The Modern Hotelier

#152: Inside BITAC Sales, Marketing, & Revenue Summit 2025


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In this special episode of The Modern Hotelier, David Millili and Steve Carran take you behind the scenes at BITAC’s Sales, Marketing & Revenue Management Summit at the Hotel Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego, CA.

This episode is packed with insights, laughs, and moments that define what makes BITAC unlike any other event in hospitality.

Featuring exclusive interviews with:

  • Lucy Eason (Plusgrade) – On the power of upselling tech and why BITAC’s intentionality makes it so special
  • Robert Marusi (Hotel del Coronado) – On being a disruptor and putting the customer first
  • Nick Horgan (Amaze Insights) – On starting the BITAC sales and marketing summit and how to get 3x ROI from events
  • Jack Tadami (Vella AI) – On building genuine relationships that go beyond name tags
  • Lynsey Kreitzer (GF Hotels & Resorts) – On personalization, pre-research, and what sets BITAC apart from massive trade shows

 Tune in to hear:

  • Why relationships matter more than ever
  • How technology is evolving hotel revenue strategies
  • What makes BITAC different from every other event

Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xAtehukK-FQ

Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn page
The Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More Media


Links:
Jack Tadami on LinkedIn: Linkedinlinkedin.com/in/jack-tadami-1086b6aa/overlay/about-this-profile
Vella AI: https://www.vellaai.co/

 

Nick Horgan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-horgan/

Amaze Insights: https://www.amazeinsights.com/

Robert Marusi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-marusi-b6267739/

Hotel del Coronado: https://www.hoteldel.com/

Lucy Eason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyeason/

Plusgrade: https://www.plusgrade.com/

Lynsey Kreitzer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynseykreitzer/

GF Hotels & Resorts: https://www.gfhotels.com/

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