AB Ambassadors

This global forum brings together professionals from across the lodging and hospitality industry to connect, collaborate, and engage in meaningful dialogue.

Our mission is to foster open, solutions-driven conversations around the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the industry today — from shifting market dynamics to innovation, sustainability, and workforce transformation.

We aim to create a platform where industry stakeholders — including owners, operators, developers, advisors, and investors — can share insights, build partnerships, and work collectively toward the greater good of the global hospitality ecosystem.

What are the Current Food Trends & Fads?

Dining trends have evolved, but at a slower pace until the pandemic. The industry finds itself in a new era of foodservice and hospitality adapting to new demands and challenges. Technology has facilitated these changes at hyper speed and introduced new business models. We are thrilled to have TJ Delle Donne - Assistant Dean, College of Food Innovation and Technology Johnson & Wales University; Michael Whiteman – President Baum & Whiteman International; and Daniel Green – Chef and Author to share their perspective.

What are the Hotel Operating Challenges in the New Normal?

Over the past few months, hospitality and lodging businesses have slowly reopened as the industry starts to recover. During this process, several items must be considered, including the health and safety of guests, staff, and the community along with local regulations that govern these operations. Hospitality Talks is thrilled to have three professionals; Stefan Thumigar - General Manager, Rotana Hotels & Resorts; Jamal Hussain – General Manager, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa; and Daniel Twerenbold – Regional Director, Radisson Hotels to share their thoughts.

What are the Lodging Investment Opportunities in Europe.

Hotels have become a prominent part of the real estate alongside the usual trio of commercial real estate asset classes: retail, office, and industrial. European hotel transaction volume had reached 27.1billion Euros in 2019 surpassing all previous records. Please join Hospitality Talks for a conversation with David Kellet – Senior Director Hotel Transactions, Invesco; Daniel Kos – Chief Financial Officer & Executive Director, PPHE Hotel Group and Rami Badr – Managing Director & Partner, Orion Capital Managers regarding hotel investment opportunities, and valuations in Europe.

What is the role of Lifestyle Hotel Brands in delivering experiences

Traveler preferences evolve and so do their perceptions. In the last few years, the hospitality industry has responded to these changes by developing new accommodation products and the growth in hotel brands has mainly been driven by the so-called lifestyle category. Please join Hospitality Talks for a conversation with Gaurav Bhushan - CEO, Lifestyle & Entertainment Brands, Accor.