Hospitality Experience

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Agregar a calendario 2026-04-09 10:00:00 2026-04-10 16:00:00 Hospitality Experience Hospitality Experience es un evento disruptivo nacido de la visión de la Universidad San Francisco de Quito de reunir a las mentes más brillantes y los corazones más apasionados de la industria de la hospitalidad. Un evento donde las conversaciones generen nuevas ideas e historias que nos recuerdan por qué elegimos este camino. Hospitality Experience es una invitación a construir comunidad en todos los sectores que conforman la amplia y diversa industria de la hospitalidad, encendiendo encuentros que abren puertas a nuevas colaboraciones. Alojamiento | Alimentos y Bebidas | Planificación de Eventos | Entretenimiento en Vivo | MICE | Deportes | Bodas | Turismo y Aventura | Turismo Sostenible Inversión Comunidad USFQ 1 día 15 USD   Comunidad USFQ 2 días 25 USD Público General 1 día 45 USD       Público General 2 días 70 USD     Miembro HQM y AHOTEC 1 día 38 USD   Miembro HQM Y AHOTEC 2 días 60 USD Socios DINERS 1 día 38 USD  Socios DINERS 2 días 60 USD REGÍSTRATE AQUÍ USFQ, Teatro Shakespeare, Cumbayá. Quito. USFQ no-reply@usfq.edu.ec America/Guayaquil public
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Hospitality Experience is a disruptive event born from the vision of the University San Francisco de Quito to bring together the brightest minds and most passionate hearts in the hospitality industry. It is an event where conversations generate new ideas and stories that remind us why we chose this path.

Hospitality Experience is an invitation to build community across all sectors that make up the broad and diverse hospitality industry, igniting encounters that open doors to new collaborations.

Accommodation | Food and Beverage | Event Planning | Live Entertainment | MICE | Sports | Weddings | Adventure Tourism | Sustainable Tourism

Investment

USFQ Community: 1 day 15 USD  

USFQ Community: 2 days 25 USD

General Public: 1 day 45 USD      

General Public: 2 days 70 USD    

HQM & AHOTEC Member 1 day 38 USD  

HQM & AHOTEC Member 2 days 60 USD

DINERS Partners: 1 day 38 USD 

DINERS Partners: 2 days 60 USD

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The world’s most important hospitality leaders gather in

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SPEAKERS
Nationals / International

Hilton

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JD Barnes

Global Vice President of HR Technology & Innovation at Hilton, leading technology strategy and management for over 500,000 team members worldwide. He joined Hilton in 2015 after a consulting career with Fortune 100 companies and holds degrees from Queen’s University and Columbia University.

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Marriott International

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Gamal El Fakih

Vice President of Luxury & Premium Hotel Operations for the Caribbean and Latin America at Marriott International, overseeing brands including The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, W Hotels, JW Marriott, and The Luxury Collection, with 30+ years of industry experience.

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FORMULA 1 Gran Premio CDMX

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Sandra Castañeda

Deputy Director of Promotion, Customer Experience, and Sustainability for the F1 Mexico City Grand Prix, with 15+ years of experience in large-scale event planning and entertainment project management.

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Grupo Xcaret

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Iliana Rodriguez

Corporate Director of Sustainability & Institutional Dialogue at Grupo Xcaret, economist with 30+ years of experience in communication, social responsibility, and sustainable tourism; a frequent speaker at OECD and APEC events.

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Grupo Futuro

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Roque Sevilla

Ecuadorian leader in sustainability and business leadership; co-founder of Fundación Natura, Metropolitan Touring, and Fundación Futuro, known for innovative environmental finance models.

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SixStar Hotels

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Andrés Pachano

CEO of SixStar Hotels, a major hotel developer and operator in Ecuador, with an MBA from UC Berkeley and consulting experience with McKinsey, General Motors, and Renault.

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ZIGO

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José Javier Jaramillo

CEO & Founder of Zigo, a travel-tech platform connecting 800+ hotels with corporations for better travel and event management; leader in digital transformation for hospitality and fintech.

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Cayetano & Mónica

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Mónica Sevilla

Co-founder of Cayetano & Mónica, renowned for transforming weddings, galas, and corporate events with creativity and strategic design.

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Cayetano & Mónica

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Cayetano Uribe

Co-founder of Cayetano & Mónica, renowned for transforming weddings, galas, and corporate events with creativity and strategic design.

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SCHEDULE

9 april     10 april     

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Time
Activity
Topic
Location
9:00 a 9:30
Attendee Registration
Entrance, Shakespeare Theater
9:30 a 10:30
Roundtable
Shakespeare Theater
10:30 a 11:30
Roundtable
(Subject not listed)
Shakespeare Theater
11:30 a 12:30
Roundtable
The MICE Industry as a Catalyst for Innovation and Development
Shakespeare Theater
12:30 a 13:30
Roundtable
From Idea to Stage: Design, Creation, and Operation of Live Shows
Shakespeare Theater
13:30 a 14:00
International Guest Conference & Closing Ceremony
Remapping Travel with AI
Shakespeare Theater
15:00 a 16:00
Workshops
 
(Various spaces)
15:30 a 16:00
Workshops
 
(Various spaces)

Friday, April 10, 2026

Time
Activity
Topic
Location
9:00 a 9:30
Attendee Registration
Entrance, Shakespeare Theater
9:30 a 10:30
Roundtable
Stories with Impact: The Power of Narrative in Creating Experiences
Shakespeare Theater
10:30 a 11:30
Roundtable
(Subject not listed)
Shakespeare Theater
11:30 a 12:30
Mesa Redonda
La industria MICE como catalizador de innovación y desarrollo
Teatro Shakespeare
12:30 a 13:30
Roundtable
The MICE Industry as a Catalyst for Innovation and Development
Shakespeare Theater
13:30 a 14:0
International Guest Conference & Closing Ceremony
Remapping Travel with AI
Shakespeare Theater
15:00 a 16:00
Workshops
 
(Various spaces)
16:00 a 17:00
Workshops
 
(Various spaces)

Agenda subject to change

Parallel Activities April 9 & 10 

Time
Activity
 
Location
9:00 a 15:30
Networking Lounge + Cafeteria Service (by Ambrosia)
 
Shakespeare Theater – Diners Room
10:00 a 16:00
Brand Exhibitions
 
Event spaces

Agenda subject to change

 Additional Information

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