In this dynamic session, industry veteran and award winner Michael Dominguez shares perspective on the latest trends and the impact in the hotel industry and meeting dynamics.

Gain a better understanding of the economic environment, how structural changes will have an impact in 2026 and beyond, identifying ways to optimize your ability to maneuver through this quickly changing environment. 

Learner Objectives:

• Understand the realignment of Global Trade and Relations
• Understand the need to get past Confirmation Bias and Narratives
• Look at the impact of global political and economic forecasts.
• Review industry forecast for the US and Global sectors
• Understand changes in wealth shifts in our consumer.
• Understand the current hotel operating environment to help you in negotiating and explaining to your stakeholders

Date: July 21, 2026

Location:

Schedule:

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ~ Registration and Networking

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM ~ The Exchange (Planners Only)

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM ~ Lunch

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM ~ Program begins – MPI Georgia/Sponsor Presentations

12:15 PM - 1:30 PM ~ Program and Presentation

Registration Rates:

Member Rate: $50
Non-Member Rate: $70
Student Rate: $25
Supplier Table: Please get in touch with the chapter administrator for more information. 

ALL Preferred and Premiere MPI members are eligible to receive member registration rates for MPI Georgia events.

Cancellation Policy:

If you need to cancel your registration a full refund will be granted if cancellation is received in writing before 5:00 PM on Tuesday, July 14th. After that time there will be no refunds. Please send a cancellation notice to info@mpigeorgia.org. Additionally, registration fees may not be applied or transferred to future events.

Substitution Policy:

If you have registered but cannot attend the meeting, you may substitute another employee from your company at no additional charge. Please send written notification of this change before 5:00 PM on Tuesday, July 14th to info@mpigeorgia.org. After that time, substitutions will need to be made onsite.

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