The Washington Hospitality Association and the School of Hospitality Business Management at WSU are pleased to bring you a unique opportunity to learn, connect and celebrate hospitality in Washington.
When and Where:
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Registration and Trade Show begin at 12:30 p.m.
Hilton Motif Seattle
1415 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
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Keynote: John Oppenheimer
John is the founder and chairman of Columbia Hospitality, which operates 102 properties in 12 states including hotels and resorts, residential, golf, distinctive venues, and restaurants and bars. In addition to launching Columbia Hospitality in 1995 (to manage Bell Harbor International Conference Center for the Port of Seattle), John has also founded five successful private hospitality-related businesses.
Learn, Connect, Celebrate
Network and learn with industry leaders
Learn from the Experts
Join us to network with experts in technology, the educational sector, and visionary leaders of our industry.
Connect
Connect with industry partners, WSU alumni and WSU students — the employees of tomorrow. Network with colleagues during our interactive trade show and reception.
Celebrate
Celebrate excellence in hospitality with a program dinner and fundraiser for the WSU School of Hospitality Business Management. Network with industry and alumni, hear program updates, applaud this year’s Burtenshaw Lifetime Achievement Award and Rising Star of the Industry recipients, and support WSU students.
Details on Breakout Sessions
Marketing Evolution: Leveraging Cutting-Edge Marketing Technologies for Business Growth
Global Talent: Navigating Visas and the International Workforce in Hospitality
Doing More with Less: Strategies for Enhancing Guest Experience Amidst a Shrinking Workforce
HR Hot Topics
Thank you to our presenting sponsors
And thank you to our event sponsors
