hospitality industry that recently celebrated its twelfth anniversary in 2024. Their expertise is helping in-house hotel and industry suppliers’ sales teams identify, convert, and retain more revenue using their proven relationship marketing methodology.
Their list of current partners includes BenchmarkPyramid, TTI Technologies, and HotelExecutive. He’s an SDSU Dad of Twin Daughters, a former Pro Motocross rider, and a forever 80s new-wave fanatic.
David Millili
CEO
LodgIQ
Voted one of the 100 Most Powerful People in USA Hospitality, David is the CEO of LodgIQ™. He brings almost three decades of acclaimed leadership experience in all aspects of the industry. Before joining LodgIQ, he served as CCO at Nomadix, CEO of Runtriz, and CEO and board member of Pegasus Solutions, a global leader in providing technology and services to hotels and travel distributors. Prior to that, David founded and led Open Hospitality, which was acquired by Pegasus Solutions. He also co-founded Timeless Hospitality, one of the first e-commerce reservation platforms for independent hotels. David was a GM of two iconic New York City Times Square hotels and a professor at NYU. He is also the host of The Modern Hotelier podcast, NYU Incubator Mentor, and trusted advisor, working with brands like Laasie, Stayflexi, TipBrightly, Laso Experience, GoMoment, and Pharos Resources.
Karthi Mariappan
CEO and Co-Founder
Hippo Video
Karthi is a product strategist, marketer, and product enthusiast with a track record of building multi-million-dollar revenue products. Karthi and his team have transformed how businesses engage customers with video through their AI Video Platform. Karthi’s innovative approach and dedication to excellence have positioned Hippo Video as a trusted partner for the Hospitality market, that is looking to enhance their customer experience through the power of personalized and interactive videos.
Mark Oliver
VP, Hospitality
Azira
Mark Oliver, Azira’s VP of Hospitality, has over 15 years of experience in the hotel industry and 25+ years in eCommerce and digital marketing. Leading the launch of Azira’s Hospitality vertical, Mark is driving growth within the hospitality sector. Previously, as VP of Business Development at GCommerce, he established the agency as a leader in the luxury hotel market, partnering with prestigious Forbes-rated properties. Before that, Mark launched EveryScape’s visual technology platform, enhancing marketing for the hospitality and luxury real estate industries. His career also includes roles at NetSuite and The Pebble Beach Resorts, where his background as the son of renowned hotelier Tom Oliver laid the foundation for his expertise. Mark holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Texas Christian University and lives in Mill Valley, CA, with his wife, Sarah, and their golden retriever, Buoy. He enjoys skiing, biking, tennis, and exploring the outdoors.
Jack O’Toole
Founder and President
FreshAir Sensor
FreshAir Sensor – developers of innovative air quality monitoring technology aimed at improving guest experiences and reducing unauthorized smoking in guest rooms. Jack has more than a decade of hospitality technology experience and almost 25 years of military leadership in special operations and specialized units.
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