INSPIRE 2026 · Dec 15-16 · Orlando
The annual gathering for owners, operators, and commercial leaders shaping the luxury market. Now in its 17th year.
Luxury hotels are built by real estate, run by operators, and filled by distribution. INSPIRE is the only event where all three pillars convene under one roof, because that is where the best decisions get made.
DEVELOPMENT · BUILDS HOTELS
The capital, the vision, the build. Hotel developers, asset managers, investors, architects, and the partners shaping the next generation of luxury assets.
Owners · Developers · Asset Managers · Investors · Architects · FF&E
OPERATIONS · RUNS HOTELS
The systems, the service, the experience. Hotel operators, management companies, and the tech partners behind daily excellence.
GMs · Operators · F&B · PropTech · Brands
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DISTRIBUTION · FILLS HOTELS
The demand, the brand, the revenue. Commercial leaders, luxury brands, travel advisors, and the platforms driving guest acquisition.
Sales · Marketing · Tech · Revenue Leaders · Travel Advisors · Partners
The industry has spent decades in silos. Real estate conferences for developers. Operations shows for management teams. Travel trade events for commercial leaders. INSPIRE breaks the pattern, it's the room where all three sides of the luxury hotel business talk to each other, and where the deals that need all three get made.
A decade of candid conversations with the operators, owners, and creatives defining luxury hospitality.
Phil Keb
Senior Advisor, Global Corporate Investments and Transactions
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Tina Edmundson
President of Luxury
Marriott International
Jonathan Falik
Chief Executive Officer
JF Capital Advisors
Carolyne Doyon
President & CEO, North America and the Caribbean
Club Med
Lily Hu
Executive Vice President of Business Strategy
Crescent Hotels & Resorts
Gamal El Fakih
Vice President of Operations
Marriott International
Rachael Palumbo
Senior Vice President, Global Hotel Brand Marketing
Nobu Hotels
Jesús Parrilla
CEO & Co-Founder
Experiential Hospitality
Daniel Hostettler
President & Chief Executive Officer
The Boca Raton
Jon McGavin
Area General Manager
The Ritz Carlton
Anna Masello
Marketing and RE Branding Director
The One Atelier
“INSPIRE Conference offers the ideal forum for strategic dialogue around luxury asset performance, capital strategy, and long-term value creation.”
Romy Bhojwani
Senior VP & Head of Asset Management
HHM Hotels
“INSPIRE Conference strikes a thoughtful balance between innovation and the human side of hospitality, which makes the conversations especially relevant.”
Jessica Shea
VP Wellness, Retail & Leisure Operations
Hilton
“It’s a strong forum for exchanging practical insights on how data and technology are applied to improve performance and growth in luxury hospitality.”
George Jordan
President
Oxford Hotels and Resorts
Three days of curated conversations, closed-door dinners, and the connections that don’t happen anywhere else.
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INSPIRE doesn't start in December. From April through November, we release research, speaker reveals, and program detail on a deliberate cadence.
January
Unveiling the core focus areas, macro-trends, and key topics shaping this year's summit.
April
Official host property announcement and the opening of our exclusive pre-sale pass funnel.
Reserve your seatJuly
A first look at our curated tracks, strategic partners, and high-level panel discussions.
September
Finalizing our exclusive roster of fully-funded VIP attendees and opening The Hub for their curated itineraries.
October
Download your digital companion to build your custom itinerary and explore the attendee network.
November
Complete schedule, exclusive evening reception details, and seamless arrival logistics.
A complimentary, application-only program for senior decision-makers actively sourcing solutions, capital, or partnerships for the upcoming years.
Complimentary registration
Full two-day access at no cost for approved buyers
Tiered travel & stay
Three buyer tiers. Travel, hotel, and meal benefits scale with distance and meeting commitment.
Pre-matched meetings
Four to ten curated 1:1 meetings aligned to your sourcing priorities.
Private lounge
Dedicated hosted-buyer space with concierge support throughout the event.
One pass. Full two-day access. Pricing rises phase by phase, and each tier closes when it sells out.
$799
Closed May 1
No longer available
$1,199
Through Aug 1
$1,699
Opens Aug 1
Unlocks when Phase 2 sells out
$1,999
Opens Nov 1
Unlocks when Phase 3 sells out
Pricing rises by phase. Each tier closes when it sells out.
Hosted Buyer applications are separate and requires ILHA's approval. Apply here.
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An exclusive sanctuary set within a serene 482-acre nature preserve. Private, sophisticated, and designed for high-level conversation, not trade-show foot traffic. With all attendees staying on property, the networking never stops.
Exclusive INSPIRE rate available until the room block is sold out
INSPIRE is underwritten by the brands most committed to elevating luxury hospitality.
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INSPIRE caps attendance at 1,000.