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New York City

October 27, 2025

Thompson Hotel

119 W 56th St. New York, NY 10019
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Event Schedule

  • 1:00 pm 1:30 pm
    Registration & Networking

    Registration for the NYC Roundtable begins.

  • 1:30 pm 1:40 pm
    Welcome & Introduction

    Welcome to the Women Leading Travel & Hospitality NYC Roundtable!

    Speakers
    • Hannah DeMaio Vice President of Brand Strategy Women Leading Travel & Hospitality
  • 1:40 pm 1:45 pm
    Hyatt Hotels Welcome
    Christina Gambini, Vice President of Global Sales at Hyatt Hotels welcomes attendees to the Thompson Hotel, embodying Hyatt’s spirit of hospitality and setting the tone for a day of connection, inspiration and leadership.
    Speakers
    • Christina Gambini Vice President of Global Sales Hyatt Hotels
  • 1:45 pm 1:55 pm
    From Siloed to Seamless: Amperity Unlocks Guest Data for Personalized Experiences and Smarter Marketing

    Today's guests expect more than just a warm welcome — they expect tailored experiences that begin before arrival and extend long after checkout. This fireside chat with the Amperity team explores how hospitality brands can unlock the power of the first-party data they already collect to personalize guest journeys and eliminate marketing waste. Hear from industry leaders on how unified customer profiles are transforming both on-property experiences and ROI across channels.

    Speakers
    • Ally Hepp Senior Manager, Solution Architect Amperity
    • Amy Perrin Head of Solutions Amperity
  • 1:55 pm 2:40 pm
    Hospitality Fueled by LOVING Leadership: The Most Transformative Business & Culture Strategy You Haven’t Tried Yet

    The hospitality industry is at a crossroads: high turnover, burnout and rising guest expectations demand a new approach to leadership and culture. In this keynote, Jasmine Bellamy — love scholar-practitioner, visionary strategist and joyful disruptor — introduces The LOVING Leader Framework, an adaptive leadership model that reimagines business through love as practice. With over 30 years of executive experience in retail and culture transformation, Jasmine reveals why love is the most overlooked yet powerful business strategy for creating sustainable organizations, thriving teams and unforgettable guest experiences.

    Keynote
    • Jasmine Bellamy Founder and Principal Consultant The LOVING Leader
  • 2:40 pm 2:55 pm
    Networking Break

    Take a well-deserved break to recharge, grab refreshments, and connect with fellow attendees.

  • 2:55 pm 3:05 pm
    Rokt Session
  • 3:05 pm 3:50 pm
    Panel Discussion

    Hear from a dynamic group of executive women as they discuss key industry trends, leadership strategies, and lessons learned from the field.

    Speakers
    • Sheila Farahpour Senior Vice President of Development, Americas Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
    • Leona Qi President Vista US
    • Joyce Leveston CEO New York Convention Operation Corporation
    • Jennifer Wester Senior Global Director, Hyatt Sales Force - Americas Hyatt
    Moderator
    • Tiffany Townsend Executive Vice President of Global Communications NYC Tourism + Conventions
  • 3:50 pm 3:55 pm
    Closing Remarks
    Speakers
    • Elisabeth Segura Strategic Content Senior Manager Women Leading Travel & Hospitality
  • 4:00 pm 5:00 pm
    Networking & Cocktails

    Wrap up the afternoon with informal networking over cocktails.