Source: California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC]

Officials of the California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC], the only hospitality conference focused on the California hotel market, today unveiled the agenda for its eighth annual gathering. The Westin Long Beach will play host to the event from March 5-6, 2025.

"The business outlook remains positive, with an increased level of consumer confidence laying the groundwork for a boom in travel and hospitality," said Craig Sullivan, founder and president, [CLIC]. "Savvy hoteliers who want to gain valuable knowledge on the California hotel market and network with the leading hospitality players on the West Coast will gain valuable insight into the ever-changing hotel landscape."

The festivities will kick off on March 5 with an annual networking mixer and 2025 Hotel Development of the Year Award sponsored by Lodging Econometics. The conference begins in earnest on March 6 with a full day of panels and interaction opportunities. Following opening remarks, Rachel Humphrey and Lan Elliot of the Women in Hospitality Alliance will host a presentation on the Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance. Bruce Ford, SVP and director of global business development, Lodging Econometrics, will then provide the annual hotel state of the market prior to the day’s panels, which include such topics as Hospitality AI/Tech; Public Relations & Crisis Management; Future Leaders and Hospitality Interns; and Curating the Guest Experience. Moderators include Glenn Haussman of No Vacancy Media, Chris Daly of DG Public Relations and Matt Marquis of Pacifica Hotels. Additionally, Jason Riederer of the AH&LA will host a lunchtime presentation to update attendees on California’s latest hotel rules, regulations and policies.

Panelists include:

  1. Tim Edgar, Hotel/Green Investors; Jackie Collins, Gallagher; and Cesar Wurm, IHG, to discuss Hospitality AI/Tech
  2. CJ Arlotta, CJ Media Solutions; Joseph Fan, Brighton Management; Calvin Tilokee, Revpar Media; and Jason Riederer, AHLA, to review Public Relations and Crisis Management
  3. Lisa Cain and Timothy Flohr, Hospitality Internships and Suzanne Bagnera, PhD, Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management Florida International University to highlight Future Leaders and Hospitality Internships
  4. Mark LeBlanc, Rebel Hotel Company; Mark Crisci, AZUL Hospitality Group; Henry Wong, AO; and McKenna Luke, Partner Valuation Advisors, on the topic of Curating the Guest Experience

To attend the 2025 conference, CLIC is providing its final reduced pricing of $650, which will run through March 4, 2025. Price at the door will be $750.00.

For more information or to register for the event, visit https://cliconference.com/.

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