Name
BO5 - How Hotel Ownership Models Impact Innovation: Identifying Challenges & Potential Solutions
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 11:25 AM - 12:25 PM
Description
As hotel ownership models shift to include more asset-light models, the question of technology investment and strategy has become murky. In this panel discussion, hotel executives discuss how to balance the demands of ownership with pushing the technology ownership. Hear different perspectives on how to make innovation a priority and getting buy-in across the enterprise while navigating ownership and franchise agreements.  
Speakers
Mike Dickersbach, Director Capital IT Services, HEI Hotels & Resorts
Nelson Garrido, SVP, IT, Brookfield Properties
Jason Shane, VP, Information Technology, Hersha Hospitality
John Spencer, Global Industry Leader - Hospitality, Accenture
Richard Tudgay, CTO, Highgate