Hospitality Forward Series - Industry Trends & Insights

Change is the only constant in the hospitality industry. With guest/patron satisfaction and experience at the core of success, businesses must stay ahead of the trends shaping the industry. The Pinellas & Hillsborough Chapters of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association in collaboration with the Florida Isreal Business Accelerator has assembled a distinguished panel of Hospitality experts who will explore key hospitality trends and offer insights to provide leaders with informed ideas on people, technology, and processes. We want to help your business not only adapt but thrive in 2026 and beyond.

Distinguished Industry Panel

Daniel Murphy, Division of Marketing & Development, Florida Department of Agriculture

Michelle Stencik, Director, Customer Strategic Insights, Coke

David Boothe, Vice President, Republic National Distributing Company

Jeremy Padilla, Region Vice President, Sysco West Florda

Dora Fruman, Head of Client Strategies, Revenue Management Solutions

Steve Jaeger, Director of Portfolio, Republic National Distributing Company

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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