About Breezeway's ELEVATE Summit

ELEVATE is the premier hospitality conference focusing exclusively on back-of-house property care, operations, communication, and safety.

Now in its fourth year, this virtual summit distinguishes itself with dynamic 25-minute panel sessions that showcase insights from influential figures in the industry, top-tier managers, and operations experts. Building on the success of previous editions, 2024 will see an extended program, adding an extra day to provide even more valuable content and inspiration tailored to Breezeway users.

Since its inception, ELEVATE has brought together over 150 industry experts, delivering their expertise to an audience of more than 4,500 hospitality professionals. Attendees include housekeeping supervisors, directors at multinational brands, maintenance technicians, guest service managers and other essential team members. The conference has served as a platform for engaging discussions on best practices, covering topics such as property preparation, guest communication, and other aspects of the hospitality industry.

Day 1

8:30
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9:25
Recognizing the guest experience as your company's single biggest competitive advantage with Keynote, John DiJulius
9:30
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9:55
Mastering the Modern Hospitality Maze: Navigating the Popularity of Rental Properties and Exceeding Travelers' Expectations
10:00
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10:25
Proactive Property Management Revolution: Enhancing Guest Satisfaction and Bottom Line Impact
10:30
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10:55
Safety First: Crafting a Strategic Communication Plan for Hospitality Professionals
11:00
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11:25
Efficiency Mastery in Hospitality Operations
11:30
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11:55
Reshaping Hospitality: Managing Post-Pandemic Guest Expectations and Elevated Guest Experiences
12:00
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12:25
Innovations in Deep Cleaning: Simplifying Practices for Efficiency
12:30
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12:55
Partner Session (Track): Distribution Downstream:Turning Your Billboard into a Flywheel
1:00
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1:25
Partner Session (Hostaway): How You Should (and Should Not) Leverage AI for Your Vacation Rental Business

Day 2

8:30
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9:25
Redefining Hospitality: A Fireside Chat with Jeremy Gall and Dru Brown on the Future of Vacation Rentals
9:30
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9:55
Mastering Omni-Channel Hospitality: Prioritizing Modern Guest Communication for 5-Star Experiences
10:00
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10:25
Crafting Identity: Navigating Brand Recognition and Consistency in the Evolving Travel Landscape
10:30
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10:55
Unlocking Operational Success: Navigating Business Objectivity with Key Performance Metrics for Cleaning, Inspection, and Maintenance
11:00
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11:25
Strategic Insights: Navigating Hospitality Business Acquisitions in the Vacation Rental Industry
11:30
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11:55
Navigating Tough Calls in Hospitality: Strategies for Open Communication and Effective Problem Resolution
12:00
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12:25
Market Mastery: Strategies for Success in Diverse Business Landscapes
12:30
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12:55
Partner Session (Streamline): Let your geek flag fly! How to use data to get the Guest, Keep the Guest
1:00
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1:25
Partner Session (Guesty): Championship Mindset: The Winning Formula

Day 3

8:30
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9:25
Welcome: Reflecting on Progress & Shaping the Future with Client Feedback
9:30
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9:55
Elevating Guest Experiences with Guide, Breezeway's Mobile-First Digital Welcome Book
10:00
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10:25
Guest Messaging Triumphs: Enhancing Guest Engagement and Operational Efficiency with Breezeway Messaging
10:30
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11:00
Breezeway Assist: Elevating Guest Satisfaction Through 24/7 Support Excellence
11:00
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11:25
Unveiling Innovation Part 1: Join us for an exclusive session as we reveal our latest offering
11:30
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11:55
Strategic Turnovers: Leveraging Breezeway’s Advanced Scheduling Tools for Optimal Clean Time Management
12:00
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12:25
Unveiling Innovation Part 2: Join us for an exclusive session as we lift the curtain on our latest creations
12:30
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12:55
Breezeway's STRSI Course: Safeguarding Hospitality Excellence and Property Quality
1:00
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1:25
Optimizing Inventory Management with Breezeway: Streamlining Processes and Enhancing Reporting Across Multiple Locations

ELEVATE '24 Speakers

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Adam Norko

Travel Advantage Network

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Alex Husner

Directly Alex

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Alex Kachkar

Muskoka Cottage Management

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Amber Carpenter

VTrips

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Ben Edwards

Weatherby Consulting

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Bjørn Rasmussen

DanCenter

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Brandy Canaley

Roami

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Brian Olson

Beachcomber Vacation Homes

Britt Blackman

Brittany Blackman

Breathe Easy Rentals

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Caleb Hannon

StayLakeNorman

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Caleb Ready

Island Time Hilton Head

Chris Olson

Chris Olson

Breezeway

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Conner Franck

Breezeway

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Dave Roberts

Outer Banks Blue Realty Services

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Dru Brown

Island Time Distinctive Vacation Rentals

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Ed Bray

Towne Vacations

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Elaine Stitcher

Seaside Vacations

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Erica Townsend

Breezeway

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Francesco Morgante

ALTIDO by Joivy

Garrett Zorn

Garrett Zorn

Breezeway

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Greg Petrillo

Pocono Mountain Rentals

Heather Bayer

Heather Bayer

Vacation Rental Formula

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Jed Robinson

Breezeway

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Jen Brooks

Breezeway

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Jess Guadarrama

Breezeway

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Jeremy Gall

Breezeway

Jillian

Jillian Wilburn

Breezeway

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Jodi Cleer

I Love Vacations

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Jodi Refosco

Timber Rock Village

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John DiJulius

The DiJulius Group

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Jonathan Fonvielle

Atlantic Vacation Homes

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Jonathan Wicks

Well & Good Professional Services

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Juan Garay

Wynwood House

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Justin Ford

Breezeway

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Kelsey Liversidge

Breezeway

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Kerrie Racicot-Baitx

Tahoe Truckee Vacation Properties

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Kirsten King

Curate Telluride

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Kyle Holmes

Streamline VRS

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Lindsay Woods

Royal Destinations

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Leslie Adcock

Vacations For You

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Madeline Mayer

Breezeway

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Madison Romeli

Breezeway

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Marcus Rader

Hostaway

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Marissa Shamblin

Breezeway

Matt Landau

Matt Landau

VRMB

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Meaghan Moylan

Outpost

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Natalia Holshouser

Coastal Carolina Vacations

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Nick Curtis

360 Blue

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Nick Russell

Cottages on the Key

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Nir Maimon

The Maimon Group

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Patrick Powers

Track

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Paul Northup

Breezeway

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Pedro Azevedo

Host Wise

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Rachel Alday

Abode Luxury Rentals

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Robyn Scott

Bluetent

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Sarah Karakaian

Thanks for Visiting

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Shelia McCracken

Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations

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Simon Lehmann

AJL Atelier

Tati Figueroa

Tatiana Figuero

Breezeway

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Tea Popaja

PRIME Vacations

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Terry Gore

Outer Banks Blue Realty Services

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Teri Johnson

Breezeway

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Tom Kenyon

Inhabit

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Travis Gibbon

Island Rentals of Hilton Head

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Tyler Adams

Monarch Collective


Wow, Breezeway. ELEVATE was super insightful, star-studded, informative, and thought provoking. The pace was on point, the level of thought leadership was unmatched, and there were solid takeaways and 'aha moments in every session.

Amy Hinote
Founder,
VRM Intel
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After attending ELEVATE I am determined to fully utilize Breezeway and automate all of our operational processes. I am super excited to get to the next level! You guys at Breezeway are awesome and can teach any old dog new tricks.

Shari Watson
Operations Manager,
Funtierland Vacation Rentals
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Thanks for putting on a such a GREAT conference. I filled pages and pages with insightful notes on property preparation, operations, and much more, and can't wait for future ELEVATE summits.

Mike Short
Operations Manager,
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