Agenda
Two days. Zero filler.
December 15-16, 2026 · JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
INSPIRE is built for the people who own, invest in, run, and fill luxury hotels. Across two days, the program works through what moves the business into 2027 on three tracks: Real Estate & Capital, Hospitality & Operations, and Travel & Distribution. Two threads, AI and service, run across all three.
Wellness · Day 1 · Tuesday, December 15
Wellness Experiences
Sessions, activations and excursions woven through the first day. Details announced closer to the event.
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Tuesday, December 15
Day 1
Monday, December 14 · The evening before
President's Dinner at Le Petit Chef
Monday show. Please check your invitation for your assigned evening.
Day 1 · Tuesday, December 15
Registration Open
Board Meeting
Welcome
Opening Keynote
Tina Edmundson
President of Luxury, Marriott International
In conversation with Hermann Elger, CEO, Forbes Travel Guide
Afternoon sessions
Real Estate & Capital
Building the Brand: Luxury Development in 2027
Real Estate & Capital
Luxury Branded Residences & the Future of Design Identity
Real Estate & Capital
Value Creation Roadmap: Where Smart Capital Is Moving in Luxury Hotels
Hospitality & OperationsService
Time Together: Culture, Purpose and Relational Wellness in Luxury Hospitality with Elizabeth Mullins, Evermore Hospitality
Hospitality & OperationsService
Medical Wellness as the New Luxury Differentiator
Hospitality & OperationsService
Measure What Matters: Why Human Connection Is Your Greatest Amenity
Sponsored by WorldVue
Hospitality & OperationsService
The Science of Prevention, Performance and Longevity in Luxury Wellness
Sponsored by Matrix
Hospitality & Operations
The Power of One: Aligning Ownership, Management, and Operations for Smarter Procurement
Sponsored by Avendra
Hospitality & OperationsService
Wellness as a Value Driver: Technology, Fitness, and the Guest Experience
Sponsored by Technogym
Hospitality & Operations
Proving the ROI: What Smart Building Technology Actually Returns to the Property
Sponsored by Bodhi
Travel & DistributionService
The RevPAR Case for Human-Centered Personalization
Sponsored by Relay
Tea & Networking
Roundtables
Hospitality & OperationsService
Ahead of the Requirements: What State, Federal, and Local Policy Changes Mean for Hospitality's Talent Pipeline
Hospitality & OperationsAI
Tech Leader Playbook
Opening Reception
President's Dinner at Le Petit Chef
Tuesday show. Please check your invitation for your assigned evening.
Drinks After Dark
Times shown are the shared anchors of each day. Individual sessions are grouped by part of day and tagged by track, with the full timed schedule and remaining speakers announced closer to the event.
Content Timeline
Before the room opens
Research, speaker reveals, and program detail. Released as they're ready.
January
2026 Strategic Themes
ReleasedUnveiling the core focus areas, macro-trends, and key topics shaping this year's summit.
April
Venue & Early Access
ReleasedOfficial host property announcement and the opening of our exclusive pre-sale pass funnel.
Reserve your seatJuly
Agenda & Partner Preview
ReleasedA first look at our curated tracks, strategic partners, and high-level panel discussions.
October
Event App Launch
ReleasedDownload your digital companion to build your custom itinerary and explore the attendee network.
November
Hosted Buyer Selection
ReleasedThe final hosted buyer list is confirmed and selected buyers receive their 1:1 meeting schedules.
December
Final Summit Itinerary
Next DropFull schedule with times, evening reception details, and how to get there.