Conference & Trade Show
300+
Attendees
50+
Exhibits
6
Industry Speakers
7
Hours of Networking
Beyond the Stay Conference & Showcase
Beyond the Stay Conference & Showcase is back for Year Two!
It's back and better than ever! Join us for the second annual Beyond the Stay Conference & Showcase, a full day packed with value for Illinois hoteliers and partners.
Start the morning with the IHLA Annual Business Meeting, featuring providing a unique opportunity to gain insight into IHLA’s Board voting process and key government affairs initiatives designed to protect and support our hotels, partners and members. Then dive into inspiring keynotes and the latest hotel industry insights.
New this year lunch is served right on the Showcase floor. No stepping away, no lost time, enjoy your meal while connecting with our Allied & Strategic Partners, discovering new services, and networking in a relaxed, high-energy setting.
Engage. Learn. Network. Don't miss it!
Open to IHLA Members only.
For questions about the Conference & Trade Show contact Events Team
To sponsor the Conference & Trade Show contact Susannah Flanner.
Meet Our Speakers
Michael Dominguez
President & CEO
ALHI
Dr. Romie Mushtaq
Chief Wellness Officer
Great Wolf Resorts
Glenn Hollister
VP Sales Strategy & Effectiveness
United Airlines
Heather Bolton
Executive Vice President
Tishman Hotel Corporation
Mark Wagner
General Manager
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Brit McKinney
General Manager
Hampton Inn Decatur/Mt. Zion
Michael Jacobson
President/CEO
IHLA
Conference Agenda
Morning Session
Grand Ballroom E-F
8:00am - 12:00pm
IHLA Annual Business Meeting
Beyond the Rearview Mirror- A Look at the 2026 Horizon
Hear the latest geopolitical and economic trends impacting the hotel industry
presented by Michael Dominguez, President & CEO for Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI)
Commercial Trends in Aviation: Insights for Hospitality Leaders
Learn what hotels can learn from airlines in revenue management, customer engagement, loyalty, and commercial strategy.
presented by Glenn Hollister, Vice President of Sales Strategy & Effectiveness for United Airlines
Panel Discussion: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities for 2027
moderated by Michael Jacobson with panelists Heather Bolton Tishman Hotel Corporation, Mark Wagner, Hyatt Regency Chicago;
Brit McKinney, Hampton Inn Decatur/Mt. Zion
cultureSHIFT:Be a Trusted Leader, Build Connected Teams
This interactive session will teach ways to build high performing teams and avoid burnout in the workplace
presented by Dr. Romie Mushtao, Chief Wellness Officer for Great Wolf Resorts
*Light Breakfast included
Afternoon Session
Grand Ballroom A-D
12:00-1:30pm - Lunch
12:00-4:00pm - Vendor Showcase
Event information:
Dress code: Smart Business
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