Forward Annual Conference 2024

At the Visual Matrix Forward Annual Conference 2024, innovation wasn’t just a buzzword—it was a call to action. As independent hoteliers navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape, the conference offered a vital space for collaboration, fresh perspectives, and practical tech solutions tailored to real-world challenges. With automation, data intelligence, and guest experience at the forefront, Visual Matrix is redefining what it means to empower hospitality professionals in a post-pandemic era. This isn’t just the future of hotel management—it’s a movement to future-proof the industry itself.

Recent Episodes

The hospitality industry is in the middle of a structural shift toward commercial leadership. Titles like “commercial leader” and “commercial strategy” have gone from buzzwords to necessities as hotels face tighter margins, rising distribution costs, and increasingly fragmented demand. Post-pandemic recovery, accelerated digital marketing spend, and a surge in new supply have forced owners…

In this episode of Inside Restoration & Recovery, host Martha Lewis sits down with Josh Creznic, Director of Hospitality Services at BMS CAT, to unpack the unique challenges and critical priorities in hotel restoration. With over two decades of experience in hospitality—spanning major brands like Marriott and Wyndham—Josh brings deep insight into how restoration…

Sustainability is no longer optional in hospitality—it’s the expectation. A recent Booking.com report found that 84 percent of global travelers now prioritize making their trips more sustainable, raising the bar for hotels worldwide. Yet too many properties are still relying on the basics—like towel reuse cards or energy-saving reminders—that guests increasingly see as table stakes….