Gary Murakami

VP of Global Sales & Industry Relations

Teneo Hospitality Group


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About the Speaker/Moderator

Gary Murakami collaboratively manages and represents a portfolio of more than 350 distinguished independent and chain-managed hotels and resorts. Valued as a business partner and trusted advisor, he works globally with clients to provide solutions and consulting for events, meetings and conferences, drawing on extensive experience in both the leisure and business travel industries.

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Show me the data: proof that belonging moves numbers
Leadership and culture

Show me the data: proof that belonging moves numbers

Speaker
Gary Murakami
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Monday, Oct 12, 2026
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM PDT
North Convention Center, Tradewinds CD

Education session

English
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Speaker/Moderator's Sessions (1)

Session
Show me the data: proof that belonging moves numbers
Leadership and culture

Show me the data: proof that belonging moves numbers

Speaker
Gary Murakami
Gary MurakamiTeneo Hospitality Group
Monday, Oct 12, 2026
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM PDT
North Convention Center, Tradewinds CD

Education session

English

Move beyond assumptions and learn how to measure belonging in a meaningful way. Explore which signals are worth tracking, how to connect belonging to existing metrics and how to build an evidence-based case that demonstrates impact without adding complex reporting processes.

Learning outcomes:

Identify the signals that credibly indicate belonging and the metrics that already capture them

Construct a simple measurement plan that isolates belonging’s impact without new tools or budget

Translate results into an evidence-based business case

This session is approved for the following certifications.

* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 1

* CMP/CEU Approved: Evaluation Process, 1 credit

* CSEP Approved

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