Hospitality's AI Moment: From Insights to Impact - #NYTechWeek
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⚆◟⚆AI is moving fast—but in hospitality, the stakes are timeless: service, timing, loyalty, and growth.
This NYC Tech Week salon brings together hospitality leaders and AI operators for a real-world conversation on how customer intelligence is evolving. What does it mean to apply AI across restaurants and hotels—where customers might be B2B or guests, but expectations are always high?
With featured guests:
Elise Tagatac – Chief Growth Officer, Mr & Mrs Smith Hotels
Sebastian San Juan – VP of Growth & Global Partnerships, OpenTable
Facilitated by: Deepak Shrivastava, CEO, Sunrise AI
This is a curated salon for senior leaders across hospitality, GTM, and AI—capped at ~20 participants. The format is conversational and off-record. The goal is to make this a high-signal room of people who are actively building or leading in this space.
This event is a part of #NYTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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Elise Tagatac is the Chief Growth Officer at Mr & Mrs Smith, an award-winning boutique and luxury hotel booking service specializing in the world’s most seductive stays, now part of the Hyatt family. A founding member of the company’s US team, Elise has been instrumental in expanding its global footprint since 2010. She holds a critical global role, focused on driving business growth through hotel partnerships, reseller distribution, and strategic development opportunities. Serving as a key member of the Operating Board, Elise influences the company's strategic direction and helps shape its future.
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Sebastian San Juan is a seasoned executive in commerce technology, currently serving as Vice President of Growth at OpenTable. He previously led partnerships for Amazon Business and held senior product and business development roles at American Express, focusing on commercial payments and payment networks. Previously to corporate roles, Sebastian led two technology startups focused on the intersection of food and tech. With a background spanning product strategy, B2B platforms, and global partnerships, Sebastian brings a cross-functional, international perspective to his leadership. He holds dual bachelor's degrees in Information Systems and Business Administration from the University of Buenos Aires.
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