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😃 Charles Khabouth- Founder and CEO, Ink Entertainment

As the operator of INK Entertainment since 1982, Charles has always been driven to take festivals, galleries, events, nightclubs, hotels, and restaurants to a level that introduces guests to the things they want before they even know they want them. He believes that boutique brands can propel the hotel industry forward by challenging the status quo. ❓ How do you successfully operate a boutique hotel today? 
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😃 Scott Gerber - Principal and CEO, Gerber Group @gerbergroup

With his opening of The Whiskey at the Paramount Hotel in 1991, Scott Gerber began an illustrious career reinventing what it meant to open a “hotel bar.” Now, Gerber Group owns and operates a wide variety of bars and restaurants, many of which have further redefined the hospitality industry with innovative dining concepts and curated beverage programs. His creative, unique take on dining and nightlife has truly helped to establish the definition of boutique when it comes to F&B
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