Bashar Wali
Founder & CEOThis AssemblyA born leader and a bit of a rebel. Bashar can speak to the ins and outs of the Hotel Industry because he’s done it all. Most at home on the road, he eats, sleeps and breathes this calling we call hospitality. Some might say he’s obsessed with hotels. But it’s really the humans behind them that drive him. Well, that and a vintage Land Rover Defender.
HD | ISHP Owners Roundtable
Presented by Hospitality Design and the International Society of Hospitality Purchasers (ISHP), this session invites attendees to engage in a fast-pac…Presented by Hospitality Design and the International Society of Hospitality Purchasers (ISHP), this session invites attendees to engage in a fast-paced, AMA format with leading owners, developers, and brand executives. Every 10 to 12 minutes, you’ll…Presented by Hospitality Design and the International Society of Hospitality Purchasers (ISHP), this session invites attendees to engage in a fast-paced, AMA format with leading owners, developers, and brand executives. Every 10 to 12 minutes, you’ll rotate tables, joining new intimate, small-group conversations that deliver unfiltered access to the decision-makers shaping hospitality’s future. Ask questions, share ideas, and make meaningful conn…Presented by Hospitality Design and the International Society of Hospitality Purchasers (ISHP), this session invites attendees to engage in a fast-paced, AMA format with leading owners, developers, and brand executives. Every 10 to 12 minutes, you’ll rotate tables, joining new intimate, small-group conversations that deliver unfiltered access to the decision-makers shaping hospitality’s future. Ask questions, share ideas, and make meaningful connections that could ignite your next big opportunity.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
Local Meets Luxury: Designing Authentic Experiences that Resonate
Today’s travelers crave meaningful connections to the places they visit and the cultures they encounter. This session explores how hospitality designe…Today’s travelers crave meaningful connections to the places they visit and the cultures they encounter. This session explores how hospitality designers can strike a balance between luxury and authenticity by weaving regional character, artisan partn…Today’s travelers crave meaningful connections to the places they visit and the cultures they encounter. This session explores how hospitality designers can strike a balance between luxury and authenticity by weaving regional character, artisan partnerships, and site-specific design elements into elevated guest experiences. Attendees will learn why research and collaboration are essential for local integration, how to steer clear of clichés and c…Today’s travelers crave meaningful connections to the places they visit and the cultures they encounter. This session explores how hospitality designers can strike a balance between luxury and authenticity by weaving regional character, artisan partnerships, and site-specific design elements into elevated guest experiences. Attendees will learn why research and collaboration are essential for local integration, how to steer clear of clichés and cultural missteps, and practical strategies for designing with community and context at the forefront.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More