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| Jane Cooper |
MEMPHIS, TN —Officials of the Southern Lodging Summit (SLS), an annual
hotel conference focusing on development and operations throughout the southern
United States, announced it will host its annual conference August 27-28, 2019,
in Memphis, Tenn.
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| Mary Beth Cutshall |
Confirmed Speakers include
Mitch Patel, president
& CEO, Vision Hospitality Group;
Rick Pastorino, president, REVPAR
International;
Jane Cooper, president & COO, Herschend Family
Entertainment;
Mary Beth Cutshall, senior vice president/chief
development officer, Hospitality Ventures Management Group; and
Dianna
Vaughanglobal head, all suites brands, Hilton.
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| Dianna Vaughan |
Though regular entry costs $637, a discounted “Early Bird”
rate of $597 runs through July 15, 2019.
“With the industry enjoying historic occupancy levels and near record rate
growth, there is plenty for hoteliers to celebrate,” said Chuck Pinkowski,
owner of Pinkowski & Company and conference co-founder.
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| Mitch Patel |
“The Southern
Lodging Summit is the ideal venue for industry professionals to learn about
what is hot today while simultaneously planning for tomorrow. As we
approach our 20
th year, this conference seems as germane today,
if not more so, than the year we started it.”
Now in its 17th year, the conference launches with the
SLS’ signature Luncheon with the Speakers at the world-famous
Rendezvous BBQ Restaurant.
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| Chuck Pinkowski |
Following the
luncheon and afternoon activity, the opening day offers the “
March of the
Ducks” at the Peabody and an evening cocktail reception and epicurean
dinner. Day Two commences at the Memphis Cook Convention Center, kicking
off with industry prognosticators STR and CBRE presenting past and current
trends.
Additional panels throughout the day will focus on CapEx,
national/state legislative update, “visionary viewpoints” from industry leaders
and “unbranding the brands,” where panelists will discuss independent and soft
brands.
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| Rick Pastorino |
Additionally, the conference hosts an online auction that is
scheduled to run from August 1 through August 29, 2019. Auction items
include packages for hotels and resorts, trips, and unique, one-of-a-kind
experiences.
Celebrating its 17th year, the Southern
Lodging Summit was co-founded by Pinkowski & Company, an independent hotel
industry consulting firm headquartered in Memphis, and Metropolitan Memphis
Hotel & Lodging Association.
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| March of the Ducks, Peabody Hotel, Memphis, TN |
The hospitality
industry event brings together hotel professionals who target the southern and
mid-south region of the United States for development and operations.
The annual event
draws a diverse group of owners, operators, sales executives, financial
institutions, architects, attorneys, and hotel company representatives.
CONTACT:
Chris Daly
(703) 435-6293
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