Speakers

In the previous Direct Booking Summits, our attendees met and learned from some of the most innovative hospitality leaders in the industry. From Revenue to Sales and Marketing, they shared case studies, successful strategies and actionable plans you can implement straight away, this year won’t be any different, have a look for yourself at the amazing speakers we have in store for you.

Direct Booking Summit Dallas

13-14 May 2025

  • Fernando Belmont headshot

    Fernando Belmont

    Corporate Digital Marketing Manager

    Marival Resorts

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  • Anthony Melchiorri

    Anthony Melchiorri

    Host and Co-Executive Producer Hotel Impossible, Five Star Secrets, Extreme Hotels
    Founder, Argeo Hospitality

  • Anamaria Carillo headshot

    Anamaria Carillo

    Senior Contract Manager Canada

    Wholesale Expert

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  • Sanjay Vakil headshot

    Sanjay Vakil

    Former Group Product Manager

    Google

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  • Moh Baaghil

    Moh Baaghil

    VP Digital Strategy + eCommerce

    Modus by PM Hotel Group

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  • Anthony Lazzara headshot

    Anthony Lazzara

    Market Development Manager

    SiteMinder

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  • Jason Craparo

    Jason Craparo

    Founder & CEO

    Hovr

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  • Charlie Osmond

    Charlie Osmond

    Co-Founder

    Triptease

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  • Lauren Gourley

    Lauren Gourley

    Head of North America Marketing, SMB & Mid-market

    TikTok

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  • Matthew Peschke

    Senior Director of Corporate Marketing

    Marcus Hotels & Resorts

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  • Ben Wolff

    Ben Wolff

    Co-Founder

    Onera

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  • Josh Graham

    Josh Graham

    Head of Market Development for North America

    Cloudbeds

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  • Jason Pirock

    Jason Pirock

    Head of North America Marketing, SMB & Mid-market

    Springboard Hospitality

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  • Chimmy Kalu

    Chimmy Kalu

    Product Experience Designer

    Triptease

  • Jon Hickford

    Jon Hickford

    Group Product Manager

    Triptease

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  • Chris K Anderson

    Chris K Anderson

    Professor

    Cornell University

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  • Philippe Garnier

    Philippe Garnier

    Founder

    WPW Performance Consulting

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  • Jason Emanis

    Head of Marketing, Enterprise - Americas

    Access Hospitality

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  • Allegra Medina

    Vice President, Direct Booking Channels

    SHR (an Access Company)

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  • Casey Barks

    Casey Barks

    Vice President of Marketing

    Staypineapple HQ

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  • Monty Bennett

    Monty Bennett

    Chairman & CEO

    Ashford

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  • Gabriella Monte

    Vice President Hotel & Retail Operations

    The Drey Hotel

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  • Jake Mooney

    Ex-Google and Booking.com

    Founder & CEO
    Modern Hospitality Solutions

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  • John Lingos-Webb

    VP, Global Partnerships & Alliances

    Duetto

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  • Stephanie Wheeler

    Stephanie Wheeler

    VP Revenue

    Boyd Gaming

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