The California Lodging Investment Conference, the hospitality conference focused on the California hotel market, released its agenda for its eighth annual gathering. The Westin Long Beach will play host to the event from March 5-6.
“The business outlook remains positive, with an increased level of consumer confidence laying the groundwork for a boom in travel and hospitality,” said Craig Sullivan, founder and president, CLIC. “Savvy hoteliers who want to gain valuable knowledge on the California hotel market and network with the leading hospitality players on the West Coast will gain valuable insight into the ever-changing hotel landscape.”
On March 5, the event will kick off with an annual networking mixer and 2025 Hotel Development of the Year Award sponsored by Lodging Econometics. The conference begins the next day with a full day of panels and interaction opportunities. Following opening remarks, Rachel Humphrey and Lan Elliot of the Women in Hospitality Alliance will host a presentation on the Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance. Bruce Ford, SVP and director of global business development, Lodging Econometrics, will then provide the annual hotel state of the market prior to the day’s panels.
Additionally, Jason Riederer of the AH&LA will host a lunchtime presentation to update attendees on California’s latest hotel rules, regulations and policies.
Panels include:
- Tim Edgar, Hotel/Green Investors; Jackie Collins, Gallagher; and Cesar Wurm, IHG, to discuss hospitality AI/tech.
- CJ Arlotta, CJ Media Solutions; Joseph Fan, Brighton Management; Calvin Tilokee, Revpar Media; and Jason Riederer, AHLA, to review public relations and crisis management.
- Lisa Cain and Timothy Flohr, Hospitality Internships and Suzanne Bagnera, Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management Florida International University to highlight future leaders and internships.
- Mark LeBlanc, Rebel Hotel Company; Mark Crisci, AZUL Hospitality Group; Henry Wong, AO Architects; and McKenna Luke, Partner Valuation Advisors, on the topic of curating the guest experience.
To attend the 2025 conference, CLIC is providing its final reduced pricing of $650, which will run through March 4. Price at the door will be $750.
