Events

Lunch with keynote speaker and hotel expert, Anthony Melchiorri, who is an especially well-known presence in the hospitality industry and in Long Island alike. Anthony is the creator and host of the hit Travel Channel series, Hotel Impossible, and has many years of experience and an extensive knowledge of how to run a business efficiently. At the lunch, the LIHA will also present their hospitality scholarships to young, up and coming students that are studying the hospitality arts. This will be incredibly meaningful as the mission of the LIHA scholarship is to help guide young students to be Long Island’s next great leaders in the hospitality industry and to continue their growth within their community.

Branding/Co-Branding Education Session presented by Anthony Melchiorri & Discover Long Island’s President & CEO, Kristen Jarnagin. During the session you will learn why branding is important, ways you can use it to your advantage, and how partnerships can strengthen brand recognition for all parties involved.

Exhibitor-Sponsored Trade Show where you can develop lasting working relationships and meet with industry partners whose main focus is to help you protect your bottom line.

Networking Reception with open bar & passed hors d’oeuvres where fellow hospitality leaders from your region can come together to share ideas and experiences.