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
$25 2 DAYS
General PUBLIC
1 DAY
$70 2 DAYS
HQM & AHOTEC MEMBERS
1 DÍA
$60 2 Days
Diners partners
1 DÍA
$60 2 Days
Schedule
Thursday 09/04/2026
9h00 – 16h00
Friday 10/04/2026
9h00 – 17h00
Networking Area
9h00 – 16h00
(Both Days)
The world’s most influential hospitality leaders gather in
QUITO - ECUADOR
SPEAKERS
National / International
Hilton
JD Barnes
Vicepresidente Global de Tecnología e Innovación de Recursos Humanos en Hilton, liderando la estrategia y gestión tecnológica para más de 500.000 colaboradores a nivel mundial.
Marriott International
Gamal El Fakih
Vicepresidente de Operaciones para Hoteles de Lujo y Premium en el Caribe y Latinoamérica en Marriott International.
FORMULA 1 Gran Premio CDMX
Sandra Castañeda
Subdirectora de Promotoría, Experiencia al Cliente y Sostenibilidad del FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE LA CIUDAD DE MÉXICO.
Grupo Xcaret
Iliana Rodriguez
Directora Corporativa de Sostenibilidad y Diálogo Institucional en Grupo Xcaret, experta en responsabilidad social y turismo sostenible.
The Walt Disney Company
Jim Real
High-stakes creative leader with over 25 years of experience across elite global agencies and a 15-year executive tenure at The Walt Disney Company. He specializes in connecting brand stewardship with commercial growth, leading large multidisciplinary teams to deliver breakthrough storytelling on global stages. With a strong international perspective—including experience leading initiatives in Asia—Jim champions co-creation and creative excellence as key drivers of brand equity, innovation, and measurable business impact for organizations and audiences worldwide.
Grupo Futuro
Roque Sevilla
Referente ecuatoriano en sostenibilidad y liderazgo empresarial. Cofundador de Fundación Natura y fundador de Grupo Futuro.
SixStar Hotels
Andrés Pachano
Director Ejecutivo de SixStar Hotels, liderando desarrollos hoteleros clave como Wyndham y Courtyard by Marriott en Ecuador.
ZIGO
José Javier Jaramillo
CEO y fundador de Zigo, plataforma travel-tech que conecta hoteles con empresas para gestión eficiente de estadías corporativas.
Cayetano & Mónica
Mónica Sevilla
Cofundadora de Cayetano y Mónica, experta en diseño y transformación de eventos memorables y convenciones masivas.
Cayetano & Mónica
Cayetano Uribe
Cofundador y Gerente General con 40 años de trayectoria. Referente del diseño y producción de eventos en la región.
Metropolitan Touring
Dominic Hamilton
Strategic communications professional with experience in both the public and private sectors, specializing in public relations, corporate communications, branding, creative direction, digital marketing, websites, video production, and social media, as well as international promotional campaigns. He currently serves as Director of Communications at Metropolitan Touring. He led the company’s rebranding for its 70th anniversary in 2023 and has implemented numerous storytelling projects across all of the company’s tourism products.
Expoflores
Alejandro Martínez
Industrial Engineer from North Carolina State University with an MBA from IDE Business School and IESE Business School. Since 2012, he has served as Executive President of Expoflores, leading the restructuring of Ecuador’s floriculture association and positioning Ecuadorian flowers as one of the country’s leading export products. He has promoted international trade fairs in Ecuador, the United States, the Netherlands, and Russia, strengthening the Flor Ecuador brand. His work has advanced the sector’s internationalization, improving competitiveness and reinforcing Ecuadorian flowers as a global benchmark for quality.
ICCA
Lucio Vaquero
With more than 15 years of experience in the meetings and events industry, he stands out as a leader in the management of association, corporate, and incentive events. He has contributed strategic insight focused on excellence and innovation through his role as Regional Director for Latin America at one of the industry’s leading global associations. Throughout his career, he has led high-impact projects and events while working with major organizations such as MCI Group, NSJ Group S.A., and CCM Worldwide Medical Congresses.
ASOMICE EC
Francisca Tobar
With over 20 years of experience in the events industry, Francisca is currently General Manager of ZEFYXA S.A. and President of ASOMICE EC, the association representing meeting planners in Ecuador. She holds a degree in International Business and has completed two postgraduate programs in Strategic Management at the University of Belgrano, Argentina.
Relais & Châteaux
Guillermo F. Savino
Member of the Board and Latin America Delegate for Relais & Châteaux. Based in Argentina, he is also part of the Executive Committee of Destino Argentina, contributing to the development and international positioning of the region’s hospitality sector.
USFQ
Edison Loza
Full Professor at USFQ and Coordinator of the Data Analytics Minor. Senior consultant in data governance, business analytics, decision support systems, and strategic intelligence. He holds a PhD in Information Systems Management from UGA, France, and a postdoctoral degree in Organizational Information Systems from IAE Grenoble. He also has two master’s degrees: one in Information Systems Management Research and another in ICT Management. He has contributed to academic program design and conducts research in digital transformation.
USFQ
Damián Ramia
After leading and implementing successful projects as Dean of the College of Hospitality, Culinary Arts, and Tourism, where he taught Revenue Management and Hotel Marketing, he currently serves as Vice President of Student Journey. He has consulted for companies such as Marriott International, Hotel Quito, Asesoría Profesional Hotelera, and Intercontinental Hotels, and was a certified Internet Marketing consultant in Toronto. He also served as Vice President for Latin America at M3-Social Mindz, specializing in web solutions, social marketing, conversion, and custom applications.
USFQ
Juan Felipe Nájera
Master in Big Data and Data Science from the Universidad Internacional de Valencia and Industrial Engineer from USFQ, with over eight years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, and process automation across technology, manufacturing, and education sectors. He has served as Senior Data Analyst at ICESA, Director of Studies at CACES, and Business Intelligence Analyst at Alegra. He is currently an Assistant Professor at USFQ, specializing in Python and data visualization for decision-making.
Mentinno / USFQ
Juan Pablo del Alcazar
PhD© in Educational Innovation and MBA from Universidad de Palermo, Argentina, postgraduate (MBA) and CADE instructor at USFQ. He currently serves as General Manager of Mentinno Ecuador, leading projects in governance, technology adoption, analytics, and business strategy. He holds consulting certifications from Harvard Business School and in Generative Artificial Intelligence from global leaders such as IBM, Nvidia, Microsoft, Google, and Section. His expertise combines education, technology, and strategic innovation.
Preferred by Nature
Esvín Chacón
Sustainable Travel Specialist at Preferred by Nature, where he supports client acquisition and provides technical and customer support for the Sustainable Travel Programme. His responsibilities include developing policies, tools, and training, managing audits, and expanding the client portfolio. With over 20 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry, Esvin is a certified sustainable tourism professional and auditor, actively participating in events and initiatives that promote responsible practices and sustainable growth in the tourism sector.
Hotel Patio Andaluz
Pilar Soto
Tourism business administrator, gastronome, and specialist in Ecuadorian cuisine, with extensive experience in hotel nutrition and international food safety standards such as HACCP, BPM, ISO 22000, and FSC 22000 V.6. Expert in sustainable and responsible tourism, with strong knowledge of GSTC criteria. She has managed hotels recognized for excellence in product, infrastructure, and customer service, including Hotel Patio Andaluz, the first and only hotel in Ecuador certified by Preferred by Nature for sustainable and responsible tourism practices.
Community Tourism
Jascivan Carvalho
Social entrepreneur and sustainable tourism leader in Ecuador, recognized for pioneering community-based tourism with indigenous groups in the Amazon and the Galápagos. He has developed inclusive ecotourism models that deliver economic and cultural benefits to local communities while advancing environmental conservation. Jascivan has founded sustainable tourism enterprises and networks and earned international recognition for his ethical approach to cultural experiences, biodiversity protection, and responsible travel development.
Thursday, April 9
Friday, April 10
Schedule subject to change
Parallel Activities April 9 and 10
Workshops - Friday, April 10
Schedule subject to change
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