Events

💤 June 4th at Equinox Hotel New York hosts the third Global Sleep Symposium, transforming the traditional conference into an intimate salon-style evening. Dr. Matthew Walker leads with a keynote on sleep as a performance tool. Joined by Dr. Eric Potterat, Dr. Kirk Parsley, and Dr. Emily Morse, the panel explores sleep's impact on performance, recovery, and intimacy. Guests engage directly with experts, concluding with a sound journey by Grammy-nominated Johnny Venus.

🏨 June 3, 2026, New York City – The Boutique Hotel Investment Conference, organized by the Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA), will be sponsored by Blank Rome LLP at Convene 237 Park, Midtown Manhattan. Now in its 14th year, this exclusive event unites owners, investors, and developers. Blank Rome, a Partner-Level sponsor, brings strategic insights into hotel growth and complex transactions. An After-Party at Neuehouse Madison Square follows the one-day conference.

🏝️ May 15, 2026, at Sandals Grande Antigua, the Direct Booking Summit Caribbean returns, focusing on boosting direct bookings with over 50% conversion rates. It offers AI-driven marketing insights and strategies to reduce third-party channel reliance. Charlie Osmond of Triptease highlights the summit’s growing community and ambition. Registration is open for CHTA members and non-members, with limited capacity following high demand in 2025. Visit DirectBookingSummitCaribbean.com for more details.

☕ From April to July 2026, Julius Meinl hosts national Barista Cup competitions in 17 countries, including Austria, Italy, and the USA. The Grand Finale is set for 4 September 2026 in Vienna. Baristas compete in Espresso, Cappuccino, and Signature Drink categories using Gloriette Gold blend, with top scorers winning trips to coffee origins. Supported by partners like Rancilio and Fiorenzato, the event highlights barista skills and sustainable coffee culture.