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 - 9:20am EDT
Elan Ballroom

Content/Education

9:20am EDT

General Session

Wednesday May 7, 2025 9:20am - 9:45am EDT

Elan Ballroom

Wednesday May 7, 2025 9:20am - 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

Industry Panel Discussion

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

Elan Ballroom

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

Content/Education

9:00am EDT

Morning Remarks

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:10am EDT

Elan Ballroom

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:00am - 9:10am EDT
Elan Ballroom

Content/Education

9:10am EDT

From Gucci to Bougie: Interpreting Tomorrow’s Luxury Marketplace

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:10am - 9:30am EDT

Elan Ballroom

Join this panel discussion and explore the evolving landscape of luxury travel and how the very definition of luxe continues to evolve. Learn from the experts as they focus on critical opportunities in luxury travel and meetings, including quiet luxury, wellness and health, the heightened focus on safety, luxury spend (from mocktails to plane tails) and the influence of the HENRY and millennial demographics on the luxury market. Leave with concrete ideas for meeting the needs of luxury consumers, today and tomorrow.

Learner Outcomes:

Understand the Evolving Definition of Luxury: Gain insights into how the concept of luxury has shifted and what it means for today's discerning consumers.

Explore Technological Innovations: Learn what trends are impacting travel decisions and how to implement new strategies to meet consumers’ needs.

Apply Key Consumer Trends: Discover the latest trends in wellness, safety and the preferences of high earners not rich yet (HENRYs) and how they impact the luxury market.

Speakers

John E. Dirba, CMM

Managing Director, HelmsBriscoe

John launched his career in the hospitality industry in Dallas, Texas, following his graduation from the University of North Texas, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management with a minor in Business. Over the course of his extensive career, John has... Read More →

Jessie States

Vice President, Meeting Professionals International

Jessie States, CMP, CMM, is the Vice President, Consulting for Meeting Professionals International where she leads the integration and execution of client services, including live event design, focus groups, research and bespoke training. Prior to her current role, Jessie led the... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Elan Ballroom

Content/Education

9:30am EDT

Keynote Presentation

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:30am - 9:45am EDT

Elan Ballroom

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:30am - 9:45am EDT
Elan Ballroom

Content/Education