Video: How We're Putting Together the Agenda for Future of Lodging Forum, May 11-12

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Our Future of Lodging Forum is going to be an incredible gathering of game-changers discussing how stays will adapt to reflect changes in how consumers lives and work are now merging.

The Skift Future of Lodging Forum will feature a wide array of future-focused leaders and new research devoted to the hotel industry. Join us March 29, 2023 in London, England.

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We're looking ahead to a very exciting Future of Lodging Forum next week on May 11 and 12 in New York City. We will explore what we are calling “The Great Merging” in people's personas on ow they live work and travel and how that is being reflected in hotels and short-term rentals, and the ways this has changed what consumers need from their stays.

Check out this short video discussion between Skift Founder Rafat Ali and Head of Programming Brian Quinn below for a synopsis of the themes, how we're putting the program together and big ideas we'll cover during this forum as we hear from CEOs and leaders of Standard International, Marriott Homes & Villas, Airbnb, Kayak, JLL Hotels, Sonder, MCR Hotels, Life House, Autocamp, and more.

It’s going to be a jam-packed event and incredible gathering of game changers in NYC on May 11 and 12.

Brian Quinn

May 2nd, 2022 at 6:45 PM EDT

Tags: airbnb, future of lodging, marriott, vacation rentals

Photo Credit: Guest working in an Airbnb in Mexico City underscore the Great Merging in hospitality. Airbnb / Adam Planos

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