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2023 Annual Conference

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Panel of speakers toasting on stage at a hospitality conference with purple curtain backdrop.
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Exhibit booth with NMG Financial Services branding and "Got Property Damage? Why Gamble Millions?" display.
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Two women posing at a Latino Hotel Association event backdrop.
Two women posing at a Latino Hotel Association event backdrop.
Two women posing in front of a Latino Hotel Association backdrop at a hospitality event.
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Exhibitor booth for Matthews Southwest Hospitality at a hospitality event, with brochures and a display banner.
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Four women posing at Latino Hotel Association event backdrop.
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Two people posing for a photo at a Latino Hotel Association event backdrop.
Group of professionals at a Latino Hotel Association event, standing in front of a branded backdrop.
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Assorted banana-topped pastries on a platter at a Hilton hotel event in Dallas Southlake.
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Two people at an IHG Hotels & Resorts booth at a hospitality conference, with promotional materials displayed.
IHG Hotels & Resorts booth at a hospitality conference with two representatives seated behind the display table.
Tablet displaying "Welcome to 2023 Latino Hotel Association Conference" at a registration desk; person writing nearby.
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Exhibitor at a hospitality conference showcasing Groove Technology Solutions with promotional materials on a table.
Trade show booth displaying telephony and security solutions with a representative seated at a table.
FSB Insurance booth at a hospitality conference with two representatives seated behind a table with promotional materials.
Buffet with yogurt parfaits and fruit at a hospitality event, with a person serving food in the background.
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Assorted Mexican pastries including conchas and pan dulce at a buffet, with person serving bread onto a plate.
Assorted pastries including croissants and pastries with chocolate and fruit filling on a white platter.
Hotel conference poster with pastries on a table display.
Registration table at a hospitality conference with name badges and a tablet.
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Mariachi musicians playing trumpets at a hospitality event with floral decorations in the foreground.
Musicians in traditional attire perform at a hospitality conference event.
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Musician in mariachi attire playing violin at a hospitality conference with a purple curtain in the background.
Mariachi band performing with trumpets and violins at an indoor venue.
Panel of speakers at a hospitality conference holding drinks and a microphone, standing against a purple curtain backdrop.
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Panel of speakers at a hospitality event holding drinks and a microphone, standing in front of purple curtains.
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Speaker with a microphone on stage at a hospitality conference, purple curtain backdrop.
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Speaker holding a microphone at a hospitality conference, with purple curtains and flowers in the background.
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A speaker at a hospitality conference holds a microphone on stage with purple curtains in the background.
Empty conference stage with five chairs, two screens displaying "Master of Ceremonies," and purple lighting.
Conference room with presentation screen displaying "Latino Hotel and Entrepreneurship Investment Report" details.

October 11 & 12, 2023

HILTON DALLAS/SOUTHLAKE, TX

Elevate Your Game

with Our Emcee – Jeannette Ceja

Jeannette Ceja Headshot — LHA Conference 2023

The LHA Annual Conference transcends the ordinary event experience and promises to be game-changing. Elevating this year’s gathering, we are thrilled to introduce Jeannette Ceja as your Emcee.

Far beyond being an award-winning bilingual travel journalist, Jeannette is a pioneering trailblazer and thought leader who will infuse the conference with exceptional energy.

Jeannette is recognized globally for her vast expertise in women’s travel, luxury travel, and the Latino-Hispanic travelers demographic. With a career that spans across 60 countries and multiple international events and global experiences, Jeannette brings to our event the level of evolution and innovation we strive to provide at our Annual Conferences.

Spotlight Speaker Alert!

Introducing, Bill Fortier

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We’re immensely proud to present our distinguished guest speaker, Bill Fortier, the Senior Vice President – Development, Americas at Hilton.

With a prolific career spanning decades, from his impactful tenure at Marriott International to his transformative role at Hilton, Bill’s journey is a masterclass in hotel development and franchising.

Don’t Miss BIll!

Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned investor, Bill is a reservoir of insights and his stories are not to be missed. Dive into his experiences, grasp the nuances of brand development, and draw inspiration from his unparalleled expertise.

Driftwood Capital’s Visionary

Carlos Rodriguez Sr.

Carlos Rodriguez — LHA Conference 2023

Introducing Carlos Rodriguez Sr., the CEO of Driftwood Capital. Under his stewardship, Driftwood’s influence in the hospitality real estate investment world has skyrocketed. Their acquisition of the Hilton Dallas Southlake Town Square and ambitious renovation plans underscore their formidable vision.

Get ready to delve deeper into Rodriguez’s perspectives at our conference!

Introducing Choice Hotel’s

Champion of Diversity

John Lancaster

john lancaster — LHA Conference 2023

John Lancaster, Regional Vice President of Emerging Markets Development & Owner Relations at Choice Hotels, stands as a beacon of inspiration. With prior roles as Director of Marketing, General Manager, and Director of Global Sales Sourcing and Solutions, John’s journey to advocate for underrepresented minorities in hotel ownership is truly remarkable. Over the past six years, Lancaster has enabled 40+ minorities to realize their dreams of hotel ownership under Choice’s banner. His commitment to diversifying the lodging industry, coupled with Choice Hotel’s groundbreaking Diversity Incentive Programs, makes his session a must-attend.

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