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ILHA's INSPIRE Las Vegas Conference

The International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA) is set to host its prominent 16th Annual INSPIRE USA Conference on December 10-11, 2025, at the luxurious Resorts World Las Vegas. This event is expected to gather over 1,000 influential leaders in the luxury hospitality sector for two days focused on networking, deal-making, and discussing future trends shaping the industry.

Spotlight on Boardroom Strategy

One of the conference's key sessions will be a panel titled Boardroom Perspectives: Turning Headwinds into Opportunity. This session aims to unite top executives who will share their insights on effectively confronting the present market challenges and strategies for growth. Esteemed panelists include:

• - John Fareed, Global Chairman of Horwath International
• - Dan Peek, President of JLL Americas Hotels & Hospitality
• - Alino Azevedo, Managing Director at Driftwood Capital
• - Andrew Demming, Senior Director of Gardiner Theobald Inc.
• - Glyn Aeppel, Founder of Glencove Capital
• - Moderated by Jonathan Falik, Founder & CEO of JF Capital.

This session promises to provide invaluable perspectives on how to leverage market challenges for future successes in the luxury hotel sector.

Featured Conversation with Jim Manley

An exclusive highlight will feature Jim Manley, the owner of The Ranch at Rock Creek, which stands as the world's first Forbes Five-Star luxury ranch. The conversation, facilitated by Peter Kressaty, Chief Commercial Officer at LWHA, will delve into Manley's vision for the ranch, especially in relation to the growing trend of experiential travel. Manley is anticipated to discuss how all-inclusive luxury can craft unrivaled guest experiences, thereby enhancing long-term investment value within the hospitality industry.

The Longevity Economy Panel

A significant panel on How the Longevity Economy is Transforming Luxury Hospitality will explore how health, wellness, and lifestyle innovations are altering guest expectations and opening new brand opportunities. Key speakers include:

• - Alex Walterspiel, President & COO of Sensei
• - Kenneth Ryan, Chief Longevity Officer at The Estate
• - Dr. Isaac H. Jones, Founder & CEO of Centagio Hotels
• - Mark Rivers, CEO of Canyon Ranch
• - Moderated by Jon Edelheidt, Co-founder of ILHA.

Discussions will focus on how emerging trends and principles of the longevity economy can be integrated into luxury hospitality practices to meet evolving consumer needs.

Why This Conference Matters

INSPIRE Las Vegas is set to feature over 100 speakers across 20 content tracks, addressing pivotal topics pertinent to luxury hospitality, such as advancements in technology, investment strategies, cultural shifts, wellness initiatives, and development paradigms. Building on the successes of the previously held INSPIRE Europe, scheduled for November 12-13, 2025, in Prague, this event reinforces ILHA's commitment to unifying global leaders within the luxury hospitality realm.

Registration Now Open

Registration is currently open with limited availability in Tier 3. Ensure to secure your spot and benefit from early-bird pricing before prices rise. For more details or to register, visit ILHA INSPIRE USA.

About ILHA

The International Luxury Hotel Association is a premier trade association dedicated to the luxury hospitality industry. Representing a global community of over a million professionals, ILHA plays a crucial role in promoting growth, best practices, and innovation across this dynamic sector.