Vail Ross of STR is Keynote Speaker at the Lodging Expo

August 5, 2019

Vail Ross of STR will be keynote speaker at

California Lodging Expo® and Conference

We are pleased to announce that Vail Ross, Senior Vice President of Global Business Development & Marketing for STR will be the keynote speaker at the California Lodging Expo® and Conference on October 21, 2019 at the Crowne Plaza Los Angeles-Commerce Casino.

Ms. Ross’s presentation, "Hotel Industry Performance: That Was Then, This Is Now, What About Tomorrow?" will be the highlight of the popular trade show which is free to the public.

She is responsible for the overall coordination, functional management and leadership of the business development and marketing strategies for STR. Ms. Ross is often featured as a guest speaker at international, national, regional and state conferences. Her presentation at the Lodging Expo will cover the latest U.S. hotel performance trends and projections with specific analysis of Los Angeles, and other major markets in Southern California.

To register as an exhibitor or attendee at the California Lodging Expo® and Conference, visit https://clec.eventbrite.com . This popular annual trade show includes certification workshops, drawings for prizes, Industry Luncheon, Wine Tasting and and Excellence and Scholarship Awards presentations.

What Else Can Attendees Expect?

Certification Workshops:

Human Trafficking Awareness and Education certification presented by Leavitt Pacific Insurance, satisfies the California legal requirement.
Has Governor Newsom Changed the Game?: A Legislative and Employment Law Review presented by John Mavros of Fisher Phillips
Workplace Sexual Harassment Training for Managers presented by Andrew Sommer of Conn Maciel Carey, meets the sexual harassment training requirements in California
Are You Ready for 2020? Panel discussion with four industry experts who will share their insights on preparing for the future. Moderator: Neal Patel, AAHOA Secretary.