International Luxury Hotel Association Adds Investment, Development and Brand Sessions to INSPIRE 2026 Agenda
The International Luxury Hotel Association (ILHA) has announced new sessions for INSPIRE 2026, its flagship luxury hospitality conference. The event will take place December 15-16, 2026, at JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa. New sessions will focus on investment, development, profitability, and luxury hospitality trends heading into 2027.
Ownership Outlook for 2027
A fireside chat titled "Owning Luxury in 2027: Value, Risk and What Comes Next" will feature:
- Barry Bloom, President & COO, Xenia Hotels & Resorts
- Keith Space, President, Fort Hospitality
The discussion will cover:
- Luxury guest spending trends
- Margin pressures and operating costs
- Investment strategies and capital allocation
- Expectations from brands and operators
New Industry Sessions
Value Creation Roadmap: Where Smart Capital Is Moving in Luxury Hotels
- Industry leaders from Crescent Hotels & Resorts, Accor, JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group, and EY-Parthenon will discuss investment opportunities and capital trends in luxury hospitality.
Building the Brand: Luxury Development in 2027
- Experts from Equinox Hotels, Mandarin Oriental, and Hilton will examine luxury hotel development and brand expansion strategies.
Quiet Margins: Protecting Profit Without Touching Guest Experience
- Hospitality executives will explore operational efficiencies, automation, and cost-management strategies that protect profitability while maintaining guest satisfaction.
Luxury Branded Residences & The Future of Design Identity
- Industry leaders will discuss how branded residences are influencing luxury brand identity, design, and real estate development.
Existing Program Highlights
INSPIRE 2026 will also feature:
- A fireside chat with Tina Edmundson, President of Luxury, Marriott International.
- A conversation with Carolyne Doyon, President and CEO, Club Med North America and Caribbean.
- Sessions covering AI, wellness, company culture, and guest experience.
Key Takeaway
With its expanded agenda, INSPIRE 2026 aims to provide owners, investors, developers, and brand leaders with insights into the investment, development, operational, and consumer trends expected to shape the luxury hospitality sector in 2027.
