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.

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.

Schedule of Events

  • 8:30 a.m. - Trade show booth check-in opens (Foyer)
  • 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Registration opens (Foyer)
  • 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Trade show opens (Seattle Ballroom)
  • 1:30-2:15 p.m. - WSU student meet and greet, sponsored by the Education Foundation (Pioneer Room)
  • 2:30-3:15 p.m. - Breakout sessions
    • Marketing Evolution: Leveraging Cutting-Edge Marketing Technologies for Business Growth (Pioneer Room)
    • Global Talent: Navigating Visas and the International Workforce in Hospitality (Belltown Room)
  • 3:30-4:15 p.m. - Breakout sessions
    • Doing More with Less: Strategies for Enhancing Guest Experience Amidst A Shrinking Workforce (Pioneer Room)
    • HR Hot Topics (Belltown Room)
  • 4:15-5:30 p.m. - Reception and trade show (Seattle Ballroom)
  • 5:30-8 p.m. - Celebration of Excellence Dinner and keynote (Emerald Ballroom)
  • 8 p.m. - Music and dancing

This event is organized by Washington Hospitality Association

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