Laura is an in-demand keynote speaker and panel moderator, regularly invited to lead conversations at major industry conferences. She speaks on travel and lifestyle trends, delivering dynamic content to audiences across the globe. Below is a selection of speaking engagements.

Wellness Around the Globe Symposium: Laura is a recurring moderator at this top wellness industry conference, where she has led multiple panels on trends in well-being, transformative travel, and sustainability. She has moderated conversations with executives from brands like Raffles, Hilton, Hyatt, and Kempinski.

The New York Times Travel Show: Laura moderated panels and served as a panelist at this high-profile conference, leading conversations on topics including family travel and cruising alongside senior leaders from across the travel industry.

HSMAI Digital Marketing Strategy Conference: Laura was invited by HSMAI (Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International) to deliver the keynote at its annual digital marketing conference. 

       

Harvard Business School: At the Harvard Business School Dynamic Women in Business Conference, Laura moderated a panel on women and travel with hotel, airline, and industry executives.

NYU International Hospitality Conference: At this well-respected industry conference, Laura has moderated multiple panels on travel and hospitality with senior leaders across the sector.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA): At Cruise360, the organization’s flagship annual conference, Laura moderated a panel of cruise industry CEOs.

      

Walt Disney World: At an internal marketing conference, Laura was invited to deliver a keynote speech to Disney executives about gaining a foothold in the luxury travel business.

American Express: At the annual American Express Publishing Luxury Summit, Laura moderated multiple panels on topics including luxury retail and guest experience, featuring senior leaders from across the hospitality and retail sectors.

Adventure Travel World Summit: At the annual conference for the Adventure Travel Trade Association in Namibia, Laura spoke on a panel about travel industry trends alongside editors from Afar, USA Today, and Lonely Planet.

Additional speaking engagements include conferences hosted by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, the Caribbean Travel Organization, Seatrade, state tourism boards, and other industry organizations.