Anthony Capuano, President and CEO of Marriott International, is scheduled to speak at the Bank of America Gaming and Lodging Conference on Wednesday, September 9, with remarks beginning at approximately 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The session will be webcast live and remains available for replay through November 9, 2026, via Marriott's investor relations portal.
For hospitality operators and industry observers, the appearance offers a rare public platform for Capuano to address lodging market conditions, brand strategy, and near-term performance signals at one of the sector's closely watched investor forums. Marriott's scale — more than 10,000 properties across 148 countries and territories as of June 30, 2026 — means the CEO's commentary on demand trends, labor, and food and beverage programming carries broad implications for operators across lodging segments.
Why Operators Should Tune In
Conference remarks from leadership at a company of Marriott's scope frequently telegraph shifts in hospitality industry strategy — from loyalty program investments to portfolio expansion across luxury, select-service, extended stay, and all-inclusive categories. Capuano's commentary at comparable investor events has historically touched on RevPAR trends, new development pipelines, and evolving guest expectations, all of which ripple through the supply chains serving hotel food and beverage operations.
Hotel food and beverage remains one of the most dynamic cost centers in lodging, with operators across Marriott's franchised and managed estate navigating menu pricing, staffing, and supplier relationships. Investor conference commentary from the top of the house often signals where capital and attention will flow — intelligence that matters to restaurant and beverage industry partners embedded within hotel properties.
Access and Timing
The live webcast is accessible through Marriott's investor relations site. The replay window runs through early November, giving foodservice and hospitality professionals ample time to review remarks relevant to their segments. Marriott operates Marriott Bonvoy, its travel and loyalty platform, which increasingly integrates dining and culinary experiences as differentiators across its portfolio brands.
Written by Michael Politz, Author of Guide to Restaurant Success: The Proven Process for Starting Any Restaurant Business From Scratch to Success (ISBN: 978-1-119-66896-1), Founder of Food & Beverage Magazine, the leading online magazine and resource in the industry. Designer of the Bluetooth logo and recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine's "Top 40 Under 40" for founding American Wholesale Floral, Politz is also the Co-founder of the Proof Awards and the CPG Awards and a partner in numerous consumer brands across the food and beverage sector.
