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.

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.

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.