Summer Summit Program
With a focus on elevating this invitation-only gathering, we took Summer Summit to the next level in 2025. This year’s program featured even more thought-provoking voices from both inside and outside of travel.
Keynote Speaker
Mohamed A. El-Erian is the President of Queens’ College at the University of Cambridge and the Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz. He previously served as CEO and Co-Chief Investment Officer at PIMCO and held senior roles at the IMF, Harvard Management Company, and Citigroup. He is the Chair of the Board at Under Armour, teaches at the Wharton School, and contributes to media outlets such as the Financial Times and Bloomberg. He is the author of several bestsellers on global economics and has received numerous awards, including for his lifelong contributions to education and healthcare. He earned his undergraduate degree from Cambridge and holds a master’s and doctorate in economics from Oxford.
Summit Speaker Lineup
The program featured an exceptional slate of industry leaders, visionary thinkers, and respected voices driving innovation and impact, including the following:
Wes Edens
Founder
Brightline
Jeff Harmening
CEO
General Mills
Steve Hill
President & CEO
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
Sarah Hirshland
CEO
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee
David Hoctor
Head of US Verticals, Global Business Solutions NA
TikTok
Lisa Holladay
Chief Experience Officer
Tiger 21
Bill Hornbuckle
President & CEO
MGM Resorts International
Thorsten Lettnin
Director Sales, Continental Europe, Middle East, Africa, Israel and India
United Airlines
Michelle Poole
Former EVP and Brand President
Crocs
Chuck Todd
Former Chief Political Analyst, NBC News
Moderator of Meet the Press 2014-2023
Rob Torres
Senior Vice President, Media Solutions
Expedia Group
