GMITE 2025: Full Schedule

New for 2025, the “Trends & Topics” day, where thought leaders will present various subjects driving the
industry’s current and future business including global geopolitics and travel policies/advisories, the growth of
bleisure, and the growing client demands for authentic travel experiences to audiences from both GMITE and Luxury Travel Advisor's ULTRA Summit.

Wednesday May 7, 2025 9:10am - 9:10am EDT
Elan Ballroom

Content/Education

9:10am EDT

General Session

Wednesday May 7, 2025 9:10am - 9:45am EDT

Elan Ballroom

Wednesday May 7, 2025 9:10am - 9:45am EDT
Elan Ballroom

Content/Education

9:45am EDT

Executive Keynote Presentation

Wednesday May 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:00am EDT

Elan Ballroom

Wednesday May 7, 2025 9:45am - 10:00am EDT
Elan Ballroom

Content/Education

10:00am EDT

Beyond the Itinerary: The Future of Trust, Well-Being & Sustainability in Luxury Travel & Events

Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EDT

Elan Ballroom

In an era where discerning travelers and high-impact events demand more than just opulence, the travel industry can’t afford to let a changing global and generational landscape take a back seat. This dynamic, TED-style panel unpacks the most pressing challenges and opportunities shaping the future of luxury travel and meetings.

From redefining trust and safety to prioritizing human sustainability, we’ll explore how ethical responsibility is becoming the new currency of influence. Discover how sustainability in meetings goes beyond greenwashing and into meaningful action. Gain insight into the silent crisis of mental distress within our industry—and how to build a culture that supports well-being without sacrificing excellence. Finally, as Gen Z and Gen Y reshape the workforce, learn what it takes to attract, engage, and retain the next generation of industry leaders.

This isn't just a discussion—it's a wake-up call.

Join us for an eye-opening session that will challenge perspectives, spark action, and redefine the future of luxury travel and meetings.

Speakers

Tammy Hsu, CMP

Sustainability Events Manager, S&P Global Intelligence

Tammy Hsu is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) with additional specialized certifications in sustainable event planning and circularity from various institutions. With over a decade of hands-on experience in planning events across nonprofits, corporations, and higher education... Read More →

Janice Cardinale VEMM

Founder, Event Minds Matter

Forbes Woman, Top 100 Most Influential People in Events 23/24, Top 20 Most Influential Canada 2024, Smart Meetings Entrepreneur & Hall of Fame 22/23, BizBash 15 over 50, Gather Voices Top 50 2024. Founder Event Minds Matter.Heart-Centric Entrepreneur, Leader, Mentor, Wellness Advocate... Read More →

Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Elan Ballroom

Content/Education

10:45am EDT

Breathing Through Burnout: Reclaiming Your Energy and Focus (Optional)

Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

Sign-ups required. Comfortable clothes recommended but not required. Attendees will be laying down on the floor/yoga mat.

Join Sepideh Eivazi, wellness visionary, mental health advocate, and founder of Dawn of the Earth, for a transformative somatic breathwork session designed to release burnout, restore energy, and regain mental clarity. With over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry as a former hotelier and current event planner, Sepideh deeply understands the unique challenges faced by those in this fast-paced field. Her personal insight into the demands of hospitality and event planning has shaped her approach to creating restorative spaces for individuals to reconnect, recharge, and find balance.
As the member of the Breathe Initiative at the Global Wellness Institute, Sepideh integrates her expertise in mental health advocacy and somatic breathwork to guide you through an experience that helps calm your nervous system, ease stress, and boost emotional resilience through deep breathing techniques with mindfulness practices, activating your parasympathetic nervous system to release tension and create lasting peace.

Whether you’re struggling with mental fatigue, stress, or the overwhelming demands of the hospitality industry, this session offers a healing space to restore focus and clarity. It’s the perfect complement to the mental health theme of the panel discussion, providing you with powerful tools to manage stress and reclaim your energy in the face of daily challenges.

Come as you are, and leave empowered with a clearer mindset, focused energy, and a greater sense of balance.

Meet in lobby.

Speakers

Sepideh Eivazi

Director of Global Accounts, Elevated Meeting Solutions

Sepideh is the founder of Dawn of the Earth, a unique platform blending somatic breathwork with custom-made teas to promote holistic wellness. As a member of the Breathe Initiative at the Global Wellness Institute, Sepideh educates others on the transformative power of breathwork... Read More →

Wednesday May 7, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT

Activity