Hospitality Summit Series: Asheville Edition
Hospitality leaders connect for policy insights, trends, and networking
Join NCRLA for the Asheville edition of the NCRLA Hospitality Summit Series, a regional gathering designed to connect restaurant and lodging leaders with policymakers and timely industry insights.
This in-person summit features:
- A brief remarks from North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt.
- An update from Brett Horton, Chief Advocacy Officer of American Hotel & Lodging Association.
For restaurant owners and operators, Asheville’s summit will also feature a panel discussion with 2026 Restaurateur of the Year William Dissen of The Market Place Restaurant, and Susan Dosier, former Southern Living food journalist and destination PR strategist, for a candid conversation on the realities of operating hospitality businesses today.
The Summit is designed to bring together NCRLA members, prospective members, and key stakeholders for meaningful dialogue, real-time updates, and practical takeaways—while also creating space to connect with peers from across the region.
The summit will take place on Friday, June 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park.