Lou Zameryka

Global Head - Hotel Enterprise and Connectivity Partnerships
Airbnb

2026 Phocuswright Conference speaker

Lou Zameryka Global Head - Hotel Enterprise and Connectivity Partnerships
Lou Zameryka is Global Head of Hotel Enterprise & Connectivity Partnerships at Airbnb, leading enterprise hotel supply and connectivity strategy after more than 20 years in hotel distribution and commercial leadership. He champions a "Hotel as Basecamp" vision for total guest value, helping hotels become genuine launchpads for real travel and deeper connection to people and places. Lou isn't just a hotel tech executive—he's an owner himself, stewarding the 11-room Gateway Lodge Catskills, part of The Untold Collection. His industry leadership includes a decade on HSMAI's Americas Board, a term as President of its Greater New York chapter, and a seat on the Standards Advisory Committee for the Wellness in Travel and Tourism Organization (WITT) and more. He also co-founded workplace-wellness venture Alively and is a partner in Ventures Hospitality, an investment and advisory firm he co-founded. An amateur competitive runner, he lives the wellness ethos alongside his yoga-teaching wife and two kids.

Sessions

Wednesday, November 18, 2026
9:35 AM – 10:00 AM EST

Executive Panel: Hospitality at the New Distribution Crossroads

Hotel distribution is entering another period of upheaval as brands push direct, owners scrutinize channel economics and platforms expand their role in hotel discovery and booking. At the same time, AI is reshaping how travelers find and compare stays. This session examines where incremental demand is really coming from, how channel economics are changing and who will hold the strongest relationship with the guest as the path to booking fragments.

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