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2025 PANELISTS
This year, we’ve curated a group of voices that reflect the passion, creativity, and grit that drive the independent hotel world. These are the leaders, innovators, and storytellers who’ve walked the path, broken the mold, and have plenty to share about what it takes to thrive in this ever-evolving industry.


ANDREW BENIOFF
Independent Lodging Congress

BEN RAFTER
Springboard Hospitality

BASHAR WALI
Practice Hospitality

EMILY DILLE
Marc & Rose Hospitality

CODY FELICE
Palisades Hospitality

PETER TWACHTMAN
Lark Hotels
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AMITY FLANDERS
New Waterloo

COLE DI CARLO
Alexa MGMT

JULIE PATTERSON
Wanderfully Planned

LINDSAY KOWALSKI
LK Travel

LINA SUTTON
Go Wander Travel
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