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Southern Lodging Summit Names Chuck Pinkowski Honorary Duck Master for 17th Annual Conference August 27th & 28th in Memphis
The Southern Lodging Summit | August 7, 2019
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- August, 7, 2019 -- Officials of the Southern Lodging Summit, an annual gathering of hoteliers specializing in development and operations in the southern United States, today announced that Chuck Pinkowski, owner of Pinkowski & Company and conference co-founder, has been named Honorary Duck Master for this year’s conference being held August 27-28, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. “Without Chuck, there would be no Southern Lodging Summit,” said Wayne Tabor, president, Metropolitan Memphis Hotel Lodging Association. “In addition to helping create a full-fledged conference highlighting the role of Southern hotels in the o...
Southern Lodging Summit Announces Full Speaker List for 17th Annual Conference August 27th & 28th in Memphis, Tenn.
June 24, 2019
MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 24, 2018—Officials of the Southern Lodging Summit, an annual gathering of hoteliers specializing in development and operations in the southern United States, today announced the full speaker roster for its annual conference running August 27-28, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. “We have gone to great lengths to not only feature some of the industry’s best and brightest on our panels, but to also find newer voices that you may not have heard from at other events,” said Chuck Pinkowski, owner of Pinkowski & Company and conference co-founder. “It is important for our attendees to hear different perspectives from diff...
17th Annual Southern Lodging Summit Conference Scheduled for August 27th & 28th in Memphis, Tenn.
April 25, 2019
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 25, 2019—Officials of the Southern Lodging Summit (SLS), an annual hotel conference focusing on development and operations throughout the southern United States, today announced it will host its annual conference August 27-28, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. Confirmed Speakers include Mitch Patel, president & CEO, Vision Hospitality Group; Rick Pastorino, president, REVPAR International; Jane Cooper, president & COO, Herschend Family Entertainment; Mary Beth Cutshall, senior vice president/chief development officer, Hospitality Ventures Management Group; and Dianna Vaughan, global head, all suites brands, Hilton. Thoug...
Southern Lodging Summit Announces Full Speaker List for 16th Annual Conference August 28th & 29th in Memphis, Tennessee
Southern Lodging Summit | August 13, 2018
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 13, 2018—Officials of the Southern Lodging Summit, an annual gathering of hoteliers specializing in development and operations in the southern United States, today announced the full speaker roster for its annual conference running August 28-29, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn. "While we pride ourselves on the quality of our speakers every year, this year's line-up and agenda is one of our finest ever," said Chuck Pinkowski, owner of Pinkowski & Company and conference co-founder. "We have represented the perspectives of owners, operators, franchisors and other industry experts to provide one of the most informative...
Southern Lodging Summit to Host 16th Annual Conference August 28th & 29th in Memphis, Tenn.
May 24, 2018
Confirmed Speakers Include David Pepper, Choice Hotels International; Jon Bortz, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust; Dorothy Dowling, Best Western International; and Janis Cannon, Choice Hotels International MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 24 2018—Officials of the Southern Lodging Summit, an annual gathering of hoteliers specializing in development and operations in the southern United States, today announced it will host its annual conference August 28-29, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn. A discounted "Early Bird" rate runs through July 15, 2018. Celebrating its 16th year, the conference kicks off with the organization's signature luncheon at the world-famous R...
Southern Lodging Summit to Host 15th Annual Conference August 29 & 30 in Memphis, Tenn.
July 12, 2017
Industry Icon James E. Burba Named Keynote Speaker MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 13, 2017—Officials of the Southern Lodging Summit, an annual gathering of hoteliers specializing in development and operations in the southern United States, today announced it will host its annual conference August 29-30, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn. A discounted "Early Bird" rate runs through Saturday, July 15. Celebrating its 15th year, the conference kicks off with the organization's signature luncheon at the world-famous Rendezvous BBQ Restaurant, offering networking opportunities with industry experts and event speakers such as keynote speaker and Burba Hotel...
Second Annual “State-of-the-Industry” Report Finds More than 60% of Attendees Expect 2016 Rate and Occupancy to Outpace 2015
September 1, 2016
Record 14th Annual Southern Lodging Summit Attendance Remains Upbeat MEMPHIS, Tenn., September 1, 2016— Officials of the Southern Lodging Summit, an annual gathering of hoteliers specializing in development and operations in the southern United States, today announced that the event achieved record attendance. Additionally, the organization released the results of its second annual "State-of-the-Industry" report compiled from attendees' opinions. Participants were queried on such topics as to which presidential nominee would likely have the "best" impact on the industry, social media, Millennial travelers and which recent issues h...
HVS Key Takeaways: The Southern Lodging Summit 2016
Daniel P. McCoy | August 29, 2016
By Daniel P. McCoy, Aug 29, 2016 The 2016 Southern Lodging Summit drew a crowd of hoteliers and industry experts to Memphis. While delegates shared optimism about the prospects for growth, the conference shed light on some looming operational challenges facing the region's hotels. Hotel experts from across the industry converged last week in Memphis, Tennessee, for the Memphis Hotel and Lodging Association's annual Southern Lodging Summit. Memphis, the birthplace of Holiday Inn and a hub for Hilton Worldwide's corporate operations, has a rich heritage in hospitality, and many of today's top hotel executives trace their professional line...
