Cincinnati, Ohio—Hospitality Media Group (HMG), which recently acquired HX: The Hotel Experience, has announced the formation of its advisory board. The board will be comprised of innovators, thought leaders, and experts within the hospitality industry.
To help shape and guide the strategy of HX, the board will work closely with the HMG leadership team to provide valuable experience and insights into the development of the show and the HX brand. The advisory board will help evolve and develop a comprehensive voice and overall brand image around the hospitality experience. The group held its first meeting in New York City on February 20-21, 2018.
“HMG and the Advisory Board share the same passion and mission of transforming the hospitality industry. The Advisory Board will play a critical role in helping us identify areas of innovation, technology, education, industry trends, and research,” Tedd Swormstedt, CEO of HMG, says. “The HX brand will be focused on advancing the professional network and helping our community grow its business by improving the overall hospitality guest experience in unique and differentiated ways.”
The advisory board members are:
Top photo: Speaker Peter Yesawich at HX: The Hotel Experience Show in 2017
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First Name
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Last Name
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Title
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Company
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Andrea
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Belfanti
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Executive Director
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International Society of Hospitality Consultants
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Vijay
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Dandapani
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President & CEO
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Hotel Association of New York City
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Marsha
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Diamond
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President
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Diamond Approach
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Michael
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Dominguez
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Chief Sales Officer
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MGM Resorts International
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Mark
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Dorr
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President
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New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association
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Dahlia
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El-Gazzar
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Tech Evangelist + Idea Igniteur
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Dahlia and Co
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Valerie
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Ferguson
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Regional General Manager
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Walt Disney Parks & Resorts U.S.
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Brian
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Foos
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CFO
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HMG
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Dave
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Gabri
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Chairman
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Associated Luxury Hotels International
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Sean
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Hennessey
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Clinical Asst Professor
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NYU and Lodging Advisors
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Dan
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Hogan
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HX Brand Director
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HMG
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Nan
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Marchand Beauvois
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SVP Councils, GM ESTO
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U.S. Travel Association
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John
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Parke
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President
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Leadership Synergies
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Andrew
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Rigie
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Executive Director
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NYC Hospitality Alliance
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Phil
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Robinson
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HX Show Director
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HMG
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Chip
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Rogers
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President & CEO
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Asian American Hotel Owners Association
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John
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Samson
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Trade Shows & Marketing
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Dormakaba (Saflok Ilco)
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Tedd
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Swormstedt
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CEO
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HMG
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Allison
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Traylor
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Marketing Manager
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HMG
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Lana
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Trevisan
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Vice President of Restaurant, Bars & Events
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Two Roads Hospitality
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Rich
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Tuckwell
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Chief Commercial Officer
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Avvio
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Dave
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Turner
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Editor/Chief Evangelist
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Tabletop Journal
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Sean
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Verney
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General Manager
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The Westin Time Square
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