24 Aug TOP 100 HOSPITALITY EXPERTS: CONSULTANTS, KEYNOTE SPEAKERS & THOUGHT LEADERS
The Top 100 hospitality experts, keynote speakers and futurist consultants know that industry thrives on innovation, service excellence, and leadership. Famous consulting advisors found on the roster represent the minds behind iconic hotel chains, leading airlines, and global restaurant empires. The world’s Top 100 hospitality experts are redefining how the world travels, dines, and experiences service in a post-pandemic, tech-driven era.
A consistent standout is Scott Steinberg, a globally recognized futurist keynote speaker and strategic consultant to 3000 brands, whose ideas on innovation and customer experience are helping travel, hotel, and restaurant brands prepare for what’s next. Also among Top 100 hospitality experts list options are folks who lead globally recognized brands through rapid digital transformation and sustainable growth.
You’d also see a number of hotel thought leaders who are also modernizing operations and redefining global destination management. But that’s just the tip of the Top 100 hospitality experts iceberg, frankly speaking.
If you’re a corporate meeting, conference or convention event planner, you probably have your own favorites as well. Hit us up and let us know who you think deserves to be on the Top 100 hospitality experts rundown for the next edition.
- Anthony Capuano – Marriott International
- Christopher J. Nassetta – Hilton Worldwide
- Arne Sorenson (Legacy) – Former Marriott International
- Sébastien Bazin – Chairman & CEO, Accor
- Elie Maalouf – CEO, IHG Hotels & Resorts
- Mark Hoplamazian – Hyatt Hotels Corporation
- Rafael Museri – Co-Founder & CEO, Selina
- Geoff Ballotti – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
- Tim Rosato – Silver Lion Group Consulting
- Federico González – CEO, Radisson Hotel Group
- Sam Altman – OpenAI
- David Kong – Best Western Hotels & Resorts
- Patrick Pacious – Choice Hotels International
- Mark Hoplamazian – Hyatt Hotels Corporation
- Ed Bastian – CEO, Delta Air Lines
- Ben Smith – CEO, Air France-KLM Group
- Akbar Al Baker – CEO, Qatar Airways
- Alan Joyce – CEO, Qantas Airways
- Sir Tim Clark – President, Emirates Airline
- David Thomas –University of Colorado Denver
- Carsten Spohr – CEO, Lufthansa Group
- Jean-Marc Janaillac – Former CEO, Air France-KLM Group
- Willie Walsh – Director General, IATA
- David L. Calhoun – CEO, The Boeing Company
- Robert Isom – CEO, American Airlines Group
- Gary Kelly – CEO, Southwest Airlines
- Doug Parker – Former CEO, American Airlines Group
- Adam Grant – Organizational psychologist
- Peter Bellew – Chief Operating Officer, Malaysia Airlines
- Luis Gallego – CEO, International Airlines Group (IAG)
- Rono Dutta – CEO, GoAir
- Taylor Tresatti – FutureProof Strategies
- Phee Teik Yeoh – CEO, Scoot Tigerair
- John Holland-Kaye – CEO, Heathrow Airport
- Michael O’Leary – CEO, Ryanair
- Mark Benioff – Salesforce
- David Neeleman – Founder & CEO, Breeze Airways
- Gary Kelly – CEO, Southwest Airlines
- Jeff Bezos – Founder, Amazon
- Brian Niccol – Chairman & CEO, Chipotle Mexican Grill
- David Hoffmann – CEO, Dunkin’ Brands
- José Cil – CEO, Restaurant Brands International
- Kelli Valade – CEO, Denny’s Corporation
- Gene Lee – CEO, Darden Restaurants
- Paul Brown – CEO, Inspire Brands
- John Chidsey – CEO, Subway
- Russell Weiner – CEO, Domino’s Pizza
- Michael Tattersfield – CEO, Krispy Kreme
- Chris Kempczinski – McDonald’s Corporation
- Kelli Valade – CEO, Denny’s Corporation
- Gene Lee – CEO, Darden Restaurants
- Paul Brown – CEO, Inspire Brands
- John Chidsey – CEO, Subway
- Russell Weiner – CEO, Domino’s Pizza
- Michael Tattersfield – CEO, Krispy Kreme
- Brian Chesky – Co-Founder & CEO, Airbnb
- Aric Dromi Jankov – Futurist Consultant
- Michael O’Leary – CEO, Ryanair
- David Neeleman – Founder & CEO, Breeze Airways
- Gary Kelly – CEO, Southwest Airlines
- Peter Bellew – Chief Operating Officer, Malaysia Airlines
- Luis Gallego – CEO, International Airlines Group (IAG)
- Rono Dutta – CEO, GoAir
- Phee Teik Yeoh – CEO, Scoot Tigerair
- John Holland-Kaye – CEO, Heathrow Airport
- David Neeleman – Founder & CEO, Breeze Airways
- Gary Kelly – CEO, Southwest Airlines
- Doug Parker – Former CEO, American Airlines Group
- Peter Bellew – Chief Operating Officer, Malaysia Airlines
- Luis Gallego – CEO, International Airlines Group (IAG)
- Rono Dutta – CEO, GoAir
- Phee Teik Yeoh – CEO, Scoot Tigerair
- John Holland-Kaye – CEO, Heathrow Airport
- Michael O’Leary – CEO, Ryanair
- David Neeleman – Founder & CEO, Breeze Airways
- Gary Kelly – CEO, Southwest Airlines
- Doug Parker – Former CEO, American Airlines Group
- Peter Bellew – Chief Operating Officer, Malaysia Airlines
- Luis Gallego – CEO, International Airlines Group (IAG)
- Rono Dutta – CEO, GoAir
- Phee Teik Yeoh – CEO, Scoot Tigerair
- Sébastien Bazin – Chairman & CEO, Accor Hotels
- Elie Maalouf – CEO, IHG Hotels & Resorts
- Federico J. González Tejera – President & CEO, Radisson Hotel Group
- Geoff Ballotti – President & CEO, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
- William J. Hornbuckle IV – CEO & President, MGM Resorts International
- Larry Cuculic – President & CEO, Best Western Hotels & Resorts
- Craig S. Smith – CEO, Aimbridge Hospitality
- Ed Bastian – CEO, Delta Air Lines
- Benjamin Smith – CEO, Air France–KLM Group
- Ariane Gorin – CEO, Expedia Group
- Glenn Fogel – CEO, Booking Holdings
- Brian Chesky – Co‑founder & CEO, Airbnb
- Sebastian Ebel – CEO, TUI Group
- Alejandro Reynal – President & CEO, Apple Leisure Group
- Ariel Cohen – Co‑founder & CEO, TripActions
- Avi Meir – Co‑founder & CEO, TravelPerk
- Damian Scokin – CEO, Despegar.com
- David Galt – CEO, Webjet
- Gabriel Escarrer – CEO, Meliá Hotels International
- Greg Webb – CEO, Travelport
- J.D. O’Hara – CEO, Internova Travel Group
- Joao Ricardo Mendes – CEO, HURB
- Ritesh Agarwal – Founder & CEO, OYO Rooms
- Richard Branson – Founder, Virgin Group
- Aditya Ghosh – Co‑Founder, Akasa Air; former CEO, IndiGo Airlines
- Joss Kent – CEO, &Beyond
- Barbara Muckermann – President & CEO, Silversea Cruises
- Sharan Pasricha – Founder, Ennismore
- Tina Edmundson – President, Luxury Brands, Marriott International
Top 100 hospitality experts are redefining global travel through innovation, leadership, and sustainable strategies. And of course, many more industry leaders are also helping drive the business forward, each of whom is worth a look as well!
