SCHEDULE DETAILS MAIN EVENT - DAY 2

Day 2 of Strive to Thrive Auckland is packed with insightful sessions, expert panels, and networking opportunities. Gain industry-leading strategies, hear from top hospitality innovators, and explore the latest trends shaping the future. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and thrive!

9:30 - 10:00 AM

Registration

10:00 - 10:15 AM

Opening Remarks

Bart Sobies

Julie George

10:15 - 10:50 AM

Behind The Scenes: Structuring A 25%+ Margin STR Business

Lisa Peterson

Georgia McAleer

10:50 - 11:25 AM

What The Data Is Telling Us About The Market: Insights Every Operator Should Know

Deepanshu Nihalani

11:25 - 12:00 PM

The Guest Experience Blueprint: What The Best Operators Do Differently

Lisa Peterson

Kim Steel

Charlotte Withington

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 - 1:35 PM

Using AI Where It Actually Matters: A Framework For STR Operators

Dan de Witte

1:35 - 2:10 PM

Growing In New Zealand: How Are STR Operators Winning Owners And Bookings

Kate Stinchcombe-Gillies

Kim Stewart

Karen Gilby

Phil Cooper

Andreas Cooper

2:10 - 2:50 PM

The Titans Panel: Scale, Structure & Where The Industry Is Heading

Bart Sobies

Julie George

Billy Crock

Tracey Foxall

Michael Snyman

2:50 - 3:30 PM

Afternoon Canapes

3:30 - 4:05 PM

From Tools To Impact: How STR Businesses Are Using Tech

Nick Peirce

Elle Knight

Chavdar Marinov

Sam Steel

4:05 - 4:40 PM

Scaling In One Market: How We Grew Hello Queenstown From 10 To 145 Doors

Mitchell Hargreaves

4:40 - 5:25 PM

The Confession Wall - What Were Your Biggest Mistakes And What Can We Learn

Yoav Tourel

Dan de Witte

Sean Rakidzich

Ethan Brown

5:25 - 5:40 PM

Closing Remarks

5:40 - 6:00 PM

Networking Drinks

6:00 - 9:30 PM

Celebration, Dinner and Networking

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17 + 18TH OF MARCH 2026 AUCKLAND​

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