Summer Summit Program

With a focus on elevating this invitation-only gathering, we’re taking Summer Summit to the next level in 2025. This year’s program will feature 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 features 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

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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

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Bill Hornbuckle

President & CEO

MGM Resorts International

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Thorsten Lettnin

Director Sales, Continental Europe, Middle East, Africa, Israel and India

United Airlines

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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