PHOENIX — The Lodging Conference is one of the top hotel industry events in the world. During the past 21 years, tens of thousands of high-powered hotel owners and executives from around the globe have participated. The event has been sold out for the last five years with attendance of 1,600-plus in 2015. The Lodging Conference brings together the hotel industry's most influential owners, operators, presidents, CEOs and dealmakers to strategize about development, finance, franchising, management, construction, design and operations. More than just a conference, the entire event is a think tank where everybody in attendance has the opportunity to join in the conversation, discuss issues and solve problems. With a casual dress code and numerous opportunities to network and enjoy gourmet food, along with a who's who of senior-level industry executives in attendance, it's no surprise that attendees say they make more contacts and do more deals at The Lodging Conference than at any other industry event. This all takes place on the grounds of the relaxing Arizona Biltmore Resort . With the hotel industry experiencing record-breaking metrics, conference organizers are expecting another great event this September. Update your registration to receive GlobeSt.com's Hotel Ticket, covering all the sector's news and views leading up to this year's Lodging Conference. PHOENIX — The Lodging Conference is one of the top hotel industry events in the world. During the past 21 years, tens of thousands of high-powered hotel owners and executives from around the globe have participated. The event has been sold out for the last five years with attendance of 1,600-plus in 2015. The Lodging Conference brings together the hotel industry's most influential owners, operators, presidents, CEOs and dealmakers to strategize about development, finance, franchising, management, construction, design and operations. More than just a conference, the entire event is a think tank where everybody in attendance has the opportunity to join in the conversation, discuss issues and solve problems. With a casual dress code and numerous opportunities to network and enjoy gourmet food, along with a who's who of senior-level industry executives in attendance, it's no surprise that attendees say they make more contacts and do more deals at The Lodging Conference than at any other industry event. This all takes place on the grounds of the relaxing Arizona Biltmore Resort . With the hotel industry experiencing record-breaking metrics, conference organizers are expecting another great event this September. Update your registration to receive GlobeSt.com's Hotel Ticket, covering all the sector's news and views leading up to this year's Lodging Conference.