Small hotel. Big impact.

05 Oct 2026
Innovation Stage
Luxury , Vision / Strategy , Marketing , Travel

The biggest hotel brands may dominate advertising budgets, but independent hotels are proving that creativity can outperform scale. Join hotel marketing experts and a leading travel influencer as they discuss how smaller hotels can use storytelling, social media, creator partnerships and authentic guest experiences to compete with the industry's biggest names. Packed with real-world examples and practical takeaways, this session will leave you with fresh ideas to grow your brand and drive more direct bookings.

Moderator
Kalindi Juneja
Kalindi Juneja, CEO - PoB Hotels
Speakers
Hannah Dolan
Hannah Dolan, Luxury Travel Content Creator - BehindTheFalseLashes
KK Prabakaran
KK Prabakaran, Hotel Manager - The Wellesley
Mark Durber
Mark Durber, SEO & Business Marketing Manager - Clockwork Marketing