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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.

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ANDREW BENIOFF

Independent Lodging Congress

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BEN RAFTER

Springboard Hospitality 

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BASHAR WALI

Practice Hospitality 

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EMILY DILLE

Marc & Rose Hospitality

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CODY FELICE

Palisades Hospitality

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PETER TWACHTMAN

Lark Hotels

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AMITY FLANDERS

New Waterloo

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COLE DI CARLO

Alexa MGMT

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JULIE PATTERSON

Wanderfully Planned

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LINDSAY KOWALSKI

LK Travel

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LINA SUTTON

Go Wander Travel

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